Thursday, January 08, 2026
quantum entanglement
video upload by Ebotronix
Roland A 70,
Yamaha FS1R,
Arturia Minifreak,
Haken Audio ContinuuMini,
Line 6 DL 4 MK 2,
Hologram Electronics Microcosm Special Edition 2024,
Strymon Big Sky MX, in Dual Mono Mode controlled with
Midi CC by, 16n Faderbank, AtoVproject ,
Bastl Bestie,
08.01.2026
video# 2597
Ptolemy cover on RX5, TX802, SH-01A
video upload by Collector Current
"In this video I show you my cover of Aphex Twin's "Ptolemy" from the Selected Ambient Works 85-92 album.
I made the drums with the Yamaha RX5, using an RX5USB board on which I loaded Roland R-8M samples. The bass is coming from a Roland SH-01A. The other two melody parts are played on a Yamaha TX802. The three melody parts are sequenced with a Roland MSQ-700.
During the performance I keep touching the computer; that is to stop the screensaver from turning on. The computer screen shows my notes of the structure of the song.
Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"
Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Triple-Meter Synth Leads and Piano Layers | New Moon 2026-01-07 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"This piece was created using the @SequentialLLC Prophet-10, @YamahaSynthsOfficial CBX-K1XG, and CP-88. It is a composition where a waltz-like triple-meter beat supports layered synth leads and piano performance.
The Prophet-10 is processed through the @strymon NIGHTSKY, applying reverb and filtering.
Its distorted synth lead sound is played in unison with the CBX-K1XG.
On the CBX-K1XG, a choir timbre is used, further enhanced with additional synth-lead character via @ChaseBlissAudio LOST+FOUND.
The CP-88 is used to perform the piano parts.
Other elements, including harmonies and rhythmic components, are constructed within the DAW."
Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Gentle Synth Layers and Delayed Piano | Weaver’s Shadow 2026-01-06 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"This piece was created using the @SequentialLLC Prophet-10, @MoogSynthesizers Moog One, @NordKeyboards Nord Lead, @YamahaSynthsOfficial CP-88, and CBX-K1XG.
It is a composition where gentle synthesizer tones are layered with delay-soaked piano sounds.
On the Prophet-10, slow-attack synth pads are performed and processed with reverb and filtering using the @strymon NIGHTSKY.
The CP-88 is used to play piano with its built-in delay and reverb.
On the CBX-K1XG, string sounds are performed and processed through @ChaseBlissAudio LOST+FOUND, adding reverb and delay.
The Moog One plays soft, low-attack synth pads with a generous amount of reverb applied via its master effects.
The Nord Lead provides additional synth pad layers, processed with reverb using the @gfisys Specular Tempus.
As the layered synthesizer sounds gradually overlap and fade away, the piano weaves through the space, filling the gaps between them."
Monday, January 05, 2026
Yamaha Reface YC Portable Combo Organ
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Additional Perfect Circuit listings
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Additional Perfect Circuit listings
Sunday, January 04, 2026
First try at making music for FM synthesis
video upload by MIDI IN
"I'm very happy that Ed Brindley has made this FM sound module for the RC2014 and similar computers. This is the technology used in early PC soundcards and synthesisers like the DX1000. This is my first go at tracking music for this sound card. I used Furnace Tracker, exported to .vgm and ran Ed's music player to play it. You're hearing the capture from the new sound card.
Relevant links:
My track:
https://peacockmedia.software/misc/fi...
Ed's project:
https://maidavale.org/projects/rcbus-...
https://github.com/electrified/rcbus-...
Collection of OPL3 instruments:
https://magmainia.newgrounds.com/news...
0:00 talky bit
1:07 explanation of techniques used
2:16 the music"
Yamaha CS-30 Monophonic Synthesizer SN 1513
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video upload by CS Games
Note the video above is from 2015. It's featured in the listing below, and has not been featured on the site before now.
via this Reverb listing
"Huge number of knobs, fantastic sequencer, and many clever routing possibilities
Simply the best of monophonic CS serie !"
video upload by CS Games
Note the video above is from 2015. It's featured in the listing below, and has not been featured on the site before now.
via this Reverb listing
"Huge number of knobs, fantastic sequencer, and many clever routing possibilities
Simply the best of monophonic CS serie !"
Saturday, January 03, 2026
Yamaha DX7 Repair & Overlay Replacement
video upload by Synthesizer Keith
"In this video I replace the overlay panel on a Yamaha DX7, and do routine repairs and maintenance.
