Vintage Synth Explorer

Yamaha • FB-01

The FB-01 is simply an inexpensive, 8 part multitimbral digital FM synth module. It's only a 4-operator synth which is less than, say a DX-7. This simply means its sounds are not quite as good. You will need an external MIDI system exclusive editor to edit the patches. This can be accomplished by a dedicated editor program like Unisyn, or by creating SysEx control messages within your sequencing program. The FB-01 has a lot of organ, piano, brass, bass, guitar, percussion, and lead sounds. Basically this is a good source of typical FM-sounds at a low price. It is used by Hardfloor and Moog Cookbook.

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Justin

Posted 197 days ago

I can't imagine why it wouldn't work with a KX5, as the FB-01 is an outboard MIDI sound module, and the KX5 is a MIDI controller. Please see Page 34 of the FB-01 owner's manual for details: http://www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/pdf/emi/ english/synth/FB01E.PDF

Bernie

Posted 229 days ago

Hi there,
I have a question.
Will an FB-01 work with a KX5 ?
Thanks.

Matthew

Posted 274 days ago

While a bit dear, Sound Quest's Midi Quest has Editor/Librarian module for the FB-01.

https://vp3.netgate.net/~squest/Windows/ Instruments/YamahaFB-01/index.html

Ross Warren

Posted 286 days ago

I really like mine, but I use it as an input for my Korg MX. That means I can produce many poly synth sounds. The biggest drawback is having to use an editor to alter the sound> So far I have not found a program that will edit the FB01 although one is supposed to exist.

Ben Voiles

Posted 380 days ago

Worth picking up if you can find one for less than about 30 bucks but the TX81z is almost as cheap and much better. But I like the sounds of the FB01 layered with analog pads.

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