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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

YAMAHA EX-1 Synthesizer/Organ

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via this auction

Note the EX-1 is not the pre-cursor to the GX-1. That would be the "EX-42 (1970–1977, stage model, design origin of GX-1)" according to the list of Yamaha products on Wikipedia.

"This Yamaha EX-1 organ/synthesizer is one of the rarest synthesizers in existence, as it is rumored that less than a dozen or so were ever built.

The EX-1 is easily programmed for three overall patches using a slide-out front panel,and has polyphonic glide and, on the solo keyboard, a unique side-to-side movement for modulation.

The EX-1 features two fully polyphonic keyboards (with organ tabs and polyphonic analog synthesizer sounds) which can be slaved together, a top keyboard monophonic analog synthesizer which can be slaved to the upper organ manual, and a monophonic analog synthesizer bass played from the included pedals, or slaved to the lower keyboard.

Also included is an analog drum machine, auto chord accompaniment section, and arpeggiator.

This YAMAHA EX-1 unit is in great condition.

Manufacturing date maybe 1977-1978.

All the knobs, sliders, keys and pedals work perfectly.

Also included are two TX-III tone cabinets with 14x speakers (each), bass pedals and a original matching bench.

The features of this synthesizer are much too extensive to list here.

There are a few videos on YouTube that fully detail all of the capabilities of the EX-1 Just search for "Yamaha EX-1" and prepare to be amazed.

When released in 1977, the EX-1 had a $35,000 price tag.

That's $148,000 today when adjusted for inflation.

Don't miss your chance to get it for much less!"

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Selected Tracks From Synthesizers Demos Vol​.​1


Published on Dec 4, 2018 Nacho Marty Meyer

high-quality download: https://nacho80.bandcamp.com/album/se...

01. Yamaha TX216 - TF1 Dream
02. Ensoniq ESQ-M - HARD_CEM3379
03. Kawai XS-1 - MAPA_3
04. Casio CZ-5000 - Adrenalynn_7
05. Roland MT-100 - Orange Buildings
06. E-MU Vintage Keys - Hidden People
07. Yamaha FB-01 - Peleadores
08. Roland MKS-70 - ETIONS
09. Kawai K4r - Factory Outside
10. Kawai 100F - The Arabian Dude

Selected Tracks From Synthesizers Demos Vol.2

Published on Dec 8, 2018

Published on Dec 8, 2018 Nacho Marty Meyer

high-quality download: https://nacho80.bandcamp.com/album/se...

01. Commodore 64 - SID_B 00:00
02. Oberheim Matrix-1000 - Her Bodas 00:26
03. Casio CZ-5000 - Lucy en el telo con amantes 8:13
04. Yamaha FB-01 - Dubbian Dub 10:04
05. Roland MKS-70 - Oceanfront 14:28
06. Yamaha TX216 - Looking For Robox 17:29
07. Roland M-VS1 - Room 5_1979 22:21
08. Kawai XD-5 - Mapa Incorrecto 25:06
09. Yamaha TG33 - Afternoon Road Show 27:00
10. Korg EX-800 & AKAI S2000 - Octakorg 29:03
11. Roland MKS-70 - Telefunk70 31:21
12. Roland JV-1080 - Gaming The Ghetto 34:03

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Vintage Synth Tape Cassettes

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Cool bit of synth history.

Oberheim Matrix 12 Xpander Sounds


Oberheim Matrix-6 1,000 Factory Patches "From Around the World"

Angel City Korg DW 8000 "vols. 1a & 1, no Dolby" & "Volume ii"

Deep Magic "Magic 800" 1.0 DW-8000 Presets

1986 Livewire Audio Korg DW-8000 Data Tape "All"

1986 Livewire Audio Korg DW-8000 Data Tape "Sets 1, 2 & 3"

sound approach Korg DW-8000 patches

Korg DW-8000 EX-8000 Preload Programs

1986 Synthesoft Products "Voice Package for the DW-8000"

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris Vol 1 Factory Patches

"Patch Program Data for JUNO-60"

Moog Memorymoog Factory Program REV B

Yamaha "The DX Zone" DX7 FM Programming Instructions

Yamaha "DX Performance Demonstration FM Digital Keyboards DX7 and DX9 Performances by Gary Leuenberger and Don Lewis

Sound Source Unlimited Yamaha TX81Z "Designer Series"

Sound Source Unlimited Yamaha TX81Z "R&B DANCE 1.0"

Thursday, June 21, 2018

GLASYS - Hotel Jams & Utopia Tour


Published on Jun 21, 2018 GLASYS

"For the last couple of months I was on tour with Todd Rundgren's Utopia and it's been an incredible experience!
Here are 5 short jams I recorded live in my hotel rooms throughout the tour + some additional behind the scenes footage from my phone and fan footage from a few shows.

