Yamaha FS1r Demonstration from Phil Anderson on Vimeo.
"Here's a video of the Yamaha FS1r playing a demonstration in Logic Pro, with examples of the music editor.
This is one of the coolest synthesizers ever made, and it's a shame it seems to be not on the radar.
The FS1r was basically the ultimate FM synthesizer from Yamaha, makers of the original DX7, but it will do much more than that, much, much more. It has an incredible array of algorithms, 8 operators, a very impressive filter, and formant sequencing. Plus it works in performances, with the ability to stack four of these together to create some awesome sounds. The internal DP effects are also very nice and smooth."
Can't seem to hear enough form this synth! Everytime I have the money to get one of these, I can't find one and when I don't have the money, I can find them. It's an awesome synth! Please post more on this :D
ReplyDeletei hae sold a handful of these and yes they are nice! ericluisortiz at gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI had one before - it's an absolute B!TCH to get your head around. If you're not familiar with programming FM synths - expect an Everest of learning curves. Also, without editor it is quite difficult to program. I sold mine for about $350 and didn't look back... until now =] - thinking about trying it out again.
ReplyDeleteThe FS1R is an absolute beauty of a synth. I scored one a few years back for next to nothing from a fellow synthesist. Like Zeroc001 said, it is DEEP, and nearly impossible to program from the front panel, but the software editor corrects that situation. An FM lover's dream, I can't recommend it highly enough.
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