Yamaha TG-33 demo

[zedster911]

I lost the 1990s and most ot the noughties.... would luv to relive the 80s with what I know and have now..... so much happened musically and technology wise

[producerben]

ANYONE WANT TO SELL THEIR'S? This is the first module I ever used and want to own one. Vector synthesis!!! LOVE IT!!

[blackpanther1966]

i`m glad that i am an owner from an TG 33, much better as the TG 100

[Penguindog55]

This is honestly better than Yamaha Motiff, just like the Yamaha PSS-790 is better than the PSR-295, but there all different in their own way but the Motiff can't replace the TG-33 just like the PSR-295 can't replace the PSS-790.

[EDraven32]

you need the programming software in order to actually program the FM portion instead of using the presets.

The TG-33 also has some effects onboard.

[sapient110]

@EDraven32 i take it u didnt read the manual? cuz u can change anything a b c or d without any outside editor

and this guy isnt even using the vectoring none-the-less the dynamic vectoring

havent played with this for a bit so goin on long term memory but heres the basic idea

a and c are ur voices like bells or drums or watever u want

b and d are ur modulations which are also assignable

and u can also make dynamic vectors that sweep automatically for u

[EDraven32]

@sapient110

You can't actually program the FM portion without computer software. You can slap presets all you like, but you can't actually use the synthesis portion of the FM side without computer software, there are no parameters accessible on the machine's menus to actually do FM synthesis. I'm not talking about picking an FM preset (which is exactly what you do if you're using the unit's menus) , I'm talking about creating original FM sounds.

[009relic1]

are you running the TG-33 through effects here? thanks for any info...

[StudioF]

@009relic1 The TG has it's own fx.

[brittttney]

Hey sounds mint, are these all the presets on the tg33?

is there scope for altering/creating sounds or is it a load of set sounds?

cheers!

[StudioF]

@brittttney There are more banks in the TG-33 and it fully programmable

[kammo]

@StudioF so these are all presets the?

[TheSSSailingSong]

I just bought one of these today, along with a TX 7. $100 for both. I'm stoked to try these out, but I have to buy some oldschool MIDI cables and I order a power supply. Whatever though!

NMW

[RandyVogue]

I just got a TG-33 but find that it distorts very easily when playing chords on several preset patches. Is this normal?

[PhobiaGuy]

@RandyVogue

i have one of these, and ive found just turning down the outputs helps with distortion

[TPsynth]

@RandyVogue

Im having the same problem. And turning down main level doesnt help, maybe PhobiaGuy means turning down the level on actual patch?

[RandyVogue]

@TPsynth The solution I found is to, turn down the levels of the 4 elements themselves. Then ti does not distort. Turned them down to around 77-80.

[TPsynth]

@RandyVogue

THANK YOU

[pixusbubblejet]

Nice sounds! I just found a TG-33 at recycle shop in excellent condition, with manual and adapter. However i notice the LCD display seems hard to read (ie. a bit faded) when you stand directly above it, but if you move to the front of the TG33 gets more contrast and its easier to read. Anyone notice this? It may be a defective display in the one i found.

[legrandmonarque]

Which patch is being played at 9:17-9:30?

[sagittariuslove5]

simply  beautiful,just run it through some effects and you will know a true bargain!

[StudioF]

i totaly agree.

[quantizerx]

my second synth..........it's close to me now a bit dusty but is still usefull. i remember was enthusiastic about its nocturnal, deep and evocative sounds...nice.

[chrispoacher]

6:36 is the classic sound from Moby's 'GO'.

[stalag3333]

one of the coolest synth modules of them all . usually found for next to nothing now.

[oliblud]

Hey, i've recently brought the TG-33 and basically i want to know what set up your using to play it cause i plugged it via midi in to my sh-201 but nothing happened, if anyone could help i'd be very thankful!

[StudioF]

Start up the SH-editor on your pc. go to the system in the editor. make sure that remote keyboard is set to on.

plug a midicable from the sh ( in) to the TG ( out) . that should do the trick.

