The SY99 is like having a super-sized sampling workstation with the synthesis and sounds of a DX-7mkII. Basically the same as the SY77 it features a larger 76 note keyboard with upgraded synthesis, sample memory, sequencer and more! For its synthesizer section it employs a 6 operator AFM synth engine similar to, if not better than, the original DX's. Sampled preset sounds (AWM2) can then be fused with the AFM sounds to create entirely wild new sounds! And these sounds are quite shapeable thanks to the resonant multi stage Time Variant Filters which offer the ability to recreate the warm analog sounds of classic synths, or something entirely new.

There's an enhanced on-board sequencer section for creating your songs right on the SY99. It's got 16 tracks, from which channel 16 belongs to the built-in drum synthesizer. The sequencer can hold up to 27,000 notes, 99 patterns and 10 songs. And since the SY99 features 16 voices of polyphony for the AFM section, and another 16 voices for the sampled sounds, there are 32 voices to go around to build your song. Not to mention there are 2 digital multi-effects processors which include reverb, delay, chorus, panning and more! Professional features for those of you want to really control and shape your sounds using the unique sounds (and complex synthesis) of a Yamaha FM synth with some special features up its sleeve. It has been used by Vangelis and Chick Corea.

Rafa

June 7, 2013 @ 3:14 pm

Una Exelente maquina..!! sonidos Mostruosos muy contento!!!

Paul Burns

February 24, 2013 @ 1:09 pm

I bought one new, in 1992. Still have it.
A superb machine, I loved getting under the bonnet straight away to play with the RCM synthesis, mixing samples and FM. I have taken it apart a fe times , and recently serviced the floppy drive. I will never give it up.
regards.

Daniel

February 7, 2013 @ 9:11 am

I now have an SY99. Hooooooly brilliance. This thing is fantastic. (the usual dying battery and unresponsive floppy drive notwithstanding, which I'll have to operate on soon)

Also, gigantic! I previously thought my SY77 was pretty huge, but the SY99 makes it look like a little toy! Not sure how I'll ever move it around, but it'll be totally worth it. :D

soldsoforgetaboutit

January 9, 2013 @ 10:50 pm

Also selling an SY99, 2 of them actually. See the ebay auctions under username: soldsoforgetaboutit, will ship internationally, just ask for a quote.

Daniel

January 8, 2013 @ 4:04 am

Brian: Very interested in buying an SY99. Please email me on dv1989@gmail.com if you still have it! Cheers.

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