Yamaha TG500 Tone Generator 1991 - Black

You may never need another ROMpler.

The TG500 is an excellent example of Yamaha's AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) synthesis technology. It offers a generous 8 MB of waveform ROM, along with expandable waveform RAM. Up to 1 MB of RAM can be installed, allowing external samples to be loaded via waveform cards or the MIDI Sample Dump Standard.

Voices can be played individually or combined in layers of up to four voices to create rich Performance patches. The TG500 ships with 384 presets, including 252 voices, 4 drum kits, and 128 Performances. An additional 192 internal RAM locations provide storage for 126 voices, 2 drum kits, and 64 Performances.

Audio demos of the factory voice banks are readily available online, and they're well worth hearing. I can't think of an area this synth doesn't cover.

One practical consideration: for a rack-mounted unit, the TG500 is exceptionally deep. Plan your rack space accordingly. In my case, the extra depth has proven surprisingly useful as it doubles as a perfectly serviceable shelf.

The TG500 also supports 16-part multitimbral operation, making it well suited to complex MIDI arrangements. Programmable digital filters allow sounds to be shaped as needed, and the resonance parameter is comparable to that found in Yamaha's SY77 and SY99 synthesizers.

In many respects, the Yamaha TG500 is the rackmount counterpart to the SY85. Its 64-voice polyphony was remarkable in the early 90's, and decades later it remains one of the instrument's most compelling strengths.

• RAM battery replaced with current spec
• Very good condition, with normal marks
• 100% working, with no issues
• All control elements and the display work perfectly