Professional TOYS

video upload by AudioPilz

"Hey everybody, today we are going to talk about the true underdogs of music technology, the notoriously iconic Portasounds.

This product line of professional toys has been around for over 45 years and Yamaha released so many different models that it is hard to keep track even for terminally online gear freaks like myself.

We are going to take a deep dive into the long history of Yamaha Portasounds, try to find out which ones still offer the most utility for modern music production and - as I just recently fell victim to an impulse buy of what I consider to be one of the more desirable vintage versions - make some music.

00:00 Introduction
00:42 History of Yamaha Portasound
01:30 Yamaha Portasound Concept
01:51 Innovative Features
02:20 Portasounds and the DX7
02:45 PS, PSS, PSR
03:20 Synth Technologies: PASS
03:30 LoFi Squarewaves
03:42 ROM Samples
04:09 VSS Models - Casio-like Sampling
04:16 FM, Differences to other FM Synths
04:38 Which FM Portasound you should buy
04:57 Why the Yamaha Portasound PSS-680 ???
05:12 FM Engine
05:45 Classic Sounds
06:07 FX Section
06:38 PCM Drums
06:51 Sequencer, Midi Control
07:32 Best Portasounds
08:25 Dawless Jam
08:59 Outro"

KASSER SYNTHS: Data science on 93,000+ Sega Genesis FM presets | Ludo2026 talk

video upload by KASSER SYNTHS

"In August we presented at Ludo2026: a data science look at more than 93,000 Sega Genesis / Mega Drive FM presets for the YM2612.

What we found:
Algorithm 4 with max feedback dominates.
Games leave algorithm fingerprints.
GEMS speaks a different grammar.

Explore all seven sonic realms in DAFMExplorer, our open source preset explorer:
https://dafm-explorer.vercel.app
Source code: https://github.com/kassersynths/DAFME...

Read the full write-up on our blog:
https://kassersynths.com/ludo2026-seg...

Want to hear a bank on real hardware? Load a DefleMask .dmp on a real YM2612:
https://kassersynths.com/load-deflema...

Kasser Synths makes FM synthesizers with real Yamaha chips, built in Santander, Spain.
https://kassersynths.com"

Yamaha MR10 Preset Drum Machine

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Yamaha DX200 Desktop FM Synthesizer

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Yamaha DX7 w Grey Matter E! Serviced Digital FM Synthesizer

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"This dx7 is a 2FD with E! expansion. The E! expansion expands its internal memory, makes the IIFD 8 part multi-timbral and adds a sequencer. If this one doesn't sell soon, we'll probably keep it.

Our tech spent around 6 hours servicing this unit. In addition to any necessary repairs, he replaced all the tact switches with new ones so they activate with a light touch, replaced the battery, cleaned things inside and out, and may have done some other work as well (I don't have access to his notes at the moment but will try to update this listing later). This unit was systematically tested, works as it should and sounds fantastic.

As you should be able to see from the photos, the backlight is very bright, but as is common with this model at this point in time, the contrast isnt as strong as it originally was. Regardless, the display can still be read easily. We could probably install a new one, but this would up the price considerably and there would be a wait."

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'The Thing' Theme Synth cover (Prophet-10 Rev 4, ESQ-1, JX-3P) - Ennio Morricone

video upload by PKN Synth

"Main theme by Ennio Morricone from John Carpenter's 'The Thing'

/ pknolan
Gear used:
Sequential Prophet-10 Rev4
Ensoniq ESQ-1
Roland JX-3P
Yamaha MODX M7

Produced/performed by Paul Nolan.
Video by Paul Nolan and Daniel McConnell.

There are many mix variations of this main title theme, so I'm mostly referencing the film title sequence version and the end titles version for this cover."

Also see "Walk to the Lighthouse" - Prophet 10 Rev4 Cover - From "The Fog" John Carpenter

Flying -/- Nord Modular x Waldorf Quantum x Yamaha FS1r with Controller

video upload by DACHI Klangmusik

"Flying Footage with Layers of Sound & Beats // Synthie-Wall
#YamahaFS1r #nordmodular #waldorfquantum meets my

Filtering on all 3 instruments
sorry for narrow zoom on the Controller"

Yamaha RM1X and Polyend Drums Test

video upload by Isobutane

"This one was requested so here it is. Im looking at you @jamesbond339 !

Thanks for watching!"

