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Roland-ED SC-8820

2025-01-13T15:33:49Z

Mckuhei:

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{{Infobox module
| name = Roland-ED SC-8820
| image = {{Photo wanted}}
| dimensions = 203 × 35 × 159<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs>Roland-ED SC-8850 Owner's Manual, page 186.</ref>
| rackunits = (not a rack unit, fits in 1U)
| type = GM/GM2/GS sound module
| manufacturer = Roland-ED
| releasedate = 1999
| standards = [[General MIDI]]<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> [[General MIDI 2]] [[Roland GS]]<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| maxpoly = 64<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| numparts = 32<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /><ref group="infobox">32 parts only available via USB or serial, 16 parts available via MIDI DIN</ref>
| numpresets = 1608<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| drumpresets = 63<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| effects = Reverb (8 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Chorus (8 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Delay (10 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> 2-band EQ<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Insertion/EFX (64 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| predecessor = [[Roland SC-88 Pro]]
| successor = [[Roland-ED SC-D70]]
| notes = <references group="infobox" />
}}
The '''Roland-ED SC-8820''' is a [[General MIDI 2]] and [[Roland GS]] synthesizer in the [[Roland Sound Canvas|Sound Canvas]] series, released by Roland in 1999, alongside the more powerful [[Roland-ED SC-8850|SC-8850]]. The SC-8820 is essentially a simplified SC-8850, designed to be mostly compatible with it, but with less waveforms (so not sounding identical), half the number of parts, half the maximum polyphony, and no display or panel controls. Like the SC-8850, it is an upgrade relative to the [[Roland SC-88 Pro]], though as it lacks a display or controls, it is perhaps better compared to the SC-88''ST'' Pro.

The [[Roland-ED SC-D70]], released in 2000, improves on the SC-8820 by adding digital audio and USB audio interface features.

[[Roland Sound Canvas VA]], released in 2015, is a VST instrument based on the SC-8820. This version was first released standalone, then included with the Roland Cloud subscription service. This iteration is further limited to only 16 parts. This was discontinued on the 1st of September 2024, where it was officially no longer available for purchase.

== Quirks ==
The SC-8820 and its variants (e.g., SK-500, SC-D70, and SOUND Canvas VA) have some quirks:

* When panning is set to random and a note is interrupted by another note (e.g., with Mono mode enabled), the new note's panning will inherit that of the previous note instead of being randomized. This issue does not occur in the SC-88 Pro and earlier models.

* When receiving a "Reset All Controllers" (CC#121) control change, the SC-8820 and its variants do not reset NRPN controllers. This issue does not occur in the SOUND Canvas VA, SC-88 Pro, and earlier models.

[[File:ASUKA_88_SC-8820.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SC-8820]]
[[File:ASUKA_88_SC-D70.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SC-D70]]
[[File:ASUKA_88_SCVA.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SOUND Canvas VA]]
[[File:ASUKA_88_SC-88Pro.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SC-88 Pro]]
[[File:ASUKA_88_SC-88VL.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SC-88 VL]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-8820_OM.pdf Roland-ED SC-8820 Owner's Manual]

[[Category:Roland Sound Canvas devices]]
[[Category:Roland GS devices]]
[[Category:General MIDI 2 devices]]

File:ASUKA 88 SC-88VL.ogg

2025-01-13T15:27:17Z

Mckuhei: Forgot change license

== Summary ==
ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54)

Recorded by K.M with SC-88 VL
== Licensing ==
{{License-none}}

Roland-ED SC-8820

2025-01-13T15:25:45Z

Mckuhei: /* Quirks */

{{stub}}

{{Infobox module
| name = Roland-ED SC-8820
| image = {{Photo wanted}}
| dimensions = 203 × 35 × 159<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs>Roland-ED SC-8850 Owner's Manual, page 186.</ref>
| rackunits = (not a rack unit, fits in 1U)
| type = GM/GM2/GS sound module
| manufacturer = Roland-ED
| releasedate = 1999
| standards = [[General MIDI]]<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> [[General MIDI 2]] [[Roland GS]]<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| maxpoly = 64<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| numparts = 32<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /><ref group="infobox">32 parts only available via USB or serial, 16 parts available via MIDI DIN</ref>
| numpresets = 1608<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| drumpresets = 63<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| effects = Reverb (8 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Chorus (8 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Delay (10 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> 2-band EQ<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Insertion/EFX (64 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| predecessor = [[Roland SC-88 Pro]]
| successor = [[Roland-ED SC-D70]]
| notes = <references group="infobox" />
}}
The '''Roland-ED SC-8820''' is a [[General MIDI 2]] and [[Roland GS]] synthesizer in the [[Roland Sound Canvas|Sound Canvas]] series, released by Roland in 1999, alongside the more powerful [[Roland-ED SC-8850|SC-8850]]. The SC-8820 is essentially a simplified SC-8850, designed to be mostly compatible with it, but with less waveforms (so not sounding identical), half the number of parts, half the maximum polyphony, and no display or panel controls. Like the SC-8850, it is an upgrade relative to the [[Roland SC-88 Pro]], though as it lacks a display or controls, it is perhaps better compared to the SC-88''ST'' Pro.

The [[Roland-ED SC-D70]], released in 2000, improves on the SC-8820 by adding digital audio and USB audio interface features.

[[Roland Sound Canvas VA]], released in 2015, is a VST instrument based on the SC-8820. This version was first released standalone, then included with the Roland Cloud subscription service. This iteration is further limited to only 16 parts. This was discontinued on the 1st of September 2024, where it was officially no longer available for purchase.

== Quirks ==
The SC-8820 and its variants (e.g., SK-500, SC-D70, and SOUND Canvas VA) have some quirks:

When panning is set to random and a note is interrupted by another note (e.g., with Mono mode enabled), the new note's panning will inherit that of the previous note instead of being randomized. This issue does not occur in the SC-88 Pro and earlier models.

When receiving a "Reset All Controllers" (CC#121) control change, the SC-8820 and its variants do not reset NRPN controllers. This issue does not occur in the SOUND Canvas VA, SC-88 Pro, and earlier models.

[[File:ASUKA_88_SC-8820.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SC-8820]]
[[File:ASUKA_88_SC-D70.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SC-D70]]
[[File:ASUKA_88_SCVA.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SOUND Canvas VA]]
[[File:ASUKA_88_SC-88Pro.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SC-88 Pro]]
[[File:ASUKA_88_SC-88VL.ogg|thumb|ASUKA_88.mid clip with SC-88 VL]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-8820_OM.pdf Roland-ED SC-8820 Owner's Manual]

[[Category:Roland Sound Canvas devices]]
[[Category:Roland GS devices]]
[[Category:General MIDI 2 devices]]

File:ASUKA 88 SC-88VL.ogg

2025-01-13T14:54:38Z

Mckuhei: ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54) Recorded by K.M with SC-88 VL

== Summary ==
ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54)

Recorded by K.M with SC-88 VL
== Licensing ==
{{License-self|CC BY-SA 4.0 International}}

File:ASUKA 88 SC-88Pro.ogg

2025-01-13T14:53:09Z

Mckuhei: ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54) Recorded by me with SC-88 Pro

== Summary ==
ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54)

Recorded by me with SC-88 Pro
== Licensing ==
{{License-self|CC BY-SA 4.0 International}}

File:ASUKA 88 SCVA.ogg

2025-01-13T14:52:26Z

Mckuhei: ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54) Recorded by me with SOUND Canvas VA

== Summary ==
ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54)

Recorded by me with SOUND Canvas VA
== Licensing ==
{{License-self|CC BY-SA 4.0 International}}

File:ASUKA 88 SC-D70.ogg

2025-01-13T14:48:33Z

Mckuhei: ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54) Recorded by me with SC-D70

== Summary ==
ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54)

Recorded by me with SC-D70
== Licensing ==
{{License-self|CC BY-SA 4.0 International}}

File:ASUKA 88 SC-8820.ogg

2025-01-13T14:48:07Z

Mckuhei:

== Summary ==
ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54)

Recorded by libertin with SC-8820
== Licensing ==
{{License-none}}

File:ASUKA 88 SC-8820.ogg

2025-01-13T14:47:26Z

Mckuhei: ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54) Recorded by libertin with SC-8820

== Summary ==
ASUKA_88.mid Clip (Measures 46–54)
Recorded by libertin with SC-8820
== Licensing ==
{{License-none}}

User:Mckuhei

2025-01-13T13:30:51Z

Mckuhei:

==== All synths I owned ====
* [[Roland-ED_SC-D70|Roland-ED SC-D70]]
* [[Yamaha_MU2000|Yamaha MU2000]] with [[Yamaha_PLG100-SG|PLG100-SG]]
* [[Roland_SC-88_Pro#Roland_SK-88_Pro|Roland SK-88 Pro]]

Roland-ED SC-8820

2025-01-13T13:09:53Z

Mckuhei:

{{stub}}

{{Infobox module
| name = Roland-ED SC-8820
| image = {{Photo wanted}}
| dimensions = 203 × 35 × 159<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs>Roland-ED SC-8850 Owner's Manual, page 186.</ref>
| rackunits = (not a rack unit, fits in 1U)
| type = GM/GM2/GS sound module
| manufacturer = Roland-ED
| releasedate = 1999
| standards = [[General MIDI]]<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> [[General MIDI 2]] [[Roland GS]]<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| maxpoly = 64<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| numparts = 32<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /><ref group="infobox">32 parts only available via USB or serial, 16 parts available via MIDI DIN</ref>
| numpresets = 1608<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| drumpresets = 63<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| effects = Reverb (8 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Chorus (8 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Delay (10 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> 2-band EQ<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs /> Insertion/EFX (64 types)<ref name=sc-8820-manual-specs />
| predecessor = [[Roland SC-88 Pro]]
| successor = [[Roland-ED SC-D70]]
| notes = <references group="infobox" />
}}
The '''Roland-ED SC-8820''' is a [[General MIDI 2]] and [[Roland GS]] synthesizer in the [[Roland Sound Canvas|Sound Canvas]] series, released by Roland in 1999, alongside the more powerful [[Roland-ED SC-8850|SC-8850]]. The SC-8820 is essentially a simplified SC-8850, designed to be mostly compatible with it, but with less waveforms (so not sounding identical), half the number of parts, half the maximum polyphony, and no display or panel controls. Like the SC-8850, it is an upgrade relative to the [[Roland SC-88 Pro]], though as it lacks a display or controls, it is perhaps better compared to the SC-88''ST'' Pro.

The [[Roland-ED SC-D70]], released in 2000, improves on the SC-8820 by adding digital audio and USB audio interface features.

[[Roland Sound Canvas VA]], released in 2015, is a VST instrument based on the SC-8820. This version was first released standalone, then included with the Roland Cloud subscription service. This iteration is further limited to only 16 parts. This was discontinued on the 1st of September 2024, where it was officially no longer available for purchase.

== Quirks ==
The SC-8820 and its variants (e.g., SK-500, SC-D70, and Sound Canvas VA) have some quirks:

When panning is set to random and a note is interrupted by another note (e.g., with Mono mode enabled), the new note's panning will inherit that of the previous note instead of being randomized. This issue does not occur in the SC-88 Pro and earlier models.

When receiving a "Reset All Controllers" (CC#121) control change, the SC-8820 and its variants do not reset NRPN controllers. This issue does not occur in the Sound Canvas VA, SC-88 Pro, and earlier models.

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-8820_OM.pdf Roland-ED SC-8820 Owner's Manual]

[[Category:Roland Sound Canvas devices]]
[[Category:Roland GS devices]]
[[Category:General MIDI 2 devices]]

TMIDI Player

2024-12-22T11:33:03Z

Mckuhei: Replace with Internet archive link

:''Not to be confused with "Tom's MIDI Player", which is also known as "TMIDI".''

[[File:TMIDI_Player_English.png|thumb|right|Screenshot of an English version of TMIDI Player 3.8.6 (running under WINE on Linux).]]

'''TMIDI Player''' is a popular freeware MIDI player application for Windows, created by [https://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA010012/ fummy]. It is notable for its visualizer.

== Configuration ==

=== Source and Target Sound Modules ===

The "MIDI Option"/"MIDI Setting" dialog has an "Emulating" tab, where you can choose the "Source Sound Module" and "Target Sound Module". These are the most important settings in TMIDI Player, so set them carefully!

* "Source Sound Module" can be set to the sound module you are using with TMIDI. This option is only used for the emulation feature (see below). If you don't want to use emulation, set it to "Emulation OFF".
* "Target Sound Module" should be set to the type of sound module the MIDI files you're playing were written for. This option is used both for emulation and to control the visualization. The visualization is based on how TMIDI Player thinks this module will interpret the MIDI data, so it should be set to something appropriate for the MIDI files you're playing. If it's something inappropriate, the instrument names may be wrong or missing. For example, you probably want to select a [[Roland Sound Canvas|Sound Canvas]] model if you're playing [[Roland GS|GS]] MIDI files.
* "Auto detect target module" does what it sounds like, but it doesn't always work. So it's important to set the "Target Sound Module" setting to a sensible default.

=== Emulation ===

TMIDI Player features an "Emulation" feature which attempts to translate certain MIDI events designed for one sound module to work better on a different sound module. This may be useful, but it might also do more harm than good, depending on if it's configured right and the particular song. Bear in mind that emulation is not a common feature of MIDI player software, so using it may produce different results to other MIDI players, and many DTM modules have built-in emulation features of their own (e.g. [[TG300B mode]]).

It can be disabled either by setting "Source Sound Module" to "Emulation OFF", or by using the "Stop Emulating" option in the "Option" menu.

=== Visuals ===

The "Visual Option" dialog has an "LCD" tab where you can select the background color for TMIDI Player's simulated LCD screen. The "Auto Switch Back Light" feature is nice, this will make it use MU green for [[Yamaha XG]] and [[Roland Sound Canvas|Sound Canvas]] orange for [[Roland GS]]. Of course, this relies on the "Target Sound Module" being correctly detected.

== Tips ==

* Click "NRPN" at the top-right during playback to switch to a view of the NRPN-controlled parameters for all the channels (ADSR envelope and filter edits, etc).
* You can click on the number of a channel ("A01", "A02" etc) to silence it.
* You can change the instrument and map by right clicking or left clicking the mouse (right click is -, left click is +).
* TMIDI Player can also solo instruments by double clicking the channel. Right click on the mouse will restore every muted channel.

== Bugs ==

* TMIDI Player sometimes struggles with long pathnames. If it refuses to open a file, try renaming it to a shorter name, and if that doesn't work, put it in a folder in the root of your drive (e.g. "C:\Cool MIDIs\whatever.mid" rather than "C:\Documents and Settings\Firstname Lastname\Downloads\This pathname is really long.mid").
* TMIDI Player sometimes stops showing any files in the Open dialog. Type "*.*" (without the quotes) and press Enter, this will make it show files again.
* TMIDI Player will sometimes make the notes hold really suddenly even though sustain isn't used. A fix is to stop and play the MIDI.

== External links ==

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230601225912/http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA010012/ fummy's website] (original version, in Japanese)
* [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=296645#p296645 Mirror of an unofficial English-translated version]

Roland-ED SC-D70

2024-10-04T04:41:01Z

Mckuhei:

:''Not to be confused with the [[Roland D-70]].''
{{Infobox module
| name = Roland ED Sound Canvas Digital SC-D70
| image = [[File:Roland-ED SC-D70 front.jpg|320px]]
| dimensions = 218 × 69.5 × 238.5<ref name=d70-specs>Roland SC-D70 Owner's Manual, page 79.</ref>
| rackunits = ~1.6U, half-width
| type = GM/GM2/GS sound module
| manufacturer = Roland
| releasedate = 2000
| standards = [[Roland GS]]<ref name=d70-specs /> [[General MIDI]]<ref name=d70-specs /> [[General MIDI 2]]
| maxpoly = 64<ref name=d70-specs />
| numparts = 32<ref group=infobox>32 parts only available via USB, 16 parts available via MIDI DIN</ref><ref name=d70-specs />
| numpresets = 1608<ref name=d70-specs />
| drumpresets = 63<ref name=d70-specs />
| effects = Reverb (8 types)<ref name=d70-specs /> Chorus (8 types)<ref name=d70-specs /> Delay (10 types)<ref name=d70-specs /> 2-band EQ<ref name=d70-specs /> Insertion/EFX (64 types)<ref name=d70-specs />
| image2 = [[File:Roland-ED SC-D70 back.jpg|320px]]
| predecessor = [[Roland-ED SC-8820]]
| notes = <references group=infobox />
}}

The '''Roland-ED SC-D70''' is a [[Roland GS]] and [[General MIDI 2]] sound module in the [[Sound Canvas]] series. It is essentially a variant of the [[Roland-ED SC-8820]] that adds more panel controls, digital audio outputs, and USB audio interface (stereo 24-bit 48kHz) capabilities. The USB audio features allow capturing one of the audio inputs, the MIDI synthesis engine output, or both at the same time (mixed together); a separate audio interface is not necessary for recording the output of the SC-D70 with a computer. Unlike the SC-8820, it does not feature [[Serial MIDI]], only USB and MIDI DIN.

[[File:Roland-ED_SC-D70_Main_broad.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Roland ED SC-D70 Main broad.]]

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [http://cdn.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/SC-D70_OM.pdf Roland-ED SC-D70 Owner's Manual]

[[Category:Roland Sound Canvas devices]]
[[Category:General MIDI 2 devices]]
[[Category:Roland GS devices]]

File:Roland-ED SC-D70 Main broad.jpg

2024-10-04T04:38:44Z

Mckuhei:

== Licensing ==
{{License-self|CC BY 4.0 International}}

File:MIDI BOX IO.JPG.jpg

2024-10-01T07:20:13Z

Mckuhei: Mckuhei moved page File:MIDI BOX IO.JPG.jpg to File:MIDI BOX IO.jpg

#REDIRECT [[File:MIDI BOX IO.jpg]]

File:MIDI BOX IO.jpg

2024-10-01T07:20:13Z

Mckuhei: Mckuhei moved page File:MIDI BOX IO.JPG.jpg to File:MIDI BOX IO.jpg

== Summary ==
Shot by [[User:Nplus]]

File:MIDI BOX IO.jpg

2024-10-01T07:18:51Z

Mckuhei: Shot by User:Nplus

== Summary ==
Shot by [[User:Nplus]]

File:MIDI BOX Internal.jpg

2024-10-01T07:17:53Z

Mckuhei: Shot by User:Nplus

== Summary ==
Shot by [[User:Nplus]]

File:MIDI BOX FRONT.jpg

2024-10-01T07:15:06Z

Mckuhei: Shot by User:Nplus

== Summary ==
Shot by [[User:Nplus]]
== Licensing ==
{{License-self|CC BY 4.0 International}}

XG Plug-in System

2024-09-29T11:18:24Z

Mckuhei: Move photo location

[[File:XG Plug-in System logo.png|200px|right|thumb|The XG Plug-in System logo.]]
[[File:Modular Synthesis Plug-in System logo.png|400px|right|thumb|The Modular Synthesis Plug-in System logo.]]
The '''XG Plug-in System''', is a system developed by Yamaha for expanding [[Yamaha XG]] tone generators.<ref name=mu100-om-plg>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/333985/MU100E1.pdf Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual], pages 163 and 164.</ref> Yamaha produced a series of "plug-in boards" (expansion boards) for this system.<ref name=mu100-om-plg /> Unlike some other expansion board systems (e.g. the [[Roland SR-JV80 series]]), these boards do not just add new sounds, but contain an entire synthesis or effects engine on a board, thus potentially providing more polyphony or additional capabilities to their host device. Korg also produced a similar product in their EXB lineup with the [[EXB-MOSS]] board.

Closely related is Yamaha's '''Modular Synthesis Plug-in System''', which uses the same connectors. Exactly how that differs is unclear; the MU100 and MU128 manuals only cover the XG Plug-in System, whereas the MU1000 manual mentions both, without explaining the difference.

Some of the earlier PLG100 boards include unpopulated [[Waveblaster]] headers, with unused pads for the necessary supporting circuitry, suggesting that the exact implementation of this system was not a certainty at first.

The PLG100 and PLG150 series board differ in one primary sense: the later 150 series typically include onboard writable memory for user-defined presets, while the earlier 100 series do not. This difference is only relevant for the more studio-oriented host devices, such as the S-series keyboards and MOTIF line, as the MU-series devices offer no facility to write to this memory. There is no issue with PLG150 compatibility for XG devices, they simply cannot utilize this particular aspect of the boards.

The [[Yamaha MU100]] and MU100R are the first modules in the [[Yamaha MU series]] to support the system.

== Boards ==

In total, 12 of the '''Yamaha PLG series''' plug-in boards were produced, these included:

[[File:Yamaha_PLG100-SG_front.jpg|230px|right|thumb|PLG100-SG Front.]]
* [[Yamaha PLG100-DX]], is a 16 note polyphonic, six operator FM synthesizer, recreation of the Yamaha DX7.<ref name=mu100-om-plg /> Includes Part EQ, low-pass/high-pass filter and 912 preset voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG100-VL]], is a monophonic virtual acoustic physical modeling synthesizer, using Yamaha's VL-type synthesis. Includes 256 preset voices.<ref name=mu100-om-plg />
* [[Yamaha PLG100-XG]], is a 32 note polyphonic XG voice expansion, includes reverb, chorus and insert effects, 480 voice presets and 12 drum kits.
* [[Yamaha PLG100-VH]], is a vocal harmony processor,<ref name=mu100-om-plg /> adding three layers of harmony over of the input. Includes vocoder, detune, chordal and chromatic harmony modes.
* [[Yamaha PLG100-SG]], is a monophonic formant 'synging' vocal synthesizer, with onboard phoneme dictionary and 72 preset voices.<ref name=mu100-om-plg />
* [[Yamaha PLG150-DX]], is the same as the PLG100-DX, with the addition of 64 user voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-VL]], is the same as the PLG100-VL, with the addition of 70 user voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-AN]], is a 5 note polyphonic analog modeling synthesizer, using Yamaha's AN-type synthesis. Includes guitar amp sim effect, 3-band EQ, 256 preset and 128 user voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-DR]], is a 32 note polyphonic drum expansion, with a wide range of sounds. Includes one reverb effect, 80 preset and 8 user kits.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-PC]], is a 32 note polyphonic latin percussion expansion, sounds from Q UP Arts’ LATIN GROOVE FACTORY library. Includes one reverb effect, 80 preset kits and 8 user kits.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-PF]], is a 64 note polyphonic, PF series Digital Piano expansion. Includes EQ, Reverb, Chorus, and variation effects and 136 preset voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG100-AP]], is a 64 note polyphonic, multi-sampled CFIIIS concert grand piano. Includes EQ, Reverb, Chorus, and variation effects and 64 preset voices.

== Supported hosts ==

* [[Yamaha MU100]]
* [[Yamaha MU100B]]
* [[Yamaha MU100R]]
* [[Yamaha MU128]]
* [[Yamaha MU1000]]
* [[Yamaha MU2000]]
* [[Yamaha S30]]
* [[Yamaha S80]]
* [[Yamaha S90]]
* [[Yamaha CS6X]]
* [[Yamaha CS6R]]
* [[Yamaha PSR9000 Pro]]
* [[Yamaha SW1000XG]] (sound card)
* [[Yamaha MOTIF]]
* [[Yamaha MOTIF Rack]]
* [[Yamaha MOTIF ES]]
* [[Yamaha MOTIF ES Rack]]
* [[Yamaha AN200]] ✽
* [[Yamaha DX200]] ✽
* [[Kenton Plug Station]]

✽ Comes with the respective AN or DX board pre-installed, not compatible with other PLG boards, or other revisions of those which they are designed to use.<ref>[https://esher.ru/blog/901.html When your PLG150-AN is not working with your AN200 host - vetal strings]</ref>

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==

* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/brochure/4/324594/msps_en_02.pdf Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System brochure]

== See also ==
* [[Roland VE series]] (similar concept from Roland)

XG Plug-in System

2024-09-29T11:17:41Z

Mckuhei: Add PLG100-SG photo

[[File:XG Plug-in System logo.png|200px|right|thumb|The XG Plug-in System logo.]]
[[File:Modular Synthesis Plug-in System logo.png|400px|right|thumb|The Modular Synthesis Plug-in System logo.]]
The '''XG Plug-in System''', is a system developed by Yamaha for expanding [[Yamaha XG]] tone generators.<ref name=mu100-om-plg>[https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/333985/MU100E1.pdf Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual], pages 163 and 164.</ref> Yamaha produced a series of "plug-in boards" (expansion boards) for this system.<ref name=mu100-om-plg /> Unlike some other expansion board systems (e.g. the [[Roland SR-JV80 series]]), these boards do not just add new sounds, but contain an entire synthesis or effects engine on a board, thus potentially providing more polyphony or additional capabilities to their host device. Korg also produced a similar product in their EXB lineup with the [[EXB-MOSS]] board.

Closely related is Yamaha's '''Modular Synthesis Plug-in System''', which uses the same connectors. Exactly how that differs is unclear; the MU100 and MU128 manuals only cover the XG Plug-in System, whereas the MU1000 manual mentions both, without explaining the difference.

Some of the earlier PLG100 boards include unpopulated [[Waveblaster]] headers, with unused pads for the necessary supporting circuitry, suggesting that the exact implementation of this system was not a certainty at first.

The PLG100 and PLG150 series board differ in one primary sense: the later 150 series typically include onboard writable memory for user-defined presets, while the earlier 100 series do not. This difference is only relevant for the more studio-oriented host devices, such as the S-series keyboards and MOTIF line, as the MU-series devices offer no facility to write to this memory. There is no issue with PLG150 compatibility for XG devices, they simply cannot utilize this particular aspect of the boards.

The [[Yamaha MU100]] and MU100R are the first modules in the [[Yamaha MU series]] to support the system.

== Boards ==

In total, 12 of the '''Yamaha PLG series''' plug-in boards were produced, these included:

* [[Yamaha PLG100-DX]], is a 16 note polyphonic, six operator FM synthesizer, recreation of the Yamaha DX7.<ref name=mu100-om-plg /> Includes Part EQ, low-pass/high-pass filter and 912 preset voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG100-VL]], is a monophonic virtual acoustic physical modeling synthesizer, using Yamaha's VL-type synthesis. Includes 256 preset voices.<ref name=mu100-om-plg />
* [[Yamaha PLG100-XG]], is a 32 note polyphonic XG voice expansion, includes reverb, chorus and insert effects, 480 voice presets and 12 drum kits.
* [[Yamaha PLG100-VH]], is a vocal harmony processor,<ref name=mu100-om-plg /> adding three layers of harmony over of the input. Includes vocoder, detune, chordal and chromatic harmony modes.
* [[Yamaha PLG100-SG]], is a monophonic formant 'synging' vocal synthesizer, with onboard phoneme dictionary and 72 preset voices.<ref name=mu100-om-plg />
* [[Yamaha PLG150-DX]], is the same as the PLG100-DX, with the addition of 64 user voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-VL]], is the same as the PLG100-VL, with the addition of 70 user voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-AN]], is a 5 note polyphonic analog modeling synthesizer, using Yamaha's AN-type synthesis. Includes guitar amp sim effect, 3-band EQ, 256 preset and 128 user voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-DR]], is a 32 note polyphonic drum expansion, with a wide range of sounds. Includes one reverb effect, 80 preset and 8 user kits.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-PC]], is a 32 note polyphonic latin percussion expansion, sounds from Q UP Arts’ LATIN GROOVE FACTORY library. Includes one reverb effect, 80 preset kits and 8 user kits.
* [[Yamaha PLG150-PF]], is a 64 note polyphonic, PF series Digital Piano expansion. Includes EQ, Reverb, Chorus, and variation effects and 136 preset voices.
* [[Yamaha PLG100-AP]], is a 64 note polyphonic, multi-sampled CFIIIS concert grand piano. Includes EQ, Reverb, Chorus, and variation effects and 64 preset voices.
[[File:Yamaha_PLG100-SG_front.jpg|230px|right|thumb|PLG100-SG Front.]]

== Supported hosts ==

* [[Yamaha MU100]]
* [[Yamaha MU100B]]
* [[Yamaha MU100R]]
* [[Yamaha MU128]]
* [[Yamaha MU1000]]
* [[Yamaha MU2000]]
* [[Yamaha S30]]
* [[Yamaha S80]]
* [[Yamaha S90]]
* [[Yamaha CS6X]]
* [[Yamaha CS6R]]
* [[Yamaha PSR9000 Pro]]
* [[Yamaha SW1000XG]] (sound card)
* [[Yamaha MOTIF]]
* [[Yamaha MOTIF Rack]]
* [[Yamaha MOTIF ES]]
* [[Yamaha MOTIF ES Rack]]
* [[Yamaha AN200]] ✽
* [[Yamaha DX200]] ✽
* [[Kenton Plug Station]]

✽ Comes with the respective AN or DX board pre-installed, not compatible with other PLG boards, or other revisions of those which they are designed to use.<ref>[https://esher.ru/blog/901.html When your PLG150-AN is not working with your AN200 host - vetal strings]</ref>

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==

* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/brochure/4/324594/msps_en_02.pdf Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System brochure]

== See also ==
* [[Roland VE series]] (similar concept from Roland)

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Yamaha MU series

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The '''Yamaha MU''' series is a line of [[Yamaha XG]] and [[General MIDI]] sound modules made by Yamaha starting in 1994. They introduced Yamaha's XG format and competed against the [[Roland Sound Canvas]] series among others.

Most MU series devices feature not only XG support, but also unofficial [[Roland GS]] support via the [[TG300B mode]], and unofficial partial [[Roland CM-64]] compatibility via the [[C/M mode]].

The MU series was not Yamaha's first attempt at General MIDI sound modules; the MU series was preceded by the [[Yamaha TG100]] and [[Yamaha TG300|TG300]], and it inherits some of their features, but not their appearance or form factor.

== Models ==

=== Overview and history ===

Desktop (half-rack) modules:

* [[Yamaha MU80]] (1994),<ref name=innovation-road-dates>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/02/ Keyboard Instruments & Music Production Tools - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> first MU module and first XG module
* [[Yamaha MU50]] (1995),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> cheaper version of the MU80 supporting only 16 parts and without the A/D inputs
* [[Yamaha MU90]] (1996),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> improved MU80 with more presets (especially drumkits) and two insertion multi-effect units instead of a distortion effect unit
* [[Yamaha MU100]] (1997),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> improved MU90 with almost twice as many presets, [[XG Plug-in System]] expansion support, and new per-part EQ support
* [[Yamaha MU128]] (1998),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> double-height MU100 with 64 parts, 128 polyphony and three plug-in slots; supports [[General MIDI 2]] with a software upgrade
* [[Yamaha MU1000]] and [[Yamaha MU2000|MU2000]] (1999),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> the most powerful models, released only in Japan, with 4 insert effect units, [[General MIDI 2]], and for the MU2000 only, sampling features and a SmartMedia card slot
* [[Yamaha MU500]] (2000), final model in the MU series; only 64 polyphony and lacks the screen and A/D input, but has the same set of presets as the MU1000 and MU2000<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2093/ MU500 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>

Full-rack modules:

* [[Yamaha MU90R]], full-rack version of the MU90 with individual audio outputs
* [[Yamaha MU100R]] (1997),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> full-rack version of the MU100 with individual audio outputs and two pre-installed plug-in cards

Portable (battery-powered) models:

* [[Yamaha MU5]] (1994),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> first portable model and only MU series model to not support XG, with tone generation more similar to the [[Yamaha TG100|TG100]]
* [[Yamaha MU10]]
* [[Yamaha MU15]] (1998),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> successor to the MU5 that supports XG

(TODO: More notable models?)

=== Comparison of major desktop modules ===

The following table compares the main desktop modules representing each generation/level of capability. Each module may have some other variants, please see each's page for more info. The MU50 is considered the baseline for XG support; many devices with the XG logo have the same capabilities as the MU50's XG mode.

The MU2000 also features sampling and sequencing functions, not present on any other model (including the MU1000).


{| class="wikitable"
!
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU50]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU80]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU90]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU100]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU128]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU1000]] [[Yamaha MU2000]]
|-
! Image
| {{Photo wanted}}
| {{Photo wanted}}
| {{Photo wanted}}
| [[File:Yamaha_MU100_Front.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:Yamaha MU128-front.jpg|180px]]
| [[File:Yamaha_MU1000_Front.jpg|180px]][[File:Yamaha_MU2000_front.jpg|180px]]
|-
! W × H × D (mm)
| 220 × 44 × 210<ref name=mu50-om-specs>Yamaha MU50 Owner's Manual, pages 125 and 126.</ref>
| 220 × 44 × 210<ref name=mu80-om-specs>Yamaha MU80 Owner's Manual, pages 129 and 130.</ref>
| 220 × 44 × 210<ref name=mu90-om-specs>Yamaha MU90 Owner's Manual, pages 10 and 11.</ref>
| 220 × 44 × 210<ref name=mu100-om-specs>Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, pages 173 and 174.</ref>
| 219.5 × 91.1 × 229.5<ref name=mu128-om-specs>Yamaha MU128 Owner's Manual, pages 187 and 188.</ref>
| 219.5 × 91.1 × 229.5<ref name=mu1000-om-specs>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, pages 154 and 155.</ref><ref name=mu2000-om-specs>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, pages 186 and 187.</ref>
|-
! Rack units
| 1U, half-width
| 1U, half-width
| 1U, half-width
| 1U, half-width
| 2U, half-width
| 2U, half-width
|-
! Weight
| 1.3kg<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 1.3kg<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 1.3kg<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 1.3kg<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 1.9kg<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 2.0kg<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Release date
| 1995<ref name=innovation-road-mu50>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2075/ MU50 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1994<ref name=innovation-road-mu80>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2026/ MU80 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1996<ref name=innovation-road-mu90>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2077/ MU90 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1997<ref name=innovation-road-mu100>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2082/ MU100 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1998<ref name=innovation-road-mu128>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2084/ MU128 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1999<ref name=innovation-road-mu1000>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2088/ MU1000 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=innovation-road-mu2000>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2087/ MU2000 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
|-
! [[Yamaha XG]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! [[Roland GS]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> (GS with software upgrade)
|-
! [[C/M mode]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
|-
! [[General MIDI]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
|-
! [[General MIDI 2]]
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (with software upgrade)<ref name=innovation-road-mu128 />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Normal parts
| 16<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 32<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 32<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 32<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Max polyphony
| 32<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 128<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 128<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! A/D parts
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref name=mu80-ad-parts>Yamaha MU80 Owner's Manual, page 24.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref>Yamaha MU90R Owner's Manual, page 26.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref>Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, page 19.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref name=mu128-om-welcome>Yamaha MU128 Owner's Manual, page 19.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, page 7.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, page 7.</ref>
|-
! XG normal presets
| 480<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 537<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 586<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 1074<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 1149<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 1203<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! TG300B normal presets
| 579<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 614<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 614<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 614<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 664<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 664<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! XG drum presets
| 11<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 11<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 20<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 36<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 37<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 48<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! TG300B drum presets
| 10<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Expansion
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: lightgreen" | 1× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | 3× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]]<ref name=mu128-om-welcome />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 3× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]]<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Reverb <ref group=table name=effects>These rows represent how many independent effect units are available, not whether there are effects of a certain type. For example, the MU50 has independent reverb, chorus and variation units, but the variation unit can also do some reverb and chorus effects. Similarly, the MU80 additionally has a multi-EQ unit, but its variation and insertion units can also do EQ effects. The limitation is that each effect unit can only do one type of effect at a type.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (18 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /><ref group=table name=mu1000-2000-effects>Does not include the additional effects added with a software upgrade (TODO).</ref>
|-
! Chorus <ref group=table name=effects />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (10 types)<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (10 types)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (14 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (14 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (14 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (20 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Variation <ref group=table name=effects /><ref group=table name=insertion>The variation effect unit can be used either as a system effect or an insertion effect; the "insertion" row is about additional, insertion-only effect units.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (42 types)<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (44 types)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (62 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (70 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (70 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (97 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /><ref group=table name=mu1000-2000-effects />
|-
! Insertion <ref group=table name=effects /><ref group=table name=insertion />
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: lightgreen" | 1× (3 types, Distortion/EQ)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2× (43 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2× (43 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2× (43 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 4× (97 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /><ref group=table name=mu1000-2000-effects />
|-
! Multi EQ <ref group=table name=effects />
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Part EQ <ref group=table name=effects />
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (1 type)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (1 type)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, page 62.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, page 72.</ref> (1 type)
|-
! Notes
| colspan="6" | <references group=table />
|}

== References ==
<references />

Yamaha MU100

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{{Infobox module
| name = Yamaha MU100 Yamaha MU100R
| image = [[File:Yamaha_MU100_Front.jpg|320px]]
| dimensions = 220 × 44 × 210 (MU100)<ref name=mu100-om-specs>Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, pages 173 and 174.</ref> 483 × 44 × 229 (MU100R)<ref name=mu100r-om-specs>Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual, pages 181 and 182.</ref>
| rackunits = 1U, half-width (MU100) 1U, full-width (MU100R)
| weight = 1.3kg (MU100)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /> 2.4kg (MU100R)<ref name=mu100r-om-specs />
| type = GM/XG sound module
| manufacturer = Yamaha
| releasedate = 1997<ref name=innovation-road-mu100>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2082/ MU100 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=innovation-road-mu100r>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2083/ MU100R - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| standards = [[General MIDI]] [[Yamaha XG]]<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> [[C/M mode]]<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs />
| maxpoly = 64<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs />
| numparts = 32 normal parts<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> 2 A/D parts<ref>Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, page 19.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual, page 4.</ref>
| numpresets = 1267 (total)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> 1074 (XG)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> 614 (TG300B)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs />
| drumpresets = 46 (total)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> 36 (XG)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> 10 (TG300B)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs />
| expansion = 1× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]] (MU100) 2× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]] (MU100R)
| effects = Reverb (12 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> Chorus (14 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> Variation (70 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> 2× Insertion (43 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> Multi EQ (4 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><ref name=mu100r-om-specs /> Part EQ (1 type)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| predecessor = [[Yamaha MU90]]
| successor = [[Yamaha MU128]]
}}
The '''Yamaha MU100''' and '''Yamaha MU100R''' are [[Yamaha XG]] and [[General MIDI]] sound modules in the [[Yamaha MU series]] introduced by Yamaha in 1997.

The MU100 and MU100R improve upon the preceding [[Yamaha MU90|MU90]] and MU90R by almost doubling the number of preset normal XG instruments, and adding a further 16 drumkits, more effect types, and per-part EQ (complementing the existing global EQ). They also introduce the [[XG Plug-in System]] of optional expansion boards, which can add additional types of synthesis or effects to the synth.

Because the MU100 and MU100R overhaul the basic set of XG sounds, they also introduce a "voice map" concept that allows switching between "MU Basic" ([[Yamaha MU50|MU50]]/[[Yamaha MU80|MU80]]/[[Yamaha MU90|MU90]]) and "MU100Native" versions of GM1/"capital voice" instruments,<ref>Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, page 147.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual, page 160.</ref> improving compatibility with old song data. This is similar to the "sound map" concept on the [[Roland SC-88]] and later. MIDI data for the MU100 and MU100R can specifically request the "Native" and "Basic" versions of GM1 instruments by using the Bank Select LSB values 126 and 127 respectively.<ref>Yamaha MU100 Sound List & MIDI Data, pages 73 and 83.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU100R Sound List & MIDI Data, pages 83 and 97.</ref>

As with their immediate predecessors, the MU100 is a half-width desktop module, whereas the MU100R is a full-width rack-mount version. There are three main additions in the MU100R versus the MU100:

* The MU100R has additional audio outputs that parts can be individually routed to.
* The MU100R has two plug-in board connectors (so two plug-in boards can be installed), whereas the MU100 only has one.
* The MU100R in its factory configuration has the [[Yamaha PLG100-VH|PLG100-VH]] (vocal harmony effect) and [[Yamaha PLG100-VL|PLG100-VL]] (virtual analog synthesis) plug-in boards pre-installed, unlike the MU100. Although the manual documents these as if they are an integral part of the unit, these boards can be removed or replaced with other plug-ins,<ref>[https://faq.yamaha.com/usa/s/article/U0003718 MU100R - Installing and Accessing PLG Cards] (Yamaha FAQ article)</ref> so it is unfortunately not certain that a MU100R bought used will still have these.

== References ==
<references />

== External links ==
* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/333985/MU100E1.pdf Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual]
* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/9/318079/MU100E2.pdf Yamaha MU100 Sound List & MIDI Data]
* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/0/318080/MU100RE1.PDF Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual] (includes documentation of VH and VL cards)
* [https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/0/318070/MU100RE2.PDF Yamaha MU100R Sound List & MIDI Data] (includes documentation of VH and VL cards)

[[Category:Yamaha MU series devices]]
[[Category:Yamaha XG devices]]
[[Category:TG300B mode devices]]
[[Category:C/M mode devices]]

File:Yamaha MU100 Top.jpg

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== Summary ==
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== Licensing ==
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File:Yamaha MU100 Front.jpg

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== Licensing ==
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Roland-ED SC-D70

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:''Not to be confused with the [[Roland D-70]].''
{{Infobox module
| name = Roland ED Sound Canvas Digital SC-D70
| image = [[File:Roland-ED SC-D70 front.jpg|320px]]
| dimensions = 218 × 69.5 × 238.5<ref name=d70-specs>Roland SC-D70 Owner's Manual.</ref>
| rackunits = ~1.6U, half-width
| type = GM/GM2/GS sound module
| manufacturer = Roland
| releasedate = 2000
| standards = [[Roland GS]]<ref name=d70-specs></ref> [[General MIDI]]<ref name=d70-specs></ref> [[General MIDI 2]]<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| maxpoly = 64<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| numparts = 32<ref group=infobox>32 parts only available via USB, 16 parts available via MIDI DIN</ref><ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| numpresets = 1608<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| drumpresets = 63<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| effects = Reverb, Chorus, Delay, 2-band EQ, Insertion effects<ref name=d70-specs></ref> (EFX)
| image2 = [[File:Roland-ED SC-D70 back.jpg|320px]]
| predecessor = [[Roland-ED SC-8820]]
| notes = <references group=infobox />
}}

The '''Roland-ED SC-D70''' is a [[Roland GS]] and [[General MIDI 2]] sound module in the [[Sound Canvas]] series. It is essentially a variant of the [[Roland-ED SC-8820]] that adds more panel controls, digital audio outputs, and USB audio interface (stereo 24-bit 48kHz) capabilities. The USB audio features allow capturing one of the audio inputs, the MIDI synthesis engine output, or both at the same time (mixed together); a separate audio interface is not necessary for recording the output of the SC-D70 with a computer. Unlike the SC-8820, it does not feature [[Serial MIDI]], only USB and MIDI DIN.

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Roland Sound Canvas devices]]
[[Category:General MIDI 2 devices]]
[[Category:Roland GS devices]]

User:Mckuhei

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Mckuhei:

==== All synths I owned ====
* [[Roland-ED_SC-D70|Roland-ED SC-D70]]
* [[Yamaha_MU2000|Yamaha MU2000]] with [[Yamaha_PLG100-SG|PLG100-SG]]
* [[Roland_SC-88_Pro|Roland SK-88 Pro]]

User:Mckuhei

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==== All synths I owned ====
* [[Roland-ED_SC-D70]]
* [[Yamaha_MU2000]] with PLG100-SG
* [[Roland_SK-88_Pro]]

Yamaha MU series

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The '''Yamaha MU''' series is a line of [[Yamaha XG]] and [[General MIDI]] sound modules made by Yamaha starting in 1994. They introduced Yamaha's XG format and competed against the [[Roland Sound Canvas]] series among others.

Most MU series devices feature not only XG support, but also unofficial [[Roland GS]] support via the [[TG300B mode]], and unofficial partial [[Roland CM-64]] compatibility via the [[C/M mode]].

The MU series was not Yamaha's first attempt at General MIDI sound modules; the MU series was preceded by the [[Yamaha TG100]] and [[Yamaha TG300|TG300]], and it inherits some of their features, but not their appearance or form factor.

== Models ==

=== Overview and history ===

Desktop (half-rack) modules:

* [[Yamaha MU80]] (1994),<ref name=innovation-road-dates>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/02/ Keyboard Instruments & Music Production Tools - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref> first MU module and first XG module
* [[Yamaha MU50]] (1995),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> cheaper version of the MU80 supporting only 16 parts and without the A/D inputs
* [[Yamaha MU90]] (1996),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> improved MU80 with more presets (especially drumkits) and two insertion multi-effect units instead of a distortion effect unit
* [[Yamaha MU100]] (1997),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> improved MU90 with almost twice as many presets, [[XG Plug-in System]] expansion support, and new per-part EQ support
* [[Yamaha MU128]] (1998),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> double-height MU100 with 64 parts, 128 polyphony and three plug-in slots; supports [[General MIDI 2]] with a software upgrade
* [[Yamaha MU1000]] and [[Yamaha MU2000|MU2000]] (1999),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> the most powerful models, released only in Japan, with 4 insert effect units, [[General MIDI 2]], and for the MU2000 only, sampling features and a SmartMedia card slot
* [[Yamaha MU500]] (2000), final model in the MU series; only 64 polyphony and lacks the screen and A/D input, but has the same set of presets as the MU1000 and MU2000<ref>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2093/ MU500 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>

Full-rack modules:

* [[Yamaha MU90R]], full-rack version of the MU90 with individual audio outputs
* [[Yamaha MU100R]] (1997),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> full-rack version of the MU100 with individual audio outputs and two pre-installed plug-in cards

Portable (battery-powered) models:

* [[Yamaha MU5]] (1994),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> first portable model and only MU series model to not support XG, with tone generation more similar to the [[Yamaha TG100|TG100]]
* [[Yamaha MU10]]
* [[Yamaha MU15]] (1998),<ref name=innovation-road-dates /> successor to the MU5 that supports XG

(TODO: More notable models?)

=== Comparison of major desktop modules ===

The following table compares the main desktop modules representing each generation/level of capability. Each module may have some other variants, please see each's page for more info. The MU50 is considered the baseline for XG support; many devices with the XG logo have the same capabilities as the MU50's XG mode.

The MU2000 also features sampling and sequencing functions, not present on any other model (including the MU1000).


{| class="wikitable"
!
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU50]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU80]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU90]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU100]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU128]]
! style="width: 14%" | [[Yamaha MU1000]] [[Yamaha MU2000]]
|-
! Image
| {{Photo wanted}}
| {{Photo wanted}}
| {{Photo wanted}}
| {{Photo wanted}}
| [[File:Yamaha MU128-front.jpg|100px]]
| [[File:Yamaha_MU1000_Front.jpg|100px]][[File:Yamaha_MU2000_front.jpg|100px]]
|-
! W × H × D (mm)
| 220 × 44 × 210<ref name=mu50-om-specs>Yamaha MU50 Owner's Manual, pages 125 and 126.</ref>
| 220 × 44 × 210<ref name=mu80-om-specs>Yamaha MU80 Owner's Manual, pages 129 and 130.</ref>
| 220 × 44 × 210<ref name=mu90-om-specs>Yamaha MU90 Owner's Manual, pages 10 and 11.</ref>
| 220 × 44 × 210<ref name=mu100-om-specs>Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, pages 173 and 174.</ref>
| 219.5 × 91.1 × 229.5<ref name=mu128-om-specs>Yamaha MU128 Owner's Manual, pages 187 and 188.</ref>
| 219.5 × 91.1 × 229.5<ref name=mu1000-om-specs>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, pages 154 and 155.</ref><ref name=mu2000-om-specs>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, pages 186 and 187.</ref>
|-
! Rack units
| 1U, half-width
| 1U, half-width
| 1U, half-width
| 1U, half-width
| 2U, half-width
| 2U, half-width
|-
! Weight
| 1.3kg<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 1.3kg<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 1.3kg<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 1.3kg<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 1.9kg<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 2.0kg<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Release date
| 1995<ref name=innovation-road-mu50>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2075/ MU50 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1994<ref name=innovation-road-mu80>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2026/ MU80 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1996<ref name=innovation-road-mu90>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2077/ MU90 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1997<ref name=innovation-road-mu100>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2082/ MU100 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1998<ref name=innovation-road-mu128>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2084/ MU128 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| 1999<ref name=innovation-road-mu1000>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2088/ MU1000 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=innovation-road-mu2000>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2087/ MU2000 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
|-
! [[Yamaha XG]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! [[Roland GS]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> (GS with software upgrade)
|-
! [[C/M mode]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
|-
! [[General MIDI]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes
|-
! [[General MIDI 2]]
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (with software upgrade)<ref name=innovation-road-mu128 />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Normal parts
| 16<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 32<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 32<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 32<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Max polyphony
| 32<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 64<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 128<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 128<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! A/D parts
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref name=mu80-ad-parts>Yamaha MU80 Owner's Manual, page 24.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref>Yamaha MU90R Owner's Manual, page 26.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref>Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, page 19.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref name=mu128-om-welcome>Yamaha MU128 Owner's Manual, page 19.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2<ref>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, page 7.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, page 7.</ref>
|-
! XG normal presets
| 480<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 537<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 586<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 1074<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 1149<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 1203<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! TG300B normal presets
| 579<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 614<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 614<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 614<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 664<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 664<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! XG drum presets
| 11<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 11<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 20<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 36<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 37<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 48<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! TG300B drum presets
| 10<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| 10<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Expansion
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: lightgreen" | 1× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]]
| style="background: lightgreen" | 3× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]]<ref name=mu128-om-welcome />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 3× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]]<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Reverb <ref group=table name=effects>These rows represent how many independent effect units are available, not whether there are effects of a certain type. For example, the MU50 has independent reverb, chorus and variation units, but the variation unit can also do some reverb and chorus effects. Similarly, the MU80 additionally has a multi-EQ unit, but its variation and insertion units can also do EQ effects. The limitation is that each effect unit can only do one type of effect at a type.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (12 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (18 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /><ref group=table name=mu1000-2000-effects>Does not include the additional effects added with a software upgrade (TODO).</ref>
|-
! Chorus <ref group=table name=effects />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (10 types)<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (10 types)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (14 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (14 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (14 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (20 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Variation <ref group=table name=effects /><ref group=table name=insertion>The variation effect unit can be used either as a system effect or an insertion effect; the "insertion" row is about additional, insertion-only effect units.</ref>
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (42 types)<ref name=mu50-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (44 types)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (62 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (70 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (70 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (97 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /><ref group=table name=mu1000-2000-effects />
|-
! Insertion <ref group=table name=effects /><ref group=table name=insertion />
| style="background: pink" | None
| style="background: lightgreen" | 1× (3 types, Distortion/EQ)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2× (43 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2× (43 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 2× (43 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | 4× (97 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /><ref group=table name=mu1000-2000-effects />
|-
! Multi EQ <ref group=table name=effects />
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu80-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu90-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (4 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
|-
! Part EQ <ref group=table name=effects />
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: pink" | No
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (1 type)<ref name=mu100-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes (1 type)<ref name=mu128-om-specs />
| style="background: lightgreen" | Yes<ref>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, page 62.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, page 72.</ref> (1 type)
|-
! Notes
| colspan="6" | <references group=table />
|}

