Yamaha S80 Music Synthesizer Owner's Manual

About this manual

Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha S80 Music Synthesizer. This instrument incorporates the highly-acclaimed AWM2 synthesis engine, allowing the creation of super-realistic sounds over an 88-note fully-weighted keyboard. It supports optional Plug-in Boards that provide other synthesis engines and includes automatic playback facilities such as a built-in Arpeggiator and Sequencer.

What's inside

• Safety Precautions
• Getting Started
• Keyboard Operation
• Sound Selection
• Effects and Control Sets
• Editing Sounds
• Performance List

Frequently asked questions

What is the Yamaha S80 Music Synthesizer designed to do?

The synthesizer allows the creation of super-realistic sounds using the AWM2 synthesis engine and supports optional Plug-in Boards for other synthesis engines.

How many keys does the Yamaha S80 keyboard have?

The instrument features an 88-note fully-weighted keyboard.

What happens when the internal backup battery needs replacing?

The message "Change internal battery." will display in the LCD, and you must back up your data before having qualified service personnel replace it.