Famous Yamaha DX7 Sounds & The Songs That Made Them Iconic

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"🎹 The Yamaha DX7 is one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time—and the sound of the entire 1980s. In this video, we break down the most famous DX7 presets like E. Piano 1, Marimba, and Bass, and the legendary songs that made them unforgettable, from Toto to The Police. If you want to know why the DX7 changed music forever and why its sounds are still everywhere today, this video is for you. The Yamaha DX7 shaped the sound of the 80s like no other synthesizer. These sounds defined pop, rock, R&B, and film music.

The DX7 song list:
0:06 Dire Straits
0:22 The Police
0:36 The Commodores
0:50 Bryan Adams
1:05 Chaka Khan
1:20 Toto
1:33 Kenny Loggins
1:42 H. Faltermeyer
1:55 Chris Rea
2:06 Dirk Michaelis

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EMS Synthi AKS Mk2, 1975 w/ Docs & 7" Record

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"A superb and highly original EMS Synthi AKS Mk2, manufactured in 1975, in full working order and very nice cosmetic condition as shown in the photos. The aluminium front panel is in excellent shape and fitted with the original vernier dials, which have developed a lovely natural patina with age and use. The Spartanite briefcase is also in very good condition and retains the correct EMS London badge.
This is a genuine, unmodified example that retains its original character and components, something that is becoming increasingly difficult to find. It has clearly been a well-loved and carefully maintained instrument. I have owned it for the past 11 years, but it’s now time for it to move on to someone who will give it the use it deserves.

The Synthi A itself has been recently serviced by a professional vintage synth technician, and the KS sequencer was serviced four months ago by Robin Wood at EMS in Cornwall, ensuring everything is functioning exactly as it should.

Included with the synth: • Extra patch pins • Original Synthi–KS sequencer umbilical cable (excellent condition) • UK mains cable • Two keys for the Spartanite case so it can be locked — a great security feature… after all, no one would think of stealing a locked briefcase synth!

Also included is an excellent collection of original EMS documentation and ephemera, which is becoming increasingly difficult to find with surviving instruments: • Original EMS user manual, bound for protection • EMS 7' 33rpm demonstration record with cover • Original guarantee form (unused — unfortunately the manufacturer’s warranty has now expired!) • Several original EMS leaflets for the Synthi, VCS3 and Synthi 100 & Synthi Hi-Fli • Unused patch cards from 1975, in two different formats • Original 1975 EMS price list • An unbound copy of the Synthi Educational Handbook

Overall this is a beautifully preserved and highly original Synthi AKS Mk2, complete with period accessories and documentation — something that is becoming increasingly rare.

If you are looking for an authentic EMS instrument with real provenance and ready to continue making extraordinary sounds for decades to come, this is a wonderful example. Serial Number: 45104KS"

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ELEKTRON DIGITONE MKII FM SYNTHESIZER SEQUENCER GROOVEBOX

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A pre-owned Elektron Digitone MKII in excellent condition. It comes with all original packaging and accessories.

Manufacturer's description
Step into a new realm of sound with the Digitone II, an evolution of Elektron’s original FM synthesiser, now offering expanded polyphony and enhanced creative control. With 16 tracks (versus the original’s 8) and a flexible 16-voice polyphony, you can unleash complex soundscapes across synth or MIDI tracks. Digitone II introduces four selectable synth machines (Wavetone, Swarmer, FM Tone, and FM Drum) and six dynamic filter machines, providing far more sonic variety than its predecessor. The improved 128-step sequencer, along with Euclidean sequencing and advanced modulation options, invites you to explore limitless creative possibilities. Packed with powerful effects, deeper sound-shaping tools, and a modular workflow.

Expanded Polyphony and Synth Machines:
While the original Digitone offered 8 voices and 4 synth tracks, the Digitone II doubles the polyphony to 16 voices and expands the tracks to 16, allowing for far more layered compositions. In addition, the four new synthesis machines (Wavetone, Swarmer, FM Tone, FM Drum) go beyond standard FM synthesis, offering greater creative potential for crafting rich melodic, rhythmic, and percussive sounds.

Enhanced Sequencing and Performance Features:
Digitone II features a 128-step sequencer—twice the length of the original Digitone's—enabling more complex patterns and compositions. The addition of Euclidean mode per track offers a fresh approach to sequencing, making it easier to generate evolving rhythms. With individual pattern length, time scale multipliers, and enhanced trig conditions, the Digitone II’s sequencing features are a leap forward from the original, giving you deeper control over your compositions.

