Superbooth 19 | MODX + reface DX | Rebeca Nayla | Live Performance

Published on May 16, 2019 Yamaha Synths Official

"Pianist, keyboardist, ethnomusicologist and composer Rebeca Nayla performs live at Superbooth 19!

Coming from a classical background she became interested in electronic music through the sonority of 90's video games and since then, she has surrounded herself with plugins, computers and synthesizers.

In this performance Rebeca is using MODX & reface DX to create her sound."

MIND Music Labs ‘Powered by ELK’ Retrologue 2 Desktop Synth

Note the VST logo on the bottom left, to the right of the ELK logo. This is VST powered. Curious if it will be able to run different synth engines. Press release follows.

MIND Music Labs lets ‘Powered by ELK’ Retrologue 2 desktop synth prototype fly for Steinberg at SUPERBOOTH19

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: Mind Music Labs is proud to announce a continuation of its official partnership with music and media production products provider Steinberg — initially resulting in the German giant’s VST (Virtual Studio Technology) plug-in format natively supporting the integration of the Swedish startup’s ELK MusicOS, allowing VST- based plug-ins to run seamlessly in ‘Powered by ELK’ musical instruments and audio processors — by bringing a brand-new, co-developed desktop synth prototype with full MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) support to SUPERBOOTH19 in Berlin, May 9-11…

“Plug-ins and software synths have brought amazing power and flexibility to computer-based recording, but now musicians want to harness all that power without the computer; there are times when you want to twist real knobs, rather than wiggle a mouse.” So says MIND Music Labs CEO Michele Benincaso, before adding: “It’s really exciting to be empowering those users with ELK MusicOS.”

This sentiment is clearly shared by Florian Haack, Senior Marketing Manager at Steinberg: “We immediately saw the potential of ELK MusicOS, and that’s why we added it to the official VST SDK [Software Development Kit]. The development of the ‘Powered by ELK’ Retrologue 2 hardware prototype has further strengthened our belief that, with the help of ELK MusicOS, VST can become a standard for not only software, as it is today, but also for hardware.”

Having said that, then, the proof of the pudding is in the tasting. The proof-of-concept ‘Powered by ELK’ Retrologue 2 desktop synth prototype — running Steinberg’s Retrologue 2 VST Virtual Analog Synthesizer, successfully emulating the warmth and fatness of classic analog synthesizers — will be being showcased for all to see and hear on Steinberg-owner Yamaha’s booth (H310) at SUPERBOOTH19 in Berlin, May 9-11.

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Syntronik™ - the legendary synth powerhouse for Mac/PC is now shipping

Announced back in May, Syntronik™ is now available.

The official press release follows:

"Syntronik™ - the legendary synth powerhouse for Mac/PC is now shipping

Cutting-edge virtual instrument delivers iconic synthesizers and string machines with unique synthesis engine and stunning sound quality, available as a collection or separate instruments

July 20, 2017 - IK Multimedia is proud to announce that Syntronik™, the legendary synth powerhouse for Mac® and PC, is now shipping worldwide.

Syntronik offers the definitive and best-sounding collection of vintage synthesizers in a virtual instrument to date. It provides unsurpassed quality and flexibility thanks to an entirely new combination of the most advanced sampling techniques with a unique hybrid sample and modeling synthesis engine, a large assortment of high-quality modeled effects and innovative instrument features.

Syntronik - a dream collection of synths
Syntronik includes a collection of 17 amazing instruments with over 2,000 soundscovering a wide selection from 38 of the most iconic to ultra-rare vintage synthesizers of all time:

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New Yamaha EMX Powered Mixers

Not a synth, but you can definitely plug your synths into them. Thought some of you might be interested and Yamaha is a valued supporter of MATRIXSYNTH.

These new models:

- Incorporate powerful new professional features as well as an updated look and interface

- Provide better performance and ease of use than ever before

- Appeal to a wide range of users and a wide range of applications — bands and mobile DJ performances in small- to mid-sized events, worship, nightclub, retail business installations, etc."

