Yamaha SY-22 / TG-33 / SY-35 Expansion Voice Cards

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"These expansion cards are official Yamaha ROM Voice Cards released for the Dynamic Vector Synthesis lineup (SY-22 keyboard, TG-33 desktop module, and SY-35 keyboard). They fit into the front panel DATA CARD slot and expand the internal patch library without requiring external waveform/PCM samples (they utilize the synth’s internal AWM + FM engines).

Stage VC2251W
Vector 1: Stage Selection
64 Voices / 16 Multis
Performance-oriented patches designed for live gigs, punchy leads, brass, bass, and classic synth tones.

Studio VC2252W
Vector 2: Studio Selection
64 Voices / 16 Multis
Atmospheric, studio-oriented textures, ambient moving pads, evolving vector soundscapes, and intricate layers.

Shofuku VC2253W
Vector 3: Shofuku (生福)
64 Voices / 16 Multis
Traditional Japanese instrument simulations, organic soundscapes, experimental vector textures, and ambient layers.

Compatibility Notes
Cross-Compatibility: All three cards work seamlessly across the Yamaha SY-22, TG-33, and SY-35.

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SY-35 Waveform Variation: Because the SY-35 replaced a few underlying PCM sample ROMs from the SY-22/TG-33 with updated 44.1 kHz samples, a small handful of presets on the SY-35 may sound slightly different in timbre compared to how they sound on the SY-22 or TG-33."