Yamaha GS2
(image courtesy of Yamaha)
Released: 1981
MSRP: Y1,050,000
Synopsis:
Basically a "portable" 73 key GS1 without aftertouch or program mix (1 FM board vs. 2).
Architecture Class: FM.
Ebay Description:
The Yamaha GS2 is a velocity sensitive 73 key (16 voice, 4 operator) FM synthesizer, featuring vibrato, tremolo, EQ (low, mid, high), chorus, and 16 presets (presets loaded via card reader).
Physical
| Form Factor |
Dimensions |
Weight |
Audio Input |
Audio Output |
Communication Port |
Control Input |
Control Output |
Switch Input |
Power |
| 73 keys |
W:1283mm(50.5in)
D:641mm(25.25in)
H:823.5mm(32.5in)
|
72kg(158.7lbs) |
no |
mix
stereo:balanced/unbalanced |
no |
optional:MIDI |
optional:MIDI |
sustain tremolo chorus |
AC (40W) |
Interface
| Compatibility |
Multitimbral Memory |
Program Memory |
External Storage |
External Programming |
UI Input |
UI Output |
|
GS1
GS2 |
N/A |
preset:16
magnetic-strips:2 |
magnetic-strips |
no |
dedicated buttons/knobs |
LED |
Architecture
| Multitimbral |
Polyphony |
Unison |
Architecture |
| no |
16 |
no |
[DCO->DCO]+[DCO->DCO] |
Output
| Effects |
Pan Modulator |
Volume Modulator |
Headphone |
| chorus |
no |
pedal
Tremolo
Velocity |
yes |
Control
| Arpeggiator |
Arpeggiator External |
Sequencer |
Sequencer Memory |
Sequencer External |
Continuous |
Program Change |
| no |
N/A |
no |
N/A |
N/A |
no |
no |
Keyboard
| Key Pressure |
Chord Memory |
External Control |
External Sustain |
Key Scaling |
Velocity Curves |
| no |
no |
optional:MIDI |
pedal |
yes |
1 |
Source
| Name |
Signal Class |
Waveform |
Octave Range |
Amplitude Modulator |
Harmonics Modulator |
Pitch Modulator |
Wave Assign Modulator |
| Modulator1 |
digital |
sine |
- |
Modulator1EG |
no |
no |
no |
| Carrier1 |
digital |
sine |
- |
Carrier1EG |
Modulator1 |
Vibrato |
no |
| Modulator2 |
digital |
sine |
- |
Modulator1EG |
no |
no |
no |
| Carrier2 |
digital |
sine |
- |
Carrier1EG |
Modulator1 |
Vibrato |
no |
Filter
| Name |
Signal Class |
IC |
Resonant |
Shape |
Frequency Modulator |
Resonance Modulator |
Shape Modulator |
| EQ |
analog |
? |
no |
band pass and low/high shelving (Bass Middle Treble) |
no |
no |
no |
Envelope
| Name |
Level |
Rate |
Loop |
Polarity |
Trigger |
Level Modulator |
Rate Modulator |
| Modulator1EG |
? |
? |
no |
no |
key |
Velocity |
no |
| Carrier1EG |
? |
? |
no |
no |
key |
Velocity |
no |
| Modulator2EG |
? |
? |
no |
no |
key |
Velocity |
no |
| Carrier2EG |
? |
? |
no |
no |
key |
Velocity |
no |
LFO
| Name |
Waveform |
Delay |
Polarity |
Sync |
Delay Modulator |
Level Modulator |
Rate Modulator |
| Vibrato |
triangle? |
no |
no |
no |
no |
pedal |
no |
| Tremolo |
triangle? |
no |
no |
no |
no |
pedal |
no |
