YAMAHA TQ5 vintage FM digital synthesizer sequencer

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"This listing is for a vintage Yamaha TQ5 FM synthesizer module in great condition. The TQ5 is an FM Workstation in a keyboardless desktop unit. It features FM operators per voice, 8 voices of polyphony, and 8-parts multitimbrality. It features easy "Quick Edit" keys to access some basic parameters for instant tweaks. There is also an free editor available online allowing you to get more in depth and complex patches. It sounds and works great and comes with a power supply"

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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 TQ5 FM multitimbral synth module

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"Very rare FM synth module with 8 track sequencer and effects. 100 preset sounds, 100 user. Easy edit buttons make editing patches much easier than on other FM synths. Excellent condition and working perfectly including all buttons, outputs, midi etc. Complete with original power supply and original manual. Collectable vintage module.

Specifications
Polyphony - 8 voices
Oscillators - 4 FM operators with 8 waveforms
Effects - reverb, chorus, echo, distortion
LFO - One LFO
Filter - No filter
Envelopes - ADSR envelopes
Arpeg/Seq - Arpeggiator: None; Sequencer: 8-track, 8 Songs
Keyboard - None
Memory - 100 preset, 100 user patches, external memory card
Control - MIDI (8-parts)"

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YAMAHA Tone Generator TQ5 FM Synth MIDI Workstation

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"Yamaha Tone Generator TQ5 FM MIDI Sequencer Workstation.

Details:
* Maker: Yamaha
* Model: TQ5
* Type: MIDI Sequencer
* 8-Voice Polyphonic
* 4 Operator FM Synth Sounds
* Built-In Effects Processor
* MIDI In/Out/Thru Inputs
* Stereo 1/4" Output
* Heapdhone 1/4" Output
* Includes: Power Adapter"

Update via Loscha in the comments: "One of the finest, most innovative things Yamaha ever made.
It's a Tx81z with a basic effects unit, a sequencer, and a clock. Effects have a great gated reverse reverb. Think the "Silent Shout" album by The Knife (a few tracks have a horn-type sound that fades in with rev reverb, you can get that sound down pat easily).

The sound editing on it is intuitive, but, not complete. You can't edit everything, but, it's got a lot of useful Easy Edit parameters. Most useful for quick editing and tone optimization is the ability to change the waveforms of the 4 operators from the panel.

The sequencer has a metronome mode which is quite loud and pervasive. It is added to the mix post volume control. This can be routed to a jack on the side very easily, so that when you put something in the jack it mutes it, or you can route it to another channel. Timing is pretty good the sequencer.

The effects chip has a digital stream in and out, and is thus glitchable, although, I've only done this to mine once or twice. It's too precious to lose to a circuit bending disaster.

I have service manual if anyone needs any questions asker. Although, I should take some internal photos and include instructions on clock out for y'all one day!

Did I mention it has a clock and a calender on it?

-Loscha @ gmail dot com"

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