SY85

Yamaha SY85

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“Yamaha SY85 Workstation Keyboard and Factory Reset Disc.

It has its problems. In a previous life it has had the power switch removed and the power lead hard wired to the transformer. Works fine but I did have a piece of metal shaped to repair the missing part but didn’t fit. I’ll include it in the sale.

I replaced 6 broken keys, gave it a deep clean inside.

It works but has been initialised so no presets. I bought a factory reset disc to reinstall them but the drive doesn’t respond. Disc spins, all the hardware controls of it work so I’m presuming after a clean it would work. Or there’s a MIDI Sysex data dump possibility if you have or know of someone with another. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“A great 90’s synth / workstation starting to appreciate in value . A great sounding keyboard that is quite complicated to learn (fully ). But when learnt is a wonderful studio tool , it has a sequencer and host of effects and sound control sliders and knobs . It comes with a C P multi media USB emulater (Brand New) in a box, not yet fitted (£75 cost) . There is a Scandisk usb thumb drive included with over 1500 sounds on it . A floppy disk drive is still working with a set up disk for resetting if required. A brochure listing everything that the keyboard can do along with lists of sounds etc along with a Gator keyboard case is included. Unfortunately the backup battery has just started to play up ( this is a cr battery like those fitted to car central locking key fobs) . I’ve just upgraded my workstation so I’m letting this go as working but needs the new battery fixed , but the usb emulater is situated in the same area , so could be fitted at the same time. This would update the synth to sysex sounds via usb (computer). I’ve allowed £100 to fit both if fitted by a electronic technician. Not included is the keyboard stand. Not parts but working with about 15 sounds missing and a display that is slightly dimmed due to the battery. Tech looked at and quoted for for work required. A wonderful keyboard with great keybed just needs a little TLC .”
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Yamaha SY85

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“Yamaha SY85 Workstation Synth 1990.

Great for 90’s film scape sounds with a multitude of onboard fx and real-time slider controls over filters, modulation and fx etc.

In good condition with various small scuffs as pictured.

I am including with the Sy85, several manuals, 4x floppy patch discs, a soft case, 2x leads (for stereo outputs) and an early 90’s music magazine.

I can’t guarantee that the sequencer works as I have never used it and wouldn’t know where to start to test it’s efficacy.”
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Yamaha SY85

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“Vintage Yamaha SY 85 Synthesizer AWM2 Keyboard Workstation Synth. In excellent cosmetic and working conditions! Bright LCD screen. Terrific patches. All buttons and knobs function perfectly. Just a few light surface scratches are the only indicators it was ever used. Disk drive functions perfectly. Including a few blank diskettes with shipment” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“This listing is for a Yamaha SY85 synthesizer. The unit itself and all the keys and buttons function! Feel free to ask any questions! Make sure you look through the shipping options for the best option for you. This thing is HEAVY!” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“This is an amazing synthesiser, with real time controls, and a host of user/preset sounds.
It has never been gigged, and just been used in a home recording studio, and as such is in an excellent condition with no damage or faults.

It has had a more reliable hard drive fitted, but the original is supplied fully working in case it is required.
Also included are the original brochures and manuals”
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Yamaha SY85

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“Selling my beloved Yamaha SY85 Workstation Synth 1990. Sounds great, works absolutely fine, the floppy drive works as well perfectly!

It comes with its original floppy disk as you can see on the picture.

Get yourself some cool 90s vibes!”

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Yamaha SY85

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“Selling my beloved Yamaha SY85 Workstation Synth 1990. Sounds great, works absolutely fine, the floppy drive works as well perfectly!

It comes with its original floppy disk as you can see on the picture.

Get yourself some cool 90s vibes!” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“Selling my beloved Yamaha SY85 Workstation Synth 1990. Sounds great, works absolutely fine, the floppy drive works as well perfectly!

It comes with its original floppy disk as you can see on the picture.

Get yourself some cool 90s vibes!” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“Yamaha sy85. In good condition never gigged, slight scuff on the side has 1 loose black key. Floppy drive needs attention. All buttons and sliders work. Im Selling as no longer used. Collection only due to the size and weight.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“yamaha sy85 keyboard synthesizer and midi controller . Seems to be working, All of my sequences are Korg sequences so I couldn’t make much use of this keyboard for sequencing. But it is great for someone who plays keys for performance or recording or for someone who sequences on the Yamaha. Everything seems to be in working order, I wasn’t able to test the floppy drive because I don’t have any yamaha sequences on floppies, but I don’t see any damage and everything else seems to work so I would assume the floppy Drive works too. Selling as is, no returns. Great deal on a classic synth and sequencer, functional and clean” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“YAMAHA SY85 KEYBOARD SYNTH. EXCELLENT CONDITION.

YAMAHA SY85 KEYBOARD SYNTH.

SUPERB CONDITION FOR YEAR. EXCELLENT TOUCH KEYS.

DISC PLAYER PROBABLY FAULTY.

VERY CLEAN… A FEW SCUFFS AND MINOR MARKS… OTHERWISE TOP GEAR. ” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“YAMAHA SY85 KEYBOARD SYNTH. EXCELLENT CONDITION.

YAMAHA SY85 KEYBOARD SYNTH.

SUPERB CONDITION FOR YEAR. EXCELLENT TOUCH KEYS.

DDUSC PLAYER PROBABLY FAULTY.

VERY CLEAN… A FEW SCUFFS AND MINOR MARKS… OTHERWISE TOP GEAR.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“YAMAHA SY85 KEYBOARD SYNTH. EXCELLENT CONDITION.. Condition is “Used”. Dispatched with Royal Mail 1st Class.

YAMAHA SY85 KEYBOARD SYNTH.

SUPERB CONDITION FOR YEAR. EXCELLENT TOUCH KEYS.

VERY CLEAN… A FEW SCUFFS AND MINOR MARKS… OTHERWISE TOP GEAR.

RELUCTANT SALE… NEED THE SPACE.

COLLECTION ONLY.” Click here to visit listing on eBay

Yamaha SY85

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“This is a great piece of kit which has loads of features – I have photographed the contents pages of the main manual to show what this is capable of. Also some extracts below from Vintagesynth and Wikipedia summarising its capabilities.

Comes with 2 manuals

There are datacards available on the interweb with more waveforms and it has 3.5in floppy drive for you to save your composed sequences

One sticky key – low G# ie an octave and a half below middle C, otherwise a great piece of kit.

Stand not included.”
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