Yamaha | Seqtrak "Distorted Waves Live Seqtrak Improvisation" | Nadia Struiwigh

video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"With Distorted Waves Live Seqtrak Improvisation, Nadia Struiwigh performs a live session using SEQTRAK.

Captured in real time, this session highlights SEQTRAK’s hands-on workflow and creative flexibility as a compact music creation station."

Yamaha CS-50 w/ Kenton MIDI SN 2546

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via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

"This Yamaha CS-50 is a classic analog polyphonic synth that delivers warm, expressive tones with rich modulation and filter control. Known as the little brother to the legendary CS-80, the CS-50 carries much of the same sonic character—lush VCOs, a powerful resonant filter, and a smooth, dynamic response that makes it ideal for pads, leads, and atmospheric textures. This particular unit has been upgraded with a Kenton MIDI kit, giving it modern playability while keeping the original sound path fully intact.

The Kenton MIDI retrofit gives you note on/off control, pitch bend, and sustain over MIDI, allowing you to control this analog beast from any modern DAW or MIDI controller. It still functions just as it always has from the front panel—no limitations there—but with the added flexibility to drop it right into a current production setup. The synth is in solid shape, with the original wood panels, keybed, sliders, and case showing honest wear but fully functional. All controls are smooth, all keys and sliders work as expected, and it’s ready to go.

This is a hard-to-find synth on its own, and even harder to find with a Kenton MIDI upgrade already installed and tested. If you’re after vintage analog character with real-world usability in today’s studio, this CS-50 offers a serious combination of tone, playability, and legacy value."

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Yamaha CS01 Monophonic Synthesizer SN 9275 w/ Original Case

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Yamaha CS-80 Repair Part 2

video upload by Really Nice Audio

"Can we bring this Yamaha CS80 back to life? Did the fender Rhodes destroy it? Let's find out!
For some reason the audio goes slightly out of sync at the end not sure why?
As a Cs80 novice I did my best to check all its parameters however I feel I would need more time to realise how it works. So this video is more of a record of what I found after the repair. There is more work to be done with this poor synthesiser so a detailed inspection is needed.

This Yamaha CS80 is housed at the University Of West London.
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/study-fac..."

Part 1 here

Improvised Jam on Iconic Vintage Synths!

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

"Fresh off Superbooth 2025, I dropped into the Synthesizer Museum in Berlin for a rare, fully improvised performance on their legendary vintage synths—including the Yamaha CS-80, two ARP 2600s, and a Roland Jupiter-8.
Joining me was my longtime friend and Vienna-based artist Felix of Flame, playing his custom FLAME drum and percussion instruments. Together, we dove into a one-of-a-kind sonic journey—shaped by texture, tone, and the moment.
No script. No presets. Just raw, analog expression—captured live!"

Yamaha V50 & SmplTrek v3.2 - Proper Cheese Jam

video upload by ChrisLody

"If you'd like to support the channel you can grab a 'Pay What You Want' album from my Bandcamp.
https://chrislody.bandcamp.com"

Yamaha | Montage M with PGX Controllers | Michael Feiner

video upload by Yamaha Synths Official

"In this live demo, Blake Angelos and music producer Michael Feiner explore Montage M in combination with two concept controllers: PG-ANX and PG-FMX.

Designed to bring deep, tactile control to the AN-X and FM-X engines, these units feature hundreds of dedicated switches and knobs — developed to enhance programming and performance on Montage M.

The PGX controllers are concept models created for Yamaha Synthesizers’ 50th anniversary.

Learn more in our deep-dive article: https://yamaha.io/3SCkek9"

Glitchy Beats w/ OP-1 field, NTS-3, Reface dx | Last home 2025-06-14 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A track built with OP-1 field, Reface DX, Prophet-10, and MOTIF-RACK ES—beat-driven music where glitchy rhythms collide with abstract synth harmonies.

OP-1 field: Triggered over MIDI to play the drum pattern; its signal runs through an NTS-3 for looping and tape-delay effects.

Reface DX: Harmony is sequenced via MIDI while I add live touches; a side-chain compressor in Ableton ducks it to the beat.

Prophet-10: Adds additional synth layers.

MOTIF-RACK ES: Supplies strings, flute, and other PCM textures."

YAMAHA TQ5 FM Synthesizer

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Generative Sequencer: Ableton GENE: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
GENE is an innovative MIDI sequencer plugin for Ableton Max for Live, designed to empower music creators across a wide range of genres—from experimental electronic music, ambient, and drone to standard club music. Whether you're crafting intricate textures or rhythmic grooves, GENE streamlines your creative process by generating MIDI sequences without the need for manual piano roll input.

YAMAHA TQ5 FM Synth Sample Pack: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...
BD, SD, HiHat, Shaker, Bass, Atmos : YAMAHA TQ5


Raw FM textures for forward-thinking bass music producers
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."

Yamaha CS-01 SN 24636

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via this eBay listing

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Yamaha CS30 - a complete Track live with only one monosynth!

video upload by Franz Kreimer Keys

"Der Yamaha CS30 aus dem Jahre 1977 ist ein extrem komplexer Synthesizer. Seine Möglichkeiten bringen mich immer wieder zum Erstaunen. In diesem kurzem Video spiele ich einen fast fertigen Track nur mit einem einzigen Monosynth!

Viel Spaß!"

