5 reasons the Yamaha CS-80 is a Performer’s Dream

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"The Yamaha CS-80 is more than a legendary analog synth — it’s a full-body performance instrument. In this video, we explore five features that made the CS-80 truly ahead of its time: from its expressive polyphonic aftertouch and velocity-sensitive keyboard to its iconic ribbon controller and real-time modulation controls.

Discover how a team of organ engineers created one of the most playable synths in history — and why no modern instrument has fully caught up.

Featuring:
• A deep dive into the CS-80’s unique keyboard and ribbon
• The story behind Crazy Horses and the Yamaha YC-30
• The return of poly aftertouch (finally!) in 2019
• How the CS-80 shaped the sounds of Vangelis, Toto, Springsteen and beyond"

Vintage analog vs modern - using @devinbelangermusic‬ midi tracks

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"@devinbelangermusic‬ made a great video together with ‪@VultureCulture‬ comparing Devin's modern analogs with Alex's Vintage gear. Devin was so kind to share the midi - so I could make my version. Check out their video!"

Do Vintage Synths Actually Sound BETTER?! (with Vulture Culture)

video upload by Devin Belanger

Music & comparison starts at 6:26.

Vintage Synthesizer list:
Yamaha CS-70m
Kog Polysix
Fender Chroma Polaris
Formanta Polivoks
Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo
Kawai
Korg MS 20

Modern Synths:
UDO Super Gemini
Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave
Oberheim OB-X8
Moog Matriarch
Hologram Microcosm
Meris MercuryX
Polyend Play+

🎹 Get my custom analog synth patches: https://shop.milesawayofficial.com/
🎵 Stream my original music: https://beacons.ai/milesaway

0:00 - intro
0:31 - rules of the competition
0:55 - vintage synths choices explained
6:25 - vintage synths final song
8:39 - modern synths explanation
12:08 - modern synths final song
14:21 - what we learned from this experiment
19:37 - who won? tell us in the comments!
20:10 - ???

Vangelis Blade Runner End Titles #Synthwave edition #cs80 #jupiter8 #minimoog #rhodes #vangelis

video upload by Jose's Vintage Keys

"I didn't seem to make sense to make a exact copy of this great song - so I decided to give it a Synthwave feel and have a go at it with almost all synths I own. And inspired by a request by @educouchez6709 I have added some Rhodes solo's"

8 clips from completely different songs played on a CS80. Can you guess all of them?

video upload by Jose's Vintage Synths

"I have played recognizable, but short pieces of bands/singers that have used the CS80. There is so much more than Vangelis :-) Who will be the first to guess them all"

Stranger Things Soundtrack in Vangelis Style

video upload by Jose's Vintage Synths

"I play a short improv of this simple but 'too the point' theme of #strangerthings. By using #cs80, #CP70, #jupiter8 #minimoog - and Taurus it get's that Vangelis vibe. #omnisphere is just perfect for Vangelis strings. #vintagesynths #synthcover #synthwave #synthesizer."

Top 3 Most Iconic Vangelis sounds on CS80

video upload by Jose's Vintage Synths

"I have selected three iconic patches played on the Yamaha CS80 that have been made famous by Vangelis. Next to playing a short cover I will also explain how the sounds where made on the instrument. #vangelis @CS80 @vintagesynthesizer @YamahaSynthsOfficial #synthcover @TheGoldenEighties @synthesizer #vintagesynths #jupiter8 #soundtrack #cs80"

What makes the Yamaha CS80 sound so big?

video upload by Jose's Vintage Synths

"Demonstrating to different sounds, using the sine wave: a nice and soft bell tone and a Big Brass Sound. #shorts #shorts #ringmodulator #vangelis #cs80"

And:

The Magic CS80 Ring Modulator

Blade Blues - inspired by Blade Runner Blues on CS80, with LinnDrum and TR909

video upload by Jose's Vintage Synths

"Heavily inspired by Blade Runner Blues, the short 'Mouth harp' sound from the CS. Including a great scene from a Vangelis interview showcasing his love for the spinning top! #vangelis #bladerunner #analogsynthesizer #analogsound"

And sans Vangelis:

Blade Blues - CS80 Improv - full version


Frahm meets Vangelis Improv on CS80, Jupiter 8, Rhodes and Taurus pedals

10 year old ARP Pro soloist demo - but with a nice sound

video upload by Jose's Vintage Synths

"I started this channel a few months ago , but in the past I already posted some demo's I owned at the time. I came across this one and it still has a nice sound. I don't have the ARP anymore - it kept breaking down, driving me crazy. Listening to the demo I do feel some regret ;-("