Yamaha FB-01

The Yamaha FB-01 is a half rack FM midi sound module from 1986. Features 8 voice polyphony, 8 multitimbral parts, 4 FM operators with 32 algorithms, an LFO (triangle, saw, square, sine or random), 6 envelope generators and 240 presets along with 96 programmable patch memory locations. It uses the Yamaha YM2164 synth chip. Watch a demo.

This instrument is available for use at our studio in Long Beach, Ca for playing and recording. Contact us to book your time.

Custom patch loading is possible for this item. Send us your sysex, midi files containing sysex, tape backup audio, or even Opcode Galaxy Bank or Bundles or Unisyn files for pre-loading for synth rentals or synth recording services.

We can convert synth patches for this FM synth to almost any other type of FM synth. Learn more about our FM synth patch conversion.

Are you outside of LA or OC? No problem! We can record the synthesizer, drum sounds, or effects tracks for you! Send us your MIDI or audio files, we play it through the instrument or effects unit, record it, and send you the audio files. Learn more about our synthesizer and effects recording services.


Delivery is available for this item within select areas in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

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