Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha TQ5

The TQ5 is a 4-operator 8-algorithm FM synthesizer that looks like an alarm clock. It is powered with a PA-1505 15-volt external power adapter.

Specifications

Year Released: 1989

MSRP: 99.00 USD

Polyphony: 8 notes

Preset Patches: 100

User Patches: 100

Effects: reverb, chorus, distortion, and echo

Screen: 40 x 2 character LCD

Dimensions: 280 mm x 235 mm x 70 mm

Weight: 1.5 kg

This is a tabletop module.

User Demo Videos

Rating

File Downloads

Yamaha TQ5 Manual 1

Yamaha TQ5 Manual 2

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