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Using AI To Make Patches For The Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer

Here’s a look at using AI to make patches for the Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer.… Read More Using AI To Make Patches For The Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer

October 12, 20265 Comments

GLT Audio Intros PM-80 Yamaha CS-80 MIDI Controller

The PM-80 is designed to bring the hardware experience of patching an original CS-80 to virtual instrument versions. … Read More GLT Audio Intros PM-80 Yamaha CS-80 MIDI Controller

December 31, 202526 Comments

Recreating The Iconic Sounds Of Vangelis On The Yamaha CS-80

In his latest video, synthesist Andy Whitmore takes a look at recreating some of the most iconic sounds of Vangelis, using a Yamaha CS-80 and modern effects. … Read More Recreating The Iconic Sounds Of Vangelis On The Yamaha CS-80

November 20, 20259 Comments

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, 202511 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, 202525 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

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