YAMAHA TQ5 FM Digital Synthesizer - Classic multi-timbral 4-OP FM w/EFFECTS

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"Think of it as a desktop TX81Z with the addition of a sequencer and great-sounding STEREO EFFECTS. Comes with an external 15V Power Adapter and a copy of the MANUAL on CD-r

NOTE: Although all the preset patches all work fine and the unit functions perfectly, the internal battery has not been changed, and if you wish to save your own presets, you'd either have to replace the battery or use a RAM Card (not included). If you're looking, I assume you're aware of this."

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Yamaha TQ5 FM Tone Generator w/ MCD64 Card

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"Vintage FM Tone generator/synthesizer built 1988' in Excellent Clean Condition!

includes MCD64 Ram card & new internal 3V lithium battery & holder installed"

Pic of the inside below.

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Yamaha TQ-5 TQ5 FM Synth Module

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"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.

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YAMAHA YS100 FM DIGITAL SYNTHESIZER - 4op FM with EFFECTS

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Here's one we don't see often. Funkiest looking synth ever? You tell me. Note the serrated ends. The following are some details from the listing:

"In GREAT Condition EXCEPT: The first three keys are broken (see photos)

Everything else JUST FINE

EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN SOUNDING Fourth Generation 16-Bit, 8-Part Multitimbral, Programmable Multi-Waveform 4-Operator FM Synthesis with Onboard EFFECTS and Data Card Storage. The sound engine is essentially identical to the TQ5 Synth Module minus the sequencer, and the next generation from the rack-mounted 4-Op TX81Z.

Because of this synth's unusual styling, it has become very collectible apart from its ability to create just about classic 80s FM sound you'll ever need. Especially those icy DX Strings and that DEEP, snappy LATELY BASS."

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