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General| Multitimbral | 8 parts |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | 61 keys |
| Velocity Sensitivity | Yes |
| Aftertouch | Yes |
| Display | LCD |
| Type | Synthesizer |
| Filter | Digital |
| LFO | 2 per voice |
| Effects | Reverb, Chorus |
| Sequencer | 16-track |
| Memory | 64 performances |
| Outputs | Stereo (L/Mono, R), Headphones |
| MIDI | In, Out, Thru |
| Storage | 3.5" floppy disk drive |
Overview of SY85 operations and setup procedures in this manual.
Explains icons for important information, cautions, and details.
Comprehensive guide to all SY85 functions and parameters.
Detailed description of the SY85's front panel buttons, wheels, sliders, and display.
Explanation of the SY85's rear panel audio, MIDI, and expansion ports.
Diagram showing basic SY85 connections to a sound system and accessories.
Recommended sequence for powering on the SY85 and sound system safely.
Instructions for loading demo sequences and pre-programmed data.
Guide to selecting and playing voices from internal memory banks.
How to load and select voices from optional memory cards.
Utilizing pitch bend, modulation wheels, and sliders for expressive playing.
Selecting and playing layered voice combinations from internal memory.
Loading and selecting performance combinations from memory cards.
Creating custom layered sounds by assigning voices and parameters.
Quickly adjust voice parameters like wave, envelope, filter, and LFO settings.
Configure voice effects, including type, balance, and main parameters.
Save the edited voice to internal memory using the store function.
Record musical parts directly from the keyboard in real-time.
Input musical parts note by note without playing the keyboard.
Build rhythm tracks by creating and sequencing patterns.
Compare RAM cards and floppy disks for SY85 data storage and management.
Strategies for organizing data libraries and preparing performance disks/cards.
Utilize the SY85's MDR for managing external MIDI data.
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