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.
Demos & Media
Yamaha FB-01 Overview
FB01 custom sounds example
ManualDownload the original owner's manual from SoundProgramming.net.
Specifications
Polyphony -
8 Voices
Oscillators -
Digital 4-operator FM synthesizer
#Instruments -
8 Part multi-timbral
Filter -
None
Effects -
None
Keyboard -
None
Memory -
240 presets, 96 user
Control -
MIDI (8 parts)
Date Produced -
1986 - 1987
Websites of Interest
Resources
Images from Perfect Circuit Audio.
Additional information provided by Jeff Bergman.