Yamaha GS1 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

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Overview

The Yamaha GS1 is a synthesizer released in 1981. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.

The GS1 has 88 synth/organ style full sized keys with touch sensitivity and aftertouch. It has 16 notes of polyphony. It has 32 on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, and sustain/damper and soft pedals.

The GS1 uses Yamaha's FM sound generation. Frequency Modulation is an iconic digital synthesis for metallic, bell-like, and evolving tones.

It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.

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Disclosure

As the Yamaha GS1 is 45 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.

Specifications

Form

Number of Keys: 88
Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: 32
Polyphony: 16
Sound Generation: FM Synthesis
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:

Extra Features

Recorder/Sequencer:
Tutorials:

Communication

MIDI:
USB:
Tablet Connectivity:

Power

AC Power:
Batteries:

Audio

Speakers:
Audio Out:
Audio In:

Pedals

Sustain Pedal:
Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:

Release Info

Year: 1981
RRP: Unknown

Description

Model: GS1
Price: $11,791 / ¥2,600,000
Tone Generator: FM Synthesis
Keyboards: 88 keys
Polyphony: 16
Dimensions: 1,500 (W) x 832 (D) x 826 (H) mm
Weight: 90kg