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Yamaha FB-01

Digital FM sound module
Yamaha FB-01

About

Compact multitimbral FM sound module from Yamaha's mid-1980s generation. The FB-01 uses four-operator FM synthesis and is particularly suited to metallic keys, electric pianos, basses, percussion and distinctive early digital textures.

Specifications

Polyphony8 voices
Synthesis4-operator FM synthesis
Oscillators4 FM operators per voice
Size22 × 28 cm · 2.1 kg

Strong Sides

FM bass9
Electric piano9
Digital percussion8
80s digital sounds10

Sound Reference

Yamaha FM synthesis
4-operator FM sounds