I did this myself just now so i know it works. have fun playing.

[oliblud]

is it possible to do this without the PC? thanks for the help by the way

[StudioF]

No, you have to use the editor to activate remote keyboard. after that you can disconnect the sh from the pc and start playing.

[SONGSTICKS]

@StudioF

Hello,

Is it fussy as to which version of windows you use?

and is the editor program a free download?

I'm looking at one on ebay, but I don't want to get one only to find you have to have a pc with windows 95 to edit the patches etc

Cheers,

[StudioF]

@SONGSTICKS you don't need a pc to edit the patches. but there is an pc editor for the TG. and yes it's free. i used the editor once on a windows XP.

[arpquadra]

Make sure that the tg33 is set to receive on the right midi channel-It is not just a case of plugging a midi lead into it you have to make sure the tg33 is set up properly to recieve midi.

press the utility button and hit the +1/yes key until the receive ch=omni

this should sort it.

[MechaHateChimp]

@ tripplethrendo :

Use Midiquest or Sounddiver... either one works great for programming your hardware on your computer.

[SkateyRaiden]

Hey, awesome sounds! Could I just plug one of these straight into a midi controller and speakers and that would be only I need to make groovy retro tunes?

[winstonsmith84]

I just dusted mine off ran it though my Nord

modular G2 now it has filters kinda:)

[tripplethrendo]

I inherited one of these and I can't really figure out how to program it.

[vistasug]

I have the SY22. Good sounds.

[sjgadmin]

I got one coming from ebay...thank you for posting the video as I have been worried ever since I won the auction as EVERY review had a bad review of the instruments sampled...but i heard the piano and think they are pretty good..i dont need anything that sounds like like a concert grand or anything ridiculous like that..i also heard several sounds on this vid that I know I will like playing with.

[Hyper5nic]

I'm interested in what you've created so far. Did you post any of your songs or melodies yet?

[tomhikon]

Besides the Wavestation series, the TG33/SY22 synths are some of the very best. My problem is programming them, I get stuck playing with a sound and 3 hours later I haven't made anything!

Altho I don't exactly think that's a bad thing.

Great vid!

[Hyper5nic]

True, I found myself stuck too, playing only a few sounds on my synths. Try recording your playing and be inspired to create other sounds, by listening or playing along with e different preset or personal patch.

[stalag3333]

one of my favorite cheap synths. so good for pads and ambient.

[chinkogakusaizo]

I used to use it yonks ago and thanks to your nice demo I've decided to buy it back.I've come across some info that with some fiddly tweak around the parameter(either on TG55 or this33)you can get some sounds that close to TB-303!?.I don't know if that's true though.

[StudioF]

The TG-33 has no resonance filter, so it's unlikely that you can get close to a TB-303

[Music4Ever]

It's possible. I've done similar sounds by programming the vector control to fast sweep between darker and brighter bass sounds. Although I will say that it's easier to create 303-ish on a cheap FM synth like the DX100, DX21, DX27 or (in my case), TX81Z. Love my TG33 - was just making some percussive keyboard sounds yesterday. Only problem is the limited editing depth without a computer programmer. Wish I could modify the FM frequencies easier (ie, set them in fixed intervals).

[thedivinechemical]

Thanks. I've been debating on and off whether or not to get one of these, and you've just convinced me.

[tmg1968]

I just bought one on ebay. Can you do splits in multi mode? If so, how many split zones are there? Thx!

[Music4Ever]

That's negative. Layering is out of the question, too. Multitimbrality is limited to stacking with each different midi channels, giving it some basic functionality as a GM module if need be.

[coolgal8877]

does anyone know where i can get a hold of sound cards for one?

[StudioF]

thanks fischek

[fischek]

excellent stuff - your videos are very inspiring to a lot of people!

[StudioF]

It is a nice synth. with some progamming you can get some great sounds out of it. I once tried to sell it, but decided not to do it. glad i didn't.

[mixedmeteor]

I have one, love it! Never part with.