![]() ![]() This allows expansion and standardized configurability. The NAND flash memory chips typically adhere to the Open NAND Flash Interface (ONFI) standard. A moment to explain…Īn SSD consists of three major subsystems: SATA controller, temporary storage cache (RAM) and one or more NAND flash memory chips. Rather, it subsumes the functionality of the SSD. It does not, however, use an SSD for storage. The SWP70 combines streaming with tone generation. (For Kronos-related articles, look here and here.) The Korg Kronos workstation caught everyone’s attention because it incorporates an x86-based software system that streams samples from an SSD. The process is often called “sample streaming” because the software instrument streams in the samples on demand from a large fast secondary memory like a Solid-State Drive (SSD). As a work-around, a software instrument reads samples from a drive-based library on demand and only a small part of the entire library is resident in RAM at any given time. These libraries simply cannot fit into fast random access memory (RAM) for playback. In the quest for greater realism and articulation, sample libraries have become huge. Musicians using VST plug-ins within a PC-based DAW are familiar with the concept of sample streaming. My earlier article about the SWP70 is written from the perspective of a computer architect and is way too nerdy for normal people. A new tone generator chip is a pretty big deal since it will have an impact on all mid- and high-grade electronic instruments across product lines. ![]() The number of tone generator chips varies by product specification and, most notably, sets the maximum available polyphony. The previous tone generator (SWP51L) is used throughout the mid- and upper-range Yamaha keyboard products including Clavinova, MOX/MOXF, Motif XS/XF, and Tyros 4/5. Lest anyone scoff, the S770 and S970 produce Motif-caliber sounds including the REAL DISTORTION effects added to the Motif XF by the v1.5 update. This chip made its first appearance in the new PSR-S770 and PSR-S970 arranger workstations. PSR-S770 and S970 internal architecture.Last month, I posted two articles about the new Yamaha tone generation chip called “SWP70”: Much has been made of the registered trademark “Montage.” I don’t really care too much about what they call it, as I care about what it will do. Many folks - myself included - anticipate the release of a new Yamaha synthesizer workstation at the next NAMM. Update: January 21, 2016.Ĭheck out some new thoughts about the rumored workstation and preliminary comments. Update: May 10, 2016.įind the latest links, pictures, rumors and facts here. See the list of new waveforms in the Montage and read my initial review of the Montage8. Winter NAMM rumors abound including “Montage,” the rumored name for the rumored new Yamaha synthesizer workstation. True gearheads are already making predictions and plans for 2016 Winter NAMM, January 21-24, 2016. ![]()
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