Catch our Jimmy Kimmel Live performance on July 9th!

Gear/software breakdown:

Jam 1: Arcadia (custom controller), Korg Microkey 2, Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2, Native Instruments Battery 4.

Jam 2: Enhancia Neova ring prototype, U-HE Tyrell, Arcadia, Microkey 2, Battery 4.

Jam 3: iPad running GeoShred, Arcadia, Omnisphere 2, Battery 4.

Jam 4: Dubreq Stylophone Gen X-1, Steinberg Retrologue, Arcadia, Microkey 2, Spectrasonics Keyscape, Omnisphere 2, Battery 4.

Jam 5: Neova prototype, Yamaha Reface CS.

Gear used on stage - DSI Prophet 6, Nord Stage 2 EX.

Thank you Jimmy Martin Jr, Joe Griesler, Ed Pinchak, Lyle Goldberg, funfamily6, Dennis Watson and 'Clayton Call Zoom video archive' for the show footage.

Huge thanks to Todd Rundgren, Willie Wilcox and Kasim Sulton for having me on this unforgettable ride.

http://www.glasysmusic.com"

Monday, April 02, 2018

Mr Woofer - Synth Demos


Published on Oct 6, 2017 Mr Woofer

Playlist:

1. Mr Woofer - Enter Space (Atari STE Demo)
"Enter Space!" says Sinclair Spectrum ZX through its Currah uSpeech synthesizer. The Atari STE and its Yamaha YM2149F chip in all its square wave glory does exactly that. The tools used to control the STE are NSQ (Near Synthesizer Quality), Chip Synth and MaxYMiser.

The powerful beats are coming from NI Massive except for the Hi-hats and noise bursts which are also Atari STE. As usual external reverb and delay are added. Hope you enjoy it!

Music and Sound Design by Mr Woofer (Konstantinos Kampanis).
Original footage and video editing by Mr Woofer.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Synth Stuff Synth Demos by tritonrecordings36


Published on Feb 9, 2017 tritonrecordings

"No talking, just synths. See the description for my "commentary," but otherwise, just sit back and listen!"

36 individual synth demos at the time of this post.

Playlist:
Synth Stuff Ep. 1 - Korg MS-20 Mini
Synth Stuff Ep. 2 - Korg Minilogue
Synth Stuff Ep. 3 - Yamaha DX7
Synth Stuff Ep. 4 - Roland D-50
Synth Stuff Ep. 5 - Kawai K1
Synth Stuff Ep. 6 - Moog Minimoog D (Reissue)
Synth Stuff Ep. 7 - Moog Sub 37
Synth Stuff Ep. 8 - Yamaha PSS-570
Synth Stuff Ep. 9 - Roland Juno-60

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Yamaha EX5 Synthesizer Demonstration Songs


Published on Feb 20, 2018 DKDiveDude

"The Yamaha EX5 Synthesizer is my master keyboard on which via a MIDI Expander box plus lots of MIDI Through cables, I control my other 22 synths! This video includes 3 of the 4 demo songs that came on floppy disks with the synthesizer. Unfortunately I had to leave out # 4 due to a copyright issue. Along the video I annotate with the Yamaha EX5's, in my opinion, most notable features (specifications and abilities).

Please subscribe if you are interested future videos of demo's, sound creation, and music on in any of my equipment.

Check my other uploads for demo songs on Roland JD-990, E-Mu Turbo Phatt, Korg Radias, Korg Karma, Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha CS6x, Novation Nova, Roland JP-8080, Roland XP-30 plus over 100 original synth music compositions.

As listed in the video at the end, my current synths, groove boxes, drum machines, and gear are;
Alesis Ion, E-Mu TurboPhatt, Kawai K5000S, Korg Electribe MX, Korg M1R-EX (M1ex Rack version), Korg Karma, Korg Minilogue, Korg Radias, Kurzweil K2000, M-Audio Venom, Novation Nova, Roland D-550 (D-50 Rack version), Roland Gaia SH-01, Roland Super JD-990 (JD-800 Rack version), Roland JX-3P, Roland JP-8080 (Rack version of JP-8000), Roland SH-32, Roland TR-707, Roland XP-30, Yamaha AN-200, Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha CS6x, Yamaha EX5, Yamaha TX802 (Basically a DX7II in a Rack).

