The Yamaha CS80 & CS70M - An Exploration of Two LEGENDS!

video upload by Vintage Synthesizer Solutions

"Please join us while we do a direct sonic comparison of these two classic Yamaha synthesizers. As is widely recognized, the CS80 is arguably the most legendary synthesizer ever made. Just under 800 units were produced at an MSRP of roughly $7000 each in 1978. The CS70m was the follow up flagship model and retailed for just under $5000 in 1981. We could not find the production total for the 70m (if anyone knows, please share in the comments!). However, like its sibling, I would guess that less than 1000 were made during its production run which ended in 1983 as Yamaha prepared to release the DX7.

While they do not sound identical by any means, we hope this video demonstrates how incredibly under recognized the CS70m is within the CS Poly family. It is the closest you can get to the CS80 in terms of feature set, voice architecture, and dual channel sound. For the prices people ask today for the CS50 and CS60, one would be smart to look for a 70m instead (IMHO!).

The audio is DIRECT & DRY - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from each synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects or Dynamics) was done.

Thank you so much for watching! This channel is a passion project. We are just two hobbyists who share a deep passion for synthesizers. Please consider subscribing, we would greatly appreciate it! 🙏

**I am not a professional keyboardist! :)**
*On the CS80, the sliders labelled: "Sub Oscillator" = LFO*
Fun Fact: The CS80 has 8 voices; the CS70m has 6.

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As always, a huge thanks to www.jeffreylatour.com for the amazing filming & editing work!

0:00 Intro
0:40 History & Development
1:30 Features unique to the 80 & 70m
2:08 Performance Controls
2:50 Voice Structure/Signal Path
4:44 CS80 Pitch Ribbon & Analog Memory
5:46 CS70m Updates & Diferences
7:50 CS80 Sounds
17:45 CS70m Sounds
21:01 DOG! 😂
21:06 CS70m Sounds Continued
30:41 Outro"

Elektron Analog Four mk2 and Analog Rytm mk2 Live

video upload by

"In this stream, Matthew (aka EZBOT) and Steven (aka Project 32) from Patchwerks will be exploring the immense power and sound of the Elektron Analog Four mk2 and Analog Rytm mk2.

More on the Analog Four mk2: https://bit.ly/elektron_analog4mk2
More on the Analog Rytm mk2: https://bit.ly/elektron_analog_rytmmk2

https://patchwerks.com/
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT), and Steven Ly (aka Project 32)"

ARP 2500 Bible - 1050 Mix Sequencer Part 1

video upload by O.Z. Hall

ARP 2500 Bible 1050 Mix Sequencer Part 2


"The ARP 2500 was the flagship modular synthesizer from ARP throughout the 1970s.

This is part 1 of a two part video series on the Behringer clone of the ARP 2500 1050 Mix-Sequencer.

Part 1 review every control on the 1050 Mix-Sequencer in detail
Part 2 demonstrates the three example applications from the original 1970's ARP 2500 Owners Manual.

a free PDF of this manual is available here:
https://guitarfool.com/ARP2500.html
see the three PDFs on the top left of this page.

here is the PDF of the script for this video, if you're interested:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mIO4...
It includes the configuration for each of the three examples."

Low-Gain Electronics Lunchbox Modular session.

video upload by LowGainElectronics

"Put together a little system to take to a gathering of friends… excited to see what this selection can offer pared with the Matrix Mixer

Modules used:
Tri-Core VCO
Dual Slopes Compact
SSG
PVK Filter
Dual LPG + Mix + Pre

Visit www.Low-Gain.com for more info on the system."

EMEAPP SONIC TEST DRIVE: ELGAM CAROUSEL Feat. DON SLEPIAN

video upload by EMEAPP

"A synth and a groove machine! How cool is this little vintage Italian beast! It even has "crazy hands" and ragtime"! The Elgam Carousel is just one of those unique instuments that beautifully straddles the line between awesome and cheesy, but we love cheese around here too! In this episode of Sonic Test Drive, join electronic music pioneer Don Slepian as he takes you through the ins and outs of this rare oddity from the mid 70s."

You can find additional posts featuring the ELGAM CAROUSEL here.

Sequential Trigon-6 First Look

video upload by Thomann Synthesizers

"The new Sequential installment marks the last development of synth legend Dave Smith and comes with six polyphonic analog voices, aftertouch, polymod and more exciting features."

Be sure to check the dealers on the right for availability as well.

Obsession Vol 1 - Patches 97 to 128 - Oberheim OB-X8

video upload by GEOSynths

"Out Now - https://www.geosynths.com/ob-x8

Obession Vol 1 - Contains 128 Patches for the fantastic Oberheim OB-X8, covering huge Pads & Strings, Classic Polysynth Sounds, Bass & Lead and a whole load of other sounds, inluding Classic Patches from the likes of Prince, Rush, Gary Numan etc.

As well as the Synth patches, there are also FX Presets created for all, so you can match what has been demonstrated in the Video. 2 Free Plugins were used.

1 - Blue Cat Audio Chorus
2. Valhalla Supermassive

All you need to do is set up an Insert in your DAW, add the chorus in Slot 1 and in Slot 2, Supermassive. Then just match up the Preset Numbers/Names...That's it, levels are all done!

00:00 - 97. Pipe Bass GEO
00:24 - 98. 8 Bit Smash GEO
01:00 - 99. Brassed Off GEO
01:34 - 100. Arp4Life GEO
02:48 - 101. Starlight GEO
03:39 - 102. Circuit Break GEO
04:20 - 103. Dream EP GEO
05:12 - 104. Cold Heart GEO
06:07 - 105. Plateau GEO
07:34 - 106. Unspoken GEO
08:24 - 107. Magnetix GEO
09:05 - 108. Rezonate GEO
09:54 - 109. Fault Line GEO
10:24 - 110. Triplets GEO
11:18 - 111. No Escape GEO
12:24 - 112. Stratified GEO
12:52 - 113. Jump GEO
13:08 - 114. Countdown GEO
13:28 - 115. Lazer Jarre GEO
13:52 - 116. Fade2Grey GEO
14:16 - 117. Don't Go GEO
14:33 - 118. Holiday GEO
14:47 - 119. Blue Monday GEO
15:01 - 120. 1999 GEO
15:17 - 121. Pulsate GEO
16:16 - 122. Cool Worlds GEO
17:01 - 123. Gemini GEO
18:06 - 124. Tears Rule GEO
18:52 - 125. Phoenix Arises GEO
20:04 - 126. Juicy Fruit GEO
20:34 - 127. Entropy GEO
21:19 - 128. Poly Tri"

Oberheim OB-SX - 56 brand new presets - available as sys ex and EPROM image file

video upload by The Synth King

"New sounds for a preset synth ??

Breathe new life into your trusty Oberheim OB-SX !! You´ll get 56 brand new synth preset sounds as midi sysex file (for MLAB magic box user) and as EPROM image file replacing the old factory presets.

Honestly, this synth can do more than flutes, trumpets and clarinets. In my opinion it shines with juicy pads, cutting leads, fat unison basses and brassy synth sounds and that is exactly what you´ll get with this sound set.

https://www.particular-sound.de/downl...

Enjoy the video and support my channel !
Best wishes for 2023 !
Bernd"

Pepe Mogt Viento N

video upload by Pepe Mogt

"Live improvisation with the modular synthesizer creating live environments simulating northerly winds"

Silly Seventies

video upload by Todd Barton

"Somehow this fun little experiment reminds me of some the the pop synth demos of the early 1970s I used to get on flexi discs :-) Enjoy!"