GS1 (synthesizer)
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| General | |
| Surname | GS-1 |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Sound synthesis | digital, FM synthesis , double 4 operator |
| Period | 1980-1983 |
| properties | |
| Polyphonic | yes, 16 |
| Multitimbral | 2 |
| filter | No |
| LFO | ? |
| Effects | EQ, detune, ensemble, tremolo, vibrato |
| Keys | 88, weighted, aftertouch |
| Int. Controller | Pitch, modulation wheel |
| Ext. Controller | Button, 3 pedals |
| Interface (noun) | 3 HiZ, 2 LoZ |
| Sequencer | No |
| D / A converter | 12 bit |
| Samples | No |
| Storage spaces | 16 presets |
| ROME | Magnetic card |
| R.A.M. | Magnetic card |
| Ext. Memory | Magnet cards (empty, recorded) |
The GS-1 from Yamaha is the first commercial FM synthesizer of the Japanese manufacturer. It was introduced in 1980 and, alongside the two smaller CE keyboards (CE20 (1982), CE25 (1983)) and the GS-2 (1981), was one of the pioneers of the programmable FM synthesizer DX 7, which has been popular since 1983 . The massive construction, which is visually reminiscent of a baby grand piano, causes the high weight of 90 kilograms. The GS-1 has a walnut body and 88 weighted keys. Inside, a 2 × 4 operator FM synthesizer works with cross modulation. Due to the complex programming , the factory presets at Yamaha were created with a computer program specially developed for this purpose. Additional sounds can be loaded onto separately available sound cards (magnetic cards), for which there is a slot.
- Extensions: In 1985 Yamaha released the GSM-1 MIDI extension for the GS1 at a price of US $ 500.
Web links
- Manual (English; PDF; 3.30 MB)