The official press release:

"Yamaha EMX Series Compact Powered Mixers Deliver Powerful Performance, Greater Portability and Updated Look

BUENA PARK, Calif. (June 23, 2016) – Yamaha today unveiled the latest models in the company’s popular EMX series powered mixer lineup, which incorporate powerful new professional features as well as an updated look and interface.
Since its debut 30 years ago, the EMX Series has earned its stellar reputation by providing users having little or no live sound reinforcement experience with a compact, reliable, versatile and easy-to-use mixer requiring minimum setup and connections. Yamaha is the best-selling line of powered mixers in the U.S.

Like their predecessors, each of the new models – the EMX2, EMX5 and EMX7 – seamlessly integrates a mixer, power amplifiers and digital effects into a single chassis, requiring only speakers and microphones to realize a fully functioning sound system.

The EMX2, EMX5 and EMX7 all feature Class-D power amps delivering 500, 630 and 710 Watts respectively of power, offering lightweight, yet powerful sound reinforcement options for bands and mobile DJ performances in small- to mid-sized events, as well as for worship, nightclub or retail business applications.

All models include legendary Yamaha SPX effects for hall, plate, room and echo reverbs. The EMX2 and the EMX5 include an updated 1-Knob Master EQ™ sound contour control to easily adjust the overall sound frequency balance. The EMX7 features a flex-type graphic equalizer (Flex9GEQ) that allows the user to select up to nine bands out of a total of 31 for fine tuning±15 dB.

A new Feedback Suppressor incorporating proprietary Yamaha digital technology instantly eliminates annoying feedback with the single push of a button.

Inspired by the Yamaha STAGEPAS 600i Portable PA System, the entry level 10-input EMX2 features 500 Watts (2 x 250 Watts) of amplification, four high quality microphone pre-amps and three stereo line inputs. This model is surprisingly compact (14.8” x 5.8” x 8.7”), making it easy to fit along with speakers in the trunk of a small car.
Moving up the line, the EMX5 and EMX7 each offer 12 input channels and can output to 630 Watts and 710 Watts respectively. Users can connect up to eight microphones or line-level devices, such as keyboards and CD players and portable MP3 players.

The EMX5 and EMX7 are housed in an impact-resistant, powder-coated metal chassis for a robust, yet extremely portable design that allows for convenient operation on either a tabletop or in a rack (rack mount brackets available separately). Large handles on the front and back of the body serve double duty, making the mixers easy to lift while protecting knobs and terminals on the surface of the chassis from impact or pressure.

While these mixers are capable of higher than expected sound pressure levels (SPL), they actually consume less power than previous models with more compact form factors.

'The Yamaha EMX Series has a proven track record of excellence, offering a winning combination of great sound, affordability and portability,” said Nithin Cherian, marketing manager, Pro Audio division, Yamaha Corporation of America. “Each of these new models provide better performance and ease of use than ever before, and will appeal to a wide range of users in a wide range of applications.'

All three models feature Phantom Power to allow the user to plug in condenser microphones for higher audio quality and better frequency range. For even greater flexibility, input 4 on the mixers features a high-impedance input for acoustic guitar or bass without the need for external processing.

And because each of the EMX Series models incorporates the amplifiers, users can easily connect passive speakers or add a Yamaha DXS Series Powered sub-woofer via a single connection, for configuring a PA system that requires a more prominent bass performance.

Pricing and Availability
The EMX2, EMX5 and EMX7 will ship in August; price to be determined.

For more information about the new EMX Series of powered mixers, please visit http://4wrd.it/EMXSERIES"

Superbooth16 Videos by Superbooth Official

Superbooth 2016 - Day 1 - Thursday 31st March

Published on Apr 10, 2016 Superbooth Official

47 videos in three playlists - one for each day. You might want to bookmark this one.

