Inner City/Big Fun (Circuit Rhythm Instrumental)

video upload by Guinan

"Written in 1987 and released in 1988 Inner City’s ‘Big Fun’ was one of the first big crossover hits for House music internationally. Composed with minimal equipment and featuring Paris Grey’s iconic vocal, it set the template for many imitators and subsequent hits.

In the interview below Kevin Saunderson states that all he wanted to create was a track that could be played at the Paradise Garage, the birthplace of House. Nearly 40 years later it can still fill a dancefloor.

Much of the essence of the track comes down to the sampled sounds used. I’ve tried as far as possible to use the original sound sources for my samples and have recreated a version that fits the track into the Circuit Rhythm. What you hear (on both the instrumental and vocal versions) is recreated entirely on the Rhythm and recorded direct from the audio outs. See below for more details."

How Kevin Saunderson Made Big Fun

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Original Yamaha DX-7 Brochure

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Yamaha DX100 Digital Keyboard Synthesizer

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YAMAHA AN1x Synthesizer Factory Demo Tracks

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"c)2007-25 by RetroSound
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I had the Yamaha AN1x synthesizer in the late 90s.

AN1x factory track list:
0:06 King of AN
1:19 Slapper
2:57 Vintages
3:51 Hardcore
5:11 Kangaroo
6:16 MegaDron
6:54 Splinklr
7:45 Rocket
8:29 Wonder
9:17 With CS1x

All tracks performed and mastered by Yamaha.

The Yamaha AN1x is a virtual analog synthesizer from the year 1997
10 Voices
2 Oscillators per voice
FM, Ringmodulator, Sync, Edge
resonant 12/18/24dB/ low/band/hi pass filter + hi pass
Arpeggiator , Step-Sequencer
digital FX

You hear the factory tracks from the AN1x.
All tracks performed and mastered by Yamaha.

The AN1x playlist:"

Synth History: Ela Minus

video upload by Synth History

"The first episode of Synth History on musician and producer, ‪@ElaMinus‬! Synth History's web docuseries brings the Synth History interviews to life.

A Synth History production in association with Video Horse Films.

All music by Ela Minus.

Director: ‪@danz_cm‬
Producer: Danz CM & Matthew James Reilly.
Cinematographer: Max Flick.
Production Designer: Ambar Navarro.
Gaffer: Danner Gardner.
Grip: Rashad Stribling.
First Assistant Camera 16mm: Todd Kappelt.
Film Editor: Johann Flash.
Production Sound Mixer: Paul Cornett.
Makeup Artist: Alexa Cantarini.
Production Assistant: Doug Delacruz.
Sound Design: Carlotta McKittrick.
Mini DV Camera Operators: Max Flick & Ambar Navarro.
Visual Effects: Ariyan Hashemi.
Colorist: Hal Bowman.

Special Thanks: John Kopec, Willie Nedrow, Michael Stein, Pushkar Ojha, Domino, Gil & Roy, The Last Bookstore, Vidiots, CypherBlu, Moog."

Yamaha CS-20M Monophonic Synthesizer

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Minimal Electronic w/ CS01, OP-1 field, volca fm2 : Neutrality 2025-09-29 by atnr

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"A piece created with YAMAHA CS01, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and ‪@KORG_INC‬ volca fm2. Minimal electronica where lo-fi processed FM synth tones overlap with evolving sequences.

The CS01 is processed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY with reverb and EQ, shaping it into a lo-fi sound. The patch is set with long attack and release times.

On the OP-1 field, sequences are played using the ENDLESS sequencer, with pattern changes made mid-performance. The sound is based on the DIMENSION preset CELESTA, modified for this piece.

The volca fm2 produces synth pad tones with extended attack and release, processed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ GENERATION LOSS MKII to create a lo-fi texture."

YAMAHA CS1x Synthesizer Factory Demo Tracks

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I had the Yamaha CS1x synthesizer in the mid 90s and programmed a few sounds for the Yamaha user library.

CS1x factory track list:
0:06 AnaLuner
2:13 TRANSIT
3:34 ArpTech
5:14 EASTWEST
6:19 KnobTech
7:53 FRIDGE
9:16 HipHpGrv
10:43 NY BABE

The Yamaha CS1x is a sample ROM synthesizer with AWM2 sound engine especially for 90s dance music styles.
Basic playmode is the performance mode which a maximum of 4 layered PCM patch-samples.
4,5 MB sample ROM.
128 ROM presets
128 RAM user patches

The filter is a digital lowpass 24/oct with resonance.
Arpeggiator with 30 presets.
MIDI.
FX with Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Distortion and 43 variations

You hear some factory tracks from the CS1x.
All tracks performed and mastered by Yamaha.