Advanced Modulation and Effects:
The Digitone II builds on its predecessor’s modulation and effects capabilities, with three assignable LFOs per voice (up from two in the original) and added effects like digital overdrive, bit reduction, and sample rate reduction per voice. The inclusion of master effects like the stereo compressor and overdrive means you can fine-tune your final mix, while send effects like Saturator Delay and Supervoid Reverb add depth and dimension to your sounds."

SEQUENTIAL TRIGON-6 POLYPHONIC ANALOGUE SYNTH (DESKTOP)

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A pre-owned Sequential Trigon-6 in very good condition. It comes with original packaging and power cable

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Experience the Power of Three Oscillators and a Ladder Filter with the Trigon-6 Module

The Sequential Trigon-6 desktop module delivers the same massive sound and hands-on sonic control as the Trigon-6 Keyboard. It features the same pure analog signal path with discrete oscillators and filters, and the same high-quality digital effects. It also has the same intuitive layout with full-sized knobs and switches that make it quick and easy to shape new sounds.

The Trigon-6 module sounds huge — just like the keyboard, because it is the same six voice polyphonic instrument, just in a smaller form factor. And if you want even more polyphony, you can use the poly chain feature to link any two Trigon-6s for a stunning twelve-voice synth!

A Sound That is Bold and Familiar

The Trigon-6 is Sequential’s polyphonic take on the classic, thick and creamy, 3-oscillator-plus-ladder-filter analog sound that defined the dawn of the synth era. It’s a sound that bridges genres and styles — now refined and redefined with Sequential’s own modern imprint.

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OBERHEIM OB-X8 POLYPHONIC ANALOGUE SYNTHESISER (DESKTOP)

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A pre-owned Oberheim OB-X8 (Desktop) in very good condition. It comes with original packaging and power cable.

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NEW functionality now available with OB-X8 OS v2.0 featuring:

Instant binaural mode pans individual voices hard left and right for true stereo operation
Simultaneously selectable waveshapes for each oscillator extends timbral variety
New 4-Pole low pass filter type with fuller bass at high resonance
New VCO 1 and 2 level LFO modulation destinations for independent timbral mixing
Arpeggiator clock sync now has selectable note division values for expanded rhythmic control
Twice the Split and Double memory locations, including program storage directly in the new banks for 512 more stored sounds
Separate MIDI channels for lower/upper split bi-timbral operation
Poly chain for up to 32 voices with 4 connected instruments
MPE for new levels of expressiveness

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80s ballad Synth Jam *Yamaha Reface CS & CS01*

video upload by Soundscapes of Johann

"Sounds a bit familiar maybe?🤪"

Modern Sounds Pluto - Ambient Soundscapes

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"A collection of long ambient tracks based on the Modern Sounds Pluto Semimodular Synthesizer and various effets pedal setups."

Playlist:

1. Modern Sounds Pluto Synthesizer – Ambient Demo & Sound Exploration

These are my first "ten minutes" (okay, the video turned out a few minutes longer 😉) with the Modern Sounds Pluto semimodular synthesizer.
🎧Headphones recommended for the full sonic experience.

In this small setup Pluto is accompanied by three pedals, the Strymon El Capistan v1, the Chase Bliss/Goodhertz Lossy and the Eventide Space in ModEchoVerb algorithm, all in stereo.
Pluto, this tiny little box, is such a fascinating and inspiring instrument. You can get a million and more of sounds out of it.
I love how the filter of Lossy changes the overall mood of the sounds.

All sounds and video footage by The Pedalboard Orchestra.

(Disclaimer: This is a non sponsored video. All equipment is self-purchased.)

#modernsoundspluto #ambientdrone #ambientsoundscapes #ambientmusic #meditationmusic #modernsoundspluto #semimodular #strymonelcapistan #chaseblisslossy #eventidespace

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Arturia Polybrute12 - emotional & downplayed patches - no rock n roll or acid house, but lot of love

video upload by copenhagennoiselab

"Seven and a half minuter of me going through a few of my latest patches on the Arturia PolyBrute 12. I have been trying to get into it, by making a few patches every evening, while the family watches tv. And it is weird, I always start with the init patch, which is like the least inspiring init patch I have ever heard. It is just dead. I should really make a new init patch, as I spend a few minutes menu-diving, switching to the same settings every time...

I have a weird relationship with this synth - I don't enjoy working with it very much, but whenever I record it, it just shines in its own grungy way, lofi and vintage way. It just have this wonderful downplayed vintage character (likely because I felt like climbing mountains to get it to sing the way I like it.

Anyway... No talking. Just patches.

The main theme right now seems to be semi-haunting keyboard sounds. It is likely a result of me spending as much time as possible at the moment with DSP development and plugin creation - no time playing the piano. So it is kind of trying to get the same feeling I get when I play piano by myself, but in patches.