Effects
Behringer Xenyx 2442FX (Mixer but has 100 built-in effects), Boss RCE-10 Chorus, Boss VF-1 Effects, Roland VT-3 Voice Transformer but also used for instrument effects.

Mixers
Behringer Xenyx 2442FX, Fostex 2016, and Samson PL2404.

Besides collecting, having fun and composing with synthesizers, I also sell Movie, TV, Game, and Anime inspired jewelry (Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, and Rings). Goto my website http://Zubima.com for links to where to check it out!"

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Korg Radias Demo Songs - Specifications - Home Recording Studio


Published on Jan 30, 2018 DKDiveDude

"In this video I play back the factory built-in demo songs, of which there are four of. I love the Radias, perhaps my favorite of all my synths! In the video I also annotate with in my opinion the Radias most appealing features (specifications and abilities).

Please subscribe if you are interested future videos of demo's, sound creation, and music on in any of my equipment.

Check my other uploads for demo songs on Korg Karma, Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha CS6x, Novation Nova, Roland JP-8080, Roland XP-30 plus over 100 original synthesizer compositions.

As listed in the video at the end, my current synths, groove boxes, drum machines, and gear are;
Alesis Ion, E-Mu TurboPhatt, Kawai K5000S, Korg Electribe MX, Korg M1R-EX (M1ex Rack version), Korg Karma, Korg Minilogue, Korg Radias, Kurzweil K2000, Roland D-550 (D-50 Rack version), Roland Gaia SH-01, Roland Super JD-990 (JD-800 Rack version), Roland JX-3P, Roland SH-32, Roland TR-707, Yamaha AN-200, Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha CS6x, Yamaha EX5, Yamaha TX802 (Basically a DX7II in a Rack).

Effects
Boss RCE-10 Chorus, Boss VF-1 Effects, Roland VT-3 Voice Transformer but also used for instrument effects.

Mixers
Behringer Xenyx 2442FX, Fostex 2016, and Samson PL2404.

Besides collecting, having fun and composing with synthesizers, I also sell Movie, TV, Game, and Anime inspired jewelry (Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, and Rings). Goto my website http://Zubima.com for links to where to check it out!"

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Yamaha AN1x Demo Songs - Specifications - Home Music Studio


Published on Jan 23, 2018 DKDiveDude

"The Yamaha AN1x Control Synthesizer - Analog Modeling!

This video is of the 10 included factory demo "songs". They play back with the built-in playback only sequencer. A little bit of everything that shows some of this great synth's capabilities, but not all!

Alongside the "songs" I annotate with in my opinion the most interesting specifications and capabilities of the AN1x. Finally at the end via still photos I show you my current home music studio.

Please subscribe if you are interested future videos of demo's, sound creation, and music on in any of my equipment.

Check my uploads for over 100 original synthesizer compositions.

As listed in the video at the end, my current synths, groove boxes, drum machines, and gear are;
Alesis Ion, E-Mu TurboPhatt, Kawai K5000S, Korg Electribe MX, Korg M1R-EX (M1ex Rack version), Korg Karma, Korg Minilogue, Korg Radias, Kurzweil K2000, Roland D-550 (D-50 Rack version), Roland Gaia SH-01, Roland Super JD-990 (JD-800 Rack version), Roland JX-3P, Roland SH-32, Roland TR-707, Yamaha AN-200, Yamaha AN1x, Yamaha CS6x, Yamaha EX5, Yamaha TX802 (Basically a DX7II in a Rack).

Effects
Boss RCE-10 Chorus, Boss VF-1 Effects, Roland VT-3 Voice Transformer but also used for instrument effects

Mixers
Behringer Xenyx 2442FX, Fostex 2016, Samson PL2404.

Besides collecting, having fun and composing with synthesizers, I also sell Movie, TV, Game, and Anime inspired jewelry (Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, and Rings). Goto my website http://Zubima.com for links to where to check it out!"

