Yamaha fs1r algorithms book

Yamaha call the oscillator a voiced operator and the noise generator an unvoiced operator. An explanation of fm synthesis as implemented on the dx7 covering algorithms, operators etc. Yamaha fs1r specifications, pictures, prices, links. Yamaha fs1r owners manual 88 pages format shapingfm synthesis tone generator. In 1998, after several years without producing a single fm synthesizer, yamaha released a new fm powerhouse. Unlike yamaha s original fm synthesizers and tone generators the fs1r provides a range of 88 algorithms to choose from, and a choice of 8 different waveforms for each oscillator, thus significantly expanding the range of sound which can be produced. Digital fm synthesizer with 16 operators 8 voiced, 8 unvoiced 88 algorithms. Yamaha fs1r manuals manuals and user guides for yamaha fs1r. A lot of the preset voices actually come from the dx7s library. Fs1r receives a parameter constructed of 2 bytes i. Fm synthesis does not use oscillators to produce sound instead it uses digital algorithms to produces sound waves called operators.

Yamaha fm synthesis is back with more musical depth and expressive power than ever before. Ive always loved the sound of frequency modulation synthesis, but like many of us, lacked the patience to do the programming. Not only is it an eightoperator variant, as opposed to the six and fouroperator fm of the dxtx lines, but it. The fm synthesis is the sound base of the yamaha dx7, this synthesis is here brought to its summum with 8 operators oscillators and many editable parameters. Fmx as well as the fs1rcan do a lot more than is covered in the book, but it will give you an excellent understanding and background of fm. Just one fs1r operator using one of these waveforms can replace an entire stack of dx7 sine wave operators. Yamaha sy77 is a 16 voice multitimbral music workstation first produced by yamaha corporation in 1989. And since the yamaha fs1r can receive bulk data from yamaha dxseries synthesizers, you can easily load and use or edit existing fm voices. I know the fs1r can make some wild sounds, but the assortment of electric pianos has always been my favorite. The yamaha dx21 is a digital bitimbral programmable algorithm synthesizer with a four operator synth voice generator which was released in 1985. This listing reflects our current inventory and is updated daily, so if a part is shown with a buy button, we should have it in stock. The downside to the fs1r is the complexity of the user interface. You can do a lot with sine waves, but the fs1r also has a set of complex harmonic waveforms to add to that. Based on formant synthesis, it also has fm synthesis capabilities similar to the dx range.

The dx7 turned the world of sound synthesis upsidedown. It uses sine wavebased frequency modulation fm synthesis. Yamaha fs1r take an old idea like fm synthesis, increase the capabilities, fiddle with the algorithms, add a filter and some effects and thats pretty much what you have here. Not only is it an eightoperator variant, as opposed to the six and fouroperator fm of the dxtx lines, but it also features a new technology called formant shaping. Use the control matrix to adjust the levels of voices 1 and 2, with the same controller, but in opposite directions. Unfollow yamaha fs1r to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get manuals, specifications, and demos for the yamaha fs1r synthesizer. Yamaha fs1r snippet posted in the synthesizers community. This page contains information about the algorithm sheet for the fs1r from yamaha corporation. The fs1r formant shapingfm synthesis tone generator is a perfect example of how a classic tone generation system can evolve to become the music tool. From there, you can step up to the fs820 or fs830 small body acoustic guitars, or check out the top end of the lineup with the yamaha fs850 concert acoustic guitar. In order to ensure smooth response, the montage has been given 128note polyphone and features finetuned processing algorithms. Its also possible to program sounds from dx7 sound charts, finding an algorithm that has an equivalent layout to the dx algorithm and turning off the unwanted operators.

Bell tones, plucked instruments, strings, and brass could be simulated by cleverly selecting an algorithm and adjusting the frequency, levels. It can reproduce dx7like sounds and can also create vocallike tones. We have 3 yamaha fs1r manuals available for free pdf download. It is capable of producing sounds similar to the dx7, vocoderlike human vocal sounds, and everything in. In 1998 yamaha released this fm synthesizer powerhouse the fs1r. Although based on yamahas developed formant shaping synthesis technology and fm frequency modulation synthesis. This page contains information about the algorithm sheet. To correct this, ive programmed a new fseq editor for the yamaha fs1r synthesizer which has much higher tonal quality than the existing ones have. A mac patch editor for the yamaha fs1r from fs1r fs. Instantly musicians wanted one of these as the dx7 produced a selection of superb electric piano tones and a. You can pan the reverb and make microscopic edits to densities, sizes, and amounts.

I think its worth 600 and most of them easily sells at this price. However, that doesnt really sound like it would make a very good machine and yet the fs1r is a very original, flexible and superb sounding beast. This was an auction that started at 1 euro and offered shipping to anywhere in europe for a reasonable amount of 25 euros, so its a very good benchmark of what people are currently prepared to. The yamaha fs1r is a polyphonic digital synthesizer made in japan in 1998. As youd expect from yamaha, the reverbs halls, rooms, plate, tunnel, canyon, and so on are ultrahighquality, with not so much as a glitch or ping in sight. Algorithm 2, on the other hand, includes a modulator stack in which operator 1 modulates operator. The fs1r was basically the ultimate fm synthesizer from yamaha, makers of the original dx7, but it will do much more than that, much, much more. Looking for an entrylevel design suited to casual play and light professional use. Each one of these operator wave forms can replace an entire column of operators in a yamaha dx7 synthesizer algorithm. Yamaha fs1r formant sequencer ra re ri ro ru audio cookbook. Yamaha sy85 forum covers the sy85 keyboard and tg500 module. The sy77 is a synthesizer whose architecture combines afm advanced frequency modulation synthesis, awm2 advanced wave memory 2 for romborne samplebased synthesis, and the combination of these two methods christened realtime convolution and.