00:00 Play In
00:09 Introduction
02:32 Disassembly
03:05 Grey Matter E Upgrade Board Removal
03:39 Battery Replacement
04:54 Grey Matter E Upgrade Board Re-installation
05:32 Tact Switch Replacement
07:42 Overlay Panel Replacement
10:39 Switch PCB Shims
11:26 Keyboard Cleaning
12:20 Mod and Pitch Wheel Cleaning
12:48 Re-assembly
13:19 Conclusion
13:48 Play Out"
Yamaha CS-50 w/ MIDI
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Additional CONTROL Listings
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Additional CONTROL Listings
Friday, January 02, 2026
Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds
video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox
"Just thought I would try a little something fun...the title says it all. 0 to 80's in 80 seconds. Enjoy. Certified AI free and no traces of softsynths!
Drums - Oberheim DX Stretch, Korg DDD-1 - just a snare on 2 and 4 with mostly just the reverb return from a Roland SDE-330 non-lin setting, Roland TR8S - some perc and a ghost snare from the 707 kit.
Oberheim OB-8
Korg DW-8000
Bass - Roland D-50 patch also triggering a Roland JX8P and Korg Polysix to fatten and double it
Ensoniq ESQ - A nice PPG Wave patch from a sound cartridge I have for it.
Sequential Rev 2 also triggering a bell patch on the Yamaha TG33
Yamaha DX7iiD - nice dual patch one a rhodes type and the other a tine from the many banks on the Hypersynth card to finish it off and play out on."
Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds - Episode 2
video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox
"80's in 80 Seconds Episode 2 has landed! The first one was a bit fun so let's keep the theme going. This one starts off with a nice "groove" and builds with some synths spanning the decade. If you listen past the 80 seconds the Arp Odyssey briefly shows off its duo-phonic capabilities with a few 2 note chords that almost have a vocoder like effect with the phaser on it just after the 2 minute mark.
The following instruments were used and recorded as a 2 track with no editing or overdubs with each part being played into a pair of Arturia Keystep Pro sequencers. As always, AI free and made with real ingredients. Thanks for watching!
Oberheim DX Stretch - main drums
Korg DDD-1 - perc
Roland TR8-S - additional high hats, rim shot, crash
Berhinger - Model D - Bass
Roland Jupiter 4 - Arp
Korg PolySix - Synth Brass Pad 1
Roland Jupiter 6 - Synth layer 2
Yamaha DX7II - Bell 1
Roland D-50 - Bell 2
Arp Solina - Strings
Arp Odyssey Mkii 2810 - Lead"
Matt Barber - 80's in 80 seconds - Episode 3
video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox
"80's in 80 seconds episode 3 is here to start of the New Year! I thought something "new" should be in 'order' after the busy holiday period. Several familiar sounds in this one that can most likely been dialed in on many synths of the era but this one builds with the hardware listed below. All natural...Certified AI and VST free. Thanks for listening!
Drums -
Korg DDD-1 to start with the first hi-hat
Oberhiem DX Stretch - Main kick, beat kick, snare, additional hi-hat, clap, and rim shot
Roland TR-8S - a little kick for attack, snare ghost notes, and high hat movement
Pad 1 - Oberheim OB-8
BASS - Berhinger Pro 1 and Poly D played with the arpeggio on on the Keystep Pro
Pad 2 - Roland D50 layered with Roland JX-8P and Korg DW8000
Bell - DX 7 ....of course it is!
ARP Chords - Roland Jupiter 4."
Yamaha DX5 w/ 2 Ram Cartridges
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Where Digital Meets Vintage Soul
video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys
"This demo explores the overlap between modern digital synthesis and classic instruments. The @GrooveSynthesis 3rd Wave 8M sits at the center, supported by the warmth of the OB-X and the expressive touch of the CP70 electric grand piano. Using presets by @devinbelangermusic and @MattJohnsonskeyspace
I am not yet good enough to program it myself - their sounds are a wonderful start to get to know the instrument and its vast sonic possibilities. #3rdwave"
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Top 11 greatest Jean-Michel Jarre - on synthesizers
video upload by jami.m
00:00 Oxygéne 4
00:55 Arpégiateur
01:45 Rendez-Vous 4
02:30 Rendez-Vous 1
03:19 Magnetic Fields 4
03:50 Oxygéne 1
04:30 Oxygéne 2
05:29 Rendez-Vous 3
06:36 Équinoxe 1
07:29 Magnetic Fields 2
08:23 Souvenir de Chine
Sequential Prophet-6 & Yamaha Montage.
