Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha SY55
The SY55 is an early ROMpler and is the keyboard version of Yamaha's TG55 tone generator. It has a built-in 8-song, 8000-note sequencer and a few expansion card sets are available.
The SY55 was followed by the Yamaha SY85.
Specifications
Year Released: 1990
MSRP: 1595.00 USD
Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Polyphony: 16 notes
Multitimbral: 16 parts
Preset Patches: 64
User Patches: 64
Preset Performances: 16
User Performances: 16
ROM: 2MB (74 waveforms - 50 acoustic instruments, 16 drum sounds, 8 digital waveforms) at 16-bit and 32 or 48 kHz resolution
Sequencer Memory: 8,000 notes
Effects: 34 programmable digital effects
Screen: 16x2 character display
Power Consumption: 15 watts
Dimensions: 911 mm x 325 mm x 90 mm
Weight: 9.7 kg
User Demo Videos
Rating
Sound Samples
WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.
File Downloads
Items for Sale on Reverb
Yamaha SY55 90s ($325.65)
Yamaha SY-55 SY55 61-Key Keyboard / Synthesizer Synth Workstation ($299.99)
Yamaha SY-55 ($378.84)
Yamaha SY-55 ($651.31)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Power PCB (VI542300) for SY55 ($49.95)
Yamaha Drums 1 Sound Card Set for SY55 / TG55 1990 ($145)
ORIGINAL Yamaha 3P “1 2 3” Buttons Set (VI524400) for SY55 ($6.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha 3P “0 - Enter” Buttons Set (VI524700) for SY55 ($6.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha LCD Display (VI526300) for SY55 ($59.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Panel PCB (VI547600) for SY55 ($39.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha 3P “7 8 9” Buttons Set (VI524600) for SY55 ($6.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha 3P “4 5 6” Buttons Set (VI524500) for SY55 ($6.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha 6P Buttons Set (VI524300) for SY55 ($9.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Mod Wheels Assembly (VI526400) for SY55 ($39.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Jack PCB (VI784400) for SY55 ($19.95)
Valhala Orchesetral Voice Card for Yamaha SY55 TG55 RARE ($149.99)
Yamaha Sound Card Set Brass Section S5504 for SY55 / TG55 ROM Card ($108.55)
YAMAHA Top-C Key for N1X, CS6X, EX7, SY55, SY22, SY35, S30, MO6, DX11, V50 ($19.99)
YAMAHA AN1X, CS6X, EX7, SY55, SY22, SY35, S30, MO6, DX11, V50 Replacement Key ($7.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Key Contact PCB (VE197500) for SY55, DX11 ($54.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement E/B Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850200) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement SHARP/BLACK Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850500) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($8.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement A Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850400) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement E/B Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850200) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement C/F Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850000) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement E/B Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850200) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement G Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850300) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement A Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850400) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement C/F Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850000) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement A Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850400) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement G Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850300) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement E/B Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850200) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement C/F Key (Yamaha C61K6 Keybeds) (VA850000) for SY22/35/55, DX11 ($10.95)
Yamaha SY/TG55 VOICE DATA CARD 1990 black ($65.13)
Yamaha SY/TG55 Drums 1 sound card set ($100)
Yamaha SY/TG55 Drums 1 Voice data card ($85)
ORIGINAL Yamaha Replacement Keyspring (VC077600) for SY22/35/55, DX11, AN1x ($1.50)
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