How Claude programmed a CS80...in real time. Probably a world premiere.

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"I have the Mark Cox midi upgrade (and so much more) - and in this first demo I will demonstrate how Claude can program the machine - based on my promps...yes really!"

Roland Jupiter 6 meets Yamaha DX7.

video upload by Sebastian Galassi

"A brief preview of the final track in my digital themes collection. I decided to make an exception and include the Roland Jupiter 6 in a setting composed almost entirely of 1980s digital synthesizers and electronic drums.
The instruments used are the Yamaha DX7, Yamaha TX802, Roland Jupiter 6, and E-MU Pro/cussion."

Trance / Techno Patterns with DIY "Groove Koffer" / "Groove Case"

video upload by tubeuser303

"Trance / Techno Patterns from RM1-X and Novation Nova recorded
via microphone from the videocamera thru the speakers from the DIY 'Groove Case', which contains the RM1-X and a Behringer mixer and car amplifier and car speakers !"

Corshagwen - Black Polished Chrome (Trance Mix)

video upload by marine records

"Remix of 'Black Polished Chrome' from Jim Morrison.

composed, performed, recorded & mixed by Corshagwen
marine records 2026

includes samples from :
Jim Morrison
Raga Bindu / @ragabindu

Corshagwen plays the following instruments :
Roland JD-800 / SE-02 / JP-50 / JV-2080 / TR-909
Oberheim TEO-5
ARP Odyssey
Moog Sub Phatty
Yamaha Montage
Steinberg Groove Agent

DAW / STAN : Steinberg Cubase 13
USB audio card : Roland Octa-Capture
Mixing console :
Yamaha MX12/4
Mackie 24-8"

The Vector Synth You've Never Heard Of

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"(* I found absolutely no proof for that claim which is repeated throughout a couple of internet synthesizer databases nonetheless.)

Table of contents:

00:00 Demo
02:05 Hi, what's this?
02:36 Technical overview
04:37 Browsing patches
11:57 Mooer Meta FX?
14:50 Accompaniment function
16:19 8-track sequencer
17:59 The vector synth
23:48 Conclusion"

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https://www.patreon.com/floyd_steinberg
https://floydsteinberg.gumroad.com/
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The Yamaha PSS-790

Yamaha RM1x Sequence Remixer Groovebox + Sequencer

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Yamaha DX100 Digital FM Keyboard Synthesizer

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Jeremy Parker Solo Set @ Knobcon 2026

video upload by Jeremy Parker

"#knobcon #synthesizer @suitandtieguy #yamaha #seqtrak #novation #bassstation2
Here's an extended cut of my set at Knobcon 2026 'Knobrooms 14' Welcome Reception, thanks to Suit And Tie Guy for letting me play on Friday, and Cowboy Ben Alman @TheEntireRobot for jamming with me. What a great time!
Ben Alman: / theentirerobot"

Yamaha RM1x Demo

video upload by Panu M Savolainen

"Multitracked demo of the Yamaha RM1x. No internal sequencer was used, so this is more of a sound demo than a demonstration of the unit's sequencing capabilities. All sounds are based on internal presets, tweaked to my own taste. External reverb from an Eventide Space was used on some patches.

Demo at the Bandcamp:"

Yamaha DX11 w/ 81Z Patches Loaded FM Synthesizer Sounds (No Talking)

video upload by gstormelectro

"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2026

The Yamaha DX11 - synth keyboard version of the TX81Z sound module. My custom patches loaded just fine, giving some of them a run-thru. Raw audio recorded direct via Roland GO:Mixer Pro-X, no post process eq or compression added. Listen w/ headphones or studio monitors to get the full experience!

Get these patches from https://gstormelectro.gumroad.com/

Check out https://reverb.com/shop/gstormelectro for my hand made Eurorack modules and gently preowned studio kept gear."

BLOG https://gstormelectronica.blogspot.com/
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD / gstormelectro

Yamaha - EMT 10 AWM Sound Expander - Sound Demo

video upload by Runningonair

"In this video I demo sounds from the Yamaha EMt-10 AWM sound expander, released in 1989. The patterns vary in usefulness but the lofi digital sounds (8/12bit) could be good for sampling. The individual sounds can apparently be played via a midi utility, but I've not looked into that so far.

All patterns are at 120BPM, for those that would like to try them out."

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video upload by ylva trax

Yamaha QY70 controlled by Korg nanoKONTROL2