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.

Zajebca

April 24, 2011 @ 10:46 am

Also used by Ocatve One on Siege track:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2htezp01TOI

"On another track, “Siege,” we used a Yamaha FB-01 synth module that was multi-timbral but had limited voices. The voice stealing actually was part of the melodic development."

lightman

February 24, 2011 @ 2:51 pm

I love this box. If you need a versatile 4-op FM box with features you won't find in any other synth of its class (noise feedback, 8-part multitimbrality, etc.) and a killer sound, this will be right up your street. I use YSEDITOR (public domain) for creating patches that runs on Atari ST (works like a charm with Steem emulator under Win2k/XP/Vista, visit http://www.home.zonnet.nl/m.tarenskeen/yseditor.htm), IMO it's much better than the FB editor for Windows available on Sourcefore. Don't let its car radio look fool you, this is a great machine that usually goes for less than €50/$60.

Olaf

December 9, 2010 @ 3:30 pm

Just purchased one for $20. Really looking forward to playing with it. Does anyone have a rackmount kit for sale?

Johan Löfgren

October 12, 2010 @ 1:45 pm

Re: The open source FB01 editor mentioned before: It is NOW ported to both Linux and OsX!

Vincent

July 16, 2010 @ 1:55 am

To those been interested by an open source editor (for windows only for now but normally been ported on MacOsx and linux), click on this link to discover the project : https://sourceforge.net/projects/fb01editor/ and have fun !

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