New Patch Base iPad Editor for the Yamaha TG77 & SY77

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Yamaha SY77 / TG77 ROM Cards

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Synth Ethnic ROM Card VC7707 produced by Akira Inoue via this auction

"Arguably the hardest to find, most rare ROM card for the SY/TG77 and SY99 synthesizers. This amazing selection of ethnic/world based synth sounds comes toward the end of Yamaha’s SY/TG77 era. Timeless sounds."

JSPA Vol. 2 ROM Card VC7706 via this auction

One of the much harder to find ROM cards available for the Yamaha SY/TG77 and SY99 synthesizers. Another fantastic example of Yamaha’s output of timeless sound design."

JSPA Vol. 1 ROM Card VC7705 via this auction

"One of the much harder to find ROM cards available for the Yamaha SY/TG77 and SY99 synthesizers complete with its case and insert. Another fantastic example of Yamaha’s output of timeless sound design."

Drums 1 ROM Card Set via this auction

"Secret weapon selection of very classy late 80s early 90s drum waveforms and patches for the SY/TG77 and SY99 synthesizers. Superb additional patches ranging from electric pianos to basses and pads as well. Very underrated and musical card set."

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MD77: Voice Editor for Yamaha SY77/TG77 by Ibo Kai

Available on iTunes

"40% OFF for a limited time!

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MD77 is the complete, professional Voice Editor for the Yamaha SY77 and the rack-mountable Yamaha TG77. These 1980's synths by Yamaha combine FM synthesis and sample-based sound production for lush, layered, multitimbral sounds. With direct access to hundreds of parameters, MD77 lets you reach into your TG77/SY77 and tweak to your heart's content.

The layout inside MD77 is by veteran MIDI Designer Pro 2 author Ibo Kai. All of his layouts are beautiful and deep, including full-blown controllers for many popular MIDI targets from Korg, Kawai and Yamaha. Check out his page at midiDesigner.com/ibokai to see his other designs for yourself. Each layout is a masterpiece.

Features of MD77:
◎ 13 full iPad screens and over 800 controls allow you to tap the depth of these vintage synths
◎ A Quick Editor page that combines AFM and AWM parameters for maximum utility
◎ A consistent color scheme -- e.g., yellow and orange for Levels and Rates, blue for Volumes -- helps keep you on track
◎ Use MIDI Designer patent-pending touch dials to select voices simply by sliding your finger on the iPad’s touch screen
◎ Save your most used sounds in the Global Presets for instant recall
◎ Requires iOS 9.2 or better, and an iPad 2 air or later is recommended. All graphics are optimized for all Retina screens, including the 12.9" iPad Pro

NOTE: This app cannot read patches from your Yamaha gear, but you can store up to 20 presets created in MD77.

Want to customize further?

MIDI Designer is the engine that powers the MD77 app. Upgrade to MIDI Designer Pro 2 to create your own pages, reorganize, and redesign to make your own YAMAHA layout. Then share it with the vibrant MIDI Designer Community. MIDI Designer is community-powered and this layout is one of our finest demonstrations of the power of you, our users.

MIDI Designer is easy to use, infinitely flexible and customizable, and battle-tested in performance. It's the most-respected MIDI controller platform for iOS."

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YAMAHA SY77 - Synth Demo | Sounds, Patches & Presets

video upload by synth4ever

"Yamaha SY77 FM and AWM synthesizer demo featuring various, sounds patches and presets. The SY77 was a flagship Yamaha FM & AWM2 synth released in 1989. In this Yamaha SY77 synth demo I showcase pads, plucks, ambient soundscapes, strings, motion loops and more.

The Yamaha SY77 has 32-voices of polyphony (16 FM, 16 AWM) and features 6-operator AFM synthesis. This provides 45 algorithms, 3 feedback loops and 16 waveforms, and 16-bit AWM2 sample ROM waveforms which can all be used in various ways to craft layered and complex sounds.

