Inside Physical Modeling | The VL1 Synth Revolution - Ep.1/4

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"Welcome to the first chapter of my deep dive into physical-modeling synthesizers, proudly sponsored by the legends at Audio Modeling ❤️ 👉 https://audiomodeling.com/

🧠 Learn more about TEControl and their awesome synth accessories:
👉 https://www.tecontrol.se/products

🎹 In this episode:
I crack open my new vintage Yamaha VL1
Upgrade it with a USB floppy emulator
Restore my original presets with synth wizard Chris Poacher
Reveal never-before-heard stories from Manny Fernandez — legendary synth developer and VL1 sound designer!

00:00 🔸 Intro & series overview
00:25 🎹 Why the Yamaha VL-1 is legendary
00:56 💾 Installing the USB-floppy emulator
01:55 ⚠️ First power-on → 'Bad Disc' errors
02:21 🆘 Synth guru Chris Poacher to the rescue
02:55 🔧 Cable swap & preset recovery
03:35 ✅ VL-1 lives! First sound test
04:09 🧠 Physical-modeling 101
05:50 🗣️ Manny Fernandes on programming the VL1
06:43 🌪️ Dancing on the edge of chaos or collapse
07:54 ⭐ “Floboe” – my signature patch demo
09:41 🔊 Analoque Synth sounds on the VL1
10:24 🎺 Shakuhachi + other VL-1 favourites
11:06 🎤 TEControl Breath-controller and accessories rundown
11:24 ✈️ Next-episode teaser – trip to Palo Alto