Yamaha CS-80 - first encounter with a legend

video upload by The Synth King

"Hi,
here is a video of my first encounter with the legendary Yamaha CS-80. The owner ask me to do a thorough inspection of the instrument and help him to sell it. This video lists all technical and cosmetic issues of the instrument. Please contact me if you´re interested in this fantastic instrument. [contact The Synth King on YouTube] Enjoy the music!
Bernd"

Introducing Absynth 6 – weird by design | Native Instruments

video upload by Native Instruments

"Absynth is back and better than ever. The legendary semi-modular synth built for evolving textures, immersive atmospheres, and expressive sound – now with new presets, a reimagined Mutator, Preset Explorer, surround sound and MPE support, plus much more."

And a few supporting member videos followed by the press release with images:

DATABROTH

video upload by DATABROTH

"Read my full review here: https://www.databroth.com/blog/absynt...
Join me December 12th at 9 AM PT in the Native Instruments discord as I live stream Absynth 6

check out my wavetables and presets at https://gumroad.com/databroth
join my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/databroth"

00:00 First Patch
01:21 Biolumin
02:21 Crystal Pad
03:14 Glitters
04:25 Refractions
05:41 Patch Six
06:33 Aetherized

Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments"

Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu
video uploads by Ocean Swift / Faxi Nadu

Grab the Ocean Swift Absynth Collective for a huge expansion of over +780 presets! https://oceanswift.net/product/absynt...

Playlist:

1. Absynth 6 Review is Here: The King of Cloudy Pads Returns #absynth6 #absynth #nativeinstruments

"Native Instruments has finally released Absynth 6! In this exclusive first look review, we dive deep into the completely redesigned GUI, the new MPE capabilities, and the massive library of new presets Ocean Swift helped design.

After years of waiting, the legendary semi-modular synthesizer is back. As one of the external sound designers for this release, we've spent months exploring the new engine. In this video, we break down exactly what makes Absynth special and why the new UX modernization changes the game for sound designers and composers.

We cover everything from the new HD Mode and browsing workflow to the advanced envelope shapers that made Absynth famous - now easier to use than ever.

The King of Cloudy Pads Returns? Finally here!

#Absynth6 #absynth #NativeInstruments #SoundDesign #Synthesizer #MusicProduction #VSTPlugin #newgear

00:00:00 Absynth Is Back!
00:01:16 UX and UI Remake
00:03:15 Revamped Macros
00:04:22 MPE and PolyAT
00:06:22 New Synthesis
00:08:00 Browsing
00:08:27 New Presets
00:09:48 Get +780 Presets!
00:11:13 New Samples
00:13:10 In Love"

2. Absynth 6 - Design a Patch From Scratch | Layers, Clouds, Macros & Note FX #absynth6 #sounddesign

Along the way we explore the unique features that make Absynth special: working with all three layers, using per-layer envelopes, dialing in note-aware effects, assigning macros, shaping clouds and filters, and sprinkling in small tricks and workflow tidbits. By the end of the video you’ll have a clear understanding of how to approach your own Absynth 6 patch design - whether you’re after cloudy pads, moving textures or more experimental tones. If you’re just getting into Absynth 6 or want to go deeper than presets, this walkthrough will help you unlock the synth’s semi-modular possibilities and design your own signature sounds.

Press release follows:


Native Instruments makes things “Weird by Design” with the return of fan-favorite soft-synth Absynth 6

The semi-modular powerhouse, overhauled for a new generation of musicians, featuring full MPE polyphonic aftertouch, surround support and an AI-powered browser

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Casio CZ-1 61-Key Synthesizer

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via this Reverb listing

Additional SYNTH CITY Listings

"King of the CZ Series with double the polyphony, a stereo chorus, multitimbral capabilities for splits and layers, and a larger memory capacity of 64 user-programmable patches. This one has an upgraded blue OLED screen.

Synth shows average wear and tear, plastic window panel is cracked. Does not affect the functionality of the synth and is purely cosmetic. Includes AC power cable."

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Yamaha CS80 - multitrack recording - pHatt and funky

video upload by The Synth King

"Hi,
here is my second demo of the mighty Yamaha CS80. This time the song or improvisanton turned out to be completely atypical, not at all similar to the style of Vangelis. Leave a comment and let me know what you think about it. Bernd"

CS80 improvisation 1 - sit back & relax

video upload by The Synth King

"Hi,
here is my first ambient improvisation with a Yamaha CS 80. This instrument has been given to me for thorough inspection. Cosmetically the CS80 is in a quite bad shape, however, from a technical perspective it works almost perfectly. You will notice some issues with one voice distorting and not beeing consistent in volume (probably a bad VCA).
I´m working on a video showing further details on how I came to this instrument or shall I say how this CS80 found me. Stay tuned.
Bernd"

The New King Of LoFi Sampling By Brüel & Kjaer...wait what?

video upload by HAINBACH

Don't miss the follow-up video here.

