Living On Video. Trans X, the Canadian synth-pop project that looked into the future. #synthwave

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Morning Ambient Session | Machinedrum, SEQTRAK & Analog Four

video upload by Hideo Nakasako

"A slow and meditative morning ambient session built around the gentle rhythms of the Elektron Machinedrum. Layered with drifting textures from the YAMAHA SEQTRAK and deep pads and arpeggios from the Analog Four.

Created for quiet mornings, coffee, and slow moments.

ゆっくりと流れるリズムと淡いテクスチャーを重ねた、朝のアンビエントセッションです。

Headphones recommended."

Steiner Parker Synthacon-Original Synthesizer Literature Package-Brochure/Cat.

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"For sale are 4 original Steiner Parker Synthacon , Microcon and EVI-II Brochure's + 1 Original Newsletter, 2 Steiner-Parker Copies of the Minicon and S/R-8 Sheets and finally 4 SEIKO MIDI Equipment Sheets/Pricelist."

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Yamaha DX-7 / SY-2 /22 /35 /85 Original Synthesizer Literature Package- Brochure

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"For sale are 5 original Yamaha SY-2 , SY-22, SY-35, SY-85 and a DX-7 Brochure's + a Studio Electronics Omega Series Catalog as an extra.

All synth literature is dated mid to end 80's."

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Yamaha CS-60 Brochure -1977 - Original Vintage Synthesizer Brochure/Catalog

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Yamaha CS-5 - dawless jam

video upload by Telantas Changxo

"I got the most wonderful birthday present: a Yamaha CS-5 analogue synthesizer (1979-1982). This video shows my first few minutes with it in a completely unrehearsed, improvised jam accompanied only by a fixed drone provided by a Behringer Crave (during the first minute I also had a repeating sequence played by another Crave).

Martin Gore's first synthesizer was a CS-5. Aphex Twin also used one. But what do I care? I only want to know how it sounds and how it handles. And my first impression is this: the synth is amazing! It has an extremely beautiful, musical tone, and the panel couldn't be more intuitive or immediate. The synth-action keybaord is superb. It is a simple machine: a single-oscillator, monophonic synthesizer with only one envelope generator. However, the controls available are very flexible and there are a few really neat and unique features (I will show some of those in subsequent videos).

The similarity of the white-over-black design in the Yamaha CS-5, CS-10, CS-15 and CS-30 to the Korg MS-10 and MS-20 is not coincidental. These were head-on competitors in production during 1977-1982. In fact, the first synths to sport it were Yamaha's: the CS-10 and CS-30, both released during 1977 (one year before the MS-10 and MS_20). This sober look was a break form the wooden cheeks and coloured buttons of earlier Japanese and American synthesizers (including Yamaha's own CS-80, in production during the same period).

In terms of playability and sonic character, I think it is fair to say that the Yamaha CS-5/10/15/30 occupy a space somewhere between a Minimoog, which sounds great in almost any setting, and an MS-20, which enourages experimentation. However, my interactions with my CS-5 so far indicate that this is a simplification. It has its own character warm, precise, musical. I am really loving it so far.

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Telantas Changxo is the musical side project of quantum physicist Jorge Quintanilla. It features DAWless music made using hardware synthesizers, ranging widely from experimental drone pieces to original synth-pop songs."

Electronica with Game Boy Advance FMS and Tenori-on | A little something 2026-05-11 by atnr

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"An electronica piece created with Game Boy Advance + FMS and Tenori-on.

On the Game Boy Advance, sequences are played using FMS. During the performance, the Track Rate is adjusted to create variations in rhythm and melody.

On the Tenori-on, simple phrases and rhythm parts are played. The phrases are changed in real time by pressing the LED buttons, while the Loop Speed is adjusted to introduce rhythmic variations."

Some superb Superbooth booths ( 2026 )

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's my Superbooth 2026 walkthrough."

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Best Ambient Synth Shootout #151: SammichFM - Song 3

video upload by Christian's Sonic Spaces

"This is the third recording with the SammichFM. It is a streamlined, compact version of the MIDIbox FM synthesizer DIY kit. Designed around the OPL3 chip YMF262 (4-Operators with 4 different waves), which was a famous sound chip from the 8 bit computer era (e.g. Sound Blaster 16 soundcard), it can play 4-sounds with 6-voice polyphony each.

I used for the recording the following FX pedals:
Red Panda Raster 2, Pigtronix Echolution 2 Deluxe, GFI System Specular Reverb 2.

