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EX5

Yamaha EX5

EX5
(image courtesy of Yamaha)

Released: 1998

MSRP: Y298,000

Synopsis:

Continues the W family legacy, adding scene memory, along with sampling, AN, VL, and FDSP (note modulated effects) tone generators. Architecture Class: Modelling-Rompler-Sampler.

Ebay Description:

The Yamaha EX5 is a (velocity and aftertouch) sensitive 76 key (128 voice multitimbral) 16 bit sampling synthesizer, featuring stereo|mono sampling (44.1kHz), 3 effects processors, stereo sample inputs, stereo and dual individual outputs, DSHD floppy drive, 16 track real-time and 8 track pattern sequencers, arpeggiator, MIDI, 512 presets (256 are editable), and 4 elements, using AWM2 (sample playback), AN (analog modelling), VL (acoustic modelling), and FDSP (note modulated effects) tone generators. Each tone generator has associated filters (AWM:EQ/DCFx2, AN:DCF, VL:EQ/DCF), dedicated (pitch, filter, and amp) EGs, and dual LFOs (single for VL). Sample editing includes loop reverse, normalize, and splice.

Physical

Form Factor Dimensions Weight Audio Input Audio Output Communication Port Control Input Control Output Switch Input Power
76 keys W:1268mm(49.125in) D:407mm(16in) H:129mm(5.5in) 20kg(44.125lbs) sample:stereo stereo individual:2 optional:AES/EBU(XLR/WC EXDGO1) optional:individual:4(EXIDO1) MIDI MIDI MIDI sustain portamento AC (32W)

Interface

Compatibility Multitimbral Memory Program Memory External Storage External Programming UI Input UI Output
EX5 EX5R EX7 import: WAV AIFF S1000 S3000 128 preset:256 user:256 disk:DSHD(3.5") optional:SCSI(ASIB1) MIDI mode based buttons LCD display

Architecture

Multitimbral Polyphony Unison Architecture
16 AWM:126 VL:1 AN:2(1w/FDSP) FDSP:16(8w/AN) no [Sample->DCF->DCA]x4 [Instrument->Modifiers]+[Sample->DCF->DCA]x3 [DCO->DCF->DCA]x2+[Sample->DCF->DCA]x2

Output

Effects Pan Modulator Volume Modulator Headphone
reverb:12 chorus:17 insertion:79 key LFO2 aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity AEG key LFO MIDI-CC7 aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity yes

Control

Arpeggiator Arpeggiator External Sequencer Sequencer Memory Sequencer External Continuous Program Change
tracks:4 preset:50 user:50 N/A 16 track realtime and 8 track pattern (SMF format 0/1 and ESEQ compatible) sequence:30000notes patterns:50 MIDI breath-control knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 pitch-wheel ribbon fc-pedal1 volume-pedal MIDI-CC1 MIDI-CC5 MIDI-CC7 MIDI-CC10 MIDI-CC11 MIDI-CC71-74 MIDI-CC84 MIDI-CC91 MIDI-CC93 MIDI-CC94 MIDI-CC0-95 no

Keyboard

Key Pressure Chord Memory External Control External Sustain Key Scaling Velocity Curves
channel yes MIDI:IN/OUT/THRU pedal MIDI microtuning 1

Source

Name Signal Class Waveform Octave Range Amplitude Modulator Harmonics Modulator Pitch Modulator Wave Assign Modulator
AWM1 digital sample:419 (max:1024) - no no LFO1 LFO2 PEG aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon no
VL-Driver digital preset - aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity VL-Vibrato VL-PEG aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity no
AN-DCO1 digital pulse saw:2 mix +-5.3 aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity PWM: aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity FM:VCO1|2|LFO1|2|PEG|FEG sync:sub AN-LFO1 AN-LFO2 PEG aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity no
AN-DCO2 analog pulse digital:2 mix +-5.3 aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity PWM: aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity FM:VCO1|2|LFO1|2|PEG|FEG sync:sub AN-LFO1 AN-LFO2 PEG aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity no
AN-Noise1 digital noise no aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity no no no
AN-RMO1 digital VCO1 VCO2 - aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity ring no no

Filter

Name Signal Class IC Resonant Shape Frequency Modulator Resonance Modulator Shape Modulator
AWM-SCF1 digital ? LPF low|high shelving, low|high|band band pass, parametric EQ, boost (6-18db) velocity velocity no
VL-EQ digital ? yes 5-band parametric no no no
AWM-DCF1 digital ? yes low|high|band pass or notch key FEG LFO1 LFO2 velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon no
AWM-DCF2 digital ? yes low|high|band band pass or notch (types:16) key FEG LFO1 LFO2 velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon no
VL-DCF digital ? yes low pass key VL-EG aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity no
AN-DCF digital ? yes low|high|band pass or notch key FEG velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon no

Envelope

Name Level Rate Loop Polarity Trigger Level Modulator Rate Modulator
AN-AEG sustain attack decay release no no key aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon key aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
AN-FEG sustain attack decay release no no key aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon key aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
AN-PEG - decay yes no key aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon key aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
AWM-AEG1 hold:intitial attack decay1 decay2 decay3 release1 release2 attack decay1 decay2 decay3 release1 release2 no no key velocity key velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
AWM-FEG1 hold attack decay1 decay2 release1 release2 hold attack decay1 decay2 release1 release2 yes no key velocity key velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
AWM-PEG1 hold attack decay1 decay2 release1 release2 hold attack decay1 decay2 release1 release2 yes no key velocity key velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
VL-EG sustain attack decay release no no key velocity key velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
VL-PEG initial release attack release yes no key velocity key velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon

LFO

Name Waveform Delay Polarity Sync Delay Modulator Level Modulator Rate Modulator
AN-LFO1 saw:4 sine:5 square:3 triangle:5 random:4 yes preset key no aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
AN-LFO2 sine triangle no no key no no aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
AWM-LFO1 saw square triangle delay fade no key no LFO2 random aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon LFO2 aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
AWM-LFO2 saw:up|down sine square triangle trapezoid random:2 delay fade 0-270 key no aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon
VL-Vibrato triangle? yes no key no aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity aftertouch fc-pedal breath-control MIDI-CC MIDI-PitchBend knob1-6 mod-wheel1 mod-wheel2 ribbon velocity
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