• Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board (PLG150-DX)
The sounds of the DX7 are available on this Plug-in Board. Unlike with PCM-based solutions, this
does not use sampled waveforms. Instead, it uses the actual FM sound generator engine of the DX-
series synthesizers to give a completely faithful reproduction. Sounds are compatible with those of
the DX7, and the board can even receive DX7 data via MIDI bulk dump.
• Virtual Acoustic Plug-in Board (PLG150-VL)
With Virtual Acoustic (VA) synthesis, the sounds of real instruments are modeled (simulated) in
real time, giving a degree of realism that cannot be achieved using conventional PCM-based
synthesis techniques. When playing these sounds using an optional Breath Controller (BC3) or
MIDI Wind Controller (WX5), you can even capture some of the physical feel of woodwind
instruments.
Effect Plug-in Boards
• Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board (PLG100-VH)
With this board installed, you can add harmonies to selected parts using four types of effects.
Chorus parts for vocals can be created automatically from chords that have been prepared and
stored as MIDI data. You can also use the synthesizer like a vocoder by connecting and using a
microphone while playing the keyboard.
Multi-Part Plug-in Board
• XG Plug-in Board (PLG100-XG)
This Plug-in Board is a 16-part XG sound generator. You can play back XG/GM song files using the
rich variety of sounds and effects on this board.
More Plug-in Boards will be available in future.
About MODULAR SYNTHESIS PLUG-IN SYSTEM
The Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System offers powerful expansion and upgrade capabilities
for Modular Synthesis-Plug-in-compatible synthesizers, tone generators and sound cards. This
enables you to easily and effectively take advantage of the latest and most sophisticated synthesizer
and effects technology, allowing you to keep pace with the rapid and multi-faceted advances in
modern music production.
Maximum Polyphony
The maximum sonic polyphony is 64 for AWM2 (the figure includes Phrase Clips), plus the
polyphony of the Plug-in Board (if installed). The actual note polyphony will vary depending on the
type of tone generator unit used, the number of Elements in the Voice, and the note polyphony of the
Plug-in Board.
In the case of AWM2 Voices, the polyphony figure of 64 is divided by the number of Elements in the
Voice. For instance, if a Voice consists of two Elements, the maximum note polyphony for the Voice is
32.
