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Free Software Synth ‘Closer To Classic Yamaha CS-80 Than Anything Out There’, But Is ‘Unstable’

It’s free, but can it ‘Blade Runner’?… Read More Free Software Synth ‘Closer To Classic Yamaha CS-80 Than Anything Out There’, But Is ‘Unstable’

February 4, 202510 Comments

Behringer BX1 Copies The Yamaha DX1 Flagship FM Synth, But With A Twist

At the 2025 NAMM Show, Behringer is previewing the BX1, a new flagship synth that copies the classic Yamaha DX1….but with a twist.… Read More Behringer BX1 Copies The Yamaha DX1 Flagship FM Synth, But With A Twist

January 24, 2025January 24, 202523 Comments

XILS-lab The Eighty vs Yamaha CS-80 Head-To-Head Comparison

Can a virtual instrument match the classic Yamaha CS-80?… Read More XILS-lab The Eighty vs Yamaha CS-80 Head-To-Head Comparison

January 19, 202511 Comments

XILS-lab Intros The Eighty, A ‘Virtual Vangelis Soundalike Homage’

XILS-lab has introduced The Eighty, a new software synthesizer, based on the Yamaha CS-80, that they describe as a virtual Vangelis soundalike homage.”… Read More XILS-lab Intros The Eighty, A ‘Virtual Vangelis Soundalike Homage’

January 14, 202516 Comments

How To Program A Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer

Here’s a hands-on look at how to program the classic Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer. … Read More How To Program A Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer

January 12, 2025January 13, 20254 Comments

Xils Labs The Eighty Promises To Nail The Classic ‘Blade Runner’ Yamaha CS-80 Sound

Xils Lab today shared a teaser for a new virtual instrument, The Eighty, that promises to capture the iconic Blade Runner sound of the Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer.… Read More Xils Labs The Eighty Promises To Nail The Classic ‘Blade Runner’ Yamaha CS-80 Sound

December 17, 20247 Comments

Yamaha CS-80 vs Software Emulations (Arturia CS-80V & Cherry GX-80)

This video compares a vintage Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer to two software emulations: Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80.… Read More Yamaha CS-80 vs Software Emulations (Arturia CS-80V & Cherry GX-80)

November 17, 202420 Comments

Yamaha CS-80 Vintage Synth Demo

The video features an overview of the Yamaha CS-80 and its capabilities, a quick look inside the instrument, and finally some performance demos that offer a taste of the instruments’ range.… Read More Yamaha CS-80 Vintage Synth Demo

October 1, 2024October 2, 20243 Comments

Softube Intros Model 77 Dual Layer Synth, Inspired By The Yamaha CS-80 & The Sound Of Blade Runner

Softube has introduced Model 77 Dual Layer Synth – a new virtual instrument that’s inspired by “three Japanese synthesizers from 1977” and the Vangelis soundtracks to Blade Runner & Chariots of Fire.… Read More Softube Intros Model 77 Dual Layer Synth, Inspired By The Yamaha CS-80 & The Sound Of Blade Runner

September 6, 2024September 6, 202412 Comments

New Project Clones Yamaha CS-80

The cards could be used to restore vintage synths, used to improve on the original’s tuning stability, or be used to create true Yamaha CS clones.… Read More New Project Clones Yamaha CS-80

June 14, 20248 Comments

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