Yamaha CS 60 MIDI controlled

video upload by klorisk

"In this video you hear a very simple acid arpeggio, played through MIDI by my Yamaha CS 60 from 1977. The arpeggio is simple, but illustrates the control possibilities over MIDI, along with showing that a CS can even be used for fast stuff that can't be played by hand - it's not just a synth for pads :-)
Apart from playing the notes over MIDI, my CS 60 is controlled by my iPhone - Brilliance and VCF LFO depth.

This is a re-upload from 2013, from my abandoned YT account klorisk.

I just had my CS back from from repair by Mark Cox in The Netherlands. He fully serviced it and built in a marvellous MIDI interface of his own design. The CS now responds to MIDI Note On, to aftertouch and to four separate MIDI CCs to control VCO and VCF modulation, brilliance and level. On top of that, it can route velocity to brilliance and/or level. Even though velocity will then affect *all* playing notes, it gives more expressive capabilities. Mark’s interface is a lot cheaper than the Kenton one and provides slightly different but all the more useful possibilities.

More of my Yamaha CS 60 improvisations (and a lot more musical than this one):

Planeshifter · Yamaha CS 60 Improvisations

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BeatPPL Podcast 74 - Matthew of ALM Busy Circuits

Ken Flux Pierce Fluxwithit

"interview w/ Matthew of ALM Busy Circuits as he joins us to chat about ALM’s first complete modular system the 'COUPE', Squid Salmple, Pamela's new workout, ALM’s backstory and all things ALM busy circuits."

The Weeknd - Blinding Lights (Synthesizer COVER)

starshipfive

"No Copyright Infringement Intented
This is my approach to the theme.

Synths used:

Yamaha AN1x
Clavia Nord Modular G2
Behringer Deepmind 12
Roland Fantom X6
Roland V-Synth XT
Kurzweil PC3
Korg X5DR
Roland JV-2080

Sequenced Parts done in Cubase 5, using several Hardware and VST Plugins, then audio mixdown passed to Hardware sampler in Roland Fantom X6"

Check out additional covers of Blinding Lights, and the original, here.

Launchkey [MK3] - Behind the Scenes // Novation

NovationTV

"Introducing Launchkey [MK3] - a totally revamped range of full-sized controller keyboards for making tracks in Ableton Live and with hardware. In this video, watch Enrique take you through some of the steps that he took to create the track “BlueLeaf”, the exclusive piece that he wrote and performed on Launchkey 49 [MK3].

Launchkey [MK3] is our intuitive and fully integrated MIDI keyboard controller for making tracks in Ableton Live, designed to give you everything you need to create and play your music. Made for creators of all abilities, the Novation Launchkey gives you inspirational tools to expand your musical vocabulary. Scale and Chord modes and a powerful arpeggiator push your musical creativity and help start new ideas. Custom Modes and a full-size MIDI output transform Novation Launchkey [MK3] into a powerful centrepiece of any music-making setup. Launchkey [MK3] is made to create.

--- Discover Launchkey [MK3]:
https://novationmusic.com/en/keys/lau...

--- Audio produced by Stoni:
https://instagram.com/stonismusic"

Korg Minilogue XD: Dense Atmosphere (50 Ambient and Cinematic Pad presets)

Anton Anru

"«Dense Atmosphere» is a collection of 50 pad timbres for Korg Minilogue XD. It consists of: 19 Pads, 11 Strings, 6 Rhythmic, and 14 Drones and Textures.
The presets cover a wide range of sound palette: warm and cold, clean and noisy, dark and bright, musical and atonal, static and rhythmic. They will find their place in many music genres: ambient, cinematic, downtempo, lounge, chillout, deep, progressive, house, trance, techno, dub techno, and others.

All presets are thoroughly set: each has Velocity, Aftertouch, and XY Joystick. Moreover, to make the timbre more dynamic and evolving use Motion Modulation, all 4 slots are set as well. Just hit the PLAY button and keep on playing on keyboard.
All the timbres are done using factory oscillators and effects only, so no additional (third-party) SDK needed to use the collection.
To load the presets to your synth you should use Minilogue XD Sound Librarian application available on Korg official website.

Korg Minilogue XD - Motion Arp (50 Arp Presets)
Korg Minilogue XD - Dense Atmosphere (50 Pad Presets)
Get them here: https://bit.ly/3dE8TsP"

Demo :: Lexicon 224XL on TR8 + Reface CS (Aphex Ageispolis Riff)

SOLON Music

"Demo of the Lexicon 224XL using Roland TR8 + Yamaha Reface CS playing Aphex Twin riff from 'Ageispolis' (Selected Ambient Works 85-92)."

Teisco 100F Monophonic Analog Vintage Synthesizer SN 0295

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"The 37-key Teisco 100F (also known as the Kawai 100F), released in Japan in 1977, is a fantastic little analog monophonic synthesizer. It features one oscillator, but great sound can be achieved by virtue of the extensive modulation possibilities. Filtering, LFO, VCA, and portamento are excellent and provide the necessary ingredients to dialing in wonderful vintage analog synth sounds. Add to these features the 100F’s elegant vintage design, with a wood enclosure, and you have overall a fantastic vintage analog synth."

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Technics SY-1010 Monophonic Analog Vintage Synthesizer

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"The 32-key Technics SY-1010, released in Japan in the 1970s, is a little analog monophonic synthesizer. It features one saw-up oscillator, a low pass filter, ASDR, and a sine wave LFO. This is one of the most simple commercial analog synthesizers ever made, and although it may not offer the biggest variety of sounds, it remains a rare and highly sought-after collector’s item. And honestly, overall it’s still a nice little vintage analog synth. This synth is in very good condition, with the expected aging of a vintage instrument (please see photos), including some yellowing of the keys, some scratches, and other coloration. However, the unit has been thoroughly tested by our professional technician and works perfectly."

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Roland Juno-60 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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ROLAND SYSTEM-8

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"The analog modeling sound based on the popular ACB technology of SYSTEM-1 has evolved further. The oscillator part has not only basic waveforms such as Saw and Square, but also standard waveforms such as SuperSaw and unique waveforms such as NoiseSaw, FM, and CB. In addition, powerful modulation such as Cross Modulation and Ring Modulator is provided to achieve radical sound make-up."

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