Yamaha CS-30 First Look | Synth Discussion | Live Studio Performance

video upload by Dr. Synthy Pants

"Envelope-journeys, resonance-whispers,
Patching possibilities, crafting symphonies from electricity.

What stories sleep in the CS-30's vintage circuits?

Patch-point pulses, filter-sweeps,
Hands command, coaxing the latent into form.

MODULATE
FILTER
EVOLVE

A resonant voice from dual cores now unleashed,
and my soul resonates, a harmonious, kinetic release."

FC用アクションゲーム「このみのモンスターパーティ」より"MAIN THEME" YAMAHA TX816 Arrange♪

video upload by NOZ MUSIC

"2024年4月28日にGAME IMPACTからリリースされたFC用アクションゲーム「このみのモンスターパーティ」の全BGMと効果音を担当したNOZと申します。
今回はこのゲームのMAIN THEME曲をFMシンセサイザーを使ってアレンジしました。
FMシンセサイザーはYAMAHA TX816です。
TX816はYAMAHA QX1でシーケンス演奏しております。
ドラムはYAMAHA RX11です。
まだ制作途中ですけど、レコーディングした音源は2026年3月にリリース予定の「このみのモンスターパーティ ORIGINAL SOUNDTRAK」に収録予定です。
お楽しみに♪

このみのモンスターパーティ
https://www.gameimpact.info/konomimon..."

Googlish:

"My name is NOZ and I was in charge of all the background music and sound effects for the FC action game 'Konomi's Monster Party' released by GAME IMPACT on April 28, 2024.
This time, I arranged the MAIN THEME song of this game using an FM synthesizer.
The FM synthesizer is the YAMAHA TX816.
The TX816 is sequenced with the YAMAHA QX1.
The drums are the YAMAHA RX11.
It's still in production, but the recorded sound source will be included in 'Konomi's Monster Party ORIGINAL SOUNDTRAK' scheduled to be released in March 2026.
Look forward to it♪

Konomi's Monster Party
https://www.gameimpact.info/konomimon..."

Yamaha CS30 - what a Synth!!

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Organic Sounds for The Eighty

video upload by xilslab

"This video introduces Organic Sounds by Nori Ubukata, a sound pack for The Eighty v1.0.2.
This sound pack includes 81 instruments: Bow strings, Wind, Reeds, Brasses, Mallets, Hammer and Plucks, ....
Organic sounds is available on www.xils-lab.com"

Yamaha Montage M OS 3.0 Announced! All the New Features

video upload by Scott's Synth Stuff

"Yamaha has announced OS version 3.0 for the Montage M series synthesizers. I go over all the new features, including TWO HUGE new additions that have been requested for years!"

0:00 Intro
0:20 When Is It Out?
0:51 Clav D6 Samples
1:17 GS-1 Tremolo/Ensemble Effect
2:25 CS-80 Ring Modulation
3:37 Mid/Side EQ/Compression
4:57 New Scene Functionality
6:31 Effects Quick Edit
7:18 Part LFO Destinations
7:52 ESP DAW Remote
8:31 SSS Time Limit
10:58 Expanded Libraries
11:44 Ribbon View
11:58 Global Microtuning
12:09 USB MIDI Devices
12:49 Live Set Editor/Functionality
14:16 Pattern Sequencer

Endways | Minimoog, Prophet 10, Yamaha SY77, Elektron Machinedrum IDM track

video upload by MIDERA

"Pulled the Yamaha SY77 out again and wanted to get some good use out of it, it's such a great synth. I liken it to the 'Prophet of the FM' synths. It just has such a good presence.

I also bought some lamps for my studio that I've been enjoying. Overhead lights have been annoying me for years.

Sequentix Cirklon 2
Moog Minimoog
Prophet 10
Yamaha SY77
Elektron Machinedrum MKII UW+"

Yamaha CS-70M Vintage Analog Synthesizer

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"Fully functional and in excellent cosmetic condition for its age Yamaha CS70M. It has been serviced to ensure reliable use.

The CS-70m is the younger sibling/sucessor to the legendary Yamaha CS-80.

In fact It improves upon the reliability and features of the CS80. the programability of the CS 70m allows for incredible textures just not possible with other vintage synths from the era and is the last analog yamaha synthesizer of the era.