The Yamaha SY77 also has multi-stage Time Variant Filters (lowpass, highpass, multi-pole) with resonance, LFO (sine, saw, triangle and sample & hold), 16-track sequencer (16K note capacity), 61 drum sounds, 16-part multi-timbrality, 4 independent digital effects (2 reverb units w/ 40 effect types & 2 modulation units), as well as a 61-key velocity sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. The SY77 can store up to 128 preset & 64 user patches, 16 preset & 16 user multi-patches. There is also a rack-mount version released in 1990, the Yamaha TG77.

The Yamaha SY77 brings the best of 6-operator FM synthesis and blends it with AWM2 samples to provide new sound design possibilities beyond traditional FM. The combination of these two methods was marketed as Realtime Convolution and Modulation Synthesis (RCM) and enables sounds not possible on a DX7 or DX7 II.

Some advantages of the SY77 include: 5 additional waves besides the standard sine; 45 algorithms (vs 32 on DX7); flexible routing of up to three feedback sources within any algorithm, ability to design custom-routed algorithm via MIDI; routing of FM signal through a configurable filter; and of course layering and manipulation of AWM2 PCM samples with the FM synthesis.

The Yamaha SY77 is still an exceptionally powerful FM synthesizer and can be found for good prices on the 2nd hand market. Build quality is also quite substantial. If you have the opportunity to acquire one and want to go beyond traditional FM and DX7 sounds, the Yamaha SY77, TG77, or even the SY99 are great options. Hope you enjoy this Yamaha SY77 synth demo."

Sounds of the Yamaha TG77 Synthesizer

video uploads by silverlight2004db

Playlist with 30 videos starting with: "An ambient journey on the Yamaha TG77 synthesizer. With it's layering capabilities and long looping envelopes the TG77 shines on complex evolving soundscapes. All sounds from the TG77, played in one take and routed through the Lexicon PCM80 effects unit. PCM80 effects designed by Italo De Angelis. Recorded on New Years Day in Bali 2020 (March 25th), otherwise known as Nyepi or 'Day Of Silence'. Hope you enjoy!"

You'll find some programming demos as well.

Midi Touch Meets Yamaha TG77

tg77miditouch

Uploaded on Apr 12, 2011 omegaattraktor·6 videos

"Yamaha TG77 synthesizer controlled with SYSEX using the iPad App 'Midi Touch'. There isn't much to see on the TG77 display since the backlight is broken."

MIDI Touch - Domestic Cat
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TG77 iPad Editor

Yamaha TG77 Tone Generator FM AWM Synthesiser SN QO02586

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"The Yamaha TG77 is the rack mount equivalent of the Yamaha SY77 synthesiser workstation. It is a 16-voice multitimbral synth utilising Yamaha's advanced Frequency Modulation; Advanced Wave Memory; and the combination of these two systems, either by layering together or by modulating an AFM voice by an AWM wave, a synergy termed Realtime Convolution and Modulation Synthesis (RCM). The TG77 is a very powerful module capable of great acoustic emulations and other worldly pads and effects."

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Yamaha DX7 & SY77 - 80's Synth demo and FM synthesis comparison with Van Halen, Madonna, Pink Floyd

Published on Jun 2, 2017 Power DX7

"This is a Yamaha SY77/ TG77 demo and comparison video with Yamaha DX7. I will also compare the SY77/ TG77 with Roland D-50 and Korg M1.

I will show you key differences between the DX7 and SY77/ TG77. This includes:
- Sampled waveforms
- Self-oscillating resonant digital filters
- Advanced frequency modulation, including algorithm, feedback, AFM source inputs, oscillator with 16 selectable waveforms, envelope generators etc

I will go into detail with AFM parameters for digital filters, algorithm, feedback, oscillator and envelope generator.

The SY77/ TG77 has superb digital filters that can self-oscillate with its higher resonance setting. It's analog-like sound is just amazing. It's filter can be used for low pass, high pass and band pass settings. The you set two filters with the same low pass filter setting, you get -24dB cut off.