Monday, November 20, 2017

Waldorf Demos with Saga's Jim Gilmour at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in 1992


Saga - Jim Gilmour Demo - Musikmesse Frankfurt 1993 1992 Published on May 12, 2013 MadSevenFilms

"Jim Gilmour ( Saga keyboardist) in a demo at the Waldorf stand during the musikmesse in Germany.
Humble Stance, Wind Him up, Don't be late, Careful where you step, On the loose,etc ...."

Update: according the swissdoc, these videos are actually from 1992. That would make the appearance of the prototype Wave in 1992, not 1993. This post has been updated to reflect that. Note swissdoc's write-ups are from 1993 as you can see in the datestamps for the links, and I believe the production model Wave was indeed released in 1993.

Here's a blast from the past featuring a bit of Waldorf history in via swissdoc. This may very well be the only Waldorf footage from the event. Check out the non-working prototype of the Waldorf Wave in the background. 1992 was the year it made its first appearance to be released in 1993. Note the Microwave rack was released earlier in 1989. Further below you will find some notes on Musikmesse 1993 (the following year after these videos) from swissdoc, followed by a transcription of the Wave flyer. This is a fascinating look back on synth history. But first, one more video from the 1992 Musikmesse.

Update2 via swissdoc: "In addition, for those who can read and understand German, there is a big series of three articles available for download (email has to be provided) from the German Keyboards magazine. Inside Wave. Amazing level of detail plus in part three an interview with developers and users plus additional interviews with the people behind the Wave.

https://www.keyboards.de/heftarchiv/1994-10/inside-wave-1-wave-intro/
https://www.keyboards.de/heftarchiv/1994-11/inside-wave-2-tech-talk/
https://www.keyboards.de/heftarchiv/1994-12/inside-wave-3-wave-story/"

Update3: The following scans have been added to the bottom of this post:
Messe.1992.TSI.Messeinformation
Messe.1992.Preliminary.Wave.Info
Messe.1993.TSI.Show.Information
Messe.1993.Wave.Flyer

Saga - Jim Gilmour Scratching the surface - Musikmesse Frankfurt 1993 1992

Published on May 13, 2013 MadSevenFilms

"Jim Gilmour ( Saga keyboardist) in a demo at the Waldorf stand during the musikmesse in Germany.
Scratching the surface"

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The following is a Musikmesse 1993 recap via swissdoc aka George Mueller, who attended, from way back in 1993 (you'll find a transcript of the Waldorf Wave flyer text further below). P.S. for a quick look at the gear released at the 1993 Musikmesse see here and here, both from swissdoc.

"Before I go into this Wave stuff, I'd like to tell you a little about the Frankfurt Musik Messe. Those restless gear junkies, skip the next 24 lines.

The Frankfurt International Music Fair was held for the 14th time and was attended by a record number of exhibitors: 1194 from 40 contries. So it's the leading event for the music business.

The Messe Frankfurt has 10 halls of different sizes, three of them are used by the Musik Messe. Hall 9.0 is the most interesting, it's for electronic instruments, 9.1 is for guitars and amps, 9.2 is for stage light, sound and mixers. These halls are middle in size, rows range from A to F, with booth numbers up to 90 each. Hall 8 is for acoustic instruments and publishers; it's funny, all that noise from test-playing violins, flutes and so on. This is the biggest hall, rows from A to P. The monster booth of Yamaha is in the back of this hall with all their synths, FXs and personal keyboards. So it's a long walk to Yamaha. It's a bit risky in this hall, if you enter one booth, browse thru the pages of some book, after talking to the salesman you probably lost your orientation. Hall 10.1 is reserved for grand pianos and uprights. No elctricity allowed there.

It's funny, when you change from 9.0 to 9.1, all those long haired heavy metal guys. One amp or guitar company has a Hard Rock Cafe at their booth, evertime overcrowded with guys drinking cocktails or beer.

So, here we are, the promised report on the TSI shows WAVE MUSIC DEMO and INSIDE THE WAVE.

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

YAMAHA EX7 61 Key Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard SN PP01004

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via this auction

An underrated synth although it does lack the Virtual Acoustic (VL) Synthesis of the EX5. It did have FDSP (Formulated Digital Sound Processing) Synthesis which I don't believe I have ever explored.