Service notes include (05/05/25):

Replacing electrolytic capacitors in power supply
Replacing 2-prong inlet with modern 3-prong IEC inlet (NOTE: unit was photographed prior to the IEC replacement)
Cleaning flushing and lubricating all sliders
Cleaning flushing and lubricating all potentiometers
Cleaning all internal switch contacts
Cleaning all I/O jacks
Cleaning battery compartment and replacing batteries"

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FM Synthesis - A Practical Guide - Part 2 - Pad Example, Vibrato, Tremolo, Wubs and Wonk!

video upload by ChrisLody

FM Synthesis - A Practical Guide

"Here's something I've been meaning to get round to starting for ages, a practical guide to FM synthesis. In my experience FM tutorials usually over explain all the wrong things and rarely get as far as the important things like which setting will make usable sounds.

This episode covers using 2 operator 'stacks' to create a 2x OSC like setup, setting up vibrato, tremolo, LFO to filter like wub-wub sounds, 2 types of 'wonk' and a pad example.

The pad sound is inspired by Selected Ambient Works by Aphex Twin. I think more specifically it was inspired by the pad sound from Ageispolis but I haven't tried to recreate it exactly.

(I have a horrible cold at the moment so apologies for my voice!)

0:00 Coming Up
0:30 Intro
0:43 FM Diagrams - Quick saw patch
1:10 Non-integer ratios
3:37 Non-integer ratios with decay
4:10 Moving individual operators with the LFO (Vibrato and wonk)
5:42 Creating Tremolo
6:16 Wub-wubs!
6:35 "2x OSC" Algorithm detuned saws
7:23 Detuning operators away from each other
8:14 Liven Mega - Mild Pad
9:27 Pad example diagram
9:48 Pad example on Reface DX"

Yamaha VL7 Virtual Acoustic Synthesizer Keyboard Version 2

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DTRONICS DT-RDX YAMAHA REFACE DX PROGRAMMER w/ Original Box

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"Connect your Reface DX to the DT-RDX with the included cables and you’ll have 41 knobs and 9 switches to give you hands-on control over your synthesizer. Edit individual or multiple operators, change envelopes in real time, and much more.

Dtronics now makes the DT-RDX-V2, a new version of this model, giving you just one more feature: It now hosts a hardware MIDI merger.

This is in excellent working condition, with no damage. It ships with the original box and all cables to connect it to your Reface DX MIDI ports and power supply."

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YAMAHA REFACE DX FM SYNTHESIZER w/ Original Box

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"At the time of this posting I have a Dtronics DT-RDX hardware controller for the Yamaha Reface DX listed here on eBay. It’s the perfect companion to the Reface DX, giving you 41 knobs and 9 switches that provide hands-on control for the Reface DX’s limited controls. Please check my other auctions to see it."

Pics captured here.

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Uber Alpha Juno MODX Yamaha Montage MODX Synthesizer Sample Pack

video upload by Rik Marston Official

"*Watch in HD!* *Turn it UP!!* *NO TALKING!*
Here are some of the Single User Performance Demos for the all-new "Uber Alpha Juno
MODX" sample pack for the Yamaha Montage & MODX series performance synthesizers!
This video demo is of some of my favorite Roland Alpha Juno User Performances.
The sample pack works fantastic on the original MODX! There are 60 Roland Alpha Juno performances in total!
There are 30 Single & Layered Roland Alpha Juno multi-samples converted to Montage
MODX format User performances! They sound absolutely AWESOME!
Tthere are a TON of Brass, Leads, Bass, Pads & Strings!
All User performances have full effects & MOD Wheel assignments!
So, if you like to tweak & play, hit that MOD Wheel & "Freeze" your sound
if the Delay FX is used on that certain User Performance! Super unique!
LFO Speed is set for Chorus, Flanger & Phaser FX! YEEEESSSS!
I love this collection the most, it sounds MASSIVE! The original Roland Alpha Juno
is so powerful, so is this sample pack! Watch your volume levels!
All collections are only $16.99 each on my Ahnyxian Sound Design store on Etsy!
Check it out! So many other titles to choose from!
Safe, same day digital downloads!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AhnyxianSou..."

Behind The Drums Ep 13 - Berlin "Take My Breath Away" Linndrum with Yamaha DX7

video upload by Controlled Voltage Sound Labs

Additional Behind The Drums episodes

"An in depth look at the making of Berlin's international number one hit, 'Take My Breath Away.' Video includes a re-creation of the drum beat using a Linndrum and bass line using a Yamaha DX7."