"I thought I had seen it all in my 'will it music' test equipment journey. Then I stumbled upon the Brüel & Kjaer 7502 Digital Event Recorder and my mind was blown. They accidentally (?) designed a wonderful lofi pitch shifting echo, that allows for extreme effects. It can even be played as a keyboard controlled sampler with a range wide enough to turn everything into digital dust. An absolute gem and worth saving from the trash heap that all these instruments end up sooner or later.

Sample pack: / hainbach

MY MUSIC: http://hainbach.bandcamp.com
MY SIGNATURE SOFTWARE: HAINPACK: https://www.audiothing.net/bundle/hai...
GRANULAR SYNTH: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/fluss-g..."

King Gizzard's Modular Synth Era

video upload by Bootleg Gila

"King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard talk about their modular synth era after Flight b741 and Phantom Island.

Footage by Heaps Keen @heapskeenfilms

Full interview by PBS: https://www.pbsfm.org.au/program/the-..."

King Gizzard's synth centric album Butterfly 3000:

Roger Linn: The King of Drum Machines

video upload by Jack Pearson

"This is the story of Roger Linn, a guitarist from Los Angeles whose innovative sample based drum machines changed the sound of music forever.

Special thanks to Roger himself for featuring my video in the September Linnstrument newsletter (https://myemail.constantcontact.com/L...) and on his website (https://www.rogerlinndesign.com).

I first learned about Roger a few years ago while making a film called “The History of Sampling in Music” [below]. While I didn’t know anything about Roger at the time, I was astounded to learn that he had created both the LinnDrum and the MPC, which shaped the punchy robotic drums of 80s pop music and the grungy experimental grooves of 90s hip-hop respectively. I did a quick bit of research about him for my video, but didn’t really dig much deeper than that… However, a few months ago I decided to rewatch my old project, which reignited my interest in Roger’s story and gave me the idea for this video.

Like my previous project, I’d initially planned to write a script and do a voice-over, but after discovering the assortment of recorded interviews that Roger has already appeared in, I realised that I could just chop them up and have Roger tell his own story. I thought 'hey that sounds pretty cool, how hard could it be?'

Well, let’s just say I’m probably never going to do something like this again. I did enjoy making this and I am proud of it, but if I had just done a voice-over not only would it have been easier to make, but I also could’ve included a lot information without it feeling incredibly clunky. The initial cut was about 26 minutes, but I cut out loads of stuff for the sake of pacing and trying to stick to narrative beats. Roger is a fascinating guy with a lot of great anecdotes though, so if you enjoyed this video then I highly recommend you seek out some of the podcasts/interviews he’s done over the years.

I planned on making all the music for this film myself, but decided it would be better to use music that relates to Roger in some way (for example, he co-wrote 'Promises' by Eric Clapton and 'Quittin’ Time' by Mary Chapin Carpenter, and first used the LM-1 Drum Computer on the Leon Russell album 'Life & Love' which featured the track 'One More Love Song'.) I salvaged one of these demo tracks for the credits, but you can listen it and a few more scrapped tracks here:

Jack Pearson · RL:TKODM (Credits Music + Demos)

Since you’ve read this far, here’s a few bonus Roger facts that got cut out of the video:

The LM-1 was featured on the best selling album of all time - 'Thriller' by Micheal Jackson, as well as other early 80s hits like 'Maneater' by Hall & Oates, 'Valerie' by Steve Winwood, and for some reason - the original 1983 Thomas the Tank Engine theme song.

Roger hired his friend, a professional session drummer called Art Wood, to record most of the sounds on the LM-1. They set up the kit in Roger’s closet, recording each of the drums one at a time… then called it a day. Given the popularity of the songs featuring these recordings - Art Wood is technically one of most prominently featured drummers of all time.

And here's two bonus facts about this video:

The title 'The King of Drum Machines' is a quote from the father of MIDI - Dave Smith, when he spoke about Roger and the Tempest drum machine (which they built together) on a Sweetwater panel in 2015. [below]

This video was released on Roger’s 70th birthday.

