FS1R Editor

Published on Dec 28, 2014 zamisers7k

fseq-flash - A Formant Sequencer in Flash for the Yamaha FS1R

This one spotted by Tom Hz, via the Zach Archer Blog where you'll find a link to the editor which includes a list of the FS1R preset fseqs.

"I started an open source project: fseq-flash is a formant sequence editor. Current features include:

Import AIFF files
Audition and edit formant sequences in real time
Vowel- and function-drawing tools
Export .syx files for the Yamaha FS1R"

Yamaha fs1r formant/fm synthesizer demos

"Demos and studies on FM synthesis and MIDI CCs using Yamaha fs1r synth module and Five12 Numerology sequencing software... Only the last track is multi--tracked, the rest are just one of the 4 layers in the fs1r. So no layers or splits etc... Any effects, with the exception of EQ and compression from Logic, are from the fs1r. Some examples feature sequencing and MIDI CCs from Five12 Numerology."

If you have an FS1R and an iPad, be sure to check out my Yamaha FS1R iPad editor here.

Yamaha FS1R FM & Formant Synthesizer SN PP01029

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What iPad MIDI Editors Might Look Like Stretched Across a Synth

via Superdan Rosenstark on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge:

"I've been thinking a lot recently about virtual space vs. "real" (physical) space and control. I finally got a 3D artist to do a rendering. This one is for our layout for the Casio XW keyboards... one for our massive layouts for the Roland U.S. JD-990 would probably be more appropriate for this lounge, but anyway... this is just a fun concept image. Hope you dig it and don't mind the plug."

via MIDI Designer: "Virtual space does have its advantages. Here's what the iPad controller for the Casio Music Gear XW line of keyboards looks like if you spread it out.

Find out more:
here"

Like a PPG Realizer on steroids. This is why I was a fan of the iPad from day one. It opens up synths in a way that would be virtually impossible with hardware. Not to mention you can jump spaces on a virtual controller. You can't on hardware sliders and knobs. But it's not one vs. the other. Nothing beets physical knobs and sliders for that tactile experience, but if you can't have them the iPad is the next best thing and it does have some advantages. Check out my FS1R editor - 80 pages and access to over 1000 parameters. Not feasible in hardware.

Yamaha FS1R FM Synthesizer SN PI01290

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Yamaha FS1R FM and Formant Synthesizer

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You'll find a Yamaha FS1R iPad editor here.

Yamaha FS1R FM & Formant Synthesizer Sound Module SN OY01168

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See this post for an FS1R iPad editor. Be sure to see the TB MIDI Stuff link in the first paragraph for a port.

Be sure to see MATRIXSYNTH-B for a ton of listings that just went up.  Remember to check it daily.

Yamaha FS1R FM Formant Rack Mount Synthesizer SN OZ01205 Factory Demos

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Published on Jul 6, 2013 nyc3631·4 videos

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You can find a TB MIDI Stuff FS1R iPad editor for the FS1R here, and a TouchOSC editor for The Missing Link here.

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Yamaha FS1R 8 Operator FM & Formant Synth

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If you have an iPad you can edit it with this FS1R iPad editor by TB MIDI Stuff, ported from my 80 page TouchOSC FS1R editor for The Missing Link.   This is an incredibly powerful synth.  The original Yamaha DX7 only had 6 Operators.

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Formant Synthesis 666

Published on May 10, 2013 Ebotronix·666 videos

That would be a unique form of synthesis not found on other synthesizers out there.

"Yamaha FS1r Formant Shaping, no samples, all sounds from the FS1r (int fx off)
FX Lexicon MX 400 , Line6 echopro
4 tracks
drums, drone²s and formant sequence voice"

See my FS1R iPad editor here.

1998 Yamaha FS1R Ad

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the rest of the scans and the write-up.

You can find my wireless iPad editor for the FS1R here and one ported for TB MIDI Stuff here.

Yamaha FS1R Synthesizer Rack - the only Formant and FM Synth

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"The most unique of Yamaha synths. Real powerhouse combining Formant Shaping Synthesis and FM Synthesis (16 operators, 88 algorythms). A treasure to someone who want to design own, unique sounds"

Difficult to edit via the front panel. You can find software editors out there including these and a massive iPad editor I made for use with The Missing Link for here.

fseq-flash Online Formant Synth

http://zacharcher.com/lab/fseq/fseq-flash.html

Hit the space bar when you get there to start and stop. Experiment with the different controls.

