revisiting (h)ours: full synth performance (Prophet 10)

video upload by shookmusic

"Here is a full synth recording of a song of mine called '(h)ours). It first appeared on my album Spectrum a few years ago. The original was made on a DX7 and a Prophet 08. Vinyl Re-press of Spectrum is available in my shop: https://bit.ly/3ODtrEm ❤

Today I thought it would be nice to revisit this one on my Prophet 10, it's a really nice piece to perform I think and I should play it more often haha.

This time I play it very expressive and soft on the prophet 10 synthesizer, with an alternate simple beat i programmed. This song is very emotional for me and playing this really calms me.

Pad is from my Yamaha SY77
SSL Six for all inputs with some compression

I hope you all enjoy! much love all,

-Jasper"

Yamaha MDF1 / very unsexy, but such a useful tool back in the day

video upload by Espen Kraft

"A necessary tool back in the day. A storage device that could hold all my sequences, patches and other sysex data. Going out to a gig I relied on the Yamaha MDF1 to load back my sequences from my Alesis MMT-8. The latter did not have a build in floppy drive, as was the case with most sequencers at the lower end of the price range, hence the need for external storage devices.

After selling my MDF1 (or was it trashed? I can't remember...) in the early 90s, I've been looking for one again. To expand my collection of Yamaha sequencer stuff from that time. I don't NEED this today, but it's fun to look back and realize that the muscle memory (to use it) is still there after 35 years. Barely.

A big thanks to Chris from CPmagnetic media for sending me this one with one of his Quick Disk emulators installed. Check out his stuff here: https://www.ebay.com/str/cpmagneticmedia"

Discovering Yamaha CS50's Top Sound Options

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Analog Synthesizers Rewind: Top 10 Classics!
S1:Ep5 - The fifth in a series of 11 videos!

Yamaha CS50 - Famous Presets & Programming - The most underrated synth!
The ultimate guide to the Yamaha CS50 - Famous Sounds, Programming
CS50 - Full Video Demo inc Programming & Factory Presets

Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry. Feb 2024"

Follow-up to this post with a little more info including price comparisons.

VGM #215: In Search of the Man in Black // Final Fantasy VII [Synth~Cover]

video upload by Amie Waters

"Felt like it had been too long since I did a FFVII track. I hope you enjoy!"

Depeche Mode - Photographic / Some Bizzare Version (Cover by Synthfluencer)

video upload by Synthfluencer

"'This is Photographic!' - Depeche Mode fans know these words Dave Gahan yelled when playing live in Hammersmith Odeon in 1982. Actually, Photographic is a song from the very, very early days of Depeche Mode and might be created when they still called themselves 'Composition of Sound'. The 'Some Bizzare Version' is actually the first song they officialy released ever on a compilation named 'Some Bizzare Album'.

The song is one of the darker, harder DM songs and this version is even more raw and gritty. It is very reminiscent of the transitions from punk to wave, and the DIY aesthetic of punk in particular comes to the fore here with the hand-played synthesizers. Well before Depeche Mode redefined the genre of synth pop this early version of 'Photographic' is recorded on the gear they could afford back in the days: A Kawai S-100F, a Yamaha CS5, a Moog Prodigy and a Korg KR-55 drum machine. In my cover version I use two of the original synths, the Kawai and the Yamaha to recreate an authentic sound. The role of the Prodigy is taken over by a Behringer Model D, some support sounds by Pro-1 and Pro-800."

Discovering Yamaha CS50's Top Sound Options

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Yamaha CS50 - Famous Presets & Programming - The most underrated synth!
The ultimate guide to the Yamaha CS50 - Famous Sounds, Programming
CS50 - Full Video Demo inc Programming & Factory Presets

Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry. Feb 2024

I have done some price comparisons for the following synths:-

Yamaha CS50 - Price new - 1977 - £2,119
£2,119 converts to £11,850 in 2024
Second Hand price paid January 2024 - £4,000

Yamaha CS80 - Price new - 1977 - £4,950
£4950 converts to £27,682 in 2024
Second Hand price paid Sept 2022 - £32,500

I think I got a bargain with the CS50!

The CS-50 was released just ahead of its famous big brothers, the CS-60 and CS-80. The CS-50 looks like a scaled-down version of the monstrous CS-80, and it is! This will benefit those who crave the famous classic Yamaha synth sound without the struggle of lugging around the 215 pound CS-80!

The CS-50 weighs in at about 100 pounds. The CS-50 is also just 4-voice polyphonic, and lacks the quality weighted 61-note keyboard of the CS-80. The CS-50 has just a 49-note standard keyboard. It does feature pressure (aftertouch) sensitivity route-able to several destinations, however.

The CS-50's sound is unmistakably related to other classic CS-series synthesizers. At just four voices with one osc. per voice and lacking warm filters (at just 12dB/oct) the CS-50's sound can be thin.

There are 13 preset sounds of various instruments and synth sounds but, unfortunately, no on-board memory storage for your edited presets. At its low street price, the CS-50 makes a great way to get your hands on these classic sounds without going broke! It's too bad their tuning is just as unstable as the other CS-series synths.

It's housed in a built-in travel-case like the other (big) CS-synths. It's been used by
Men Without Hats and Herbie Hancock.

1977 – 1980."

CHARIOTS OF FIRE Arranger Keyboard Cover // GENOS 2

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Using a modified style I found on one of the free downloadable Yamaha expansion packs.
YAMAHA GENOS 2
PIANO KEYBOARD COVER
CHARIOTS OF FIRE - VANGELIS"

Running Fully Automatic: An Electro Track, using Rm1x Internal Sounds and Prophet Rev2.

video upload by Just Hardware Sound

"An electro track I created on my Rm1x, using the Prophet Rev2 for 1 pad, with the rest of the sounds coming from the Rm1x. The Rm1x is running fully automated in song mode."

