Yamaha S90ES Brochure
Modular Synthesis
Plugin Expandability
The S90 ES delivers a lot of impressive features
and sound on its own, but if you want to expand its
capabilities its Modular Plugin System lets you add the
sounds you need with easy to install expansion boards.
Add the legendary sounds of the DX7 or the warm
punch of an analog synth. Each expansion board has
its own dedicated tone generator and polyphony so it’s
almost like adding another synthesizer to your system
without loosing any of the S90 ES’s onboard voices.
Expand the capabilities of
your S90 with Modular
Synthesis Plug-in Boards
Specifications
Keyboard 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect Keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch)
Tone Generator Tone Generator AWM2 (complying with the Modular Synthesis Plug-in System)
block Maximum polyphony 128 notes + the polyphony of the Plug-in Board (if installed)
* Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice.
Since specifications, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.
Multi Timbral Capacity 16 Internal Parts + 3 Plug-in Boards + Audio Input Part(s) (A/D, mLAN*)
* 4 stereo parts
Wave 228MB (when converted to 16-bit linear format), 1,935 waveforms
Voice Preset: 512 normal voices + 64 drum kits
GM: 128 normal voices + 1 drum kits
User: 128 x 2 (Bank 1: Original, Bank 2: copied from Preset bank)
Normal Voice + 32 drum kits
Plug-in Voice Preset for the PLG150-AN/DX/PF/DR/PC: 64
Preset for the PLG-150VL: 192
User: 64 for each Plug-in slot
Performance User: 128 (up to 4 Parts)
Multi User: 64
Filter 18 types
Effects Reverb x 20 types, Chorus x 49 types, Insertion (A, B) x 117 types x 8 blocks, Master
Effect x 8 types, Master Equalizer (5 bands), Part EQ (3 bands, stereo), Plug-in
Insertion (available when the PLG100-VH has been installed to slot 1)
Expendability 3 Slots for Modular Synthesis Plug-in Boards
Sequencer Sequence Play SMF Format 0 (playback only)
Section BPM (Tempo) 1 - 300
Other Master User: 128
Number of Chain Steps 100
Arpeggio Preset x 1,787 types
Sequence Software For Windows
compatible with the ES/MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editors.
Remote Control function
Controllers Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, Assignable Control sliders (4), Data dial
Display 240 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD
Jack and Terminals OUTPUT L/MONO, R (standard phone jack), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (standard
Power Consumption 33W
Dimensions, Weight 1,472 (W) x 385 (D) x 163 (H) mm, 22.5 kg
Accessories AC Power cord, Owner’s Manual (this book), Data List, sticker label for optional mLAN16E.
User x 256 types (when loading the User Arpeggio data of MOTIF ES).
* MIDI Sync, MIDI transmit/receive channel, Velocity Limit, and Note Limit can be set.
* 4 Zones (Master keyboard settings), Assignable Slider settings, Program Change Table
For Macintosh
MOTIF-RACK ES/MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editors
* Functions to be controlled by the S90 ES differ depending on the software you use.
phone jack), A/D INPUT L, R (standard phone jack), PHONES (standard stereo phone
jack), FOOT CONTROLLER 1, 2, FOOT SWITCH x 2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE),
BREATH, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB (TO HOST, TO DEVICE), AC INLET
®
: Cubase SX 3, SQ01 V2, SONAR 4, S90 ES/MOTIF ES/MOTIF-RACK
®
: Cubase SX 3, Logic Pro 7, Digital Performer 4.52, S90 ES/MOTIF ES/
MUSIC SYNTHESIZER
Piano Plug-in Board
PLG150-AP
The Ultimate Yamaha Piano. Acoustic Piano voice expansion board.
Drums Plug-in Board
PLG150-DR
Ultra realistic stereo-sampled drum kits
Analog Physical Modeling Plug-in Board
PLG150-AN
Warm and punchy analog modeling synthesizer
XG Plug-in Board
PLG100-XG
High-quality XG voices with 16 multitimbral parts
Percussion Plug-in Board
PLG150-PC
An oasis of world-class Latin percussion
Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board
PLG150-DX
Get the classic sounds of the DX-7 synthesizer
Virtual Acoustic Plug-in Board
PLG150-VL
Acoustic modeling synthesizer with expressive realtime control
Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board
PLG100-VH
Complement your singing with three-part harmony!
NEW
Foot Pedal Foot Switch Foot Switch
FC-3
(Half damper Compatible)
FC-4 FC-5
For details please contact:
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Foot Controller
FC-7
www.yamahasynth.com
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Studio Connections offer this flexibility in an open and easy to
implement way. software plug-ins coexist with software control
surfaces talking to hardware in your DAW applications like Cubase
SX and Nuendo, and when you save a project, you can guarantee
that all of your Studio Connections compatible devices will have
their settings saved too. This makes for a better creative workflow,
and ensures no wasted time setting up your studio when you return.
www.studioconnections.org
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Printed in Japan
88 Keys That Put You In Touch
The Perfect Balance of Synthesizer and Piano
Is the S90 ES an 88-note weighted action digital piano with the sonic flexibility of a synth or a synthesizer with the best sounding piano samples ever available?
Actually, it’s the perfect balance of both. The new multi-velocity stereo samples of Yamaha’s hand-built S700 grand piano, the damper reverb effects, and half
damper capability all ensure the S90 ES has the most expressive acoustic piano sound Yamaha has ever offered in a synthesizer. The 128-note polyphony tone
generator based on the award winning Motif ES (including 8 inserts, 2 system and separate mastering effects) and Studio Connections, mLAN, and PLG
expandability give it all the sonic power and control flexibility of our Motif ES workstation lineup.