I will also give an example of SY77/ TG77 sound design using one of my original patch.

I created this Oberheim OB-Xa emulated sawtooth pad using just one AFM element, giving you 16 polyphony. It uses algorithm 42 with 3 independent towers. As you can assign 3 operators with a feedback loop, I created 3 independent towers producing their unique sawtooth waves. By combining them, you can create an amazingly rich and analog-like sawtooth pad.

The SY77/ TG77 also includes expanded envelope generator. It has 7 levels and rates and you can loop AFM envelopes. I will give you a quick tour of its envelope generator and a demo of a sound that uses the envelope loop function.

The SY77/ TG77 also has a pitch envelope that can be assigned globally (to overall sound) or per operator (you can switch on/off for each operator). This makes it very easy to create an analog-like stab brass sound.

Basically the SY77/ TG77 is a big brother of the DX7 and its FM synthesis, capable of producing far more complex sounds."

Yamaha TG77 Synthesizer Factory Demo Songs

Published on Jul 1, 2015 Sound Programming

"Factory demo songs from the Yamaha TG77 recorded direct with no additional effects.

Song List:

1. Pot Pourri (0:02)
2. IT's CooL !!! (2:02)
3. PowerPlay (4:25)
4. House Demo:P.Ellis (6:25)

The TG77 is the rackmount version of the SY77. Released during the transition from FM synthesis to ROMpler technology, it combines advanced FM (16 waveforms, 45 algorithms) with 16-bit sampled waveforms (AWM2). It is 16-part multitimbral and was considered very powerful for its day, though it lacks some features of the higher-end SY99, such as sampling.

It is very common for the display backlight to burn out, as can be seen in this unit. It can be repaired, but the display is usable without it and the replacement part costs enough (typically around $30) and requires enough effort to replace (full disassembly plus soldering) that many people don't bother."

Yamaha TG77 Unleashed Part 2

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"Realtime editing of the TG77 Operator Freqs and Envelope Generators of Looping Envelope Sounds...at this stage my Novation Zero SL Mk2 is not setup to control the envelopes of the tg77 so while i can control the operator freqs and output with midi sysex, i still need to edit the envelopes via the tg77 front panel. Creating SL Mk2 templates for control of the EGs is on my 'to do' list...

My TG77 Playlist :"

PEAVEY PC 1600 Midi Programmer

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"PEAVY PC 1600 MIDI CONTROLLER PROGRAMMER
fully working
IT WORKS WITH SEVERAL SYNTHS AND SOFTWARES

boss rv-70 effects
cubase vst 4.1(mac)/3.7(pc) mixer
ensoniq asrx
ensoniq fizmo
korg dw-8000 synth
logic es-1
logic faders
oberheim expander
oberheim matrix 6/6r/1000 synths
rebirth 1.5 (all functions)
roland d-50
roland mks-50 synth
roland jx8p synth
soundblaster awe 32
suzuki sx-500 synth
waldorf microwave synth

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Sector101 WaveBlade 8MB Waveform Card & Programmer for Yamaha SY / TG / RM

via Sector101. See their other expansion products as well.

"The 8MB WaveBlade card is a programmable Waveform card for use with all the Yamaha SY / TG series synthesizers that support Yamaha Waveform cards.

Yamaha units that support Waveform Cards:
SY55 & TG55
SY77 & TG77
SY85 & TG500
SY99
RM50
RY30

This card will allow the use of custom samples in machines that do not have this option as standard. The SY99, SY85, TG500, and RM50 already have the facility to load custom samples into internal or expanded sample memory. The SY55, TG55, SY77, TG77, and RY30 do not have this option. This programmable waveform card will allow these machines access to custom samples."

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Yamaha TG77 FM AWM Synth Module SN JX01006

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"Yamaha TG77 FM AWM Synth Module Version of SY77 SY99. New LCD display backlight just installed."

