Synthesizer

SynthBits: SonicState YC61 Sound Demo

Monday, 14 September 2020

Blake Angelos

Check out this sounds-only demo of the YC61 from Sonicstate.

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Behind the Synth: Dave Polich Synth Chat

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Blake Angelos

Sound designer, keyboardist and producer Dave Polich is the guest.

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MONTAGE/MODX SynthTips: Changing Precount Measures and Click Sounds

Sunday, 15 March 2020

Blake Angelos

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This SynthTip shows you how to change click settings.

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Mastering MONTAGE: Zone Master FAQ

Monday, 18 November 2019

Bad Mister

Take this opportunity to learn more about MIDI I/O and Zone Master with these frequently asked questions (FAQ).

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Behind the Synth: EX5 Retrospective

Monday, 28 October 2019

Blake Angelos

In celebration of 1990s week we give you this week's episode of Behind the Synth featuring the EX5!

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Mastering MONTAGE: VCM Mini Filter and Mini Boost in OS v3.0

Monday, 07 October 2019

Blake Angelos

Mastering MONTAGE: VCM Mini Filter and Mini Boost in OS v3.0

The new VCM Mini Filter and VCM Mini Boost add vintage analog synthesizer character and behavior to the Yamaha MONTAGE.

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JAde Wii: CP88 Lo-Fi Keys on the SP-404

Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Blake Angelos

JAde Wii creates some Lo-Fi sounds with CP88 and SP-404.

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Superbooth 19: Dom Sigalas, MODX and ROLi Seaboard Block

Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Blake Angelos

Superbooth 19: Dom Sigalas, MODX and ROLi Seaboard Block

Dom shows you how to integrate the ROLi Seaboard Block with MODX!

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SynthBits: Making 80s Pop Song with Budget Synths

Friday, 03 May 2019

Blake Angelos

SynthBits: Making 80s Pop Song with Budget Synths

You CAN make 80s music with affordable synthesizers!

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SampleRobot for MONTAGE: Sampling a MIDI Instrument

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Blake Angelos

SampleRobot for MONTAGE: Sampling a MIDI Instrument

MONTAGE Owners: Check out what you can do with SampleRobot for MONTAGE.

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The FM-X Development Story

Friday, 15 March 2019

Blake Angelos

Check out this fascinating article from Yamaha Japan about the development of FM Synthesis from the beginning to the MONTAGE and MODX.

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SynthBits: Look Mum No Computer and the CS80

Thursday, 07 March 2019

Blake Angelos

SynthBits: Look Mum No Computer and the CS80

Check out this great video tour of the CS80 from Look Mum No Computer.

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Winter NAMM 2019: Interview with Dan Rouse

Tuesday, 05 March 2019

Blake Angelos

Winter NAMM 2019: Interview with Dan Rouse

Check out the interview with Yamaha Synthesizer artist Dan Rouse.

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Synthbits: Sonicstate Visits the Yamaha Synth Space

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Blake Angelos

Synthbits: Sonicstate Visits the Yamaha Synth Space

Nick Batt from Sonicstate stopped by after NAMM to see the Yamaha Synth Space. Check out his interview with Nate Tschetter.

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Manny's FM-Xpert #3: "It's Just a Phase, Man. "

Sunday, 30 December 2018

Manny Fernandez

Manny's FM-Xpert #3: "It's Just a Phase, Man. "

FM Synthesis Grandmaster Dr. Manny Fernandez's third article in the "FM-Xpert" series is his most advanced yet. Are you ready to snatch the pebble from the Grandmaster's hand? Then enter the FM-Xpert temple and begin the training...

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Manny's FM-Xpert #1: "Acoustic Eccentricities and Stuff"

Tuesday, 25 December 2018

Manny Fernandez

Manny's FM-Xpert #1: "Acoustic Eccentricities and Stuff"

Ready for some next level FM-X programming? Let FM-Xpert programmer Manny Fernandez show you the way!

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MODX Review Roundup

Thursday, 13 December 2018

Blake Angelos

Check out the reviews for MODX!

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MONTAGE Review Roundup

Thursday, 06 December 2018

Blake Angelos

And the rave reviews keep coming in! The MONTAGE Music Synthesizer is an amazing musical instrument with great sound, powerful real-time control and user-friendly workflow. But don't take our word for it, take a look at the following MONTAGE reviews:

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Moessieurs Monday: FM-X Spectral Forms and Operator Frequencies

Monday, 26 November 2018

Blake Angelos

Moessieurs Monday: FM-X Spectral Forms and Operator Frequencies

Spectral Forms are powerful parameters that change the timbre of the sound in interesting ways. In conjunction with Operator frequency a wide range of unique sounds are possible. Check out the video below and learn more about the FM-X engine inside both MONTAGE and MODX: