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{{Infobox module
| name = Yamaha MU100<br>Yamaha MU100R
| name = Yamaha MU100
| image = (image TODO)
| 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><br>483 × 44 × 229 (MU100R)<ref name=mu100r-om-specs>Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual, pages 181 and 182.</ref>
| dimensions = 220 × 44 × 210 (MU100)<ref name=mu100-om-specs>Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, pages 173 and 174.</ref><br>483 × 44 × 229 (MU100R)<ref name=mu100r-om-specs>Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual, pages 181 and 182.</ref>
| rackunits = 1U, half-width (MU90)<br>1U, full-width (MU90R)
| rackunits = 1U, half-width (MU100)<br>1U, full-width (MU100R)
| weight = 1.3kg (MU100)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><br>2.4kg (MU100R)<ref name=mu100r-om-specs />
| weight = 1.3kg (MU100)<ref name=mu100-om-specs /><br>2.4kg (MU100R)<ref name=mu100r-om-specs />
| type = GM/XG sound module
| type = GM/XG sound module
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| successor = [[Yamaha MU128]]
| 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.
[[File:Yamaha MU100 Top.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Photo of the top cover of the MU100.]]
The '''Yamaha MU100''' is a [[Yamaha XG]] and [[General MIDI]] sound module 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.
The MU100 improves upon the preceding [[Yamaha MU90|MU90]] by almost doubling the number of preset normal XG instruments, adding a further 16 drumkits, more effect types, and per-part EQ (complementing the existing global EQ). It also introduces the [[XG Plug-in System]] of optional expansion boards, which can add additional types of synthesis or effects to the synth.


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:
Because the MU100 overhauls the basic set of XG sounds, it also introduces 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 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>
 
 
== Variants ==
 
=== Yamaha MU100R ===
A full-width rack-mount version of the MU100, containing a number of improvements over the MU100:


* The MU100R has additional audio outputs that parts can be individually routed to.
* 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 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.
* 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.
=== Yamaha MU100B <ref name=mu100b>[https://jp.yamaha.com/products/music_production/synthesizers/mu100b/index.html ヤマハ | MU100B - シンセサイザー - 概要]</ref>===
A simplified version of the MU100, which removes the front-panel controls and replaces the screen with three LEDs. Otherwise, it is identical to the MU100 in size, weight and features.
=== Yamaha MU100Bs ===
Another simplified version, the MU100Bs is very similar to the MU100B. It was only released as part of the "HELLO! MUSIC! 100Bs" bundle<ref name=hellomusic100bs>[https://jp.yamaha.com/products/music_production/packages/hm-100bsw/index.html ヤマハ | HELLO! MUSIC! 100Bs for Windows - シンセサイザー・音楽制作 - 概要]</ref>, which was released alongside the [[MU2000]] in 1999, two years after the MU100 and its other variants. Comes in silver compared to the MU100B's black colorway.


== References ==
== References ==
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* [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/0/318080/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)
* [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)
* [https://data.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/1/316751/MU100BJ.pdf Yamaha MU100B 取扱説明書]


[[Category:Yamaha MU series devices]]
[[Category:Yamaha MU series devices]]
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[[Category:TG300B mode devices]]
[[Category:TG300B mode devices]]
[[Category:C/M mode devices]]
[[Category:C/M mode devices]]
[[Category:Released in 1997]]

Latest revision as of 15:34, 4 August 2026

Yamaha MU100
W × H × D (mm) 220 × 44 × 210 (MU100)[1]
483 × 44 × 229 (MU100R)[2]
Rack units 1U, half-width (MU100)
1U, full-width (MU100R)
Weight 1.3kg (MU100)[1]
2.4kg (MU100R)[2]
Type GM/XG sound module
Manufacturer Yamaha
Release date 1997[3][4]
Standards General MIDI
Yamaha XG[1][2]
TG300B mode[1][2]
C/M mode[1][2]
Parts 32 normal parts[1][2]
2 A/D parts[5][6]
Max polyphony 64[1][2]
Normal presets 1267 (total)[1][2]
1074 (XG)[1][2]
614 (TG300B)[1][2]
Drum presets 46 (total)[1][2]
36 (XG)[1][2]
10 (TG300B)[1][2]
Expansion 1× PLG (MU100)
2× PLG (MU100R)
Effects Reverb (12 types)[1][2]
Chorus (14 types)[1][2]
Variation (70 types)[1][2]
2× Insertion (43 types)[1][2]
Multi EQ (4 types)[1][2]
Part EQ (1 type)[1]
← Yamaha MU90
Yamaha MU128 →
Photo of the top cover of the MU100.

The Yamaha MU100 is a Yamaha XG and General MIDI sound module in the Yamaha MU series, introduced by Yamaha in 1997.

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

Because the MU100 overhauls the basic set of XG sounds, it also introduces a "voice map" concept that allows switching between "MU Basic" (MU50/MU80/MU90) and "MU100Native" versions of GM1/"capital voice" instruments,[7][8] 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 can specifically request the "Native" and "Basic" versions of GM1 instruments by using the Bank Select LSB values 126 and 127 respectively.[9][10]


Variants

Yamaha MU100R

A full-width rack-mount version of the MU100, containing a number of improvements over 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 PLG100-VH (vocal harmony effect) and 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,[11] so it is unfortunately not certain that a MU100R bought used will still have these.

Yamaha MU100B [12]

A simplified version of the MU100, which removes the front-panel controls and replaces the screen with three LEDs. Otherwise, it is identical to the MU100 in size, weight and features.

Yamaha MU100Bs

Another simplified version, the MU100Bs is very similar to the MU100B. It was only released as part of the "HELLO! MUSIC! 100Bs" bundle[13], which was released alongside the MU2000 in 1999, two years after the MU100 and its other variants. Comes in silver compared to the MU100B's black colorway.

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, pages 173 and 174.
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual, pages 181 and 182.
  3. ↑ MU100 - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation
  4. ↑ MU100R - Display Collection - INNOVATION ROAD - Yamaha Corporation
  5. ↑ Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, page 19.
  6. ↑ Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual, page 4.
  7. ↑ Yamaha MU100 Owner's Manual, page 147.
  8. ↑ Yamaha MU100R Owner's Manual, page 160.
  9. ↑ Yamaha MU100 Sound List & MIDI Data, pages 73 and 83.
  10. ↑ Yamaha MU100R Sound List & MIDI Data, pages 83 and 97.
  11. ↑ MU100R - Installing and Accessing PLG Cards (Yamaha FAQ article)
  12. ↑ ヤマハ | MU100B - シンセサイザー - 概要
  13. ↑ ヤマハ | HELLO! MUSIC! 100Bs for Windows - シンセサイザー・音楽制作 - 概要

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