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EX5 | |
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Manufacturer | Yamaha Corporation |
Dates | 1998 - 2000 |
Technical specifications | |
Polyphony | 128 voices |
Timbrality | 16 parts[1] |
Synthesis type | AWM2, AN, VL, FDSP, Sampling |
Aftertouch expression | Yes |
Velocity expression | Yes |
Storage memory | 512 preset 256 user 128 performances |
Effects | Reverb, chorus and Insertion |
Input/output | |
Keyboard | 76 keys |
External control | MIDI (In × 2, Out × 2, Thru)[1] |
Yamaha AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling) offers all the benefits of traditional analog. It is also possible to sample internal sounds created in the EX5. Patch files available for EX5/5R/7 (* = link to external site, + = new file) Warning: S1A files overwrite all synth settings - save yours first!
The Yamaha EX5 is a synthesizer/workstation produced by Yamaha from 1998 to 2000. The EX5 combines several methods of sound generation (see below). The later released EX7 was a cheaper version of the EX5 with fewer keys, polyphony, sounds and functions.
Features[edit]
The Yamaha EX5 (EX stands for Extended Synthesis) uses four different tone generators for generating sounds. These are AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory), AN (Analog Physical Modeling), FDSP (Formulated Digital Sound Processing) and VL (Virtual Acoustic) synthesis. The fifth sound source is Sample-based synthesis. Sounds can be assembled up to a maximum of 4 tones, each from a different tone generator.
The EX5 has extensive sampling capabilities. Samples can be used in AWM sounds, or assigned to individual keys on the keyboard and saved to floppy disk or an external storage device. The sample memory is 1MB, and this can be expanded to 65MB with SIMM memory.
EX5 has a built-in 16-track sequencer, and a 4-track arpeggiator with 50 preset patterns.
There was a limited edition released at the end of production, Yamaha EX5S (also known as the 'Millennium Edition'). This model came in a silver casing and is only distributed for the Asian market. There were only 500 copies produced.
EX5R[edit]
The EX5 also came as a sound module on the market. This model was the EX5R and had all the functions of the EX5, except a keyboard.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ ab'The EX files'. Future Music. No. 69. Future Publishing. May 1998. p. 21. ISSN0967-0378. OCLC1032779031.
- Sound On Sound, May 1998
External links[edit]
- YAMAHA EX5 Demo & Review English Captions on YouTube
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Yamaha_EX5&oldid=852812450'
Online MP3 Demo Available! (See Below)
PATCHMAN MUSIC offers a brand new wind controller soundbank for the Yamaha EX5 and EX5R. This soundbank contains 128 VL Voices specially designed by wind controller expert Matt Traum to be controlled with a wind controller such as the WX5, WX7, WX11, WindJamm'r, Akai EWI and EVI, Nyle Steiner's MIDI EVI and EWI, EWI5000, EWI4000s, MDT, nuEVI, or Synthophone. These highly expressive sounds are also fantastic for keyboardists when used with a breath controller such as the Yamaha BC1, BC2, or BC3 plugged into the EX5 or EX5R. NOTE: These sounds require a wind controller or breath controller for proper use. This soundbank loads inside the Yamaha EX5 or EX5R synth- NOT inside a wind controller.
Volume 1, 'Best of VL', is the result of the frustration we felt in using the EX5 / EX5R with a wind controller. We wanted to simply play the built-in VL Elements with a wind controller. Unfortunately, the EX5 / EX5R is not wind-friendly out of the box even though it contains 256 VL Elements that could be used in an EX5 / EX5R Voice. So we carefully reviewed all 256 of the EX5's built-in VL Elements and chose 128 of the best, most responsive woodwind, brass, solo string, and exotic synth lead Elements. Then we programmed special breath-sensitive, wind controller-friendly Voices for each of these Elements. The result is a full bank of 128 wind controller Voices that can easily be loaded and played with your wind controller or breath controller. Please note that this soundbank utilizes only VL synthesis. No AWM, AN, or FDSP synthesis is used anywhere in this bank!
