Yamaha S-90

Keyboard 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch)

Tone Generator AWM2, Modular Synthesis Plug-in System

Polyphony 64 Notes
(Expandable with Modular Synthesis Plug-in System boards)

Multitimbres 16 parts (internal) + 3 or more Plug-in Board parts (1 for each Single Plug-in Board; 16 for Multi Plug-in Boards), A/D Input

Voices Preset: 384 normal voices + 48 drum kits
GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kit
User: 128 normal voices + 16 drum kits Plug-in Preset Bank: 64 (for AN, PF, DX, DR, PC), 192 (for VL)
Plug-in User Bank: 64 (for each Plug-in slot)

Performances User: 128 (Up to 4 parts)

Filter 21 types

Effects Reverb x 12 types, Chorus x 25 types,
Insertion 1 x 25 types,Insertion 2 x 104 types,
Variation x 25 types (available for Performance/Song),
Master Equalizer (5 bands),
Plug-in Insertion (available when the PLG100-VH is installed in slot 1)

Expandability 3 Slots for Modular Synthesis Plug-in Boards

Arpeggiator Preset 1 x 128 types
Preset 2 x 128 types
User x 128 types MIDI Sync, MIDI Transmit/Receive Channel, Velocity Limit can be set.

Sequencer SMF Playback (Direct play only)

Master User: 128

Sequencing Software controllable via the Remote Control function For Windows ?
Cubase VST ? V5.1r1, Logic Audio ? Platinum Ver. 5, SONAR ?2,Cakewalk Pro Audio ? Ver. 9.0, Pro Tools ? V5.0, SQ01

For Macintosh ?
Cubase VST ? /32, Logic Audio ? Platinum Ver. 5, Pro Tools ? V5.0

Controllers Pitch Bend wheel x 1, Modulation wheel x 1, Master Volume Slider x 1,Assignable Control Slider x 4, Rotary Encoder x 1

Display 240 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD
Filter 21 types

External Memory SmartMedia ? (3.3V) Card capacities up to 128 MB are supported

Connectors OUTPUT L/MONO, R ( 1 /4" Jack),ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R ( 1 /4" Jack),Master Equalizer (5 bands),PHONES (Stereo 1 /4" Jack), FOOT CONTROLLER 1, 2,FOOT SWITCH x 2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE), BREATH,MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB, ACINLET

Dimensions, Weight 1,357 (W) x 386 (D) x 163 (H) mm, 23.0 kg 53 3 /8" (W) x 15 1 /8" (D) x 6 3 /8" (H), 51 lbs.

Accessory TOOLS for S90 CD-ROM


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Yamaha's 88-note weighted action S90 synthesizer inherits many features from the popular S80, and comes equipped with the Balanced Hammer action and same sounds as the Motif 8 Music Production Synthesizer.

It's for those people who want the Motif-quality sounds in a portable 88-note weighted package, but don't require sampling or workstation functions. In addition to the Motif sound collection, the S90 also features full 64-note polyphony, plus a new three-velocity S700 grand piano sample. Scheduled for September delivery, the unit carries an MSRP of $2,350.

A hands-on user interface provides full control and quick access to all functions, an ideal feature for live situations. The S90 even includes an audio input for plugging in a microphone and using the onboard digital effects for solo performance and songwriting. Opening a world of musical, educational and creative possibilities to musicians with personal computers, a bundled application CD-ROM contains an Audio/MIDI Sequencer with Auto Arranging feature (SQ01 for Windows), Voice Editors for Windows/Mac, and Card Filer software.

The new three-layer S700 piano samples perfectly compliment the two other stereo grands from the Motif, and make the S90's selection of pianos the best and most versatile of any synthesizer on the market.