Update via the comments: "You can export formant sequences for the Yamaha FS1r, too: http://blog.zacharcher.com/2011/03/14/a-formant-sequence-editor-in-flash/"

ZeeEdit-FS1R

via ZeeEdit

"ZeeEdit-FS1R is a MIDI editor for the Yamaha FS1R synthesizer. It is a computer program which communicates with the device over MIDI: it enables the synthesizer parameters visualization and direct edition on your computer screen. There are many advantages compared to editing on the device front panel"

TB MIDI Stuff iPad Editor for the Yamaha FS1R

TBStuff ported several pages of my Touch OSC editor for the Yamaha FS1R. That editor was mapped for The Missing Link. This TB MIDI Stuff port works with CoreMIDI over USB so you do not need The Missing Link for it to work, although it will work with it over wifi as well. A cool thing about this editor is that communication via USB is two-way, meaning if you change a parameter on the FS1R, it will also show up on the editor. Also, this editor shows you the value as you edit so you can dial in edits more precisely. Currently there are templates for the following pages: fseq, Cmn, Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and EQ. More may follow as TB MIDI Stuff has time, but I thought any of you with an FS1R wouldn't mind giving these templates a try. You can find them here.

TB MIDI Stuff on iTunes:

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Update: you can find other user templates on the TBStuff forums here. And, of course, if you create any yourself, feel free to join and share.

The Missing Link wirelessly controlling a Yamaha 01V Mixer via an iPad and iPhone

YouTube Uploaded by MissingLinkMIDI on Mar 19, 2012

"http://www.wifimidi.com - Jabrudian Industries.

A quick demo of the Missing Link controlling a Yamaha 01 Mixer simultaneously via an iPad running TB Midi Stuff (http://www.thiburce.com/TBStuff/), an iPad2 running TouchOSC (http://www.hexler.net), and an iPhone4 running TB MIDI Tiny Stuff (http://www.thiburce.com/TBStuff/).

The Missing Link receives OSC messages from these iOS devices via the TB MIDI Stuff and TouchOSC applications, converts them to MIDI and passes them to the MIDI-enabled Yamaha 01V Digital Mixer via standard MIDI DIN-5 connection. The Missing Link also converts the MIDI Out from the Yamaha 01V into OSC and can send it back to a single iOS device. The Missing Link allows anyone with an iOS device (iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch) wireless control and feedback of any MIDI enabled device.

For more information, please visit http://www.wifimidi.com

Jabrudian Industries"

I made a few TouchOSC editors mapped for The Missing Link & various synths here. Check out this 80 page editor for the Yamaha FS1R.

Thoughts on the iPad as a Synth and Controller

Every now and then I hear about people knocking the iPad in the synth world. Usually the criticism seems to be a reaction to the hype or the inevitable "it can't do this or that" sort of argument. Don't let the hype (negative or positive) influence you. Just see it for what it is - a piece of hardware with processing power, memory, and a multi-touch interface that can be used to turn it into a synth, audio processing device, controller or whatever else might come out for it. I thought I'd share my thoughts on why I'm particularly fond of it and why you see so many posts here. In short, I like synthesizers, and the iPad is as much a synthesizer as any of my other synths. I didn't get an iPad to replace my synths or controllers, I got one to compliment them, which BTW, is the exact reason I buy any piece of gear.

In regards to synthesis, unless a synth is analog it's digital, and digital is software running on hardware. Whether that's a PC, a dedicated hardware synth or the iPad, it's still software running on hardware, and hardware comes in all shapes and sizes. Like any other synth, the iPad has its advantages and disadvantages.

As for the interface, all hardware varies from being completely menu driven to one knob per parameter. I do have to say Moog's Animoog X/Y pad and PATH module trumps my Prophet VS for drawing vector type paths for manipulating sound in time. The visual feedback is useful rather than gimmicky and the customizable virtual touch plate is extremely expressive and responsive. As for complimenting and extending the interface of my current hardware, my FS1R was practically non editable until I made this TouchOSC template for it. I'm also less worried about the Prophet VS joystick going out now that I have my Prophet VS TouchOSC editor. I prefer the editor to the Prophet VS interface.

As for the iPad not being open, it's definitely more open than most other hardware synths when you think about it. Roland VariOS anyone? Not only was it Roland only, it faded long before new models came out for it. The Creamware Noah allowed you to install VSTs but is now gone as well. The beauty of the iPad platform is the support it receives outside of the synth community which means it's not going anywhere. Worth noting is the interface of the VariOS and Noah were also much more rigid than the iPad. Physical knobs? Sit the iPad on a synth or MIDI controller with knobs and have them compliment each other.

Simply put, the iPad is a chunk of hardware with processing power and memory just like any other hardware synth. It's interface is a multi-touch screen and it can be hooked up to any external MIDI controller. It can be used as a synth, a controller, or whatever else you want it to be. Some say the processing power isn't there yet. True for some applications, and the same can be said for other hardware synths. All of this seems so obvious that I almost did not put this post up, but I keep seeing and hearing things... Let's just say I put the two posts above when this went up because I'm more interested in them. As the saying goes, "nothing to see here, please move on."

Think of the iPad as a rack mount synth that can morph into anything with an added multi-touch screen just for the heck of it, and you'll be just fine. The apps will define it for you though. If you don't see what you like, move on. The same goes for all other hardware synths. And no, it never will replace everything, it will just compliment it.