Drum Processing...
Kick - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb
Snare - Teletronix LA-2A + AMS Reverb
Hat - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Conga - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224
Tambourine - Teletronix LA-2A + Lexicon 224

FM Synthesis - A Practical Guide - Part 1

video upload by ChrisLody

"Here's something I've been meaning to get round to starting for ages, a practical guide to FM synthesis. In my experience FM tutorials usually over explain all the wrong things and rarely get as far as the important things like the predictable way operator ratios change the waveform and frequency responses. So I've tried to approach things from an entirely practical view point showing you how to make saw, square, noise etc with filter like responses.

Here's chipsynth MD (from which I stole a diagram :) https://www.plogue.com/products/chips...

Details on different types of FM (its actually phase modulation)
• Comparing Exponential, Linear, and Th... [posted here]
• The difference between FM and Phase M... [here]

0:00 Intro
2:53 How the meters works
3:23 Operators and Algorithms
3:58 Carriers and Modulators
4:29 MEGA Synthesis envelope generator
5:48 Reface DX envelope generator
6:56 Adjusting algorithms and operators
8:35 Making a basic organ sound
9:47 Saw feedback
10:47 Square feedback
11:48 1:1 modulation (saw sounds)
13:03 Low pass like sweeps
14:12 1:2 modulation (square sounds)
15:34 2:1 etc modulation (band pass sounds)
16:37 Ratio chart
17:10 Quick demo bass patch
18:20 Summing up"

Minimal Ambient w / Tenori-on, OP-1 field, volca fm | Herbal Gathering 2025-04-27 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with the YAMAHA TENORI-ON, ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, and ‪@KORG_INC‬ volca fm2. Repeating harmonies are washed in effect-laden electronic tones.

TENORI-ON: A phrase is looped with the RANDOM sequencer, then processed through the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II and GENERATION LOSS MK II.

OP-1 field: I first record a harmony loop, then overdub parts with the internal synth. The output is routed through ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY for modulation, reverb, and filtering.

volca fm2: A slow-attack patch is played and further degraded into lo-fi textures with ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY."

Minimal Electronic w/ Prophet-10, Piano | Smokey Hill 2025-04-26 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with the ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10 and piano—minimal, immersive ambient music built from sustained synth tones and a looping piano motif.

Prophet-10: Uses a patch with long attack and release, processed with reverb via blueSky.

Piano (YAMAHA CP-88): Layered with versions processed through ‪@HologramElectronics‬ MICROCOSM, ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ GENERATION LOSS MK II, and ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY."

Yamaha DX7 and Fractal Audio FM3 soundscape improvisation

video upload by MIDERA

"I think I'm getting worse at playing keyboard. Anyway, a friend wanted me to fix his DX7, but I can't find anything wrong with it so I tested it out for a little while and just made this brief piece.

Yamaha DX7
Fractal Audio FM3"

Yamaha Montage M & Genos 2 | SynthFest 2025

video upload by SynthFest France

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"La nouvelle série Montage M de Yamaha repousse encore plus loin les limites. Les synthèses FM-X et AWM2 se voient complétées par un moteur de synthèse complet AN-X, simulant les circuits analogiques et reproduisant leurs imperfections si musicales. Des écrans contextuels apparaissent à gauche du panneau, et le M8X signe le grand retour chez Yamaha du Polyphonic Aftertouch, longtemps après le CS80. Des commandes supplémentaires et une librairie sonores étendues en font un clavier ultime."

Googlish:

"Yamaha's new Montage M series pushes the boundaries even further. FM-X and AWM2 synthesis are complemented by a full-featured AN-X synthesis engine, simulating analog circuits and reproducing their musical imperfections. Contextual displays appear on the left side of the panel, and the M8X marks Yamaha's return to Polyphonic Aftertouch, long after the CS80. Additional controls and an extensive sound library make this the ultimate keyboard."

Update:

Yamaha Genos 2 | SynthFest 2025

video upload by SynthFest France

"Cyril Colom vous présente le Genos 2, l'arrangeur à la pointe de la technologie de Yamaha, issue d'une longue tradition de la marque.

Si vous pensez savoir à quoi vous attendre avec une démo d'arrangeur, vous risquez d'être surpris, avec la performance époustouflante de Richard Vecchi!"

Googlish:

"Cyril Colom presents the Genos 2, Yamaha's state-of-the-art arranger, a product of the brand's long-standing tradition.

If you think you know what to expect from an arranger demo, you might be surprised by Richard Vecchi's breathtaking performance!"

Yamaha SK50D Vintage Synthesizer w/ Lid and Legs SN 1570

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Yamaha CS-70m Polyphonic synthesizer

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