Yamaha SEQTRAK an old Gameboy soundtrack

video upload by LucaTronico

"Diving back into my GameBoy memories with a live cover of the VolleyFire theme, using my latest gear: Yamaha SEQTRAK and Arturia Keystep 25. 🕹️🎹 This game might have been simple, but its music? Absolutely thrilling! Been itching to give it my own spin, and what better way than live (talk about a challenge 😅). Join me on this nostalgic yet bumpy ride as I recreate one of the soundtracks that fueled my childhood gaming sessions. #RetroGamingVibes

🎵 Gear Used:

Yamaha SEQTRAK for that sequenced precision.
Arturia Keystep 25 for dynamic key action.
🕹️ Gaming Throwback"

Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer

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video upload by Peter Lerman

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"The holy grail of electronic instruments. It's in wonderful working condition and has just been serviced. The panel is perfect and sound is out of this world. Selling off the finest pieces from my collection from many years of musical projects (see my other listings). Includes the original service manual, lid, music stand, volume pedal and sustain pedal. I purchased it from the original owners who are one of the most legendary bands in history. Used on many hit recordings and sounds amazing. I just uploaded a video on youtube so you can see it in action. Local pickup in Miami."

Yamaha DD-8 1992 Drum Machine with Custom Mods

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video upload by Canned Sound



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"Yamaha DD-8 1992 drum machine featuring a 20-point modulation patch bay. The unit also includes a joystick for immediate performance of four additional effects which are also combined on the diagonal axes for further processing options.

Both of these custom modifications unlock an array of original sounds and rhythmic variations; making a single connection on the patch matrix alters the output but applying multiple connections produces an increasingly complex, sometimes aleatoric range of reversed, tonal, bit crushed, flanged, distorted, aliasing and delayed sounds, additional accents, rhythmic patterns and digital noise. Additionally, the five included patch cables can be stacked for further sonic manipulation.

The DD-8 includes a wide range of rhythmic styles, sound effect samples, 9 percussion sets and echo, flam and roll effects.

The patch bay and joystick affect the 100 tempo adjustable onboard rhythms and, depending on the connections, the velocity sensitive drum pads. The 20 different preset drum and percussion sounds can be individually assigned to each pad. The unit functions as normal when the patch bay is not implemented.

Mains (9- 12v DC) and battery powered (6 x AA), features a 1/4" output, no onboard speaker."

YAMAHA CS01 loop song 12

video upload by Jeroen Elfferich

YAMAHA CS01 ambient loop track

Let's Go To The Movies with Yamaha GENOS 2

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo of the MOVIE & SHOW Style Category on the YAMAHA GENOS 2 ARRANGER KEYBOARD."

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Yamaha SY-1 Synthesizer w/ Extras

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"Mint condition, fully functional, including legs / stand, carrying bag, synth cover, manual"

Yamaha CS60 external in - Crazy FX Sounds!

video upload by Franz Kreimer Keys

"Der Yamaha CS60 hat einen external in. Den haben viele! Aber der des CS ermöglicht eine neue Wellenform für den LFO (hier Sub oscillator genannt). Dadurch sind metallische Sounds oder Sounds ähnlich einer Crossmuodulatiion möglich.
Achtung! Dieses Video enthält keine kommerzielle Musik!

This Video is about the external in for the LFO of the Yamaha CS60 Analogsynthesizer.
Be aware - no commercial music inside this Video.

Have fun with Keyboards!"

"Yesterday" (The Beatles) played with Yamaha CS60

video upload by Franz Kreimer Keys

"The Yamaha CS60 is an 8-voice analogsynthesizer from the late 70's.
I like this Song since I'm a kid. And I love Synthesizers!
Have fun with Keyboards!"

Yamaha DX7 Programmable Algorithm Synthesizer SN 52810 w/ Extras

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Note this one either needs a new battery or it has a problem with it. Posting this to capture the gold stickered Symphony 128 and Bo Tomlyn Key Clique carts.

"Includes 5 external cartridges: 2 originals with 2 banks of 16 voices each including original factory presets. 1 user programmable cartridge and 2 128 voice custom cartridges. These alone are selling for $$$ online!

Also includes hard shell carrying case, volume pedal, music rack, original owners manual and custom programming book."

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Synthark XY77y massive programmer for Yamaha SY77 handbuilt

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This is an amazing, handmade per order, midi programmer for the Yamaha SY77 mega synth. I just got this and used it only about 30 minutes total. It was built for me by Synthark and I paid over $700 for it. Unfortunately, I'm still not really meshing with the process of programming this synth and have a lot of other gear so I'm willing to take a loss and let someone else have it that understands the synth better."

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Yamaha CS-30 testing sequence | Werkstatt Matlak

video upload by Werkstatt Matlak

"Having fun after in depth repair -
Testing sequence via LALA midi over a pre-recorded internal 8track sequencer melody with some nasty drums on top."

Yamaha Portasound PSS-11 - compact keyboard with AWM sounds

video upload by Alfonse

"The Yamaha PSS-11 is a small keyboard from 1992 with an AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generator, as Yamaha tried to put more realistic sounds based on samples into their home keyboard range, seen as a step up from the FM sound chips that had dominated the PSS range in the second half of the 90s.

The PSS-11 has only 39 basic sounds, including percussion. The rest of the 100 voices on offer are variations of the other 39, including layered dual voice, split keyboard, extra sustain, harmony (changing harmony in step with the auto accompaniment), and echo (a rudimentary delay effect that changes delay time in step with the tempo).

Music: 'Dodgy Apricot' (C) Copyright 2024 Alfonse
Download the track here: https://alfonse.bandcamp.com/track/do..."