I hope you enjoy it!" The History of Sampling in Music (2022)

video upload by Jack Pearson

The Inventors of Synth (Roger Linn, Dave Smith & Tom Oberheim) - Sweetwater Gearfest 2015

video upload by Sweetwater

"Join Mitch Gallagher as he moderates 'The Inventors of Synth' panel discussion at Gearfest '15. Featuring industry icons Dave Smith, Tom Oberheim, and Roger Linn discussing their thoughts on the past, present, and future of analog synthesizers and controllers.

Legendary synth designer and Grammy-winner Dave Smith was the founder of Sequential Circuits in the mid-'70s. His Prophet-5, the world's first fully programmable polyphonic synth, was the first musical instrument with an embedded microprocessor. Dave is also known as the driving force behind the development of the MIDI specification. He has continued to innovate, and recently unveiled his latest synth creation, the Sequential Prophet-6.

A pioneer of the synth and MIDI world, Tom Oberheim co-designed the Synthesizer Expansion Module (SEM), a device that allowed musicians to simultaneously combine live playing and sequenced playback - a concept that pre-dated the MIDI revolution. In 1981, he, along with Roland's Ikutaro Kakehashi and Sequential's Dave Smith, developed the MIDI spec, which changed the course of modern music. Tom recently re-released his famed Two Voice synth.

Technical Grammy award-winner Roger Linn invented the LM-1 Drum Computer (the first sample-based drum machine) in 1979. He later designed the Akai MPC60, which combined a sampling drum machine with a real-time MIDI sequencer. His guitar effects unit, AdrenaLinn, has been used on hit recordings by John Mayer and Red Hot Chili Peppers. In 2014 he released the LinnStrument, an expressive MIDI performance controller."

Solar42f Demos & Tutorials

video uploads by Saß

Playlist

1. Making of King's Respite - Patch Design (Elta Music Solar42f)
2. Get Some! - 128bpm DAWless Techno
3. Solar42f Tutorial - Papa Srapa Drone Oscillators
4. King's Respite - Medieval Elta Solar42f Synth Performance
5. Clang Island - Industrial Gamelan Solar42f & DFAM Jam
6. Making of Electric Gamelan - Patch Design (Elta Music Solar42f)
7. Electric Gamelan - Cinematic Elta Music Solar42f Performance
8. Stardance - DAWless Jam (Solar42 & MPCKey 37)
9. Making of Universal Equilibrium - Patch Design (Solar42f)
10. Universal Equilibrium - Cinematic Binaural Experimental Ambiance (Solar42f)
11. Junglebop - Funky DAWless Jam (MPCKey37 & Solar42)
12. Solar42f Tutorial - Dual Effector/FX Card Section
13. Ambient Sandstorm - Experimental Solar42f Drone Improv in Arabian
14. Aquarius - Experimental Ambient DnB Solar42f Improv
15. How to make Ambient Synth Music (No Talking - Solar42f Ambient Drone Machine) #synth #music #howto
16. Machina Meditation - Ambient Solar42 Improv
17. Between Sumatra and Bali - Experimental Ambient Improv in Gamelan
18. DnB Improv with the Solar42f

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🎛️ Welcome to the sonic playground of Saß – where DAWless jams, boombap beats, and experimental ambient soundscapes collide. This channel is all about raw, hands-on music creation, driven by hardware and a deep love for texture, rhythm, and exploration.
Whether you're into electronic, techno, lo-fi hip hop, synthwave, IDM, EDM, Sound design, synth wizardry, and everything in between...
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Yamaha CS6X Control V.A. Synthesizer 1999

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via this eBay listing, also on Reverb

"Classic 90's / 2000's Mega synth.. this CS6x was the best of all the X series synths.. Cs1x, Cs2x.. the 6 was king! It has a way better build quality, way better, bolder,. cleaner sound and had all the techno / trance basses, leads, pads, arpeggiators and more! This synth is a GREAT addition to any synth lovers rig. It works great.. no operational issues, and it looks good as well."

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Oberheim OB-SX 4-Voice Synthesizer W/ MIDI & Controller SN 913511XP

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this eBay listing

"Here is a great package for any analog synth lover. It starts with a 1980 Oberheim OB-SX 4 voice that was overhauled by Synthchaser about a year ago... Works like a dream, all voices pass autotune. Has the synth king eprom in it. 56 presets. Comes with Magic Box Midi Editor that connects to the "Computer" Interface on the back. Also comes with a Behringer Controller that has the OBSX template loaded already.. Plug it all up and you now have so many controls to edit the OBSX!!! Synthchaser calibrated th OBSX as well as installed new key bushings. All in all a modern re-do and stable synth to deliver some jaw dropping Obie pads, brass, strings, leads, basses and more! RARE to find a turn key package like this and priced low as well!"

