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Yamaha
S-series keyboards feature a new approach to synthesizer expansion
capabilities: the Modular Synthesis Plug-In technology, also available
in the CS6X and CS6R synthesizers, in the MU128 module and in the
SW1000XG card.
Two expansion Plug-in boards can be installed into the S80 (1 in S30
and 3 into the S90 models). A Plug-in board doesn't increase just
the number of additional PCM waveforms available (as it happens in
other synthesizers), but it provides a completely brand-new synthesis
engine (Analog Physical modeling, Acoustic Physical Modeling, FM synthesis,
etc.).
The installation of a Plug-Iin board increases the S80 polyphony as
well as the number of multitimbral parts and the type/number of effects.
Moreover, the new sounds and effects provided by the Plug-in board
can be easily and quickly edited through the supplied CD-ROM software.
Obviously, sounds and effects settings can be performed directly from
the synthesizer panel but, due to its size, the S80 display is unable
to provide the same convenient parameters global view available on
the computer screen.
Now, let's give a look to the currently available Plug-In boards. |
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| PLG150-AN
Board |
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As
mentioned above, this software is a light version of the more complete
XGworks.
Basically, it provides the same operativity, but some features (i.e.:
digital audio recording), functions and windows (Staff window, Staff
printing, Drum window, Auto Arranger, Guitar Arranger) are missed.
Anyway, in spite of this, it is a very useful tool.
The XGworks lite Plug-in applications, in fact, provide a convenient
graphic interface that allows an easy management of the synthesizer
parameters thru virtual knobs, sliders and switches.
The Internal Voices can be easily and quickly edited. The Plug-in
boards synthesis generators can be more intuitively programmed too.
The Menu bar of the sequencer main window gives access to the Voice
Editors. The sequencer provides advanced editing functions of MIDI
events and it can record up to 9.999 bars both in real and step time
(through mouse or MIDI keyboard). 100 tracks are available. The resolution
is 480 clock x quarter note.
The main window includes all the Song setup and editing functions
and gives access to other dedicated windows (Piano Roll, Event List,
Mixer, Master Track, etc.). The Songs can be saved in XG or SMF 0/1
formats. Data communication between computer and S80 can be made by
MIDI connection (Handshake mode) or thru the built-in synthesizer
To Host serial port. |
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PLG150-PF Board |
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This
board adds a wide range of high quality piano sounds realized in AWM2
technology.
CP and DX electric pianos as well as harpsicords are also available.
The board includes 136 Preset and adds 64 notes, for a total polyphony
of 128 notes.
Additional effects are also available (Reverb, Chorus, 2-band EQ)
to allow a personalized sound tailoring. |
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PLG150-VL Board |
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A
monophonic VL (Virtual Acoustic Synthesis) engine becomes available
after installation of this board, whose tone generation is based on
Physical Modeling technology.
The digitally simulated acoustic sounds are natural-sounding and realistic.
This is evident expecially when mouthpiece and string instruments
are played.
Moreover, by the optional Yamaha BC3 breath controller, the player,
having a full control of the sound timbre and dynamic, can achieve
an high degree of expression.
The board provides 256 Preset and 64 Internal Voices. |
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PLG150-DX Board |
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This
board adds to the S80 the classic FM sounds of Yamaha's world-famous
DX-7 synthesizer.
It features the same 6 operators and 32 algorithms technology available
in the Yamaha DX model.
The FM Synthesis engine is 16 notes polyphonic. 912 Preset and 64
User Voices are provided.
Sound editing can be performed both on S80 directly or thru the CD-ROM
dedicated software. |
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PLG100-VH Board |
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Installing
this board, S80 becomes a harmonizer/vocoder.
Connecting a microphone to the rear panel A/D input, 3 harmony notes
are added to the basic voice depending on the selected mode (Vocoder
Harmony, Detune Harmony, Chordal Harmony e Chromatic Harmony).
It is possible to pre-program the pitch interval of the harmony or
play the harmony notes directly from the keyboard (or sequencer).
A range of parameters allows to personalize the Harmony settings.
Programming can be performed both on S80 or thru the supplied editing
software. |
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PLG100-XG Board |
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This
board has been particularly conceived for the XG SMF users, fully
supporting the XG MIDI specifications.
It can be used to playback XG SMF Songs (0 format) from an external
sequencer or through the S80 internal sequencer.
700 high-quality AWM2 sounds and 22 drum kits as well as 32 additional
notes of polyphony are provided. |
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