Playlist:
SchneidersTalk (Day 1) & Performance by Moritz Wolpert and Christian Guenther
Haken Continuum (Edmund Eagan) at Superbooth 2016
Future Artist MIDI Looper (Hannes Teichmann) at Superbooth 2016
Gerhard Steinke Mini-Interview at Superbooth 2016
Trinova Live (Hornberg Research HB1) at Superbooth 2016
MFB at Superbooth 2016
ADAM Audio (David Angress) at Superbooth 2016
Nonlinear Labs (Stephan Schmitt) at Superbooth 2016
ARP at Superbooth 2016
Doepfer at Superbooth 2016
Vermona at Superbooth 2016
Yamaha at Superbooth 2016
JoMox at Superbooth 2016
Mark Verbos at Superbooth 2016
LinnStrument (Roger Linn) at Superbooth 2016

Superbooth 2016 - Day 2 - Friday 1st April


Playlist:
Tiptop Audio (Konstantin Gervis) at Superbooth 2016
MUSIK APP MANUFAKTUR at Superbooth 2016
Cwejman (Tobi Neumann & Fadi) at Superbooth 2016
Ableton (Stefan Knauthe) at Superbooth 2016
E-RM at Superbooth 2016
Hornberg Research at Superbooth 2016 (Day 2)
Hornberg Research at Superbooth 2016
Electronic Beats - Hybrid Futures at Superbooth 2016
Tiptop Audio (Konstantin Gervis) at Superbooth 2016
Soundmachines at Superbooth 2016
Modor at Superbooth 2016
Driftmachine (Performance) at Superbooth 2016
Rebel Technology at Superbooth 2016
Dave Rossum at Superbooth 2016
eowave at Superbooth 2016
Rebel Technology at Superbooth 2016
SchneidersTalk (Day 2) at Superbooth 2016

Superbooth 2016 - Day 3 - Saturday 2nd April


Playlist:
makers.ie at Superbooth 2016
4ms at Superbooth 2016
Birdkids Modulars at Superbooth 2016
Dieter Doepfer at Superbooth 2016
Erica Synths at Superbooth 2016
MFB at Superbooth 2016 (Day 3)
Haken Continuum (Edmund Egan) at Superbooth 2016 (Day 3)
Roger Linn (LinnStrument) at Superbooth 2016 (Day 3)
Snazzy FX at Superbooth 2016
Robert Lowe at Superbooth 2016
Ken Macbeths Elements at Superbooth 2016
Mark Verbos (Day 3) at Superbooth 2016
Gerhard Steinke at Superbooth 2016
Caverns of Anti Matter (Performance) at Superbooth 2016

Making of Deadpool Soundtrack - Junkie XL

Published on Feb 16, 2016 junkiexlofficial

"Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Official Deadpool Soundtrack by Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL - video by Will Knapp of Napptime Digital Video. Soundtrack available here: http://bit.ly/DeadpoolOST"

Pretty cool to see the synths used in the film: TTSH (ARP 2600 clone), Roland JD-800, Oberheim OB-Xa, NED Synclavier in software, and Yamaha DX5. Plenty of other synth spotting as well.

Update:

Synths of Deadpool - Studio Time with Junkie XL

Published on Mar 8, 2016 junkiexlofficial

"A walkthrough of the synths of Deadpool and a taste of the Studio Time with Junkie XL to come! More info coming soon!"

Yamaha Montage Teaser - The New Era of Synthesizers is Coming

The new era of Yamaha Synthesizers is coming... Yamahasynth.com #yamahamontage #musicinmotion #yamahasynths #yamaha #synth #musicproduction #synthesizer

A video posted by Yamaha Synths Official (@yamahasynths_official) on Jan 15, 2016 at 8:12am PST

A short teaser from Yamaha. See this previous post for the unofficial details known so far.

Update: and a slightly longer one on YouTube sent my way via Soviet Space Child:


MONTAGE is coming soon Published on Jan 15, 2016 yamahacorporation

"Yamaha flagship Synthesizer MONTAGE is coming soon"

Yamaha Soundmondo Social Sound-Sharing Site for Reface Synths

Yamaha has launched Soundmondo, a resource site for Reface synth owners to share their patches. The following is the official press release:

"Soundmondo Social Sound-Sharing Website Lets reface Users Inspire and be Inspired Any Place, Any Time

BUENA PARK, Calif. (January 8, 2016) — Yamaha has officially launched Soundmondo (www.soundmondo.com), a groundbreaking social sound-sharing website for sharing reface Mobile Mini Keyboard sounds.

