Yamaha FB-01
The Yamaha FB-01 is a half rack FM midi sound module from 1986. Features 8 voice polyphony, 8 multitimbral parts, 4 FM operators with 32 algorithms, an LFO (triangle, saw, square, sine or random), 6 envelope generators and 240 presets along with 96 programmable patch memory locations. It uses the Yamaha YM2164 synth chip. Watch a demo.
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Type of unit
Synthesizer Sound Module
Brand/Make
Yamaha
Synthesis Technology
FM (Frequency Modulation)
External control
MIDI
Parts Capability
8 Part Multitimbral
Polyphony
8
Patch memory
digitally stored
Decade of creation
1980s