No external effects or processing - recorded straight to a Zoom H6 field recorder - so it won't get more true than this.

If you’re here for clean, polite polysynth vibes, this is not that. It never is with me. This is just about feeling, hearts breaking in empty wastelands."

Alisa 1377 (1985) - Ambient Sound Demo

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"#alisa #1377 #alisa1377 #synth #demo
Rare USSR synthesizer restored by Alex Taber!

It was made in USSR in 1985 at Luberetskiy Military Radioplant 'Rodina' near Moscow.

ALISA synthesizers were made especially for experimental electronic music, creating of sound effects in soviet cinema and scientific acoustic researches. This unique instrument has warm, aggressive and absolutely original analog sound!

The synthesizer has 1 OSC with 4 wave forms, ADSR , filter, various modulations, vibrato and portamento effects.

OSCILLATOR: tune; octave +1/+2; portamento; wave forms: triangle, saw, square, odd harmonics; frequency modulation (for all 4 waveforms); impulse-width modulation (for square wave form) with impulse width and depth controls; harmonics (for odd harmonics wave form). You can use individual OSC waveforms (triangle, saw, square, odd harmonics) or mix them together to get unique sounds!

LFO: on/off modulation switch, two waveforms (triangle, square), modulation rate, modulation rate coarse switch - 1Hz/10Hz.

FILTER: cutoff, resonance, vibrato (filter modulation), ADSR, switch between filter control- keyboard or contour OSC (ADSR). The synths filter due to it`s original architecture can be used as additional oscillator when filter`s resonance knob in self-oscillaltion position and it sounds really weird and interesting!

AMPLIFIER: ADSR, main volume, on/off synthesizer."

$200 JUNO-6 Sound Module

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"Exploring the sounds of the ROLAND AIRA COMPACT J-6 Chord Synthesizer, featuring emulation of the ROLAND JUNO-6 synth. How well does it work as a sound module when conneted to a MIDI keyboard to get some classic vintage sounds in a tiny and cheap instrument?"

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SEQUENTIAL OB-6 SYNTHESIZER

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A pre-owned Sequential OB-6 Desktop in very good condition. It has a few dings to the wooden side cheeks. The outer packaging is slightly worn but original and it comes with the power supply and manual

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Classic Oberheim Sound — Made Portable
The OB-6® desktop module is just as powerful and easy to use as its counterpart, the OB-6 Keyboard. The module has all of the same controls as the keyboard version and provides the same immediacy and ease of use. As with the OB-6 Keyboard, all parameters are at your fingertips, with full-sized knobs and switches and a comfortable, intuitive layout.

How does it sound? Massive — just like the keyboard, because on the inside, it’s exactly the same. The same analog signal path with discrete VCOs and VCFs. The same high-quality digital effects. The same classic Oberheim sound that has been earning raves from musicians around the world.

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ELEKTRON MODEL:CYCLES SIX TRACK FM GROOVEBOX

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A pre-owned Elektron Model:Cycles in very good condition. It has no original packaging but comes with its USB cable and power supply

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Scale angles dense and jagged, glide over plains vast and fluid or sink into mists of dissonance. To model is to shape the formless. Model:Cycles is a six-track FM-based groovebox that brings exploring into the heart of sound sculpting. With six unique machines in one lightweight unit, you can effortlessly mold rhythm and melody across the digital spectrum using instant, tactile controls. Exploration made attainable.

The six machines of the digital FM engine cover both percussive and melodic synths, allowing you to make full, varied compositions. The four core synth controls put the tools of sound sculpting right in front of you, altering the behavior of each machine differently and letting you push them to the limit. Every sound has a start, where will you take it?

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E-MU Systems Classic Keys

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"E-mu Classic Keys Quick Demo.. Sounds SWEET!"

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"Emu Classic Keys in great condition. It all works and sounds great. All these classic 70s, 80s 90's synth sounds sound big! Great addition to any synth lovers rig. This box has MY favorite Mellotrons and Chamberlins Of any box I have ever used.. Emu nailed them.. as well as all the classic synths and a wicked CP70! See the attached video of THIS very synth.. scrolling through some cool presets!"

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Sequential Fourm - Quatrain Vol 1 & Vol 2 Full Demo (no talking) #custom #sounds #fourm

video upload by Scott McAuley Sounds

"Patches will be available at https://www.orano.co.uk/shop or http://www.synthsounds.co.uk

FX Used Valhalla Supermassive - (Two custom presets will be supplied with the bank)

Finally the release of Quatrain Volume 1 is here, it has been such an amazing synth to program, and the sound from the Fourm is unbelievable!