GLT Audio PM-80 Yamaha CS-80 MIDI Controller
via GLT Audio

For many musicians, owning a CS-80 synthesizer is a dream that’s out of reach - both financially and in terms of required maintenance. While today’s VST replicas sound remarkably close, the true spirit of the CS-80 only comes alive when you have all controls at your fingertips. That’s why GLT Audio created the “Poor Man’s CS-80” — the PM-80, featuring 75 dedicated faders and a ribbon controller, offering an inspiring hands-on experience.75 silk-smooth faders
30 cm ribbon controller
6 high quality waveform toggle switches
Slim table-top metal enclosure
Well connected
Power and MIDI-out over USB-C
MIDI-out over 3.5mm jack
Expression pedal input (converts to MIDI)
CV and Gate out, assigned to the ribbon controller
Magnetic overlays to play other virtual instruments
Use cases
Map the PM-80 to your favorite CS-80 VST, such as Cherry Audio's GX-80, Softube's Model 77, Arturia's CS-80 V, Xils Lab's The Eighty, Morphoice's Unstable or Memorymoon ME80.
Use the PM-80 for other VSTs, by adapting it's parameters using magnetic labels.
Control a virtual audio mixer. (eg. 24 x level, 24 x pan, 27 faders for effects)
Control hardware directly in a DAWless setup, using the MIDI DIN output (even allowing SysEx on customized firmware).
Connect to your Eurorack: the ribbon controller outputs to CV and Gate.
As a powerful generic MIDI controller, the PM-80 can even be used for applications like DMX light control and VJing.
Product details
75 high quality silk-smooth 30mm faders by Alps Alpine (all without detents).
30 cm ribbon controller.
6 high quality waveform toggle switches and 3 slide switches.
1 special switch: while pressed you control 75 additional CCs.
Slim table-top metal enclosure with screen printed metal faceplate and rubber feet.
We will share the source code, allowing firmware customization by the user.
Dimensions of the enclosure: 410mm x 205mm x 20mm.
Designed and assembled in the The Netherlands.
Connections
Power and MIDI over USB-C
3.5mm TRS MIDI-out (Type A)
3.5mm TRS CV & gate out (assigned to the ribbon controller)
3.5mm TRS expression pedal input (value sent out over MIDI)
Additional items
Magnetic overlay labels for:
a famous 1977 poly synth
a famous ladder filter mono synth
blank (for handwriting)
more to follow…
3.5mm TRS to MIDI DIN converter.
3.5mm to 6.3mm TRS converter for expression pedal input.
Delphium cover on RX5 and TX802
video upload by Collector Current
"In this video I show you how I made a cover of the Aphex Twin song 'Delphium' from the album Selected Ambient Works 85-92.
Just like with my cover of 'Aegispolis', I used the Yamaha RX5 with custom samples loaded on an RX5USB board, and a Yamaha TX802 sequenced by the Roland MSQ-700.
Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"
Monday, December 29, 2025
Yamaha EW20 Wind Jamm'r SN 01711
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"Yamaha EW20 Wind Jamm'r Midi Synth Sax Wind Controller
Includes the wind controller, synth unit, and pedal
You can use with the internal sound synthesis or connect to other synths via midi."
via this eBay listing
"Yamaha EW20 Wind Jamm'r Midi Synth Sax Wind Controller
Includes the wind controller, synth unit, and pedal
You can use with the internal sound synthesis or connect to other synths via midi."
Vangelis Cover From Chariots of Fire: Abraham's Theme. #moogmuse #CS80 #3rdwave
video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys
"Playing with this beautiful melody - using OBX, Muse, CS80 and my new 3rdWave - with lots of vintage Lexicon"
Vintage Synths Doing Classic Horror Movie Themes | Top 8
video upload by Espen Kraft
"8 horror movie theme covers performed with a variety of classic 80s and 90s synths, samplers and drum machines.
The thumbnail image is not AI generated."
Roland JX-3P, Yamaha KX88, Roland Juno-106, Roland JX-8P, Elka OMB 5, Bit01, Roland Jupiter-8, John Bowen Solaris, Oberheim Matrix-12, Sequential Six-Trak, & Prophet-VS.
Layered Synth Resonance in Cinematic Ambient Space | Geological Survey 2025-12-29 by atnr
video upload by atnr
"This piece was created using the @YamahaSynthsOfficial CS01.
It is a cinematic ambient composition built from layered, hand-played synthesizer tones that resonate and expand over time.
The CS01 is connected to the @ChaseBlissAudio MOOD MKII and blueSky.
On the MOOD MKII, delay is applied and micro-loop textures are generated, while the @strymon blueSky adds spacious reverb.
The performance is shaped in real time by manually adjusting the filter on the CS01 as it is played."
Saturday, December 27, 2025
YAMAHA MODX M Sound Demo pt3 (M6 M7 M8)
video upload by Woody Piano Shack
"YAMAHA MODX M demo showcasing the best of sound live sets. Applies also to YAMAHA MONTAGE M, MODX M6, MODX M7 and MODX M8. Playing many of the sounds, piano, FM-X and AN-X."
Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.
MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com
All parts here
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