Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha CX5M

The CX5M is an MSX-1 computer based on the Z80 processor with an added SFG-01 synthesizer, which is a 4-operator FM synthesizer similar to the FB-01.

Specifications

Year Released: 1984

Polyphony: 8 notes

Preset Patches: 46

Power Consumption: 30 watts

Dimensions: 423 mm x 208 mm x 68 mm

Weight: 3.5 kg

This is a tabletop module.

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Yamaha CX5M Manual

Yamaha CX5M Service Manual

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