In this pack I supply 50 custom sounds along with two custom presets for Valhalla Supermassive (free VST) which were used in the full demo video.

A great selection of sounds here that will cover all genres!

I hope you Enjoy! and thanks for checking them out!

Cheers
Scott.

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#custom #sequential #fourm"

Sequential Fourm - Quatrain Vol 2 Full Demo (no talking) #custom #sounds #fourm

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Korg Nautilus - "Yoga" Soundset 64 Presets

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"We are glad to introduce our second chapter of soundsets for Korg's Flagship synth - Nautilus!

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Attention: soundset will be loaded in locations: 064-0127 in bank User CC,
but you can choose any other bank location.

In comparsion with modern Yamaha's & Roland's - Nautilus really feels, build & sounds like a flagship.

There are several synth & audio engines inside, legendary PolySix, MS-20 & Wavestation models, modern arp, intuitive engine and great fx.

Introducing 'Yoga' soundset with 64 organic & atmospheric sounds :

Deep Drones
Evolving Pads
Lush Strings
Unusual Keys
Wave Sequences
Sweeps & Uplifters

Soundset is ready to use in any classic & modern genres: Soundtrack,Ambient, Electronica,Chillout,Synthwave.

All instructions to load soundset via dongle & editor are inside.

Get ready for cosmic debris, deep spaces & floating spheres with Nautilus & 'Yoga' soundset!"

Sequential Circuits Pro One SN 3974

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"Great and powerfull analog synth from 70's This one is in excellent cosmetic conditions (I am the 2nd owner and always kept in free-smoked studio as the 1st owner too) the Pro-One can generate many of the same sounds as the Prophet-5 and Prophet-10, capable of supremely punchy bass lines and distinctly ripping leads, fueled by two VCOs, referred to as Oscillator A and Oscillator B. he Pro-One has extensive modulation provision with three modulation sources available, featuring Filter Envelope Generator, Oscillator B, and a separate LFO. Each can be mixed and routed for either Direct or Wheel-controlled modulation. On the back of the unit, there are Audio, Filter CV, Gate/CLK, and CV inputs. Other features include a 40-note sequencer, an arpeggiator, Pitch and Mod wheels, Repeat and Drone switch, Single and Multiple-triggering keyboard modes, and the unique Automatic Glide, enabling one-handed complex, 'tuned' pitch bending sounds."

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Vintage ARP Omni 1 Keyboard Synthesizer Serviced with LED Sliders

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🎛️ Exploring the Synth Petting Zoo | Toronto 2026 🎶

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"I checked out the Synth Petting Zoo at the Wavelength Music Festival + Conference 2026 in Toronto — and it was such a unique experience!

Held at InterAccess from March 19–21, this FREE, all-ages interactive exhibit lets you get hands-on with a wide range of synthesizers and electronic instruments. Whether you're a total beginner or a synth nerd, you can actually play the gear, experiment with sounds, and learn from on-site experts. ()

This event is part of the larger Wavelength Music Festival + Conference, a celebration of independent music, creativity, and community featuring live performances, panels, and immersive art experiences across the city. ()

In this video, I take you inside the Synth Petting Zoo, show off some of the gear, and capture the vibe of this super cool interactive space."

Lambda PolyPulse Midi Control Examples

video upload by Noel Sharp

"Controlling external synthesizers with the Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse x-y pads is much more versatile than you might expect. You can actually send one pad to up to 12 different midi channels and/or 12 completely different parameters, transforming external synth sounds the same way you can change internal synth sounds.

You can also send out notes from the internal sequencer or receive notes from an external sequencer. You can do both and control x-y parameters at the same time! You can setup the PolyPulse as the center of a live set or live jam session and have numerous effects and synthesizers radically transform at the same time."

event horizon — ambient space synth journey

video upload by SOUNDS OF SYNTH

"Cinematic ambient music — atmospheric synth soundscapes for deep, immersive listening.

This track is made purely from a sine wave. The Novation Peak is playing a single oscillator which I've put through a Mood Mk2 pedal to create the ambient, spacey vibe.

I've cranked the distortion up on the Peak which is what gives the lead a bit of grit particularly towards the end.

I hope you enjoy. peace all.

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Inspired by cinematic soundtracks, Berlin-school electronic music, modern ambient composition and nature.

All my music is created with hardware synthesizers, VST Synths (Pigments V) and atmospheric sound design tools (Soma Cosmos / Mood Mk2). No AI is used either in my music or in my videos.

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Listen on Bandcamp: https://richarddanielsnell.bandcamp.com"