Details:

"The EX7 features a unique Extended Synthesis system which incorporates a number of the most advanced tone generator technologies currently available...plus a full-featured sampling system. It offers a Four-Element Voice structure which allows for up to four independent waves from any of the tone generators. The tone generators implemented here include AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) Synthesis, AN (Analog Physical Modeling) Synthesis and FDSP (Formulated Digital Sound Processing) Synthesis. According to Yamaha:

"AWM is Yamaha's original system for effectively using sampled waveforms in synthesizers and tone generators. The strength of AWM synthesis lies not only in its extraordinary ability to "shape" and control the sound of the samples with a comprehensive system of envelope generators, filters, key scaling parameters, modulation, and more. AWM voices can have from 1 to 4 AWM elements. Each AWM element can use a preset wave or a sampled waveform. The ability to combine AWM elements means that you can, for example, combine separate samples for the attack and sustain portions of an instrument's sound, with independent control over each.

Yamaha AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling) offers all the benefits of traditional analog synthesis with the stability, reproducability, and precise control of digital technology. It is capable of accurately reproducing the sound of classic analog synthesizers without patch cables, setting charts, or the frustrating instability that was the bane of the analog age. A standard (Poly) AN voice can have 1 AN element and from 1 to 3 AWM elements. Classic analog synth type sounds can be created with the single AN element alone. AWM elements can be added as necessary to 'modernize' the sound.

Friday, January 01, 2016

Happy New Year From MATRIXSYNTH! - A Look Back at 2015


Happy New Year everyone!  I want to thank you all for a great 2015 and I wish you all the best in 2016!

The following is my yearly round up for the year.  Feel free to dig into this post as much you like, or skip it and leave a comment at the bottom of the post. I'd be curious to hear what stood out for you in 2015. Do you like the direction the synthesizer world is headed in, or would you rather see more or less of any type of product?

Sunday, September 13, 2015

An Interview with Barry Schrader


Hi everyone! As you know Barry Schrader will be giving his farewell concert at CalArts on September 26. The following is the beginning of my interview with him. I opted to post the questions and answers as they come in.  New QAs will get a new post so you do not miss them and they will be added to this post so we have one central post for the full interview. This should make it easier for all of us to consume in our busy lives, and it will allow you to send in any questions that may come to mind during the interview process.  If you have anything you'd like to ask Barry, feel free to send it in to matrixsynth@gmail.com.  This is a rare opportunity for us to get insight on a significant bit of synthesizer history, specifically with early Buchla systems, and I'd like to thank Barry for this opportunity. Thank you Barry!

Friday, May 22, 2015

Korg Wavestation SR Synthesizer Demo Songs


Published on May 22, 2015 Sound Programming

"Factory demo songs from the Korg Wavestation SR rackmount synthesizer recorded direct with no effects.

The Wavestation SR was the last and most advanced synthesizer in Korg's Wavestation series. It had the expanded 4MB ROM (484 waveforms) found in the Wavestation EX and A/D and contained more patches, patch memories, wave sequences, and sequence step memory than the previous models.

The Wavestation SR lacks a vector joystick and needs an external controller to take full advantage of its abilities. It pairs nicely with a Yamaha vector synthesizer, such as the SY22, SY35, or TG33 and can be controlled with the MIDI joystick data transmitted by those devices.

Song list:

1. Funkafire! (0:02)
2. WaveShift (1:35)
3. Dire Rain (3:40)
4. ElectroFunk (5:37)

For more information about this and other synthesizers, please visit http://soundprogramming.net/synthesiz..."

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Synthesiser von Gestern Volumes 1 - 3

Synthesiser von Gestern Volume 1
Published on Feb 22, 2015 baward

"From the 1990 CD, ‘Synthesiser von Gestern' ('Synthesisers of Yesterday’) or 'Vintage Synths Volume 1’"

Playlist:
SVG1 1/22 Arp Odyssey
SVG1 2/22 Yamaha CS-60 part 1
SVG1 3/22 Oberheim SEM
SVG1 4/22 Korg Mono/Poly
SVG1 5/22 Minimoog
SVG1 6/22 Memorymoog
SVG1 7/22 Roland Jupiter 8
SVG1 8/22 Yamaha CS-60 part 2
SVG1 09/22 Sequential Circuits Pro One
SVG1 10/22 Korg PS-3100
SVG1 11/22 Roland SH-5
SVG1 12/22 Rhodes Chroma part 1
SVG1 13/22 Korg Poly 800
SVG1 14/22 Roland System 100
SVG1 15/22 Roland Juno 60
SVG1 16/22 Mellotron
SVG1 17/22 EMS Synthi A
SVG1 18/22 Rhodes Chroma part 2
SVG1 19/22 PPG Wave 2 2
SVG1 20/22 Yamaha CS 15
SVG1 21/22 Korg MS-20
SVG1 22/22 Moog System 55

Friday, November 07, 2014

Quicco Sound App Preview of mi.1 connect


App Preview of mi.1 connect from QUICCO SOUND on Vimeo.