Soundmondo is one of the first sites to implement WebMIDI, a new W3C (API) pioneered by Google in Chrome (versions 43 and later) earlier this year. WebMIDI connects MIDI devices to the Internet allowing musical instruments to play online synthesizers, as well as save or share sounds with Soundmondo. Because WebMIDI is part of Chrome, Soundmondo works on Mac, PC and Android devices.

The Yamaha reface Mobile Mini Keyboards are the first instruments to work with Soundmondo. Featuring four models, each with a unique tone generator and control panel, reface empowers users with an easy way to store, recall, organize and share their sounds.

'Soundmondo is social sound-sharing for synthesizers,' said Nate Tschetter, marketing manager, Music Production, Yamaha Corporation of America. 'Back in the day, synthesizers had patch sheets where sound re-creation was a manual process of duplicating settings from a printed diagram. Soundmondo instantly sends the sound to your instrument and visually shows you how to re-create it. It’s like having your own personal synth programmer on call 24/7.'

Saving sounds on Soundmondo is easy. Once the user connects their instrument and sets up an account, they simply hit CREATE and give their sound a name, a description and tags. They can also add a YouTube video and SoundCloud audio to really show off their sound.

According to Tschetter, the real fun comes in checking out sounds created by other Soundmondo users. BROWSE shows all available sounds (currently over 1,200), and the user can refine their search using tags. Once the user finds a sound they might like, they simply click on it and hit SYNC. This will send the sound to their connected reface AND show them how to move the controls to recreate the sound.

For reface DX users, there’s an added bonus: a full editor showing all parameters with full navigation and editing using a computer keyboard.

Yamaha reface Mobile Mini Keyboards, introduced this past summer, feature built-in speakers and battery power along with interactive controls, incredible keyboard feel and great sound for a truly pro instrument that lets musicians create their sound any place, any time.

For more information, please visit http://4wrd.it/soundmondo"

Metronomy - The Look

Uploaded on Mar 21, 2011 metronomyofficial·82 videos

Yamaha EX-2 in this one. Spotted by Ian on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge.
Update via RetroSound in the comments: "the moogish synth solo is from the Moog Source." & "used synths in The Look Siel Orchestra, Minimoog, Moog Source and Juno-60 :)"

"Metronomy - The Look taken from the new album "The English Riviera"
Listen to the album : http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
Download the album : http://smarturl.it/the-english-riviera

Subscribe to Metronomy's official channel: http://bit.ly/MetronomyYoutube

Directed by Lorenzo Fonda.

http://www.metronomy.co.uk

2011 Because Music (http://www.because.tv)"

Arturia MINI BRUTE Part B - MIDI Control with Tenori - BOC Style

Published on Jun 24, 2013 VJ FRANZ K·596 videos

"A 'Boards of Canada' style jam with Tenori MIDI controlling and being audio filtered by the analog MiniBrute synthesizer. The many I O connectivity options of the MiniBrute ( Audio, MIDI, USB and Analog CV ) allow it to work with the hardware synths or software DAWs you already use.

All music in this video is my own original composition, made with the synthesizer instruments that I am demonstrating.