The signal went through a Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2 into the PC via USB for recording. To create the complete song I recorded consecutively several stereo tracks. On some tracks Compressor and EQ where added in Cubase 13. The final song was then mastered using iZotope Ozone.

Well, I decided to go back to the basics, but at the same time make something useful for the synth community and do a kind of competition (I like competitions;-). What's my best synth for ambient music :-)"

CS-50 MIDI test noodle

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YAMAHA TG77/SY77 - SOUND DEMO (ONLY PLAYING/NO TALKING) by EAGLECHILD

video upload by Eaglechild

"A brief journey through some of the most dreamy and cinematic sounds of the legendary Yamaha SY77 / Yamaha TG77.
The combination of FM synthesis and rich layered textures makes the SY77/TG77 an absolute masterpiece for ambient, cinematic, sci-fi and emotional sound design."

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Yamaha | Nadia Struiwigh | Passionate live performance with Yamaha Seqtrak

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"Nadia Struiwigh is a Dutch electronic music producer, DJ, and live performer based in Berlin, known for her atmospheric sound blending ambient, techno, electro, and IDM.
She works extensively with hardware and analog gear and has released music on labels such as Dekmantel and Tresor. Her music combines cinematic soundscapes with rhythmic electronica and improvisational live performances."

Yamaha | Manuele Montesanti | YC88 and Reface CS performance

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"Keyboard player and producer Manuele Montesanti performs two tracks from his DriftLab project using the Yamaha YC88 and Reface CS.

The performance features the tracks 'Bump' and 'Bleep', combining expressive keyboard playing with electronic textures and live performance energy.

For this setup, the Yamaha YC88 was also used as the audio interface for the laptop-based rig, while the Reface CS sound used in the performance was loaded via the Yamaha Soundmondo app before the show."

Yamaha | Michael Feiner | Make your own analog sounds with Yamaha Montage M8x

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"Sound designer, artist, and analog enthusiast Michael Feiner takes you through his approach to making a great analog sound with the Montage M8X."

Also see SUPERBOOTH 2026 - Yamaha Booth-Tour | MODX, Montage & Co

SUPERBOOTH 2026 - Yamaha Booth-Tour | MODX, Montage & Co

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"Die Booth von Yamaha auf der Superbooth ist wie erwartet der Hammer. Hier bekommt ihr einen Talk mit den Entwicklern aufwendiger Editoren für fast alle Yamaha Flagships!"

"As expected, Yamaha's booth at Superbooth is absolutely incredible. Here, you can catch a conversation with the developers behind the sophisticated editors for almost all of Yamaha's flagship instruments!"

The Classic 80s Sound of a-ha - Train of Thought | Vintage Synth Recreation

video upload by RetroSound

"In this new video I recreate the sound of “Train of Thought” by a-ha from the album Hunting High and Low. Written by Pål Waaktaar, this track is one of the standout examples of 1980s synth-pop production, combining melodic hooks, layered textures, and distinctive Scandinavian pop atmosphere.

For this vintage synth recreation I focused on capturing the character, tone, and arrangement of the original recording using classic hardware synthesizers and samplers. My setup includes the Yamaha DX7 II FD and the Roland Juno-106 for the main synth parts and signature textures.

The bass, flute sound (Fairlight) and selected drum sounds were created with the E-mu Emulator II. I also used the PPG Wave 2.2 for additional digital bass layers, digital textures, and atmospheric effects.

My goal was to explore how the classic a-ha sound was built — from analog warmth and FM synthesis to early digital sampling and wavetable synthesis.

If you enjoy vintage synthesizers, 80s synth-pop, classic a-ha productions, and deep dives into iconic keyboard sounds, this recreation is for you."

Yamaha DX100 Digital FM Keyboard Synthesizer

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Yamaha CS50 CS60 Polyphonic Synthesizer Instruction Manual

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ESK - Improvisation 12

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"Jam with a Yamaha DX7s FM synthesizer trough a Digitech DHP-55 and a Qantec Yardstick 2402/F reverb effect. Direct recording with soft mastering."

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FM synthesis using only samples - Yamaha EX5

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Until the Waldorf Quantum and Iridium came along, the Yamaha EX5 was the only hardware synthesizer that could frequency modulate samples with other samples. In this video, I use this to turn a sample of my own voice into a somewhat synth-brassy sounding patch using a sine wave sample as a modulator.

00:00 intro
00:09 hello, what's this?
00:29 setting it up
01:05 simple example: a typical FM piano patch using sine wave samples
04:42 build a brass pad with a sample of my own voice
07:54 result
09:28 conclusion

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