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WHY OPEN SOURCE IS KING: 3 New Kits for Our 8‑Bit Eurorack Drum Module

video upload by wgd modular

"In this video, we take another look at UTF-8 SAMPLIFIED – the fully open-source 8-bit Eurorack drum module I released with ASCII Synth. It’s made its way into racks all over the world, and even into DIY workshops like the one run by mzourack at Noise Kitchen in Prague.

Now it’s getting even better:

Thanks to a pull request by community member poetaster, three new kits have been added: 808, Jungle, and Beatbox – plus a handy wav2c.py script that lets you convert your own samples into custom kits!

Check out the GitHub Repository:

🔧 https://github.com/wgd-modular/utf-8-...
📚 Wiki and build instructions: https://github.com/wgd-modular/utf-8-...
🔌 Flash your module online: https://wgd-modular.github.io/ut-flas...

📖 Chapters:

0:00 – Intro
0:05 – Our drum module: The story so far
1:44 – PCBWay Advertisement
2:15 – Demo 1: Jungle kit
4:01 – Demo 2: 808 kit
6:20 – Ending words"

FREE OPEN SOURCE DRUM MACHINE DESIGN! DIY BUILD + DEMO

video upload by wgd modular

"In this video we are building a tiny - almost credit card sized - drum machine called UTF-9 SAMPLIFIED. It is based on the bleep drum. Check out my version on GitHub:

https://github.com/wgd-modular/utf-9-...

Original bleep drum design: https://bleeplabs.com/product/the-ble...
My eurorack footprints: https://github.com/wgd-modular/eurocad

00:00 - Hello!
00:06 - Tiny drum machines?
01:15 - PCBWay Sponsorship
01:31 - Building the Drum Machine
02:17 - Jam 1
03:31 - Jam 2 using MIDI"

Presumable (Digitakt2 + Vermona PerFourMer mk2 + Strega) Performance Version

video upload by Music4screens

"Performance film version of 'Presumable'.

All created and performed on Digitakt 2, Vermona Perfourmer mk2 and MakeNoise Strega.
Digitakt was the sequencer, the glitch drums and texture inspiration.
Vermona PerFourMer the bass king of the track with two bass tracks and the melodic lead.
Strega is the sci-fi synth line abusing on the filter, the activation interference and the pitch knob. This was effected by Hologram Microcosm for space.

I enjoyed so much in the making and performing it for the video."

Yamaha CS 60 & CS70m - like you’ve probably never heard them before

video upload by The Synth King

"Hi,
I’ve really enjoyed playing these great synthesizers (Yamaha CS60 and CS70m). The CS70m has extra long envelopes for VCF and VCA (5x longer than CS50/60/&80) enabling you to play super wide pads and sweeps. The Valhalla super massive reverb helps quite a lot as well. The CS60 expressiveness is amazing !
Enjoy the music!
Bernd"

Bootsy Collins’ Home Studio is a Funk Wonderland

video upload by Reverb

"Bootsy Collins has one of the most distinct bass sounds in all of recorded music and his home studio, the Boot Cave, is where Bootsy workshops his tones and records his records. Whether its the piles of effects pedals, Bernie Worrell's legendary synth setup, or the hordes of priceless memorabilia; Bootsy's Boot Cave is a treasure trove of unbelievably cool gear.

Check out more at https://bit.ly/43di8vS."

Synth spotting comes in at 10:17.

The following drum machines, synths, and a Hammond B3 are featured from 21:25:

KORG Rhythm 55
Kawai R-50
Yamaha RY30
Maestro Rhythm King MRK-2
Moog Minimoog
ARP Pro Soloist
ARP String Ensemble
Hammond B3
Yamaha DJX
Yamaha DX100

SoundToys SpaceBlender Meets Best Analog Synth Moog Sub 37

video upload by Anton Anru

"🖲 Great news from Soundtoys – they’ve released a new plugin that creates stunning, spacey reverbs. It features an excellent interface and sound. With a simple twist, the reverb tail can be flipped into reverse, which sounds especially interesting on short decays synced to the tempo of your track.

🎛 The first thing I wanted to run through this effect was the Moog Subsequent 37 – the king of analog sound. This way, I could blend top-tier analog with digital magic. The result is epic.