[ I have obtained official permission to video review and Monetize videos from
the software / synth companies featured in this video - I can give you references if you wish. They are Arturia ( maker of the MiniBrute Synth ) who sent me this machine for review purposes and Yamaha ( maker of the Tenori-On grid synth ) ]"

Minibrutes on eBay
Tenori-Ons on eBay

You can also get the Tenori-On for iPad and iPhone: TNR-i - US - Yamaha Corporation of America

Update:

MINI BRUTE D XR20 HIP HOP DUBSTEP

Published on Jun 24, 2013

UVI© Digital Synsations - Yamaha SY77, Korg M1, Roland D50 & Ensoniq VFX

Digital Synsations | Official Trailer UVI©

Published on Apr 11, 2013

❐ Buy Digital Synsations : http://bit.ly/digital-synsations
❐ UVI Official Website : http://www.uvi.net
❐ UVI Official Blog : http://blog.uvi.net

"A brand-new massive library inspired by four 90s classic keyboards -- the Yamaha SY77, the Korg M1, the Roland D50 and the Ensoniq VFX : UVI Digital Synsations

Digital Synsations includes over 500 patches expertly programmed on a fully restored Yamaha SY77, Korg M1, Roland D50 and Ensoniq VFX‚ used by many of the greats including Depeche Mode, The Cure, Pet Shop Boys, Vangelis, Brian Eno, Toto, 808 State, Jean Michael Jarre and more.

We deeply multi-sampled these custom patches using top-shelf equipment and edited them to perfection before sending them off for professional mastering. These sonics became the foundation for our new hybrid instrument and combined with the UVI Engine give you the true character of these classic synths with all of the peculiarities and programming by products intact. Not only that but you get them in an extremely easy to use and fast to edit environment complete with all the features you expect from a modern virtual instrument.

If you're looking for a new take on the 90's sound, or just some new classic synth inspiration then look no further.

———————————————————————————

* UVI is not affiliated, endorsed or sponsored by the Yamaha Corporation, the Korg Corporation, the Roland Corporation or the Ensoniq Corp. All trademarks are held by their respective owners.

** iLok required"



"UVI introduces a massive library inspired by four 90s classic keyboards – the Yamaha SY77, the Korg M1, the Roland D50 and the Ensoniq VFX : UVI Digital Synsations

A NEW BREED

In the late 80's and early 90's the synthesizer landscape began to change. A new breed of keyboards began appearing in shops, records and on stage; matte black behemoths eschewing the familiar knob arrays for uniform clusters of discrete buttons and glowing green LCD screens. They signaled more than a shift in interaction with our musical counterparts‚ they ushered in the era of the digital synth.

To those willing to forgo the immediacy and ease-of-editing of the analog synth world these keyboards offered amazing features for the time; massive polyphony, extensive on-board sequencers and pattern memory, removable storage and digital effects. In addition to the immediate benefits of digital processing some of these keyboards also dawned innovative hybrid synthesis techniques, combining sample playback with classic methods allowing synthesists and musicians the opportunity to explore new sonic territory.

4 CLASSICS, MASSIVE PATCH LIBRARY

The possibilities with a few of these classics was more than we could bear and became the inspiration for our new project, Digital Synsations. We took 4 classic keyboards from the era and set our sound designers loose, tasking them to return with boundary-pushing sounds‚and they did. Digital Synsations includes over 500 patches expertly programmed on a fully restored Yamaha SY77, Korg M1, Roland D50 and Ensoniq VFX‚ used by many of the greats including Depeche Mode, The Cure, Pet Shop Boys, Vangelis, Brian Eno, Toto, 808 State, Jean Michael Jarre and more.

PRISTINE SOUND, DEEPLY EDITABLE

We deeply multi-sampled these custom patches using top-shelf equipment and edited them to perfection before sending them off for professional mastering. These sonics became the foundation for our new hybrid instrument and combined with the UVI Engine give you the true character of these classic synths with all of the peculiarities and programming by products intact. Not only that but you get them in an extremely easy to use and fast to edit environment complete with all the features you expect from a modern virtual instrument.

If you're looking for a new take on the 90's sound or just some new classic synth inspiration then look no further.

SYNSATIONAL INSPIRATIONS

The SY77 combines next generation FM synthesis with 16-bit sampled sounds from internal memory or stored on removable ROM cards. The AFM engine on these synths allows you to freely apply filters and envelopes to any of the sampled sounds and then roll the resulting waveforms back into the FM algorithm prior to further filtering. This novel approach, dubbed RCM hybrid synthesis, can be used to yield extremely versatile sonic results.


