Brand: Yamaha
The Yamaha TX-530 is an FM synthesizer module that was introduced in 1985 as part of the TX81Z Synthesizer Expansion Board Series. It operates using the Yamaha FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis algorithm, which is based on the concept of ring modulation and allows for the creation of complex, rich, and detailed sounds.The TX-530 features six operators with 24 algorithms, providing a total of 144 different sound generation possibilities. It also includes a digital effects processor, a sequencer, and a clock that can synchronize with other Yamaha devices. In terms of specifications, the TX-530 operates on an internal voltage of 5V DC and has a power consumption of 3.0Watts.The TX-530 was intended to be used with the Yamaha SY series of synthesizers, as well as with the DX7, DX21, and DX27. It was also compatible with the FS1R and FS1C drum machines, as well as the RX5 Drum Expander.The TX-530 was discontinued in the late 1990s, but it is still considered a highly respected and influential synthesizer module in the music industry today, and is often sought after by collectors and musicians looking to add its unique sound to their productions.