Yamaha FB-01

Yamaha FB-01

The Yamaha FB-01 is a half-rack synthesizer module. It is a 4-operator synth with 8 available FM algorithms. It is not designed for front-panel editing, so a computer editor should be used. It is known for its organ and bass sounds.

Specifications:
Year Released: 1986
MSRP: $350
Polyphony: 8 notes
Multitimbral: 8 parts
Patch Memories: 20
Connections: MIDI in, out, thru, 2x 1/4-inch audio outs

Frédéric Meslin has created a freeware Windows-based editor for the FB-01. The latest version is available here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/fb01editor/

Manual: http://www.soundprogramming.net/manuals/Yamaha_FB-01_Manual.pdf
Service Manual: http://www.soundprogramming.net/manuals/Yamaha_FB-01_ServiceManual.pdf