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Yamaha TG77 FM Synthesizer

YouTube via Gtechture
"These all of the sounds played were created by Gtechture"

Yamaha DX-21 Frequency Modulation Synthesizer


Update via Gwenhwyfaer in the comments:
"The TG77 isn't just an FM synth, though. It has an FM engine in there - 6-operator, where each operator can be more or less freely routed (more than one feedback loop!) and take one of 16 waveforms - but there's also a ROMpler part of it, and each part (FM or ROMpler) has its own filter; and uniquely, the ROMpler output can be fed into the FM part (as in, into all 6 operators at once). Oh, and there are some nice effects on the end - two independent processors, and unlike the effects unit in my V50 I believe those processors actually have LFOs (and therefore choruses, flangers, etc) in them. (No, the V50 effects aren't a whole lot of use. Thanks for asking.) So - yes; the TG77 have lots of ways to sound lovely and warm, and they don't necessarily come from pure FM.

Having said which, free routing can turn FM from something a bit sterile to something snarly and uncontrollable (and really quite warm). Which is nice. :)"

"Oh, and the DX21 has an analogue chorus circuit in it (and can layer and detune two FM sounds even before that). Which helps a lot with warmth."

Yamaha TG77 Display Upgrade / Replacement

via David on the SDIY list:

"I finally got around to changing the display on my ancient and illegible
Yamaha TG77. The backlight died several years ago and this wonderful machine
has been sitting more or less idle in my rack ever since.

There wasn't much to the upgrade process. I just followed some instructions
here"

xy.cx::Synths

http://xy.cx/synth/

A synth site spotted by brian c:
"He has manuals, etc and history for the following
Kawai K5000S (Additive)
Yamaha VL1 (Physical Modeling)
Korg Z1 (Physical Modeling)
Alesis QS8.2 (Sample/Subtractive)
Nord Modular (Modular Analog Synthesis)
Yamaha TG77 (Frequency Modulation)
Yamaha EX5R (Various)
Kurzweil K2500R (Sample/Subtractive "VAST")
Korg Wavestation A/D (Vector)
EMU E-Synth (Sampler)
Korg MS2000BR (Analog Modeling)
Technics SX-WSA1R (Acoustic Modeling)
Korg Oasys PCI (Various)"

Atom heart mother - Pink Floyd - short cover by Piero Sicolo

YouTube Uploaded by accino61 on Mar 24, 2011

"That is the first Floyd's track i listened in my life (1972) and i falled in love with that kind of hypnotic music.
In this track i played:
Fender Jazz bass 4 strings
Moog little phatty 2 (brass solo)
Yamaha Motif XS rack (violin and distorted guitar solos)
Roland Juno G (clean guitar solo and percussive organ)
Korg x 50 (master keyboard for the Motif XS rack)
Alesis Fusion 6HD (choirs)
Korg M3 expanded (piano and rock organ)
Lexicon MPX100 (delay & reverb)
Addictive drums VSTi
EWQL Symphonic choirs library
Bela D Media Diva library
Thanks in advance for watching and commenting"

Shine on you crazy diamond - Pink Floyd tribute (cover) by Piero Sicolo (a bass player)

Uploaded by accino61 on Feb 19, 2011

"This is my favourite Pink Floyd's track. I did a multitrack recording with Cubase 5 but i didn't use any vst except for the drums ( Addictive drums )
Sorry for some mistakes and 2-3 clips but i'm only a rookie in this kind of job.
I played:
Moog little phatty 2 (vocal solo)
Yamaha Motif XS rack (distorted guitar solos)
Roland Juno G (tenor sax)
Korg x 50 (electric piano and master keyboard for the Motif XS rack)
Korg M3 (clean guitar, rock organ, baritone/growl sax)
Yamaha TG77 (chime bells)
Alesis Fusion 6HD (synth solos and "Floyd" pads)
Boss DD6 pedal digital delay
Boss RV5 pedal digital reverb
Thanks in advance for watching and commenting"