The M1 employs AI (Advanced Integrated) synthesis, a hybrid synthesis engine that allows the creation of sounds made up of 16-bit multisamples or harmonic tables generated from by digital analysis from sample data similar to additive synthesis. These methods can be employed in parallel for even greater sonic diversity.

The VFX used a wavetable like synthesis method similar to that of the PPG Wave. Up to 6 waves can combined and layered into a single patch which feeds an impressive array of dual multi-mode filters, three 11-stage envelopes, an LFO and a 24-bit effects processor. Advanced parameter mapping allows up to 15 sources to be used for extremely complex modulations and sound shaping.


The D50 provided a purely digital signal path allowing the combination of 8-bit PCM samples with linear arithmetic synthesis to produce single hybrid sounds or complex cross modulations between the two. Furthermore you could layer two of these sounds together into a patch for a total of 4 digital OSCs. Each OSC could be independently programmed resulting in a remarkable variety of tonal possibilities.

* UVI is not affiliated, endorsed or sponsored by the Yamaha Corporation, the Korg Corporation, the Roland Corporation or the Ensoniq Corp. All trademarks are held by their respective owners."

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TEControl Breath Controller Review

Published on Feb 26, 2013 Torley·896 videos

"Torley has his breath taken away by the TEControl USB-MIDI Breath Controller, buy it here: » http://bit.ly/V5ONOf

Want more Torley music? » http://torley.com

▓▒░ OFFICIAL BLURB ░▒▓

We have received numerous requests from musicians and composers to develop a replacement for Yamaha's breath controller BC3A.

The result is the MIDI Breath Controller, which has the same function as a combination of the BC3A and the "MIDI solution" converter box but with a USB interface instead of the older standard DIN connector.

The MIDI Breath Controller uses a novel signal processing algorithm to transform the breath pressure signal to MIDI cc messages that let you add realistic expression to your performance. This is extremely useful for live performance with synthesizers and DAW's. It gives you excellent control of pitch, expression, velocity cross-fade etc... of soft synths and sample libraries


▓▒░ FEATURED VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS ░▒▓

• Reaktor Silverwood by Chet Singer - http://bit.ly/WflEBE
• Spectrasonics Omnisphere - http://bit.ly/WflH0f
• Albion Spitfire - http://bit.ly/WflF8B
• Reaktor Lazerbass - http://bit.ly/WflHgT
• Wallander Instruments Demo - http://bit.ly/WflIRS"

KORG monotribe X8 - FIRECRACKER / BakaOscillator

Published on Feb 24, 2013

"Composed by Martin Denny.
Use, KORG monotribe 8, SDD-1000, Doepfer Schaltwerk.
Full CV/Gate controlled."

monotribes on eBay

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UVI Announces Vintage Legends Featuring 6 Iconic Vintage Synthesizers

Vintage Legends | Official trailer UVI©

Published on Dec 20, 2012 by UVIofficial

Follow-up to: UVI Teases Virtual Kurzweil K250, Yamaha CS-M Series, & Rhodes Chroma




"Six brand-new soft synths with the brilliant depth and character of classic hardware. Instantly call up inspiration from : the Yamaha CS-70M, CS-40M and CS-20M, the crazy Italian Elka Synthex, the Rhodes Chroma, the king of FM - the Yamaha DX1, the rare DK Synergy and the classic K250 revisited.

From modern prog and pop to dance, electro, hip-hop and experimental, Vintage Legends is a deep and versatile sonic resource that's sure to inspire artists working in any style.


Special introductory price : $299 instead of $349

❐ UVI Official Website : http://www.uvi.net
❐ Buy Vintage Legends : http://bit.ly/uvi_vintage-legends

Take 6 iconic vintage synthesizers, carefully restore them, create a massive array of presets and deeply multi-sample them, professionally process and master the sounds, infuse them into the industry proven UVI Engine -- giving you endless sound shaping options, then wrap the results in immaculately prepared GUIs and you've got UVI Vintage Legends.

