VA Synthesis
Unique to Yamaha, computer-based "physical modeling" technology which accurately simulates the complex vibrations, resonances, reflections, and other acoustic phenomena that occur in real wind or string instruments to produce high-quality monophonic voices.
Built-in Effects Section
With independent Reverb, Chorus, Variation, and Distortion effects
Flexible Voice Editing Options
Although many parameters can be edited via the panel controls, peripheral voice editing software is available to give much more voicing flexibility. These can be obtained by downloading them from Yamaha XG-MIDI home page via Macintosh (registered trademark) systems.
Visual Editor
An application with a graphical interface which allows you to make selections using easy-to-understand palettes and clickable buttons. (A Windows [Registered Trademark] version of the Visual Editor is also available.)
Analog Editor
An application with graphical interface which allows you to make selections using familiar analog-style knobs and switches.
Expert Editor
Provides full access to the complete range of physical modeling parameters, ideal for creating entirely new voices.
Compatible
Designed for compatibility with various types of external devices. A WX In jack lets you connect a Yamaha WX-Series Wind MIDI controller. The "VL Extension for XG" feature significantly enhances and expands the musical capabilities of the XG format. A TO HOST connector lets you connect a personal computer for editing, sequencing and other musical applications without a separate MIDI interface.
Versatile
Use from a keyboard, a Wind MIDI controller, or a Guitar MIDI converter
System Examples
VL70-m with a BC3 breath controller, the BC3 allows even greater musical expression; VL70-m with a WX5 wind MIDI controller; VL70-m with G50 and G1D, setup with a guitar MIDI converter; VL70-m sound to a Computer Music Playback (VL Extension for XG)
Technical Info
Type: S/VA (Self-oscillating Virtual Acoustic Synthesis), VLR Algorithm
Effect Reverb: 12, Chorus: 10, Variation: 44, Distortion: 3
Polyphony: 1 note (monophonic)
Modes Voice mode, VL-XG mode (VL Extension of XG)
Voices Preset: 256 voices (including 137 VL-XG mapping voices), Custom: 6 voices (edited by external editor), User: 64 voices
Connectors FRONT PANEL: Phones, WX In (for WX7 or WX11 wind controller), Breath (for BC1, BC2, or BC3 breath controller) REAR PANEL: Output X2; (L/ Mono, R) MIDI In, MIDI out, MIDI thru, to Host (for MAC, IBM PC-compatible computers), DC In
Power Requirements Yamaha PA-3B or equivalent AC adaptor (CD 12V 700mA)
Dimensions (W/D/H) 220 x 212 x 46 mm (8-3/5" x 8-2/5" x 1-4/5")
Optional BC3 Breath Controller
Optional
BC3A Breath Controler Headset - The BC3A allows even greater musical expression - setup with a Keyboard
WX5 Wind MIDI Controller
G50 Guitar MIDI Converter
MDF2 MIDI Data Filer