German Rackmount Yamaha TG77, TG33, CPX, Synthax RACKWare RG 124 & Kawai MAV-8

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This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

Interesting rig. You'll find a picture of the back below with the TG33. This is the first post to feature the Hybrid Arts CPX computer module. Hybrid Arts also made the ADAP SOUNDTRACK SAMPLER ADAP-1. If anyone has any info on the CPX, feel to leave a comment. Curious if it's simply a computer with an editor for the TG77 and TG33, or it's own synth/sample playback module. Take a look at the back below. The Synthax RACKWare RG 124 appears to be the monitor for the system, and the Kawai MAV-8 is a midi patchbay.

It's interesting to see the TG77 and TG33 in a different enclosure.

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Confusion Studios Announces Dedicated MIDI Controllers for the Yamaha Reface DX for iPad

"Two new, standalone iPad editions of the award-winning professional MIDI controller platform bring MIDI control to the Reface DX

New York, NY – February 14, 2017 – Confusion Studios announced two new MIDI controller apps for iPad, both of which will be available for download from the Apple App Store on Wednesday, March 1, 2017: MDDX1 and MDDX2.

Both of the new apps are MIDI controllers for the Yamaha Reface DX. Yamaha released the Reface DX – a portable, FM-synthesis-based keyboard – in 2015 to critical acclaim. Each of the new apps is based on a user-created layout for MIDI Designer Pro 2; each has a unique approach to controlling the Reface DX.

The Editor: MDDX1 by Helfried

MDDX1: Voice Editor for Reface DX by Helfried highlights this users-author’s eye for design, a deep attention to detail, and a desire to push the underlying platform – MIDI Designer Pro 2 – to do new things. It allows for control of every parameter on the Reface DX and provides surprising new control vistas. The App extends the reface DX’s interface, providing a much-needed algorithms display, Master Tune, Transpose, Randomize and other new sections.

MDDX1 will run on any iPad with iOS 9.3 or better, and will be available on March 1, 2017 for download for $9.99. The app purchase may be applied towards a bundle purchase including MIDI Designer Pro 2.

Performance Tool: MDDX2 by Ibo Kai

MDDX2: Performance Tool for Reface DX by Ibo Kai is an additional, performance- focused interface for the Reface DX. As the author of the layout puts it, 'This layout is pretty simple, just one page shows all the available functions. It is mainly what you find in the 'FM' keypad of the synth: frequencies, levels and feedback settings separately per operator plus the algorithm select.' In addition, Ibo Kai added an Amp Mode section. This auxiliary controller for the Reface DX is intended for live and studio performance, where a full-blown editor is not practical.

MDDX2 will run on any iPad with iOS 9.3 or better, and will be available on March 1, 2017 for download for $3.99. The app purchase may be applied towards a bundle purchase including MIDI Designer Pro 2.


Two New Standalone, Dedicated Apps

MIDI Designer Author and Confusion Studios CEO Dan Rosenstark notes, 'Both editors show the layout authors – Helfried and Ibo Kai – flexing design muscle and pushing the MIDI Designer platform to work in new ways. Each is a dedicated tool for working with the Reface DX and each provides a surprising and useful new interface for this small keyboard. Additionally, both provide new users with an entry point into the MIDI Designer platform at a low price.'

MDDX1 and MDDX2 join the four existing standalone MIDI Designer apps for dedicated control: MIDI Designer XW: Casio XW Solo Synth Controller, MD77: Voice Editor for Yamaha SY77/TG77 by Ibo Kai, MDClav: Clavinova Controller by Craig Knudsen and MDXG: XG Sound Set Controller by Craig Knudsen."

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Yamaha TG77 Synthesizer Tone Generator w/ Rock & Pop Cards SN QN01701

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"Vintage Advanced FM Synth from 1989

Rackmount version of the Yamaha SY77"

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