This soundbank was designed to allow you to take advantage of the EX5 and EX5R's preset VL Elements very quickly and simply. The Voices in this soundbank have been arranged in logical groupings and categorized to allow you to quick access to the desired sound. Additionally, all 128 Voices makes full use of the 6 Controller Knobs for maximum realtime control. The 6 knobs are programmed to allow you to adjust the reverb level, delay level, and early reflection level, PLUS 3 bands of EQ! These 6 important parameters are 'brought up front' for fast access so you can quickly customize the Voice to your musical situation. No more fumbling at the gig to find the right edit page to tweak the reverb or EQ!
If this native EX5 / EX5R soundbank isn't enough, it is also possible to load in up to 16 all-new VL70-m Elements via the MIDI cable by using the Mac or PC VL70-m Expert Editor software. PATCHMAN MUSIC offers two professional quality VL70-m soundbanks (purchased separately) that can be loaded with the Expert Editor software. Click here for details on how you can purchase our VL70-m soundbanks. When using the Expert Editor, we recommend using one of these EX5 / EX5R Volume 1 Voices as a template. This makes the process of loading and controlling new VL Elements very easy.
This soundbank is NOT compatible with the Yamaha EX7
We hope you find these highly responsive sounds to be useful and enjoyable!
PATCHMAN MUSIC EX5 / EX5R VOLUME 1
'Best Of VL' for Wind / Breath Controller - Volume 1 contains 128 EX5 / EX5R Voices. These Voices utilize 128 of the best EX5 / EX5R VL Preset Elements set up to be used with a wind controller or breath controller. This soundbank utilizes only VL synthesis. No AWM, AN, or FDSP synthesis is used anywhere in this bank! These sounds require a wind controller or breath controller for proper use. This soundbank loads into a Yamaha EX5 or EX5R synth- NOT inside a wind controller.
EX5 / EX5R Volume 1 Audio Demo (3.9 megs) Click on the speaker at left to download a high quality MP3 audio demo of this soundbank. This audio demo contains 65 short demos recorded directly from a Yamaha EX5R played with a wind controller. Audio Demo Help
Formats: This soundbank is only available in the .S1V format. Simply copy the .S1V soundbank file to a PC formatted floppy (720k or 1400k) and load it into the EX5/EX5R like any other soundbank. This soundbank is NOT compatible with the Yamaha EX7. If you do not have a way to copy a file to a PC floppy, contact us before ordering.
Please note that these Voices contain no new Elements. The Elements used in this bank are all ROM VL Elements. If you wish to load some all-new VL Elements, Patchman Music offers two VL70-m soundbanks that will work very well. It is possible to load up to 16 VL70-m type Elements into the EX5 / EX5R. Click here for details on how to purchase Patchman Music VL70-m soundbanks.
Customer Comments:
'Your new EX patches sound really, really good. I thought the horns were especially impressive; there were a number of sax patches that sounded as good as anything that I have heard - congratulations on the accomplishment of creating those sounds. I have done enough patch editing to know of the challenges inherent in it!'
'Yamaha made it rather difficult to use the VL synthesis in the EX5, and what you have done to make all of these VL patches so easily accessible is remarkable and heaven-sent. These are awesome breath controlled sounds. Now that I know what VL synthesis is all about, I look forward to getting a TURBO VL70-m from you in the near future. Thank you for making this available!'
'So how the hell did they get those great sounds... especially the bowed strings?'
'Matt, got my patches from you and finally got to experiment with them this past weekend. All I can say is WOW, you did a fantastic job and my friends know I am not an easy person to please. And you say the vl70 turbo chip is even better, I can only imagine. The EX5R is a very large unit and at some point in the future, I will pick up a vl70. Thanks again for you services and expertise.'
'These sounds are amazing... the cello is fantastic and the wind instruments are the best I've heard. But I'm kind of a conniseur of this stuff...'
'Wow! What a great collection of sounds! The strings I found particularly fantastic, but all were so much better than anything I have ever heard.'
'The horns, clarinets and trumpets are much better than the presets... and the cello is just fabulously great.'
'I'm quite happy with them and I got my BC yesterday.'
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