Yamaha S90 ES Performance Synthesizer

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The S90s huge wave ROM hosts one of the most extensive voice libraries ever available in one keyboard. Here youll find some of the best piano sounds in the world, including a brand-new grand piano voice featuring three layers of stereo samples that switch dynamically according to how hard you strike the keys, for the ultimate in piano expression.

Plus there`s an exhaustive selection of bread-and-butter sounds from the amazing MOTIF music workstation, including many of its popular electric pianos, strings, brasses, synthesizers and drum kits. And for those who want even more synthesis power, the S90 provides three expansion slots to add Modular Synthesis Plug-in System boards.

Plug in to the Power of the Modular Synthesis Plug-in SystemWith three expansion slots for Modular Synthesis Plug-in System boards, the S90 is potentially four synthesizers in one! Offering new synthesis capabilities from FM to physical modeling as well as more polyphony, effects and multitimbral parts, these plug-in boards let you customize the S90 with the exact synthesis power you need, whenever you need it. The voice data for every plug-in board currently available is already stored in the S90s ROM, so youll have a great selection of new sounds the moment you install a plug-in board.

USB-MIDI InterfaceEquipped with a USB-to-MIDI interface, the S90 is ready to connect to your USB-equipped Macintosh® or Windows® computer without the need for any additional hardware.

88-Note Keyboard with Exceptional Piano TouchThe S90 uses the same Balanced Hammer Effect (BH) keyboard as the MOTIF 8. Based on the Graded Hammer Effect keyboard found in Yamaha`s best digital pianos, this weighted-action keyboard provides an exceptionally smooth and realistic piano touch�yet, because it features an even balance from top to bottom, voices such as drums and synth basses will feel more responsive to your playing. And for even more performance expression, it also features aftertouch.

Advanced Master MIDI Control FunctionsNot just a great synthesizer, the S90 also makes a wonderful MIDI controller. Equipped with four assignable data sliders, it provides extensive realtime control over external synthesizers. Plus four programmable keyboard zones let you create complex split and layered voice combinations using a mix of internal and external voices. Entire MIDI setups can be stored in User Performance memory and recalled at the touch of a button.

Interactive Arpeggiator The S90s realtime performance arpeggiator packs a wide range of patterns and styles, giving you musical inspiration at the flick of a switch. In addition to conventional arpeggio patterns, its loaded with an impressive array of musical phrases, including guitar strumming, drum grooves, keyboard riffs and more. Instead of trying to clone these performances with computer-generated algorithms, the S90 uses a more musical approach: It uses MIDI data recorded by real musicians. You can even program your own patterns and layer several arpeggiated voices together in a Performance.

SmartMedia� Playback SequencerThe S90´s playback sequencer lets you play back standard MIDI files (format 0) directly from a SmartMedia� card. Use this function to build up a library of up to 100 songs, any of which can be instantly called up at the touch of a button - great for live performance! Chain playback is also possible. The included File Utility software makes it quick and easy to transfer MIDI files from your computer to a SmartMedia� card, so you can leave your PC at home the next time you do a gig.

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