Dire Straits & Yamaha DX7

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Dire Straits 'Brothers In Arms' from 1985 had a lot of synths in it. Digital synths like the Yamaha DX7 and Synclavier were utilized a lot on that album.

I'm using both the DX7s and the TX802 in this video. The first string patch uses the low strings from the TX802 while the high "tremolo" strings are coming from the DX7s. Throughout the video the patches are evenly divided between these two synths. Except for the first 'Brothers in arms' string sound, no sound is layered.
Chorus and reverb are used on some of the patches.
With careful programming the DX7 can sound very lush and slick, even for string- and pad sounds. The last two patches, where I play freestyle (not Dire Straits chords)are such examples.
Both these two patches are edited from the first string patch I show in this video.

All the patches in this video were made by a guy known as Hedge777 or ElectronicSupersonic [video below]

I will not send his sysex patches to anyone so don't bother asking me. Ask him yourself.

Find my music here:
Bandcamp: https://espenkraft.bandcamp.com/

00:00 Brothers In Arms Strings
02:19 Brothers In Arms - the album
04:01 Different sounds"

Yamaha DX7 w E! My “Dire Straits” bank 1

video upload by ElectronicSupersonic

"Note that SysEx file is no longer available."

Yamaha DX7 w E! My “Dire Straits” bank 2

video upload by ElectronicSupersonic

"note that the SysEx file is no longer available."

Yamaha CS50 - the most underrated synth! Famous Presets & Programming

video upload by Andy Whitmore



"Recorded at Greystoke Studio - Dry. Feb 2024

The CS-50 was released just ahead of its famous big brothers, the CS-60 and CS-80. The CS-50 looks like a scaled-down version of the monstrous CS-80, and it is! This will benefit those who crave the famous classic Yamaha synth sound without the struggle of lugging around the 215 pound CS-80!

The CS-50 weighs in at about 100 pounds. The CS-50 is also just 4-voice polyphonic, and lacks the quality weighted 61-note keyboard of the CS-80. The CS-50 has just a 49-note standard keyboard. It does feature pressure (aftertouch) sensitivity route-able to several destinations, however.

The CS-50's sound is unmistakably related to other classic CS-series synthesizers. At just four voices with one osc. per voice and lacking warm filters (at just 12dB/oct) the CS-50's sound can be thin.

There are 13 preset sounds of various instruments and synth sounds but, unfortunately, no on-board memory storage for your edited presets. At its low street price, the CS-50 makes a great way to get your hands on these classic sounds without going broke! It's too bad their tuning is just as unstable as the other CS-series synths.

It's housed in a built-in travel-case like the other (big) CS-synths. It's been used by Men Without Hats and Herbie Hancock.

1977 – 1980.

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺 "

Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set

video uploads by Yamaha Synths Official

Playlist:
Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set | Overview
Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set | 80's MOVIE
Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set | STEVIE TOWN
Yamaha | Matt Johnson MONTAGE M Signature Artist Sound Set | STAR SAILOR

"Yamaha Artist Matt Johnson is the keyboardist for Jamiroquai and an in-demand session player in the London soul scene. Matt shares three unique sounds that he created for the Montage M Synthesizer series.

You can find Matt Johnson's Signature Artist Sounds on Soundmondo.com or here:
- https://bit.ly/MattJohnsonSAS1
- https://bit.ly/MattJohnsonSAS2
- https://bit.ly/MattJohnsonSAS3"

RMIF Elsita soviet drum synthesizer

video upload by Movie Squirrel

"This video shows a short demonstration of the RMIF Elsita analog drum module, synthesizer. There are 4 percussion sections in the instrument (from bass drum, snare, to high-hat).
The inputs where triggered by an own made pattern sequencer."

Tiptop Audio Officially Releases ART Line of Eurorack Modules

via Tiptop Audio

"Today, we are celebrating the release of the first set of ART-equipped modules, marking the first time this technology is ready for purchase. We are starting with the release of the ATX1 Analog VCO, Vortex Digital OSC, Octopus USB/MIDI interface, ART V/OCT Quantizer, and Control Path dual analog envelopes plus VCA.