You will find similar algorithms in the algorithm charts for the dx7 and fmx engines, there are a whopping 32. The fs1r was the last of yamahas fm synthesizers, and thats no. The fs1r is an eightoperator fm synthesizer with formant filters. Manuals for guitar effects, synthesizers, and midi devices. The fs1r combines and mixes two different synthesis technologies. Home manuals yamaha corporation fs1r algorithm sheet.

The yamaha fs1r is a pressure and velocity sensitive 1u rack 16 voice multitimbral formant fm synthesizer, featuring 8 voiced and 8 unvoiced operators 88 algorithms with dedicated oscillator 4 stage level and iaad frequency envelopes, resonant multimode lowhigh pass or band passreject filter with dedicated 4 stage envelope. The dx7 used 6 operators to produce the sounds and yamaha produced other synths in the range, such as the fb01 which. Introduction this software is the tone editor for yamaha synthesizer fs1r. The number of algorithms is increased to 88, and it retains compatibility with the dx7. My best sounds come from building a patch using one algorithm out of. The oscillatornoise go to make up what yamaha call an operator. Use a different controller and do the same thing with voices 3 and 4. The fs1r is an eightoperator fm synth, yamaha s only as far as i know. You can, however, remap it for osculator or other, but. I am lucky owner of the fs1r too, but it is probably the most extensive synth there is. Its also possible to program sounds from dx7 sound charts, finding an algorithm that has an equivalent layout to the dx algorithm and turning off the unwanted. This little beast is far from your average fm synthesizer. The fs1r actually takes fm synthesis to new levels of musical versatility and control.

It has two fm tone generators and a 32voice random access memory ram, 32 user voices and 128 read only memory rom factory preset sounds. Dx7 aficionados will like the fact that the fs1r has almost complete compatibility with 6operator fm synths. The yamaha fs1r also takes older, fun types of synthesis such as fm synthesis to new levels of musical versatility and control, significantly expanding the range of sound which can be produced. Im only browsing through the presets here, and not even making an effort to reach all corners of this synth. Making a control panel for that is a real challenge. It has all of the yamaha fmx waveforms which include the all1, all2, odd1, odd2, res1, and res2 waveforms. The yamaha fs1r formant shapingfm synthesis tone generator can. Then try the yamaha fs1r, and make it what you want it to be. The yamaha dx7 is a famous digital synthesizer that was manufactured from 1983 to 1986. Whereas prior to its arrival, most of the synths available were analog meaning that they used analog circuits and voltages to generate and manipulate. It becomes clear that yamaha developed the fs1r as a gesture towards professional music production, but in the long run found a much more lucrative income from virtual girls in scanty clothing. Categories panels tags fs1r, yamaha fs1r 4 comments post navigation. One of yamahas most successful synthstheir dx7 synthesiser which had a 100% digital sound engine which they released in 1983. Effectsthe fs1r has four separate levels of effects processing.

I found this old tutorial for the yamaha fs1r fm synthesiser in the wayback machine and have reproduced it here for posterity. A hardwarebased lfo is used, to achieve greater stability. Yamaha sy77 project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. All used electronic parts are tested and guaranteed working. The fs1r actually integrates two tone generation concepts for extraordinarily broad voicing versatility. Weve enhanced the tone generator lsi control to allow for fluid changes in sound via motion control. The yamaha fs1r is a sound synthesizer module, manufactured by the yamaha corporation from 1998 to 2000. Yamaha originally created a free, if somewhat limited, fs1r editor back in 1999 that had some formant sequence editing capabilities. I recently picked up an eighties vintage yamaha tx81z fm synthesizer. I mainly used to create leads, because the discordant squence synthse fm provides sounds trs rich harmonies. Most people try to compare it to the yamaha dx7, but they miss the fundamental differences between the fs1r and all other fm synthe. Rare, complicated, and in original box with original manuals 3. The yamaha fs1r is yamahas most advanced hardware fm synthesizer, featuring a combination of 8operator fm and formant synthesis. Brand yamaha, model fs1r, type synthesizer yamaha fs1r description.

Yamaha fs series acoustic guitars musicians friend. The yamaha fs800 folk acoustic guitar has you covered. This editor was made with touchosc and is currently mapped for the missing link. It has an incredible array of algorithms, 8 operators, a very impressive filter, and formant sequencing. The fs1r trs is surprising in the low register subs o one can reach a trs deep in the sound. My ultimate goal is to create a computer program that uses an fseq in the fs1r to make the synth sing and speak words. Famous yamaha fs1r users yamaha fs1r samples yamaha fs1r demo tunes.