Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha W5
The Yamaha W5 is an AWM2-based synthesizer workstation. It is also available in a 61-key version with otherwise identical capabilities as the W7. A version 2 was released with sequencer improvements and more presets.
There were four expansion boards available for the W5 and W7:
- WEMB01 - Concert Grand (4MB)
- WEMB02 - Vintage Sounds (4MB)
- WEMB03 - Rhythm Sounds
- WEMB04 - Dance Massive
Specifications
Year Released: 1994
Keyboard: 76 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Polyphony: 32 notes
Multitimbral: 16 parts
Preset Patches: 256
User Patches: 128
Preset Drum Kits: 10
User Drum Kits: 2
ROM: 8MB (384 voices at 16-bit, 48kHz resolution)
Sequencer Resolution: 96 PPQN
Effects: 35 insertion effects, 40 system-wide effects including delay, reverb, and chorus.
Screen: 240 x 64 pixel LCD
Power Consumption: 20 watts
Dimensions: 1288 mm × 371 mm × 121 mm
Weight: 18 kg
Sequencer: 16 tracks, 16 songs (100,000 note memory)
User Demo Videos
Rating
File Downloads
Yamaha W5 and W7 Manual - Owner's Manual (1 of 2)
Yamaha W5 and W7 Manual - Technical Information (2 of 2)
Items for Sale on Reverb
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Yamaha HW-680W 5pc Double Braced Hardware Pack 2023 - Chrome ($327.99)
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Yamaha FG5X II Acoustic Electric Guitar w/Hardcase ($1,937.96)
Yamaha FGX5 GL Red Label Acoustic/Electric Guitar Natural w/ Case ($1,899.99)
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Yamaha FGX5 GL Red Label Acoustic/Electric Guitar Natural w/ Case ($1,899.99)
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Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 5pc Drum Set w/22" BD Natural Wood ($929.99)
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Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Matte Surf Green 5pc Kit w/22" Kick Drum ($929.99)
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Yamaha Stage Custom Deep Blue Sunburst 5pc Kit w/22" Kick Drum ($929.99)
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch 5pc Drum Set w/20" BD Matte Surf Green ($929.99)
Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Cranberry Red 5pc Kit w/20" Bass Drum ($929.99)
Yamaha HS5W 5" Powered Studio Reference Monitor Speakers White Pair w Stands ($510.40)
Yamaha HW-680W Hardware Pack ($327.99)
Yamaha HW-680W 2 Boom Cymbal Stands, Snare Stand, Hi-hat Stand and Bass Drum Pedal ($384.99)
Yamaha Double Braced Hardware Pack | HW-680W ($384.99)
Yamaha HW-680W 5-piece 600 Series Hardware Pack ($384.99)
Yamaha HW-680W Double-braced 600 Series 5pc Hardware Set ($384.99)
Yamaha HW-680W Double-braced 600 Series Hardware Set ($384.99)
Yamaha HW-680W Drum Hardware Package ($384.99)
Yamaha HW-680W Double Braced Drum Hardware Pack ($327.99)
Mint Yamaha HW-680W Double Braced Hardware Pack ($349.99)
Yamaha HW680W 600 Series Double-Braced Hardware Pack ($384.99)
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