== References ==
<references />

Yamaha MU2000

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{{Infobox module
| name = Yamaha MU1000 / Yamaha MU2000
| image = [[File:Yamaha_MU1000_Front.jpg|320px]] '''Yamaha MU1000''' [[File:Yamaha_MU2000_front.jpg|320px]] '''Yamaha MU2000'''
| dimensions = 219.5 × 91.1 × 229.5<ref name=mu1000-om-specs>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, pages 154 and 155.</ref><ref name=mu2000-om-specs>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, pages 186 and 187.</ref>
| rackunits = 2U, half-width
| weight = 2.0kg<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
| type = GM/XG sound module
| manufacturer = Yamaha
| releasedate = 1999<ref name=innovation-road-mu1000>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2088/ MU1000 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref><ref name=innovation-road-mu2000>[https://www.yamaha.com/en/about/experience/innovation-road/collection/detail/2087/ MU2000 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation]</ref>
| standards = [[General MIDI 2]]<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> [[Yamaha XG]]<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> [[TG300B mode]]<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> (becomes licensed [[Roland GS]] with software upgrade)
| maxpoly = 128<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
| numparts = 64 normal parts<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> 2 A/D parts<ref>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, page 7.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, page 7.</ref>
| numpresets = 1396 (total)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> 1203 (XG)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> 664 (TG300B)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
| drumpresets = 58 (total)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> 48 (XG)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> 10 (TG300B)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
| expansion = 3× [[XG Plug-in System|PLG]]<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs />
| effects = Reverb (18 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> Chorus (20 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> Variation (97 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> 4× Insertion (97 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> Multi EQ (4 types)<ref name=mu1000-om-specs /><ref name=mu2000-om-specs /> Part EQ<ref>Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書, page 62.</ref><ref>Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書, page 72.</ref> (1 type)
| predecessor = [[Yamaha MU128]]
| successor = [[Yamaha MU500]]
}}
The '''Yamaha MU1000''' and '''Yamaha MU2000''' are [[Yamaha XG]] and [[General MIDI]] sound modules in the [[Yamaha MU series]] introduced by Yamaha in 1999. Unlike previous modules in the series, these were released only in Japan, so there is no official English documentation.

The MU1000 and MU2000 improve upon the [[Yamaha MU128|MU128]] by adding USB, optical digital audio output,<ref name=innovation-road-mu1000 /> more presets (especially drumkits), doubling the number of insert effect units, and greatly increasing the number of effect types. The MU2000 also adds a SmartMedia card slot and sampling functions, which are not present in the MU1000.<ref name=innovation-road-mu1000 /><ref name=innovation-road-mu2000 />

A software upgrade was released which give the devices 'EX' or expanded status, as reflected on the LCD when the device starts up. Maybe most significantly, official [[Roland GS]] support was added, replacing the [[TG300B mode]] (which was Yamaha's unofficial GS support) it also adds 19 new insert effects and new A/D input presets. Additionally, more digital audio output controls were introduced, allowing for the A/D input to pass directly to the optical output, with a mix mode for the digital output. A three-stage gain setting was added for the digital output (0, +6, +12) and received MIDI parameters were added and modified to allow for control of the expanded digital mixing options.

Later models which released with the upgrade have GS branding printed in the previously empty space below 'Plug for XG'.'GS' also supplanted the TG300B text at the bottom right of the display, below 'XG'.
(TODO: Does the GS rebrand change anything? It has been said online that the difference was dramatic, with samples being changed to achieve this, need to confirm that.)

The MU2000 is the most powerful model in the MU series. The subsequent [[Yamaha MU500|MU500]] has less features, but is more compact.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://jp.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/0/316510/MU1000J1.pdf Yamaha MU1000 取扱説明書] (Japanese: Owner's Manual)
* [https://jp.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/316772/MU2000J1.pdf Yamaha MU2000 取扱説明書] (Japanese: Owner's Manual)
* [https://jp.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/3/316513/MU2000J3.pdf Yamaha MU1000/MU2000 セットアップガイド] (Japanese: Setup Guide)
* [https://jp.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/316512/MU2000J2.pdf Yamaha MU1000/MU2000 リストブック] (Japanese: List Book)
* [https://jp.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/316475/MUSamplingEditorJ.pdf MUサンプリングエディター取扱説明書 MUサンプリングエディター取扱説明書] (Japanese: MU Sampling Editor Owner's Manual)

[[Category:Yamaha MU series devices]]
[[Category:Yamaha XG devices]]
[[Category:General MIDI 2 devices]]
[[Category:TG300B mode devices]]
[[Category:Roland GS devices]]

File:Yamaha MU2000 top.jpg

2024-09-28T11:43:16Z

Mckuhei: Yamaha MU2000 top cover

== Summary ==
Yamaha MU2000 top cover
== Licensing ==
{{License-self|CC BY 4.0 International}}

File:Yamaha MU2000 front.jpg

2024-09-28T11:40:43Z

Mckuhei: Yamaha MU2000 with PLG100-SG sticker

== Summary ==
Yamaha MU2000 with PLG100-SG sticker
== Licensing ==
{{License-self|CC BY 4.0 International}}

Roland-ED SC-D70

2024-09-26T18:38:55Z

Mckuhei: SC-D70 stub

:''Not to be confused with the [[Roland D-70]].''

{{Infobox module
| name = Roland ED Sound Canvas Digital SC-D70
| image = {{Photo wanted}}
| dimensions = 218 × 69.5 × 238.5<ref name=d70-specs>Roland SC-D70 Owner's Manual.</ref>
| rackunits = ~1.6U, half-width
| type = GM/GS sound module
| manufacturer = Roland
| releasedate = 2000
| standards = [[Roland GS]]<ref name=d70-specs></ref> [[General MIDI]]<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| maxpoly = 64<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| numparts = 32<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| numpresets = 1608<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| drumpresets = 63<ref name=d70-specs></ref>
| effects = Reverb, Chorus, Delay, 2-band EQ, Insertion effects<ref name=d70-specs></ref> (EFX)
| predecessor = [[Roland-ED SC-8820]]
}}