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Yamaha Synth Clinic – Pittsburgh – Nov 18th at 6pm

Written by Blake Angelos on November 11, 2019. Posted in Events.

Blake will conduct a clinic that includes a musical performance plus a presentation focused on the latest and greatest updates to Yamaha MONTAGE, MODX Synthesizers and CP73/88 Stage Pianos. This includes a brand new Pattern Sequencer, new sound shaping tools and new sounds – just a few of the cool upgrades you’ll see! In addition he’ll talk about the 45th Anniversary of Yamaha Synthesizers and the recent live stream event in Japan.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see – and hear – these fabulous instruments, plus get your questions answered.

Join us at 6:00 p.m. ET at:

N Stuff Music
468 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Phone: (412)828-1003

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Synths 1974: CS80 vs. MONTAGE with Dom Sigalas and Katsunori Ujiie (Japanese)

Written by Blake Angelos on November 11, 2019. Posted in MONTAGE.

The CS80 is the very definition of MASSIVE: Massive sounding, massive in size at over 200 lbs (90 kgs) and massively desired by synth enthusiasts worldwide. Released over 40 years ago, the CS80 features set was impressve with 8 voice polyphony, polyphonic aftertouch, 2 high-pass and low-pass filters, ring modulator and a cool ribbon controller. Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Rick Wakeman and Vangelis are just a few of the artists who have used the CS80 in their music. In the videos below from Dom Sigalas and Katsunori Ujiie, you’ll notice remarkable sound quality and expressiveness are two guiding principles that link the CS80 and MONTAGE:

Katsunori Ujiie’s video (Japanese):

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