Yamaha CS60: most expressive synthesizer I’ve ever played! by Stephen Coker

Published on Aug 6, 2018 Stephen Coker

Follow-up to this post.

"1977 Vintage Yamaha Cs60 Synthesizer demonstration by Mix Lord. “Stephen Coker”.

Recorded through a Universal Audio LA-610 Channel strip into a Apogee Ad8000 with waves reverb and, a slight chorus plugin. Mastering was simple and minimally done to preserve most of the dynamics of the instrument for this demonstration.

The Yamaha CS 60 is a landmark in synthesis history. This is the very first 8 voice fully programmable polyphonic analog synthesizer available to the general public.

This instrument changed the world and, set the standards for synthesizer companies that come afterwards. Though, no other synthesizer ever reached anywhere near what this and the CS80 synthesizers do. The sheer range in tonal possibilities are endless. From soft perfect moving pads to, hi-fi cutting edge textures.
From Moog type leads to patches that are indistinguishable from a saxophone. I’ve even programmed an exact replica of a fretless bass with complete ease.

The CS60 has 8 VCO’s that make up a single identical layer of the CS80’s dual Voice architecture. With extensive real-time performance controls, this synth was designed for the performing musician and composer in mind. Pulse and ramp waves are available simultaneously with a dedicated LFO for PWM and a beautiful noise circuits that is extremely useful.

The dual filters may be the most important aspect of the CS sound. The high pass and low pass filter act as a band pass filter “ in series” that cannot be matched in pure tone and power. No matter where you have the filter cut off, it always sounds musical and, amazing.

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The last DJX video

Published on Aug 6, 2018 organfairy

"at least for now. I will probably make more later, but not for the next year or so. I need to get back to the organs :-)"

Buchla 208p Music Easel Sketch "It Never Gets Any Easier"

Published on Aug 6, 2018 Heath Aldrich

"After spending almost 4 hours on the phone trying to figure out why my insurance denied my claim and how to fix it, I needed a Buchla break.

Simple patch, that gets sort of weird, but overall pretty. Sort of like life."

A night of enchantment

Published on Aug 5, 2018 Audio Illustrator

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman. This piece features a variety of Eurorack modular gear, a few VSTi's and a Haken Continuum.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Orchestra are pleased to present "A night of enchantment".

Here you will find a soft meditative piece designed to sooth the soul.

I hope you enjoy!

James Newman 's music can be purchased at:
jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "A night of enchantment" here:
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Aria

Published on Aug 5, 2018 Audio Illustrator

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman. This piece was composed with a Peter Gabriel style in mind, and uses a variety of software VSTi's including East/West's Voices of Passion.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman World Orchestra are pleased to present "Aria".

I wrote this piece a few years ago for some dear friends of mine who had just had their 1st child...a baby girl named, Aria.

I hope you enjoy.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "Aria" here:
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Abandon all hope ye who enter here

Published on Aug 2, 2018 Audio Illustrator

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Orchestra are pleased to present 'Abandon all hope ye who enter here'.

"Through me you pass into the city of woe:
Through me you pass into eternal pain:
Through me among the people lost for aye.

Justice the founder of my fabric mov'd:
To rear me was the task of power divine,
Supremest wisdom, and primeval love.

Before me things create were none, save things
Eternal, and eternal I endure.
All hope abandon ye who enter here."

From "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "Abandon all hope ye who enter here" here:
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KAWAI K5000S w/ PowerSounds Synthesizer Sticker

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I don't think I've seen the PowerSounds sticker before. I actually bought a brand new K5000S and it did not have the sticker on it. Guessing these were later models with new patches.

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KORG MS-10 monophonic synthesizer

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Access Virus Indigo

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Sequential Circuits Pro One Vintage Synth SN 5638

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"Inside the base plate is signed 'Julia 12-16-81', so I probably bought it (new) in early '82. I've only used it at home and it's been stored in the loft for some years. It's in excellent cosmetic condition, apart from a couple of odd nicks on the end cheeks and baseplate shown in the photos. There was very little dust inside when I opened it up. I've cleaned and lubricated the keyboard as best I can, cleaned the J-wires and bus bars, treated the switches and pots with contact cleaner and beeswaxed the wooden end panels. I haven't replaced the keyboard bushings so the action is a bit clicky. Everything seems fine although the Osc A Pulse Width knob is a bit scratchy in places. I don't have the equipment to test the CV/Gate ins and outs."

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