At UVI we've been producing sound for over 20 years and designing our own software for over 12.

We've found that virtual instruments with a foundation in sampling have a more defined character and distinct sound quality than those based on digital modeling. The trouble with sample-based instruments is that they're typically lacking in expression and flexibility; one sample, one sound.

UVI hybrid instruments are more flexible than a conventional ROMpler and more authentic than a simulation, giving you the best of both worlds. Vintage Legends integrates over 30,000 samples from classic synths into the acclaimed UVI Engine, giving you the distinct character of hardware with the added control, convenience and power of a modern digital instrument.

Taking these classic tones into new sonic territory, the UVI Engine delivers massive unison spreads, abundant polyphony, thick-modeled filters, drive, reverbs, modulation, FX and much, much more. These instruments will never need to be serviced or go out of tune, and they're far easier to lug around than hardware.

SIX POWERFUL VINTAGE MACHINES REVISITED

Vintage Legends comes packed with over 800 presets expertly crafted by our sound design team, giving you a huge library of unique sounds and textures.

Each instrument features an intuitive and evocative GUI with a versatile and easy-to-navigate control set helping you to quickly shape sounds to fit your needs, transform them for wild inspiration or crack open the unit and design your own.

Timeless sounds. Infinitely customizable. Compatible with everything.

◆ UVI CS-M - Vintage Japanese Power
◆ UVI SYNTHOX - The Real Italian Stallion
◆ UVI KROMA - Premier Analog Synth
◆ UVI FMX1 - The Gem of FM
◆ UVI U1250 - Dawn of the ROM Age
◆ UVI ENERGY - Additive Fury (bonus only available in Vintage Legends)

CS-M, SYNTHOX, KROMA, FMX1 and U1250 are available as individual instruments for $99 each.

More info & screenshots : http://bit.ly/uvi_vintage-legends

COMPATIBILITY

With the free UVI Workstation 2.0.8 (required version), UVI Vintage Legends can work:
• as a stand-alone instrument, compatible with Mac & PC
• as a VST, AudioUnit, RTAS and MAS plug-in.

With MachFive 3 - make the most of all editing features included!

* Yamaha, Elka, ARP, Rhodes, Kurzweil, D.K, CS70M, CS40M, CS20M, DX1, Synthex, Chroma, K250, K1000 and Synergy are trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated, endorsed, connected or sponsored in any way to UVI or any of our affiliate sites; therefore do not be confused between UVI and these brands.

** iLok required."

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New Yamaha Synths - MX49 and MX61

MUSIC SYNTHESIZER MX49/MX61 Official CM

Published on Oct 17, 2012 by yamahacorporation

"Motif Sounds for Inspiration,
Xtensive Controller Integration.
It doesn't get better than this."

YAMAHA MUSIC SYNTHESIZER MX49/MX61 Intro Movie

Published on Oct 17, 2012 by yamahacorporation

"Bridging the Gap Between Hardware and Software

The MX series synthesizers feature carefully selected sounds taken from the Yamaha MOTIF XS. That powerful sonic palette is packed into sleek packages (available in 49- and 61-note versions) that fit today's on-the-go life style. But the MX Series aren't just synthesizers; they are designed to bridge the gap between hardware and software. By adding extensive audio and MIDI USB connectivity, advanced DAW and VST controller features and a suite of powerful music production software, the MX integrate hardware reliability with controller flexibility to give you the best of both worlds at a ground breaking level of affordability.

Features
- Over 1000 sounds from the MOTIF series
- Equipped with VCM effects
- Easy Split /Layer Performance Mode for Instant Inspiration
- 16-Part Multi timbral and 128-note polyphony
- Extensive Hands-On controls for VSTs and DAWs
- Bi-directional USB Audio/MID interfacing
- A complete suite of music production software included
- A lightweight design with a quality Yamaha keyboard
- Complete analog and digital connectivity

Available December 2012"

http://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/music-production/synthesizers/mx/

Criag Anderton & Howard Massey Yamaha Voice Cards & Data Disks

For the Yamaha SY/TG55 series of synths, via these auctions

Craig Anderton data disk

Howard Massey data disk

S5551 Rock & Pop Sound


VC 5501W analog synthesizer

From the back of the data disk case on Criag Anderton complete with typos: "Craig Anderton, as well as being an accopmplished [sic] musician, writes for Electronic Musician Magazine, and ahas authored several book [sic] concerning digital musical instruments"

If you are not familiar with Craig Anderton, see his about page here.

