Yamaha SY85 Owner's Manual (getting Started) (image) - Page 3

Extensive Real-time Control, Easy Editing Interface, track 10-song Sequencer, Other Features - floppy drive

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q Extensive Real-time Control In addition to the pitch and modulation wheels, and dual output level con- trols, the SY85 has 8 slide controls that can be used to control a range of parameters while performing for unmatched expressive power. q Easy Editing Interface 8 function keys and slide controls below the large 40-character x 2-line LCD display allow direct selection and control of the parameters appearing directly above them in the display for efficient, intuitive editing. A 5x5 mode selection matrix further enhances operation by allowing fast, easy access to any of the SY85 modes. q 9-track 10-song Sequencer Full-function sequencer with 8 standard tracks and 1 dedicated rhythm track. Each sequencer "song" has its own 16-part multi-instrument setup. Rhythm parts can be recorded as "patterns" and then chained to form the complete rhythm track. The SY85 also includes 100 rhythm patterns that you can simply select and use. q Other Features • 3.5" floppy disk drive for versatile data management and storage. • External memory card slots. • Quick and in-depth editing modes. • Function select matrix enhances operating ease. • 61-key initial and after-touch sensitive keyboard. • 2 assignable stereo outputs. 1

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Extensive Real-time Control
In addition to the pitch and modulation wheels, and dual output level con-
trols, the SY85 has 8 slide controls that can be used to control a range of
parameters while performing for unmatched expressive power.
Easy Editing Interface
8 function keys and slide controls below the large 40-character x 2-line
LCD display allow direct selection and control of the parameters appearing
directly above them in the display for efficient, intuitive editing. A 5x5 mode
selection matrix further enhances operation by allowing fast, easy access to any
of the SY85 modes.
9-track 10-song Sequencer
Full-function sequencer with 8 standard tracks and 1 dedicated rhythm
track. Each sequencer “song” has its own 16-part multi-instrument setup.
Rhythm parts can be recorded as “patterns” and then chained to form the com-
plete rhythm track. The SY85 also includes 100 rhythm patterns that you can
simply select and use.
Other Features
• 3.5” floppy disk drive for versatile data management and storage.
• External memory card slots.
• Quick and in-depth editing modes.
• Function select matrix enhances operating ease.
• 61-key initial and after-touch sensitive keyboard.
• 2 assignable stereo outputs.
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