Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha TG100

The TG100 is a ROMpler with 12-bit samples. It competed with the Roland MT-32 and SC-55 of the same era, but did not fare as well due to the competition's use of 16-bit samples.

The unit requires an external power adapter, original model PA-1505, but neither the manual nor the unit indicate the adaptor's polarity, so it can be difficult to find a replacement. It is 15 volts DC, 500mA, positive tip, but a 12-volt supply will generally work (it's just not ideal).

Specifications

Year Released: 1991

MSRP: 449.00 USD

Polyphony: 28 notes

Multitimbral: 16 parts

Preset Patches: 192

User Patches: 64

Preset Drum Kits: 10

ROM: 2MB (140 waveforms)

Screen: 16-character LCD

Dimensions: 220 mm x 196.5 mm x 40.6 mm

Weight: 1.0 kg

This is a tabletop module.

User Demo Videos

Rating

Sound Samples

WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Yamaha TG100 Manual 1 (Getting Started)

Yamaha TG100 Manual 2 (Reference Manual)

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