"This is for App Preview of mi.1 connect."

iPad app for the Quicco Sound M1 wireless MIDI featured here. See the Quicco Sound channel for more. The designers behind Quicco Sound are ex Roland and Yamaha. One designed the Roland JP-8000.

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

Bass City - Free Sample Library Featuring the KORG Poly-800, EX-800 & Yamaha TX81Z



"Free vintage electronic bass sample library by Chad Beckwith and Tomislav Zlatic.

Bass City is a free collection of synthesized bass samples created by Chad Beckwith from PatchArena and Tomislav Zlatic from 99Sounds. The library features a set of 26 classic analog and FM bass patches which have been multi-sampled from three different hardware synthesizers:

1) Korg Poly-800
2) Korg EX-800
3) Yamaha TX81Z

Bass City contains 399 individual 24-bit WAV samples which form 26 multi-sampled patches in total, covering a wide range of classic analogue and FM electronic bass sounds.

The library also contains a set of SFZ and Kontakt 5 instrument patches. The custom Kontakt 5 interface features simple filter and volume envelope controls. Users who load the SFZ patches in sforzando by Plogue will notice that cutoff and resonance controls are already included on the instrument panel.

Contents:

399 audio samples
24-bit WAV format
44.1 kHz Stereo
Kontakt 5 support
SFZ format support
581 MB size on disk
336 MB download size (RAR archive)

Product page: http://99sounds.org/bass-city/"

Friday, May 09, 2014

mi.1 : Wireless MIDI Interface From QUICCO SOUND on Indiegogo

mi.1 : Wireless MIDI Interface from QUICCO SOUND on Vimeo.

mi.1 is a wireless MIDI interface between Digital Piano and iPhone or iPad.


On Indiegogo here.

This looks promising. There are other wireless MIDI adapters on the market, but look a the size of this. It's virtually seamless. Also note the iPad integration.

Some synth spotting at 3:00. I met QUICCO SOUND at NAMM. They are also coming out with a bluetooth wireless MIDI controller. The designers are ex Roland and Yamaha. One designed the Roland JP-8000.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

【DEMO】YAMAHA Dream Synthesizer


Published on Apr 15, 2014 musictrackjp·238 videos

Yamaha KX49, AN1x, FS1r and Motif XS Rack layered.

"We propose this synthesizer structured by AWM2(Sampling),AN(Virtual Analog) and FM/FS Synthesis System by YAMAHA.

It will be Great, isn't it ?

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE.
Facebook: Like me please!
https://www.facebook.com/musictrack.jp"

The Yamaha EX5 and EX5r rack came close only missing the Formant component of the FS1R.

"AWM is Yamaha's original system for effectively using sampled waveforms in synthesizers and tone generators. The strength of AWM synthesis lies not only in its extraordinary ability to "shape" and control the sound of the samples with a comprehensive system of envelope generators, filters, key scaling parameters, modulation, and more. AWM voices can have from 1 to 4 AWM elements. Each AWM element can use a preset wave or a sampled waveform. The ability to combine AWM elements means that you can, for example, combine separate samples for the attack and sustain portions of an instrument's sound, with independent control over each.

Yamaha AN Synthesis (Analog Physical Modeling) offers all the benefits of traditional analog synthesis with the stability, reproducability, and precise control of digital technology. It is capable of accurately reproducing the sound of classic analog synthesizers without patch cables, setting charts, or the frustrating instability that was the bane of the analog age. A standard (Poly) AN voice can have 1 AN element and from 1 to 3 AWM elements. Classic analog synth type sounds can be created with the single AN element alone. AWM elements can be added as necessary to "modernize" the sound.

FDSP adds a sophisticated note-dependent effect processor to the basic AWM synthesis system. In contrast to a stand effect stage, the FDSP synthesis stage uses individual note and velocity data to control effect parameters, thus making it possible to simulate the characteristics of a number of real-world musical components, as well as produce totally new effects. FDSP can produce totally new sounds that are responsive and "alive". FDSP voices have from 1 to 4 AWM elements with an FDSP stage between the elements and the main effect stage. The FDSP stage can be applied to any or all of the AWM elements used, as required.

