Yamaha MU5 Synopsis

Based on the TG100 (sysex compatible), but with limited editing

Voice architecture is basic rompler (i.e. sample->DCA).

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Key Features

1. Aftertouch: routed to volume and LFO (not programable)
2. Architecture Class: rompler
3. Audio IO: headphones and stereo outputs (MU5 combines outputs)
4. Audio Source: samples ? samples
5. Communication Interface: MIDI MIDI In, Out, computer (8 pin mini DIN RS-232C or RS-422)
6. Effects: reverb or delay
7. EG: Part EG is AR (i.e. 2 rates) and routed to volume. Pitch EG has 5 levels, 4 rates. Both are only accessible via sysex
8. Expansion: none
9. Filter: none
10. Form Factor: desktop with 25 button keys
11. Key Scaling: none
12. LFO: no only accessible via sysex
13. Memory:
• Multi Memory: none
• Patch Memory: 128 preset 8 kits
• PCM Memory: ?
• Sample Memory: no
• Sequencer Memory: N/A
14. Multitimbral: 16
15. Pedal Inputs: none
16. Performance Control: portamento via sysex, pan
17. Polyphony: 28
18. Power: DC (PA-3, PA-4, PA-40) or batteries (AAx6)
19. Released: 1994
20. Sequencer: no
21. Signal Class: digital
22. Velocity: routed to volume, 4 curves (MIDI only for TG100 based modules)

Further Information

• Rompler
• http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Rompler
• Digital synthesizer
• http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_synthesizer
• MU5:
• http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/jun95/yamahamu5.html

References

1. Owners manuals:
• http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english/index.php

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