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Description
The MU10 is a sophisticated, yet highly compact MIDI tone generator, specially designed for use with computers and MIDI music systems.
With the built-in host computer interface and MIDI terminals, the MU10 is ideal for any computer music system — from connection to a simple laptop to integration in a complete MIDI studio. The host computer interface is especially convenient, allowing you to directly connect it to your computer without the need for a special MIDI interface.
Description
A beige plastic case (7" × 4" × 1.5" (19 × 10 × 3.5 cm)) with no LCD display. Two AD input channels for guitar or microphone. Effects can be applied to the AD input channels. 12VDC (2.1mm, center pin positive jack) at @200 mA power. Headphone audio output. To-host cable and MIDI input. XG controller or software required to access XG tones & functions, although this is possible via standard MIDI cable.
Specification
- Year: 1996
- Standards: GM, XG
- Parts (timbrality): 16
- Polyphony: 32
- Tones: 676
- Drumsets: 21
- Effects (3 channels):
- Reverb: 11
- Chorus: 12
- Variation: 42
Videos
Karl's Retro Channel (KITR)
Yamaha MU10 - The Quest For The Ultimate DOS Sound Card Part 13 - Do you even know this module?
Yamaha MU10 - The Quest For The Ultimate DOS Sound Card Part 13 - Do you even know this module?
Karl's Retro Channel (KITR)
![Video thumbnail for "Why can't this moment last forever" by Soundsmith [Yamaha MU10] XG midi by Stefan Lindberg](https://img.youtube.com/vi/wflqPFlsjhA/mqdefault.jpg)
"Why can't this moment last forever" by Soundsmith [Yamaha MU10] XG midi
Stefan Lindberg
Supaplex PC/DOS Music - Yamaha MU-10
Vyothric
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Features and functionality
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The Yamaha MU10 is praised for its ability to produce punchy and powerful sounds, showcasing the potential of MIDI when used with well-composed tracks.
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Comparisons
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The OPL4's FM sound is preferred by some users over wavetable cards for games like Descent, highlighting distinct sound character preferences in retro gaming.
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Owners suggest exploring the Roland MT32 and SC-55 for a broader MIDI sound experience, especially for fans of Sierra OnLine and LucasFilm games.
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User experience
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The physical presence of the MU10 appeals to users despite the availability of phone emulation, emphasizing the charm of tangible sound modules.
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4.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 2 Ratings
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Deceptively useful
Even if you don't have access to the MU10's XG extensions, this synth's output is top quality, especially for its age (24 years at the time of writing). Just plug in a decent MIDI controller and allocate the knobs and sliders to the right parameters and you will have a lot of power considering how modest its simple beige casing makes it appear. The sawtooth and square wave sound beautiful with the virtual filter and digital effects.
I have since found that the ancient Yamaha XGworks software works on Windows 10 and not only gives you full access to all the MU10's XG tones and parameters via MIDI - no proprietary host cable required - but also allows you to route other MIDI keyboards through the one connected to the MU10 without having to move any plugs around!
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