On our website, we have dedicated the ART landing page as the knowledge base HQ for ART. There, you will find plenty of educational videos, module video manuals, and uploaded video playlists of music filmed during beta testing. ART is simple to use and easy to understand, and with those videos, we made sure all aspects and potential misinformation have been addressed. Additionally, more information is in the process of being added in the coming days for both DIY enthusiasts and module makers on how to implement ART, including a free reference design that adds ART to Mutable Instruments Braids and Plaits.

The creative process of making music on a modular synthesizer is a unique tactile and aural experience. With ART modules, we are entering the territory of tunable instruments and polyphonic multi-timbral compositions but with the sound design power and immediate interface of a modular synthesizer. The initial release focuses on the mono VCOs that you can use to build voices quickly or combine for discrete polyphony. Very soon, we will extend the lineup with the fully polyphonic ART modules and the release of the Polytip patch cable."

Individual modules below. Systems:

Pictured Top: The Analog Bundle S1 $945 Save 33%

Middle: The Analog Bundle S2 $999 Save 33%

Bottom: Vortex 6, Octostages Poly Envelope, Octapass Poly Filter, Octagain


ART Demo Videos

ART Beta Testing recordings


ART Essentials


ART modules video manuals


Demo patches, tips for sound design

ATX1

A classic all analog saw VCO core with 3 switchable modes, ART, 1V/Oct, LFO and is recommended as the basic building block for ART systems. It is designed for patching analog polyphonic synths from discrete modules or multi-mono patches in ART mode. When using ART the ATX1 takes care of the tuning including accounting for temperature changes. In 1V/Oct mode the ATX1 runs as a standard old school modular VCO. LFO mode drops the frequency range and is great for patching vibrato to other ATX1s among other things. The ATX1 outputs variable waveshapes with manual or CV control. Classic FM, PWM and hard sync are provided. A dedicated Gate Out in ART mode manages the voice envelopes or any modulation synced to that voice. We consider the ATX1 the best sounding analog VCO we ever created.

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Finkey DS-2 two-channel Drum Synthesizer

video upload by Movie Squirrel

"In this video the vintage analog drum synthesizer mentioned is briefly introduced" See the Finkey label below for more.

Is This The Most Unique Synth EVER???

video upload by Miles Away

"Review, sound demo and tutorial/walkthrough of the Gamechanger Audio Motorsynth Mk2 synthesizer, a revolutionary modern synth that uses motors to create sound. Is it the best synth to add to your studio?"

Buy my Custom Synth Patches:
https://shop.milesawayofficial.com/co...

0:00 - jam 1: Motorsynth only
0:39 - what makes the Motorsynth so unique?
2:00 - beauty in imperfection
3:23 - jam 2: heavy industrial electro
5:45 - synth tour, the motor oscillators
8:01 - Motorsynth's amazing stereo image
8:59 - how to use the performance interface for drone patches
10:27 - the digital oscillator voice
11:20 - paraphonic features explained, making a keys patch
13:10 - filter types, drive, and unison mode
15:39 - drift, detune and cross mod
17:28 - envelope section, making a complex patch
21:07 - modulation matrix
22:30 - arp, motion recorder and sequencer
24:10 - random generator
25:11 - final verdict with pros and cons
28:00 - jam 3: melodic edm

Shakuhachi and Buchla

video upload by Todd Barton

"More explorations of interacting with my Buchla instrument via my shakuhachi and the Buchla 230 Envelope Follower.
More explorations and patching on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/synthtodd"

Hardware Jams Weekend Challenge - Moon Landing, Alien Concert (focus issue)

video upload by SynthAddict

"Two box jam, make in under 1 hour (or totally live).

Osmose and RC-505

Sadly my best take was just before this one, but I forgot to hit record!
Kids, always remember to hit record. What a dope I was... this one has some timing issues and messy playing. It's OK but I'm sad I messed up the best take. :-(

Also, sorry I messed-up the focus, not my day. :-P"

Roland SH-5 & TR-606 (1976, 1982) - Werkstatt Matlak

video upload by Werkstatt Matlak

"First test run of the SH-5 after restoration.
Triggered by LT HT for note gate and LFO retrigger."