TQ5 FM Synth (Sample Pack) Oneshots & Loops Demo

video upload by Akihiko Matsumoto

"Link: https://akihikomatsumoto.sellfy.store...

25 OldDubstep Bass Loops
17 Lately Bass Loops
28 FM Warp Bass Loops
10 FM Reese Bass Loops
15 Donk Bass Loops
14 DNB90 Bass Loops
10 5xSine Reese Bass Loops
27 TriRave Reese Bass Loops
3 OctSine Reese Bass Loops
12 FM Drum Loops
64 Drum Oneshots
11 Bass Oneshots
7 Drones
11 Ambient Long Oneshots
Total
93 Oneshots / 161 Loops


Pure FM grit with digital soul
This pack captures the raw, glassy textures and punchy transients of the YAMAHA TQ5, a late 80s FM synth with a character all its own. From sharp metallic stabs to warm pads and quirky percussive hits, these sounds bring a distinctly digital flavor perfect for modern productions with a retro edge.
Reference
YAMAHA TX81Z Factory Preset Patch
https://refacedx.martintarenskeen.nl/..."

Yamaha CS 80 Autopsy

video upload by Really Nice Audio

"As legend has it, when the Fender Rhodes was turned on the CS-80 blew up! Let us investigate what has happened to the Yamaha CS-80.
This CS-80 belongs to Pete Townshend and is housed at the University Of West London.

https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/study-fac..."

Part 2 here

Yamaha SEQtrak + Yamaha S3X = funky

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"I put together a little song with my Yamaha SEQtrak and Arturia Minilab setup and then started jamming with my Yamaha S3X grand piano and thought, 'hey, that sounds pretty cool, maybe I should record a little jam?' So I did, enjoy!"

Lost Road...

video upload by Craig Sue Sound

"An ambient synthscape of lots of textures & favourite synth sounds to images of cityscapes and a solitary figure... This track was performed with real analogue & digital equipment, as well as some in the box... headphones a must for the imaging & bottom end in this piece... enjoy..."

"Equipment used in this piece includes Moog Voyager, Roland VP-330, Yamaha SS-30, Arp Odyssey mk3, System 100m, Waldorf M, Arturia Microfreak.

Effects included the Chase Bliss CXM1978, MXR Flanger/Doubler, E.H. Small Stone, Hologram Microcosm. Software used N.I. Kontakt.

Headphones a must for lots of movement in the mix as well as low frequencies… Enjoy :)"

And a MATRIXSYNTH T :)

ESK - Improvisation 4

video upload by Metunar

"An Ambient, Free Jazz, Experimental jamsession with a the Future Retro Vectra, Yamaha TX-802 and the Akai MPC One (Looping, HH, Effects).
Direct recording with mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

Analog synthesizers live demo11; please use headphones for best result

video upload by Synthe_64

"Please use headphones for panning, delay, phasing and other details. This is recorded live and there is no multi tracking!
Bass sequencing : Korg X-911 + Doepfer Dark Time
Jupiter 8 sound : Roland JV 1010 + Roland A500S + Boss FS-6
FX-Intro : Moog Minimoog + Roland SDE1000
Rich Choir sound : Roland JV 1010 + Irig Keys 2 Pro + Boss FS-6
Other FX sound : Roland JV 1010 + Emu 25
extra chords : Korg Polysix
Solo : Yamaha CS 15D + Flash Back II
Extra noise : Korg Monotribe + Flash Back II
extra bass sequence : Roland SH2 + Korg SQ1
extra bass sequence : Korg/ARP Odyssey + Korg SQ1
percussion : Behringer SY-1 + Boss RV1000
Trouby Modular master clock
Modular: Pittsburgh and Doepfer
Mixers Roland M-160 and M-12E
Space Delay Roland RE-3
Reverb/delay:Alesis Microverb III
Effect processor: Yamaha EMP 100
recorder: Tascam DR-60D"

PlantsSystem-Diminish

video upload by plantssystem

"Precise and organic. PlantsSystem latest track, 'Diminish' is an ambitious work that uses the rough texture of analog equipment from the 70s and 80s to create a futuristic sound image.

The dry and sharp rhythm of the BOSS Dr.55 is impressive for its inorganic hardness while maintaining the precision of a metronome. Layered on top of that is the swell and spread of the sound of the Sequential Prophet-5. The filter changes and modulation movements create gentle ripples in the space. And the Yamaha CS-10 gives the low range a strong outline, firmly supporting the whole.

'Diminish' is not just a retro nostalgia hobby. It combines the rawness of analog equipment with modern architectural beauty to present a soundscape that transcends the time axis. The noise and fluctuations that suddenly appear in the meticulous construction are like the sound of a plant growing picked up by a microphone. As befits the name PlantsSystem, this is a musical experience that shakes up the boundaries between artificial and natural. #dr55 #prophet5 #cs10"

Yamaha CS01 Keyboard Synthesizer with midi input mod

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via this eBay listing

"it was modified to include MIDI input. The small in device speaker was removed to make space for the mod."

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Yamaha DX11 stretch tuning

video upload by Collector Current

"I made a little box that sends stretch tunings to the DX11 as microtuning tables.

You can see the program that runs in the box here: https://gist.github.com/jacobvosmaer/...

Soundcloud: / collector-current
Bandcamp: https://collectorcurrent.bandcamp.com"