The new S90 ES, the perfect balance of synthesizer and piano.
The Most Expressive Piano Voice Available in a Synth
In designing the S90 ES’s new grand piano voice, the focus was in
creating a voice that produces naturally sounding long tones even when
played at a pianissimo level. To realize this goal, a generous 53MB of memory
was dedicated to this voice to use longer samples of a specially selected
S700 grand piano—a $250,000 acoustic grand handcrafted by Yamaha’s
master artisans. Played at normal tempos and dynamic levels the sound of
this voice is truly superb, but it’s at the opposite end of the tempo and
dynamic range that the results are most stunning. The longer waves give
each note a very natural sustain that, when used on ballads and slow,
exposed pieces, plays expressively with a full, natural sound.
This voice also features stretch tuning and a damper resonance effect,
which bring this voice even closer to reality by simulating the inner workings
of an acoustic grand piano. Damper resonance simulates the resonance of
the strings and soundboard when the damper pedal is pressed—a factor that
contributes to the unique sound of a grand piano. Using the sustain pedal on
soft, slow pieces it adds a rich resonance to the piano’s tone and enhances its
natural sustain and decay.
Creates Individual Element Sounds
in the Element Edit Mode.
Element
Piano wave for high notes
Element
Piano wave for low notes
Element
Piano wave used
when playing soltly
Common Edit
Determines overall
Voice Parameters
in the Common Edit
Mode.
Piano Voice
Half Damper Capability
Some classic pieces call for a half damper technique, where the
damper pedal is pressed half way down raising the felts only partially
off the strings. As the sustain function on most synths is a simple
on/off operation, such use is normally unavailable. The S90 ES
however, is able to respond to small changes in the FC-3 foot
controller’s pedal position due to its half damper capability. This gives
the performer greater control over the muting by the damper, and
expressive freedom to create the subtle nuances required by the music.
With Each Voice
An 88-note weighted action keyboard based on our acoustic
piano designs offers players a feel that is natural, smooth, and
responsive especially on keyboard voices like the acoustic
grands and electric grands. For its non-keyboard instruments
like basses, drums and percussion, which require slightly varied
playing styles, the action is evenly balanced from top to bottom
making these instruments feel and play more responsive.
Aftertouch is also included so you can gain more expression
from every note.
New Signal Processing Effects System
The S90 ES takes great advantage of the processing power inherited from the Motif ES to produce effects
like damper resonance, reverb and others with stunning clarity. This power also satisfies users of its multitimbral capabilities, allowing liberal application of effects without the restraints experienced in lesser designs.
The system is designed with two blocks of insertion effects (117 types) for each voice and two overall
system effects that include 20 reverb types and 49 chorus/delay effects. This way you can apply the right type of
signal processing where its needed most. Even in song or pattern modes you won’t feel confined since voice
insertion effects can be applied on up to eight individual parts simultaneously. Further sound tailoring is
available with three-band individual part EQ settings, eight types of mastering effects, and a five-band master EQ.
Effect connection
Tone Generator block
Element 1-4 Effect Output
EL: OUT 1-4
Element or Key
Element EQ
Insertion effects
Ins A Ctgry, Ins B Ctgry
(Insertion effect Category),
Ins A Type, Ins B Type
(Insertion effect Type)
System effects (Reverb effect and Chorus effect)
Reverb Send
Chorus Send
Reverb Return
Chorus Return
Master effect
Master EQ
Output
Seamless System Integration
Compatibility with Studio Connections lets the S90 ES function as if it were a plugin within compatible
DAW applications like Cubase and Nuendo. Hardware and software systems integrate seamlessly in this
environment where total recall of entire hardware/software systems is possible.
In other DAW systems, the S90 ES’s sliders and data dial can be used to control start/stop of
record or playback, track volumes, panning and more to increase system efficiency.
The graphic user interface of the dedicated voice editing application lets you edit and create your
own voices with point and click convenience. Up-to-date applications and USB drivers are available
for download at www.yamahasynth.com.
If you want to connect the S90 ES to an mLAN network just install an optional mLAN expansion
board and start sharing MIDI data and multiple channels of 24-bit/96kHz digital audio with other
mLAN equipped devices and computers through an IEEE1394 Firewire cable.
Studio Manager
Voice Editor
Download page at yamahasynth.com
Tone Generation Derived
From the Motif ES
Using a powerful new tone generator derived from the Motif ES, the
S90 ES produces voices with stunning clarity and great response that
heightens the musical experience for both you and your listeners. To
meet the needs of today’s players its 228MB* of wave memory holds an
enormous library of expressive voices and drum kits, many of which
come from the Motif ES, that cover everything from acoustic pianos and
orchestra to cutting-edge hip-hop and Electronica.
* When converted to 16-bit linear format.
Powerful Arpeggiator Delivers Real-Time
Performance with a Human Touch
The S90 ES arpeggiator is a powerful real-time performance tool that can be used
in combination with Keyboard Mega Voices to create remarkably realistic instrumental
performances. Call up a guitar voice for example, play a chord and it delivers a
performance complete with hammer-ons, pull-offs, harmonics, slides, even fret noise.
A library of 1787 phrases offers everything from popular phrases to the latest
cutting edge rhythms. With drum kits it generates innovative rhythm patterns while
normal voices and its chord recognition capabilities produce pitched phrases. For
fuller accompaniments use a split voice to create two part accompaniments—bass
phrases from lower keys and chords or melodies from mid and high range keys—that
are great for backing vocals or instrument solos.
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