Yamaha's Virtual Acoustic ("VL") Synthesis tone generation system applies sophisticated computer based "physical modeling" technology to musical sound synthesis, accurately simulating the very complex vibrations, resonances, reflections and other acoustic phenomena that occur in a real wind or string instrument. VL voices can have 1 VL element and from 1 to 3 AWM elements. The VL element can be used alone to emphasize the full realism and expressive power of the VL tone generator, or with added AWM elements for thicker textures.

The EX5 allows the AN and FDSP tone generator systems to be combined in "AN + FDSP" voices which can have 1 AN element and from 1 to 3 FDSP elements. The FDSP stage can be applied to any or all of the AWM elements used, as required."

The EX5 also features sophisticated sampling capability. Samples can be used in AWM voice elements or mapped to and played via individual keys of the keyboard using the Key Map mode. It is also possible to sample internal sounds created in the EX5. The Sample mode has all the features you'd expect from a professional sampler and is compatible with WAV, AIFF and AKAI formats. Sampled waveforms can be saved to floppy disk or to an external storage device via the optional ASIB1 SCSI Interface.

The features don't stop there. Six Controller Knobs can be assigned to a wide range of parameters for extraordinary real-time control capability along with the Pitch wheel, two Mod wheels, assignable Ribbon Controller and Scene memory buttons. Two types of full featured built-in Sequencers are on-board. A 16-Track Song Sequencer has real-time play effects and "groove" quantization. An 8-Track Pattern Sequencer has most of the functions and features of the 16-track song sequencer, but is more suited to the production of drum tracks, dance grooves, or other frequently used phrases. There's also a great 4-track Arpeggiator with 50 preset and user patterns.

Top-quality digital effects processors of two types are onboard. The "System" effects includes two separate effect units: Reverb and Chorus. Independent reverb and chorus settings can be made for each voice in the Voice mode, and for each performance setup in the Performance mode. Two "Insertion" effects provide up to 79 additional effects like chorus, distortion and overdrive, amp simulation, auto wah, equalization, delay, reverb, and other effects.

Use the 16-part Performance mode to create elaborate sequences, layer sounds and so on. Different parts can be assigned to different areas of the keyboard, there are up to 16 zones. The EX Key Map mode allows you to assign individual samples, patterns, or pattern tracks to different keys of the keyboard. These can then be played or triggered from the keyboard or an external sequencer or other MIDI controller. Every knob and controller on the keyboard sends and receives MIDI data in real-time."

Wednesday, January 01, 2014

Happy New Year! The Year in Synths 2013


Happy New Year Everyone!

What a busy year it has been in the world of synths.

This is going to be one doozy of a post, so bear with me. This post is a review of the year in synths for 2013. We begin with Tributes to Those We Lost This Year, followed by New Manufacturers & Makers, Older Manufacturers Added to the Site, New Gear Announcements, Top 10 Posts by Traffic,  My Standout Posts for the Year, and finally This Years' Synth Events. I did my best to keep things as short and concise as possible.

Let's begin with the hardest part of the post.

Tributes to Those We Lost This Year

RIP Bernard Parmegiani - Electronic & Acoustic Composer
Lou Reed RIP
RIP Dick Raaymakers aka Kid Baltan
RIP George Duke - DreamWeaver
RIP Ralph Dyck, Sept 28, 1941 – May 20, 2013
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New Manufacturers & Makers

Starting last January, I decided to keep a running list of every new manufacturer and maker introduced to the site during the year.  This is something I haven't done before and I thought it would be interesting to see how many there were in the year.   It's easy to focus on the big synth announcements throughout the year, but what about all the new makers and brands? I shouln't have to go considerably into the significance of new designers on the scene, so I'll just say two things regarding them.  One, the number of new makers is a direct reflection on the interest in our scene, and two, these are the creators of new gear which directly translate into new designs not previously available to us.  Think about that for a moment.  These are makers and designs that did not exist before.  They are part of our synth history.  So what is the total count of new synth designers for the year? A whopping 113. Think about that a bit. One hundred and thirteen new synth designers and brands this year alone.

Here they are (note a handful date back to 2012, but 2013 marked their momentum and availability):
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