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

Yamaha DX7IIFD MINT, serviced, with case, cartridge, accessories SN 16426

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Yamaha DX7 Digital Synthesizer Keyboard With Special Edition ROM And 2 Cartridges

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"Comes with a brand new skin! I currently just have it resting on the old one but could be installed permanently
Comes with 2 sound cartridges
Comes with padded case
Has the special edition rom installed!
Amazing classic synth!
Pickup in Mahopac or Midtown Manhattan."

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1975 Yamaha SY2

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"Yamaha SY 2 in excellent condition.

The instrument has a wonderful sound.

It comes with the original legs and lid included.

It may need a slight calibration after shipping.

It will be on sale at a reduced price for a short time due to the immediate need for a quick sale."

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Pathways - seven different setups (from simple to complex)

video upload by Herbs and Stones

"Pathways is a CV controllable matrix mixer with integrated complex modulation sources.

https://herbs---stones.com/pathways/

In this video:

00:00 Tremolo, gating, saturation

00:45 LFO autopan

01:30 CV controlled FX send

02:27 Env follower + clock divider

03:22 Pure no input mixing

04:19 No input with external FX

05:13 Sequencing + gating FX sends"

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Bass Station + SEQtrak technofunk!

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"So I'm still borrowing this Bass Station 2 from @TheEntireRobot and enjoying it very much in combination with the Yamaha SEQtrak. I'm running the audio from the Bass Station into the SEQtrak input, so the Yamaha master effects (high pass filter and repeater in my case) can act on the Bass Station and really make everything sound cohesive. I'm 'borrowing' the SEQtrak sampler track (MIDI channel 11) for sequencing the Bass Station MIDI, which leaves my hands free to twist knobs and have some fun. Enjoy!"

Yamaha AN200 Virtual Analog Desktop Synthesizer Module

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1990s Yamaha A3000 Rackmount Phrase Sampler

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"Yamaha A3000 rackmount sampler, designed to be a break-beat machine and phrase sampler. Tested great working condition, includes AC power cable."

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Original Demo Video for the $60k in 1973 Yamaha GX-1 Synthesizer

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"The Yamaha GX-1 costs as much as a car and weighs almost 951 kg. Owning one isn’t realistic for most producers, but making music with sounds from it should be.

At Vibseek, we’re building a way for producers to access rare, expensive gear without needing to buy it. Because creativity shouldn’t be limited by what’s in your studio."

Yamaha RM1x Sequence Remixer Groovebox + Sequencer

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Yamaha CS-60 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Fully Restored w/ Lid SN 1253

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"Another clean, incredible-sounding and fully-restored Yamaha CS-60 from 1977! SN: 1253

Introduced in 1977, this 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer is the little brother to the monolithic CS-80 and features many of the same sounds and design-aspects (albeit scaled-down). It is an extremely organic, lively, juicy-sounding synthesizer capable of beautiful pads, searing leads, gut-punching bass, and even a pitch ribbon, aftertouch, and programmable memory! Double track this bad boy and you’re getting into CS-80 territory at 1/5th of the price."

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Ambient | YAMAHA TQ5 FM Synth

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"Raw FM textures for forward-thinking bass music producers
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This pack captures the unmistakable character of Yamaha’s late 1980s 4-operator FM synths, with all their sharp digital edges and lo-fi charm intact. The TQ5, often hidden in the shadow of its more famous siblings, holds a unique place in synthesis history. It delivers angular, glassy tones that feel both futuristic and retro, with a sound design potential that quietly laid the groundwork for timbres now celebrated in modern club music.

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Yamaha DX7 - “Ambika” Soundset 32 Presets

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"Working with: Hardware DX7,DX7 2D,TX802 / Software Dexed,Arturia DX7 V

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FM synthesis usually describing like digital,cold, glassy sounding.

We spent some time to dive deeper & get more analog & silky tones
from 6 Operator synth family.

Introducing "Ambika" soundset with 32 ambient & analog-like tones!

DX7 from Yamaha is one of the most popular keyboard synths ever with all classic fm synthesis capabilities and classic sounds!

But it can do much more & what is really missing in its internal presets are smooth and warm sounds.

We made smooth & creamy sounds for ambient & atmospheric music.

'Ambika' soundset contains 32 custom presets wide by categories & range:

Silky Strings
Evolving Drones
Smooth Pads
Solo leads
Bells, plucks - modern & classic

And yes, all the demo's here are using 10% of Valhalla Supermassive reverb

Made by By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of “Organica” for Waldorf Blofeld & “WS Universe” for Korg Wavestation

Enjoy & may music be with you!"