YAMAHA S90 MUSIC SYNTHESIZER: "JUST WHAT YOU NEED"

—Features 88-note Balanced Hammer Action, Motif Sounds, and New Piano Samples—

BUENA PARK, CA (September 18, 2002)—Yamaha Corporation of America, Digital Musical Instruments, introduces the 88-note weighted action S90 synthesizer. An ideal fundamental tool for the live performer, studio musician, church "worship team" leader or music teacher, the S90 inherits many features from the popular S80, and comes equipped with the Balanced Hammer action and same great sounds as the ground-breaking Motif 8 Music Production Synthesizer.

Performance toolbox: Yamaha S90

"For many musicians, the S90 is 'just what they need,' and nothing they don't," states Athan Billias, marketing manager, Digital Musical Instruments, "It's perfect for those people who want all the Motif-quality sounds in a portable 88-note weighted package, but don't require sampling or workstation functions."

In addition to the Motif sound collection, the S90 also features full 64-note polyphony, plus a new three-velocity S700 grand piano sample.

A hands-on user interface provides full control and quick access to all functions, an ideal feature for live situations. The S90 even includes an audio input for plugging in a microphone and using the onboard digital effects for solo performance and songwriting.

Opening a world of musical, educational and creative possibilities to musicians with personal computers, a bundled application CD-ROM contains an Audio/MIDI Sequencer with Auto Arranging feature (SQ01 for Windows), Voice Editors for Windows/Mac, and Card Filer software.

"The S90 continues in the tradition of the award-winning S80, and also builds on the legacy of the Motif," notes Avery Burdette, Product Manager, Digital Musical Instruments. "The new three-layer S700 piano samples perfectly compliment the two other stereo grands from the Motif, and make the S90's selection of pianos the best and most versatile of any synthesizer on the market."

For more information on the S90 Synthesizer, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Digital Musical Instruments, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; e-mail infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com or www.yamahasynth.com.