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Yamaha Waveforce 192 (1999)
« on: November 07, 2016, 05:17:24 AM »
YAMAHA WAVEFORCE 192
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YAMAHA WAVEFORCE 192 DIGITAL DELIVERS DYNAMIC SOUND

Yamaha Expands WaveForce Soundcard Line, Delivering a Refined Digital Sound Experience and Effects to Gamers, Computer Audiophiles and Music Enthusiasts at an Affordable Price


BUENA PARK, CA -- The new WaveForceTM 192 Digital soundcard -- delivering a full spectrum of features, audio performance and price -- will be unveiled this month by Yamaha Corporation of America. Signaling Yamaha's commitment to its dynamic WaveForce soundcard product line, the WaveForce 192 Digital is a PCI soundcard featuring highly refined CD-quality sound and Yamaha's renowned wavetable synthesis engine for use in gaming, audio and music applications. WaveForce 192 Digital will be available at a very affordable retail price.

The release of the WaveForce 192 Digital sets a new level for quality and performance in the PC soundcard market. Its features include: a direct digital output (S/P DIF) for digital-to-analog audio and data transfers; highly refined 16-bit audio converters; and a PCI bus architecture to deliver accelerated performance. The soundcard also features state-of-the-art installation software providing users with automatic installation of Yamaha's exclusive and extensive software bundle.

Perfect for new computer buyers and PC users looking to upgrade their systems, Yamaha's WaveForce 192 Digital soundcard also delivers first-rate multi-dimensional sound. The WaveForce 192 Digital employs Sensaura's cutting-edge 3D audio technology, delivering phenomenal 3D positional sound using just two speakers while maintaining compatibility with the popular A3DTM standard.

The WaveForce 192 Digital supports Downloadable Sounds (DLS), allowing game developers, Web programmers and content creators, as well as musicians to load their own custom instruments and sound effects into the soundcard. The WaveForce 192 Digital delivers a rich selection of digital effects, including 8 types of reverb and chorus, as well as 36 types of Variation and Echo for Mic-in.

"The WaveForce 192 Digital delivers a level of sonic performance and quality that places it in a class of its own," said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., vice president and general manager, Yamaha Corporation of America. "The addition of direct digital output, combined with the product's rich array of features, makes it an even better value."

The WaveForce 192 Digital packs in several new hit games, including the acclaimed Descent Freespace and Jedi Knights: Pathway to Force, as well as a trial version of Final Fantasy VII. The WaveForce 192 Digital fully supports Microsoft's new DirectSound and DirectSound3D audio standards. It will also work with most DOS games and applications, supporting real DOS mode via PC/PCI, D-DMA and Windows DOS box. Featuring a built-in Joystick/MIDI port, the WaveForce 192 Digital supports the latest input devices for gaming.

The hardware and software synthesizers of the WaveForce 192 Digital each have 2 MB of waveform data providing 676 instruments and 21 drum kits, effectively converting your desktop PC into a professional digital synthesizer. All of the voices featured on the card are fully compatible with all major computer music standards, including MIDI modes: General MIDI, TG300B (GS emulation), Yamaha's own XG and SondiusTM XG.

WaveForce 192 Digital also features Yamaha's exclusive S-VA physical modeling synthesizer for mathematical recreation of wind instruments. WaveForce 192 Digital's impressive bundle includes Yamaha's renowned S-YXG50 Softsynthesizer, a robust, 16-part multi-timbral synthesizer that delivers hundreds of high quality PCM and wavetable sounds perfect for MIDI song file play functions and computer-based musical composition.

For Internet users, Yamaha has included the MID PLUG and Sound VQ, powerful plug-in tools designed to provide extended depth and realism to any online audio experience. This professional-level arsenal of audio tools allows the WaveForce 192 Digital to brilliantly replicate any sound, music or special effect.

About Yamaha
Yamaha is a leading global manufacturer of high quality computer peripherals, systems and components, as well as music and audio products. Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), based in Buena Park, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha. The YCA Consumer Products Division markets and sells Yamaha-branded computer peripherals and music products. Yamaha's products include Re-Writable CD-Recorders, Soundcards, Computer Speakers, Headphones, and other fine music products.

For additional information, please contact: Yamaha Corporation of America; Consumer Products Division; 6600 Orangethorpe Avenue; Buena Park, CA 90620; call: (714) 522-9011, fax: (714) 228-3913 or visit http://www.yamaha.com.