As for Howard Massey, I couldn't find an official site for him. If anyone knows of one, feel free to comment. Per the back of the data disk case: "Howard Massey is the founder of the Center for Electronic Music (CEM) in New York City. He has written numerous articles and books for the music industry including "The Complete DX7" and "The Complete DX&iiFD."

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Free TouchOSC DX7 Editor for The Missing Link

via wifimidi.com, the official Missing Link forum.

"This will program the notoriously difficult Yamaha DX7, TX7, and TX816 FM synths via MIDI SYSEX."

I briefly tested it with the Yamaha DX-200 groove box and it appears to work.

DX200 iPad editor

iPads on eBay

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Nina Belief - "Severance" official Music Video

Nina Belief - "Severance" official Music Video from Vajra on Vimeo.

"Nina Belief
"Severance" 2011
A dark electronic piece governed by analog synths and head voice.
This short takes you into the all too taboo topic of sucumbing to rage.

Shot entirely on location in Miami by Vajra of the "Carpe Noctem"
visuals collaboration. Filmed on the Canon 5D mark II using only
available light."

"Octave Cat
Minimoog
Juno 60
CR-78
Yamaha Cs-40 m"

CR-78 gets the post here vs. C as you can isolate it in the track.

NAMM & NOT NAMM - New Products on the Synth Front

Well, it's that time of year again. Keep an eye out on the NAMM label (added to top right menu) for everything NAMM and more. More in that anything new will get the label whether it's shown at NAMM or not. It's about new gear. Updates in this post will be preceded in red. Some already in below. See "The NAMM List!" link under the Twitter, Facebook, and RSS labels on top of the right to get back to this post later.

(A note on the top site menus: I removed the iPhone and iPad labels as they go up in posts every day now so you can find them there. eBay links are on the right, so I removed it as well.)

That said, the following are some of the things to look out for. If you have any NAMM info feel free to comment and/or send it in. If I missed anything, let me know! If you are going to NAMM, feel free to send pics and video in.

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Ultravox Live Aid

YouTube via Indio70. "The 2 songs that were edited out off the official DVD... here they are again enjoy."

Ultravox performing Reap the Wild Wind followed by One Day at Live Aid 1985. One Day is definitely the stronger performance. It's almost like they are just warming up with Reap the Wild Wind. The performance gets even better below. Be sure to catch Vienna. Billy whips out the violin. In the video above: Midge on E-Mu Emulator II and Billy on a Yamaha DX7 and Kurzweil K250.

I remember staying up until the wee hours of the night/morning to catch this live when it was first aired. I forget if they aired all four songs in the US but I definitely remember Vienna and at least one other. If you remember, feel free to comment.

BTW, Midge Ure was the co-organizer behind Live Aid, but for whatever reason I only remember seeing Bob Geldof receiving most of the limelight. I always wondered about that. Probably because Geldof was the main organizer and he was a bit more known in the states? Who knows...


"Here is the 2 other songs from Live Aid -85. These made it on the DVD. Classic Ultravox moment. Don't forget 2 view the other part, with the 2 songs that was cut out of the final DVD."

Dancing With Tears in My Eyes followed by Vienna. Chris Cross on PPG Wave 2.2. I also think I see an Oberheim DX drum machine next to the Emulator in this one. Billy on DX7, MIDIBoard and Violin. Midge on the Emulator.

Anyone know what was used for the drum effect in the original recording of Vienna? I always loved that particular sound.

For more posts on Ultravox click here, be sure to scroll for some of the more interesting posts.

Update: be sure to check out the comments for more including an update on the synths used.