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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S80 Music Synthesizer.
Your new S80 synthesizer incorporates the highly-acclaimed AWM2 synthesis engine, allowing the
creation of super-realistic sounds. You can play these sounds over the 88-note fully-weighted
keyboard. It also supports optional Plug-in Boards that provide other synthesis engines of your choice,
enabling the production of cutting edge synthesizer sounds.
You can play all these sounds using the synthesizer’s automatic playback facilities such as the built-in
Arpeggiator and Sequencer. The Quick Access feature lets you access various genres of sounds
quickly and directly via the front panel.
Other features include Effects and Control Sets (for controlling various sound parameters in real time
using different controllers.) These features make this synthesizer ideal for every kind of live
performance or studio work.
When editing a sound, you can use the [PAGE] knob to switch between screens and five other knobs
plus the [DATA] knob for changing parameter values. This makes the process of editing sounds much
easier and smoother. To make the most use of your synthesizer, you are encouraged to read through
this manual. After reading the manual, please keep it in a convenient and safe place for future
reference.
About This Manual
This manual is basically divided into two sections:
■ Basics Section (Page 6)
Explains how to get started with the synthesizer, its overall structure, and how to use its main features and
functions.
■ Reference Section (Page 64)
Explains the parameters in the synthesizer’s various Modes.
Package Contents
• Owner’s Manual (this book)
• Data List
• Performance List
• AC Power cord
• Installation Guide
• CD-ROM
The Included CD-ROM
Application software for your synthesizer included on this CD-ROM. The Voice Editor application lets you edit
your synthesizer's sounds through a graphical user interface. The Card Filer application lets you exchange data
between your synthesizer and computer. Details are given in the separate Installation Guide or the on-line
manuals included with the software.
Never attempt to play back the track1, in which the application software is located, on an audio CD player. Doing so may
result in damage to your hearing as well as to your CD player/audio speakers.
Copying of the commercially available music sequence data and/or digital audio files is strictry prohibited except for your personal use.
The illustrations and LCD screens as shown in this owner’s manual are for instructional purposes only, and may appear somewhat different from
those on your instrument.
The company names and product names in this Owner’s Manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
