It combines a sequencer, rhythm machine, a FM synthesis - based sound module and a MIDI keyboard.

The rhythm machine contains 100 preset short rhythm patterns and allows the user to create 100 additional patterns, known as internal patterns.

The beauty of the rhythm machine is that you can adjust it on the fly (e.g.

You can also let the Rhythm play while you changeedit the synthes VoicePerformance patch - excellent features for uninterrupted experimentation and live performance.

The sound unit is basically a slightly upgraded variant of the Yamaha TX81Z module, with increased polyphony and other minor tweaks.

The unit contains 100 preset instruments stored on ROM and an additional 100 user-configurable sounds.

Multiple sounds can be layered into so-called performances to provide more interesting sounds than one instrument could provide alone.

One common way to use this feature is to include several instances of the same instrument in the same performance while detuning each of them slightly to create a thicker or more lively sound.

Single voice patches to create a Performance patch which can result in very lush, complex and unique tones from just this one instrument.

Wheels for pitch bend and modulation control are provided on the left side of the keys.

The unit is capable of only one effect at a time, shared both by the rhythm machine and the FM synthesis unit.

The ratio of the processed and unprocessed sound in the output can be configured.

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