| Tone Generation Method | AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) |
| Maximum Simultaneous Polyphony | 64-note |
| Sound Module Modes | XG (Extended General MIDI, TG300B, C/M, and Performance |
| Multi-timbral Capacity | 32-Part (on 32 MIDI channels; with element reserve priority for later notes and dynamic Voice allocation) |
| Normal Programs | Total Voices 729 XG mode 537 TG300B mode 614 C/M 128 (Parts 1-9), 64 (Parts 11-16) |
| Drum Programs | Total Programs 21 XG mode 11 TG300B mode 10 C/M mode |
| Performance Programs | Up to four Voices plus all effect settings can be memorized to a Performance. Preset Programs 64 User Programs 128 |
| Effects | Five sections of multi-effects: Reverb (12 Types), Chorus (10 Types), Variation (44 types), Distortion (3 Types), and EQ (Types) |
| Demo Song | 1 (not editable, stored in ROM) |
| Display | Custom back-lit LCD |
| Controls | A/D Input level control; Power/ Vol control; Mode select buttons: Play, Util (Utility), Mode, Edit, Effect, EQ: other buttons: Mute/Solo, Enter, Exit, Part increment/ decrement, Select left arrow/ right arrow, Value minus/ plus sign. |
| Jacks and Terminals | Front panel: A/D Input jack (stereo 1/4"), Phones jack (stereo mini-pin) Rear Panel: Output R, L/ Mono jacks (Right, Left/ Mono); DC In jack; To Host terminal; Host Select switch; Midi In A/B, Midi Out, and Midi Thru terminals |
| Computer/ Midi Interface | Direct connection to host computer port (RS-232C, RS-422); Midi terminals allow connection to Midi sequencer or Midi controller |
| Data Transfer (Baud) Rate | Midi- 31,250 bps (bits per second) Mac- 31,250 bps PC-1- 31,250 bps PC-2- 38,400 bps |
| Power Supply | Yamaha PA-1207 or equivalent AC adaptor |
| Dimensions (W/D/H) | 220 x 210 x 44 mm (8-5/8" x 8-1/4" x 1-3/4") |
| Weight | 1.3 kg. (2 lbs 14 oz) |
