Yahoo yamaha fs1r users forum discussion grouponline forum for fs1r users of all levels. Jul 08, 2009 all demo songs from yamaha s fs1r formant shapingfm synthesizer. The fs1r combines and mixes two different synthesis technologies. And the fs1r sports a new toy, formant synthesis, capable of mimicking voices, human and otherwise waves and formants can modulate.
Manuals for guitar effects, synthesizers, and midi devices. That means it makes up its sounds from scratch, unlike a sampler, which fundamentally plays back a digital recording like a tape recorder, or many other keyboards which, although called synths, are actually a combination of samples and synthesis. An explanation of fm synthesis as implemented on the dx7 covering algorithms, operators etc. Although based on yamahas developed formant shaping synthesis technology and fm. The section on fourstack algorithms has been expanded too, i finally figured out good uses for really complex harmonic structures. Unlike yamahas 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.
Use the control matrix to adjust the levels of voices 1 and 2, with the same controller, but in opposite directions. A lot of the preset voices actually come from the dx7s library. In 1998, the yamaha corporation unleashed a product that was convoluted and bizarre like no other. The amp algorithms are different and so they react to the settings in a different way. Mit dem fs1r formant shapingfm synthesis tone generator verfugen sie uber. Yamaha already rereleased the fs1r fm engine, without formant synthesis, in the yamaha montage. View and download yamaha 1969 fs1 service manual online. Home manuals yamaha corporation fs1r algorithm sheet. Owners manual please note that the illustrations, colors. It can reproduce dx7like sounds and can also create vocallike tones. Yamahas offical site with links to all international yamaha websites. Ive always loved the sound of frequency modulation synthesis, but like many of us, lacked the patience to do the programming. It can load sysex dumps of yamaha dx7 patches and reproduce them, but with less dac noise. This page contains information about the algorithm sheet for the fs1r from yamaha corporation.
One of yamahas most successful synthstheir dx7 synthesiser which had a 100% digital sound engine which they released in 1983. It uses sine wavebased frequency modulation fm synthesis. This page contains information about the algorithm sheet for the fs1r. Yamaha fs1r snippet posted in the synthesizers community. Each one of these operator wave forms can replace an entire column of operators in a yamaha dx7 synthesizer algorithm. Since not all parameters and their value ranges for dx series are compatible to fs1r, it automatically converts received dx bulk data into fs1r native data for original dx sound reproduction to be available. 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. Zeeeditfs1r is a midi editor for the yamaha fs1r synthesizer. Here was a new, 32voice fm synth module with not a sample in sight. It is capable of producing sounds similar to the dx7, vocoderlike human vocal sounds, and everything inbetween.
My ultimate goal is to create a computer program that uses an fseq in the fs1r to make the synth sing and speak words. The fs1r actually integrates two tone generation concepts for extraordinarily broad voicing versatility. Also, note that the page numbers on the thumbnails may not correspond to those on the document. One of yamaha s most successful synthstheir dx7 synthesiser which had a 100% digital sound engine which they released in 1983. 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. Roland sh101 is a small, 32 key, monophonic analog synthesizer manufactured by roland in the early 1980s. 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. 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 of choice for a new generation of artists. The yamaha fs1r is a sound synthesizer module, manufactured by the yamaha corporation. I found this old tutorial for the yamaha fs1r fm synthesiser in the wayback machine and have reproduced it here for posterity. Yamaha fm synthesis is back with more musical depth and expressive power than ever before. This copy of algorithm sheet was originally available from.
An explanation of fm synthesis as implemented on the dx7 covering algorithms. 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. The oscillatornoise go to make up what yamaha call an operator. Yamaha s offical site with links to all international yamaha websites. And since the yamaha fs1r can receive bulk data from yamaha dxseries synthesizers, you can easily load and use or edit existing fm voices. Yamaha originally created a free, if somewhat limited, fs1r editor back in 1999 that had some formant sequence editing capabilities. Owners manual please note that the illustrations, colors and. 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. You can do a lot with sine waves, but the fs1r also has a set of complex harmonic waveforms to add to that. I recently picked up an eighties vintage yamaha tx81z fm synthesizer. 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 yamaha fs1r is yamahas most advanced hardware fm synthesizer, featuring a combination of 8operator fm and formant synthesis. 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.
Visit us online for more information or to download service manuals today. Please note that the illustrations, colors and fonts may not be displayed properly depending on the system of the pc you use. It is a computer program which communicates with the device over midi. Introduction this software is the tone editor for yamaha synthesizer fs1r. Support files are available including many user manuals in acrobat pdf format. The fs1r is an eightoperator fm synthesizer with formant filters. It has an incredible array of algorithms, 8 operators, a very impressive filter, and formant sequencing. Just one fs1r operator using one of these waveforms can replace an entire stack of dx7 sine wave operators. Jul 23, 2009 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.
