Yamaha AG Series Packs Modern Connectivity Into A Compact Mixer

At the 2015 NAMM Show, Yamaha introduced the AG series of multi-purpose, high-resolution (192kHz/24bit) mixer and USB audio interfaces. The AG series is designed for small setups that need both high-resolution audio support and modern connectivity, to support tasks like streaming live performances, recording podcast interviews and mobile recording. The AG mixer available in two models, the… Read More Yamaha AG Series Packs Modern Connectivity Into A Compact Mixer

February 7, 201512 Comments

40 Years of Yamaha Synth History

40 Years of Yamaha Synth History was uploaded by: Synthtopia
Duration: 525
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January 31, 201516 Comments

Free Yamaha Synth Book For iOS Combines Virtual Synth & Vintage Synths

At the 2015 NAMM Show, Yamaha introduced a new iOS app that combines a virtual synth with vintage synths – the Yamaha Synth Book. This app features a complete history of Yamaha Synthesizers, an integrated virtual analog soft synth, and serves as a portal to Yamaha’s online synth communities. The app is being released as part… Read More Free Yamaha Synth Book For iOS Combines Virtual Synth & Vintage Synths

January 26, 201521 Comments

Yamaha CS-30 Synthesizer Demo

Yamaha CS-30 synthesizer Demo was uploaded by: CS Games
Duration: 1979
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January 9, 201523 Comments

Primal Audio FM4 Synthesizer Promises To ‘Reinvent FM Synthesis’

FM synthesizers have a reputation for being powerful, but painful to patch. Primal Audio today released FM4, a new FM synthesizer for iPad they say reinvents FM synthesis, making it more accessible and intuitive.

December 11, 2014December 11, 201441 Comments

Chopin’s Prelude in E-Minor, On Trautonium

ludoWic (Chopin / Prelude in E-Minor op.28 no. 4) was uploaded by: T ludoWic
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December 7, 2014December 7, 20143 Comments

Mates Of State And The 1971 Yamaha Electone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgGIAakgMfY The latest installment of the Preservation Sound video series, A Single Tool Cuts A Clear Path, takes a look at Mates of State – and at how an unplanned encounter with an unusual instrument can provide direction for a vibrant and idiosyncratic body of musical work.

December 7, 2014December 7, 20148 Comments

Should Yamaha Make These Digital Synth Designs?

Over at the YamahaSynth forum, user PIOTR shared these design concepts for three new Yamaha keyboards. They are unofficial design concepts – so don’t ask when they are going to be released! But, they are attractive design concepts – so, check them out and let us know what you think of them!

December 4, 2014December 4, 2014103 Comments

40 Years Of Yamaha Synthesizers

Yamaha has introduced a news section on their website, celebrating 40 years of Yamaha synths. The site features a 5 section history of Yamaha synths, a chronology of their synths and information on a 40th anniversary Motif XF. Yamaha is releasing the information on the site in chronological order, with updates scheduled through November.

July 17, 2014July 17, 201423 Comments

Yamaha MOXF8 Workstation Review

In this video, composer Alexander Brandon reviews the Yamaha MOXF8 88-key workstation keyboard. Brandon demos the Yamaha MOXF8, explains why he likes workstation keyboards and discusses why he chose it over other workstations.

April 22, 20147 Comments