📦 The Moog Sub37 presets and patterns used in this demo, along with over 200 preset banks for both hardware and software synths, are available here:
https://antonanru.sellfy.store/"

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GS Music Bree6 Simple Small Super Synth

video upload by TJontheRoad

"Here’s a selection of new sounds for the GS Music Bree6 analog synthesizer. These TJontheRoad sounds and more will be available soon for free download via the GS Music website.

The Bree6 was provided to me by GS Music for testing, sound design, and video production. GS Music has no editorial input of the content of this video.

Thanks for watching."

00:00 Slow Pulse
01:51 Call Of The Wild
02:18 Code 4 Chords
03:10 Hi 5
04:08 PI Ann Oh
04:52 Cry Basy
05:58 Stringen
06:56 Wubba Pad
07:55 King Tut
08:55 All A Buzz
10:54 Hollowday
12:12 Harpen Too
12:45 Deep Dream
13:49 Unicorn

KORG TRIDENT - a divine relevation - no talking

video upload by The Synth King

"I had a great time playing my Korg Trident MK2. I would like to share this moment with you in this video.

From wikipedia:
'The Korg Trident is a polyphonic multi-section synthesizer released by Korg in 1980, combining three distinct synthesizers within a single instrument: a polyphonic section with two VCOs, alongside dedicated String and Brass sections. The polyphonic synthesizer section allows for eight-note polyphony with dual oscillators. The String section offers an ensemble effect and simple attack/release envelope controls, whereas the Brass section features an independent filter and a dedicated ADSR envelope. These sections can be assigned to two different regions of the keyboard independently, and the Trident also offers a flanger effect along with a joystick for pitch bending and modulation. In 1982, the enhanced MkII version was introduced, offering additional memory, improved stability, and an extra ADSR envelope.'

Enjoy the music !
Bernd"

J3PO King Korg Neo Presets -- Official Sounds Demo

video upload by J3PO

"You can purchase the preset pack here:
https://www.julianpollack.com/shop
The introductory price is $29.

All FX (chorus, reverbs, delays, etc.) are coming from within the patches themselves i.e. there's no other external processing on this demo save for some slight light leveling/compression for the purpose of uploading to YouTube.

The King Korg Neo is an unexpected gem, challenging assumptions about what a compact, portable, digital synth can be. Its sound is both vibrant and complex, weaving warm, analog-like textures with modern digital tones that feel raw yet polished. With a bold 24-voice polyphony and versatile oscillators, the King Korg Neo manages to feel timeless and forward-looking, carrying an unmistakable authenticity.

I also have patches available for the Prophet Rev 2, Prophet 6, OB-6, OB-X8, Prophet 5/10, Softube Model 84, Model 72, Arturia OB-Xa, Arturia Stage-73 and many others. If you're a Nord Stage 3 user, download my bank from the Nord Keyboards website. I have a sample pack, "J3PO x The Ox" (hip hop and soul keyboard and drum loops) available on Splice.

About the sound designer: Julian “J3PO” Pollack is a Los Angeles-based pianist/keyboardist and producer described by Timeout New York as a musician who “deftly balances virtuosity with tenderness.” Julian is known for his innovative use of keyboards and synthesizers in jazz, fusion, hip-hop, and electronic styles of music. Julian has toured extensively with the legendary artists Marcus Miller and Chris Botti, as well as performing with greats such as Herbie Hancock, Talib Kweli, David Sanborn, Michael League, Eric Harland, and others. Julian has worked closely as a sound designer with keyboard/synth companies Nord Keyboards, Sequential, and Oberheim, and has created factory presets for the Prophet 5, the Oberheim OB-X8, Take 5, Nord Stage 3, Nord Wave 2, and many others. In addition to these hardware keyboard companies, Julian also has done sound design for Universal Audio, Softube, and Cherry Audio.

Currently, Julian works exclusively with Spectrasonics in Pasadena, California."

Roland Juno 2 & Dtronics: King Of The Junos!?

video upload by JimDaneker

"@arcadeorchestra80s Producer & 80s synth nut takes the classic Roland Juno 2 for a spin in the Fortress of Synthetude and throws down a controversial take: the Alpha Junos are the KINGS of the whole Juno series. Yes, even over the Juno 6/60/106."

And the video with TAL-Pha overdubbed:

TAL-Pha intro by Jim Daneker

video upload by TAL Software

"Many thanks to ‪@JimDaneker‬ for making and sharing this video. All sounds from TAL-Pha, except the Hi-Freq Perc.

The sound in this intro video was rendered/played by the TAL-Pha synthesizer plug-in using the original MIDI notes and Sysex data recorded with the Alpha Juno 2 hardware and controller."