You can find my initial excitement on the iPad and all tablets for that matter here:
A New World in Synthesis.

iFSeq v1.2.1 and iFS1R v1.2.2 Wired and Wireless CoreMIDI Editor Now Available

"Apple has just released iFSeq v1.2.1, our dedicated FS1R Formant Sequencing Synthesis editor / add-on to iFS1R, and also iFS1R v1.2.2. [pictured]

iFS1R v1.2.2 offers [iFS1R - iControlMIDI]:
• Editing in Part 1 or 2 or 3 or 4
• Graphical representation of the 88 algorithms; just touch an algorithm icon on iFS1R, it is selected on your FS1R, no needs for the FS1R user manual any longer."


YouTube Uploaded by iControlMIDI on Jul 31, 2011

"iFSeq v1.2.1 offers [iFSeq - iControlMIDI]:
iFSeq can be used as a self contained application or complementing iFS1R, our FS1R FM Synthesis editor.
iFSeq provided all the Formant Sequencing parameters:
• Performance
• Voiced and Unvoiced Operators
Plus we duplicated from iFS1R the key Formant Sequencing synthesis Operators parameters that have a crucial sonic impact like:
• FSeq On/Off switch
• Track Number
• Skirt
• Transpose
• Resonance
• Algorithm (normally you should use Algorithm 1 for Formant Sequencing synthesis, but we let you experiment with all 88 algorithms)
• Feedback (normally you should set Feedback = 0 for Formant Sequencing synthesis, but we let you experiment with all 8 values)
All other parameters can be edited on iFS1R if you wish do have in depth experience.

We completely automated the Formant Sequencing synthesis workflow in order to put your FS1R to ‘re-synthesis mode’, when you assign the Formant Sequencer to Performance Part N (N=1, 2, 3 or 4 as selected on the Settings page) on iFSeq, iFSeq will automatically:
• Assign the Formant Sequencer to Performance Part N (N=1, 2, 3 or 4 as selected on the Settings page)
• Assign all Voiced Operator Waveform to Formant (you should only use Formant waveforms if you wish to do Formant Sequencing synthesis, but this can be individually changed on iFS1R)
• Assign all Voiced and Unvoiced Operator FSeq switches to On (this can be individually turned On/Off on iFSeq subsequent Pages)"

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Yamaha FS1R Editor for iPad

Update: you can find a TB MIDI Stuff port here that does not require The Missing Link.

TouchOSC editor for the Yamaha FS1R. 80 pages and months in the making. This editor was made with TouchOSC and is currently mapped for The Missing Link. You can, however, re-map it for Osculator or other, but it is fairly large - over 1000 parameters. Every single parameter controlling sound on the FS1R is covered. You can find the editor here and on The Missing Link forum here.

Click each pic for the full size shot.

The full editor is actually split into five editors, one main editor and four Operator editors (one for each part). Pictured here are the unique editing screens to give you an idea of the sheer number of parameters available on the FS1R. This is one massive synth consisting of FM, Formant and subtractive synthesis.

Main editor (16 pages/tabs): fseq editing, common controls, Part1 control (if you look at the tabs you can see Part2 - 4 as well), LFO & Filter, Formant Algorithm selection, FM Algorithm selection, Reverb, Variation Effects (two pages), Insert Efects (three pages), and EQ.

Operator editor (16 pages/tabs x 4 editors): Below EQ are two screen grabs for the Operator edit pages. Each of four parts on the FS1R has a total of eight voiced operators and eight unvoiced operators. Each voiced and each unvoiced operator has the same set of parameters.

Note there are a couple of quirks to this editor. The FS1R has a few parameters that are higher resolution than The Missing Link supports. You can get from 0 to max, but fine tuning is best done on the FS1R itself.

Some parameters are only applicable based on other parameter settings. I tried to capture these, however I did a much better job with the effects section and later in the editor. If you look at the FX pages you will see color coding for each slider. This is because the effect parameters on the FS1R share the same sysex but do different things depending on which effect is selected.

If you use the editor and find any other quirks let me know.

The great thing about the editor, in this case specifically, is that it will allow you to explore the FS1R without hunching over the rack and flipping through menus. It's all laid out in full screen in front of you. You can flip through pages and just explore and try things out. For a synth this complex it really does help in learning how each parameter effects a given sound. You can set the mix levels down for all but one part, focus on it and then bring other parts back in.

As with all TouchOSC based editors, you can also jump values, while on the FS1R there is no number pad so you have to go the full range from point a to point z. If you look at the Algorithm screens for example you can see with this editor you can directly select any algorithm you want.

If you look at the top screen you can play the fseqs start and end times like an old school sampler - think Akai S612 sliders.

The one thing I do wish the FS1R did was update it's screen to the parameter being edited, that way you can use both. If anyone knows if this is possible, let me know.

Click each screen to get a taste of what the FS1R can do.

TouchOSC - hexler - iTunes
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