Fmx in the yamaha montage first implemented on the fs1r can be used to. 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. This little beast is far from your average fm synthesizer. The yamaha dx7 is a famous digital synthesizer that was manufactured from 1983 to 1986. Welcome to yamaha forums thr patch download section.
No damage to the faceplate other than a bit of very minor chipping around the rack screw holes. 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. Unlike yamahas original fm synthesizers and tone generators the fs1r provides a range of 88 algorithms to choose from, and a choice of 8 different waveforms. A locally cached version of algorithm sheet is available at. Get manuals, specifications, and demos for the yamaha fs1r synthesizer. It was a surprise then when, in 1998, yamaha released their fs1r. The fs1r is an eightoperator fm synth, yamaha s only as far as i know. The piano is one of these, and ive been working on yamaha vp1 patches which are even nastier to construct. 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. The graphs in the manual are pretty hard to read, and since i dont have access to. Zeeedit fs1r is a midi editor for the yamaha fs1r synthesizer.
Yamaha sy77 is a 16 voice multitimbral music workstation first produced by yamaha corporation in 1989. The patches are compressed with zip to reduce the filesize. For extra credit, build a joystick controller that sends midi data. A large collection of yamaha manuals in pdf format. For sale, a yamaha fs1r synth in very good condition. Im only browsing through the presets here, and not even making an effort to reach all corners of this synth.
The fs1r actually takes fm synthesis to new levels of musical versatility and control. Mar 04, 2016 we can never have enough yamaha fs1r demos. Dx7 aficionados will like the fact that the fs1r has almost complete compatibility with 6operator fm synths. The fs1r trs is surprising in the low register subs o one can reach a trs deep in the sound. 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. Vse boardwide rules and guidelines if your help request has been solved, please edit your first post in order to select the topic icon to let others know your topic has been solved. Yamaha fs1r tutorial posted on 26th september, 2011 by frankster i found this old tutorial for the yamaha fs1r fm synthesiser in the wayback machine and have reproduced it here for posterity. The downside to the fs1r is the complexity of the user interface. Famous yamaha fs1r users yamaha fs1r samples yamaha fs1r demo tunes.
Eight are called voiced operators which can be used in algorithms just like the. 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. The yamaha fs1r is a sound synthesizer module, manufactured by the yamaha corporation from 1998 to 2000. The fs1r synthesizer like the eradefining dx7, the fs1r is an fm synthesizer, but it boasts a massive 8 operators per voice, compared to 6 in the dx. The yamaha fs1r is a polyphonic digital synthesizer made in japan in 1998.
In 1998, after several years without producing a single fm synthesizer, yamaha released a new fm powerhouse. You can use the patches below on the yamaha fs1r synthesizer. View and download yamaha fs1r owners manual online. The dx7 turned the world of sound synthesis upsidedown. User defined algorithms on the sy77 it is possible. The dx7 used 6 operators to produce the sounds and yamaha produced other synths in the range, such as the fb01 which.
Although based on yamaha s developed formant shaping synthesis technology and fm frequency modulation synthesis. I think its worth 600 and most of them easily sells at this price. In 1998 yamaha released this fm synthesizer powerhouse the fs1r. The number of algorithms is increased to 88, and it retains compatibility with the dx7. Yamaha fs1r specifications, pictures, prices, links. Use a different controller and do the same thing with voices 3 and 4. 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. The yamaha fs1r also offers a wide range of presets, ranging from yamaha dx7 sounds to classical instrument sounds, to synthetic sounds and electric keyboards. The yamaha dx21 is a digital bitimbral programmable algorithm synthesizer with a four operator synth voice generator which was released in 1985. All demo songs from yamahas fs1r formant shapingfm synthesizer.
Fs1r receives a parameter constructed of 2 bytes i. 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 tec. You should use a program like cakewalk or cubase to send the. Fm synthesis does not use oscillators to produce sound instead it uses digital algorithms to produces sound waves called operators. Check out page 12 of the montage brochure under technology development. Instantly musicians wanted one of these as the dx7 produced a selection of superb electric piano tones and a huge collection of new and unique sounds. I mainly used to create leads, because the discordant squence synthse fm provides sounds trs rich harmonies. While reading the publicly available pdf on programming the sy77 by herbert janssen, i was struck by a paragraph on page 26. I ve written a manual on how to do this, which can be downloaded here on my. Whereas prior to its arrival, most of the synths available were analog meaning that they used analog circuits and voltages to generate and manipulate tones, the dx7 used a complex. But this wasnt 80s fm this was fm on steroids with more operators, more algorithms, new formant operators, multimode resonant filters and multieffects.
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