The TG-33 sound module is a slightly enhanced key-less version of the SY-22. It is a digital synthesizer that employs frequency modulation (FM) synthesis combined with low-fi (12-bit) ROM samples. However, this machine is not low quality (especially for the electronica-oriented musician).

Extended information

Its preset sounds are a bit thin, however using the joystick controller you can manipulate and combine the 12-bit samples with the any of the 256 FM vector voices. This gives it a range of tone and sound that is as dynamic and mysterious as other vector synths such as the Korg Wavestation and ProphetVS.

Also available is a drum kit, effects, 8 part multitimbrality for layering sounds and 32 note polyphony! Definitely a powerful little beast that can create pretty nice sounds with lots of motion and character. With its wide range of sonic possibility, the TG-33 has what it takes to create unique sounds that will keep you and you're music sounding a little different from the rest!

Technical specifications

Polyphony - 32 voices Oscillators - Digital FM operator + 12 bit ROM samples LFO - AM, PM, Saw Up, Saw Down, Triangle, Square, Sample & Hold Filter - None Effects - 16 Digital Reverbs and Delays Keyboard - None Memory - 128 preset, 64 user Control - MIDI (responds to Velocity and Aftertouch)

Information above is courtesy of www.vintagesynth.com