This system, using the compact but extraordinarily versatile
Yamaha TX81Z FM Tone Generators which feature 160
powerful voices similar to those on the DX21, allows you
to add synthesizer sounds to your PF85 in a variety of con-
figurations. Each TX81Z can be set to generate anywhere
from 1 voice (in 8-note polyphony) to 8 simultaneous voices
(providing an incredibly rich monophonic line). You can also
set one TX81Z to respond to only even-numbered notes, and
the other to respond to only odd- numbered notes, enabling
you to play synthesizer voices in full 16-note polyphony.
Program changes from the PF85 will of course change voice
programs on both TX81Z’s. A simple but amazingly so-
phisticated digital music system.
3. SYNTH SYSTEM WITH INDEPENDENT PROGRAM
CHANGE CAPABILITY PLUS DIGITAL DRUMS
(PF85 PLUS TX81Z TONE GENERATOR PLUS MFC-1
MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER PLUS RX17 DIGITAL
RHYTHM PROGRAMMER).
In this system, a Yamaha RX17 Digital Rhythm programmer
lets you add realistic drum and percussion parts to your
playing. You can create rhythm patterns, or even rhythm
arrangements for entire songs, to exactly suit the mood and
tempo of your music.
In addition, the innovative Yamaha
MFC-1 MIDI Foot Controller allows you to change programs
independently for the TX81Z (the PF85’s Program Change
function should be turned off so that program changes on
the PF85 do not affect the TX81Z). As well as a preselected
sequence of program changes, the MFC-1 can store stop and
start commands to control playback of the RX17, leaving
your hands free for what they do best — playing the PF85.
4. MIDI SEQUENCER SYSTEM (PF85 PLUS QX5 DIG-
ITAL SEQUENCE RECORDER PLUS SPX90 DIG-
ITAL SOUND PROCESSOR PLUS RX5 DIGITAL
RHYTHM PROGRAMMER).
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