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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

Behringer Showcases Plans To Co-Opt Yamaha, Roland, Sequential Legacies At 2025 NAMM Show

At NAMM, Behringer is featuring recently introduced copies of classic gear from other companies, and previewing three new synths that copy some of the most iconic synths ever made.… Read More Behringer Showcases Plans To Co-Opt Yamaha, Roland, Sequential Legacies At 2025 NAMM Show

January 24, 2025January 24, 202540 Comments

Yamaha Updates SEQTRAK With New Looping Features & More

SEQTRAK OS V1.2 features a new Loop Mode, and workflow improvements, such as a count-in for recording and the ability to forward MIDI input to USB, Bluetooth, and MIDI outputs.… Read More Yamaha Updates SEQTRAK With New Looping Features & More

January 22, 2025Leave a comment

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

Dtronics DT-DX Puts The Power Of 8 Yamaha DX7 Synths Into A Compact Module

The DT-DX is a compact hardware unit, that puts the power of 8 Yamaha DX7 synths into a single module.… Read More Dtronics DT-DX Puts The Power Of 8 Yamaha DX7 Synths Into A Compact Module

December 23, 202414 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-20M Vintage Synth Demo

While the CS-20M is no CS-80, it’s a great-sounding vintage synth.… Read More Yamaha CS-20M Vintage Synth Demo

November 28, 2024November 29, 20241 Comment

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

Matt Johnson On The Yamaha Montage M8x Synthesizer At Superbooth 2024

Johnson has chops to spare, and does a great job not just of showing what the Montage M8x is capable of, but showing the expressive possibilities of Yamaha’s flagship synthesizer.… Read More Matt Johnson On The Yamaha Montage M8x Synthesizer At Superbooth 2024

May 26, 20242 Comments

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