Just like the MOTIF ES crowned the MOTIF-series the S90 ES becomes the flagship of the S-series. No compromises. With 230 MB of sample-ROM as heart of the same tonegenerator which made the MOTIF ES a non-plus- ultra synth. With resulting sounds that are uncomparable in terms of dynamic, authenticity and inspiration. With the new developed "Damper Resonance" insert effect which gives the stunning piano voices an extra- kick of realism. With a "Balanced Hammer" keyboard that satisfies the pianist as well as the keyboardist. With all features needed for controlling large equipment setups. With perfect connectability from audio input to assiganable outputs to mLAN, from MIDI to USB To Device. With best compliments from Yamaha.
Natural responding keyboard
The S90 ES is equipped with a natural responding, touchsensitive "Balanced Hammer Effect" keyboard with 88 keys that proves Yamaha's extensive experience and mastership in piano manufacturing. As a further means of expression the keyboard features aftertouch as well.
Authentic voices
The vast palette of dynamic and authentic voices serves all needs - the S90 ES builds upon unbelieveable 230 MB of Sample-ROM (decompressed)! Let the Category Search function help you find the desired sounds simply by selecting a certain sound type.
Use the four sliders of the S90 ES to control the voices in realtime - change parameters like filters, levels, effects, envelopes, and others right while you are playing!
The effect processors refine the sounds with the final touch - with 20 types of reverb, 49 types of chorus, eight separate insert-effects with 117 types each, a master effect with 8 types and digital equalisers (three-band EQ per Part and a five-band Master-EQ).
The half-pedal function, used to control the release of a sound, and the new developed Damper Resonance insert effect, which reproduces the harmonies and special soundings of a grand piano with pressed damper pedal, give the piano voices of the S90 ES the extra kick of realism.
Furthermore many voices are tuned in Stretched Tuning - as used by modern acoustic pianos and concert grands.
State-of-the art arpeggiator
Use the arpeggiator to automatically play sequencer-phrases according to the notes you played - more than 1,700 different types of melodies and rhythms are waiting to inspirate you for your songs and performances!
Serving the song
The Multi mode lets you use the S90 ES as multitimbral tonegenerator playing back the instrumental parts of your sequenced songs - for complete and professional results. Most likely you'll find a preset setup in the large Multi library that matches your needs - at the press of a button.
For live-gigging the built-in SMF player lets the S90 ES play back your preproduced sequencer songs direct from the connected storage device.
Pivotional point of every setup
In the Master mode you are able to use the S90 ES as a masterkeyboard with up to four independent keyboard zones. Or use the Master mode to switch between Voices, Performances and Multis by pressing only one button - perfect for live performances.
With the Remote Control function you can use the sliders and knobs of the S90 ES to control your favourite sequencer software - so everything is at hand when you record your music.
Thanks to its compatibility to Yamaha's Voice Editor and Multi Part Editor you can edit the S90 ES from your computer in an even more clear and intuitive way.
Perfect integration
Three slots for the Modular-Synthesis-Plug-In system are waiting to expand the S90 ES with additional synthesizers and signal processing modules. Plug-In boards expand the S90 ES with more Voices, more effects, more polyphony, and more instrumental parts. The S90 ES holds special Plug-In-Voices in it's ROM so that you are able to play the corresponding Plug-in board right after installation.
Connectivity
The rear of the S90 ES features numerous interfaces for a maximum flexibility in connecting to and from other devices. Amongst them are assignable audio outputs, audio inputs, MIDI, and two USB ports. The USB TO HOST is meant to hook up the S90 ES to a computer. Use the USB TO DEVICE to connect an external storage device like a hard disk or a flash disk.
Furthermore you can install the optional mLAN16E board to connect the S90 ES to studio standard of the future: mLAN.
KEYBOARD
- Keyboard 88 keys, Balanced Hammer Effect keyboard (Initial Touch/Aftertouch)
TONE GENERATOR
- Tone Generator AWM2 (compatible with Modular-Synthesis-Plug-in system)
- Maximum polyphony 128 voices + polyphony of the Plug-in-boards (if installed)
- Multitimbrality 16 internal Parts + 3 Plug-in-Boards + audio-input-Part(s) (A/D, mLAN*)
- * 4 stereo-Parts
- Wave 228 MB (after conversion to 16-Bit linear format), 1.935 Waveforms
- Voice Preset: 512 Normal-Voices + 64 Drum-Kits
- GM: 128 Normal-Voices + 1 Drum-Kit
- User: 128 x 2 (Bank 1: Original, Bank 2: copy from Preset-Bank)
- Normal-Voices + 32 Drum-Kits
- Plug-in-Voices Preset for PLG150-AN/DX/PF/DR/PC: 64
- Preset for PLG-150VL: 192
- User: 64 for each Plug-in-slot
- Performance User: 128 (up to 4 Parts)
- Multi User: 64
- Filter 18 types
- Effects Reverb x 20 types
- Chorus x 49 types
- Insert (A, B) x 117 types x 8 blocks
- Master-Effect x 8 types
- Master-Equalizer (5 bands)
- Part-EQ (3 bands, stereo)
- Plug-in-Insert (if PLG100-VH is installed in slot 1)
- Expandability 3 slots for Modular-Synthesis-Plug-in boards
SEQUENCER
- Sequence playback SMF format 0 (playback only)
- BPM (Tempo) 1–300
- Number of chain steps 100
- Arpeggiator Preset x 1.787 types
- User x 256 types (by loading User-Arpeggio-data of the MOTIF ES)
- * MIDI sync, MIDI send-/receive channel, velocity limit and note limit are adjustable
OTHER
- Master User: 128
- * 4 zones (Masterkeyboard settings), settings for the assignable Sliders, program change map
- Sequencer-software compatible with the Remote-Control-function Windows: SQ01 V2, Cubase SX 3, SONAR 4, S90 ES/MOTIF ES/MOTIF-RACK ES/MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor
- Macintosh: Cubase SX 3, Logic Pro 7, Digital Performer 4.52, S90 ES/MOTIF ES/MOTIF-RACK ES/MOTIF-RACK Multi Part Editor
- * controllable functions depend on the software
- Controller Pitch Bend wheel, Modulation wheel, assignable Control-Slider (4), Datadial
- Display 240 x 64 dot graphic backlit LCD
- Connectors OUTPUT L/MONO, R (1/4" jack), ASSIGNABLE OUTPUT L, R (1/4" jack), A/D INPUT L, R (1/4" jack), PHONES (Stereo 1/4" jack), FOOT CONTROLLER 1, 2, FOOT SWITCH x 2 (SUSTAIN, ASSIGNABLE), BREATH, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB (TO HOST, TO DEVICE), AC INLET
- Power consumption 33 W (without Plug-in boards)
- Dimensions, Weight 1,472 (W) x 385 (D) x 163 (H) mm, 22.5 kg
- Accessories Powercable, Manual, Datalist, sticker for optional mLAN16E
