MATRIXSYNTH: Yamaha TQ-5 TQ5 FM Synth Module


Saturday, February 12, 2011

Yamaha TQ-5 TQ5 FM Synth Module


via this auction

"For those who don't know anything about this- basically the 80's in an affordable box- plug this into a Midi Controller and Viola! For those who may be looking for a DX-100, DX-21, DX-11, FB-01, or TX81Z-- this has the same 4 Operator FM Synth Architecture. Essentially a TX81Z with a sequencer and effects- this is an affordable source of real FM sounds. Great at producing the booming low ends, thrashing percussive sounds, and the tweaked-out bizarre noises FM is known for. There is even a "Quick Edit" button that essentially tweaks the FM Operators in real-time in somewhat random/awesome/unpredictable ways- great for producing sonic mayhem. This box can do a lot, and with an editor like SoundDiver or Yseditor for Atari, this thing becomes EXTREMELY powerful." A bit Mad Max looking.






2 comments:

  1. I've always loved the design of this, it's such a classic piece of 80's design.

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  2. Had one of these since 91, and its still doing me proud.

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