26 Results for "CS-80"

Sherman Filterbank, BBC Radiophonic Workshop & More: Synth Journal

In this edition, we discover the fascinating story of the Sherman Filterbank. Also: Spitfire Audio turns the BBC Radiophonic Workshop into a plugin!

SyndtSphere 2.0, Unstable, KROG SM-20: Free Plugins of the Week

Morphoice Unstable is a new software synth inspired by the CS-80! This roundup of free plugins also features SyndtSphere 2.0 and an MS-20 emulation for Reaktor.

Yamaha CS-80 Alternatives: 5 Replicants of the Polyphonic Giant

With Yamaha CS-80 Alternatives, we're exploring some different ways to recreate its sound in plug-in, keyboard, and desktop module format.

Softube Model 77 Dual Layer Synth: Is Softube’s CS-80 Replicant the Best Yet?

Softube Model 77 Dual Layer Synth joins the roster of Yamaha CS-80 emulations, bringing a simplified GUI and integrated reverb to the Blade Runner classic.

Yamaha CS-80 Clone, Make Noise Bruxa & More: Synth Journal

This week we’ve got a new Yamaha CS-80 clone, Koma Elektronik’s hot-wired hot plate Chromaplane, Roger Linn makes a beat on an MPC and more.

Black Corporation Deckard’s Dream: Epic Sound Design

We have three short and effective tips to create simple and complex sounds and "Blade Runner" vibes with the Black Corporation Deckard's Dream!

Signature Synths We’d Like To See From Our Favourite Artists

Artist guitars and pedals are all the rage so why not synthesizers? Here are seven signature synths featuring artists like we’d like to see.

Buyer Beware: The Most Expensive Synths of All Time

Some of the most sought-after vintage synths still fetch astronomical prices on the 2nd-hand market. We're checking out some of the Most Expensive Synths you'll come across if you're looking to add these ...

JS80P, Magnus Lite, Fuzzy: Free Plugins of the Week

JS80P is a free software synth inspired by the iconic Yamaha CS-80! This week’s collection of free plugins also features Magnus Lite and Fuzzy.

Review: Cherry Audio GX-80 – A CS-80/GX-1 Hybrid

After a teaser video that left little in any doubt that Cherry Audio were working on a CS-80 emulation, they have surprised many by announcing GX-80.

How to sound like Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

Kate Bush is back in the charts again with her 1985 single, Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God). We take a deep dive into the song's production.

Behringer CS Mini: It’s a CS-80 in a teeny tiny box

Behringer reckons they can squeeze an authentic Yamaha CS-80 analogue voice into the shell of their Mini-synth series. Wow! A fun-sized replicant.

An engineering update on Behringer’s DS-80 clone of the CS-80

Behringer shares a workshop photo and a bit of story behind the development of its CS-80 clone. The bottom line? It's all going to take some time.

Behringer has started work on “one of the most exciting synthesizer projects”

Behringer has posted a picture of some old circuit board with the announcement that they have started work on an "exciting synthesizer" - can you guess what it is?

J.F. Sebastian: the companion every Deckard’s Dream needs

Rita and Ora has produced the remarkable J.F. Sebastian editor and companion tool for the Deckard's Dream synthesizer. It includes bank loading, automation and a Timbre Space in which to find new sounds.

Deckard’s Voice will speak the language of the CS-80 into your Eurorack

Black Corporation has taken a single voice from the Deckard's Dream and squished it into the Eurorack format as the fabulous looking Deckard's Voice with a load of CV control.

Behringer DS-80 round 3 – is Uli getting the hang of his CS-80 clone?

The first DS-80 design kept the bank of preset sliders and had a very small ribbon, the second design put the performance controls out of reach. Uli is hoping third time's the charm.

Behringer releases updated images of the developing DS-80 synthesizer

Uli Behringer has improved upon his design of the DS-80 after taking on board many of the comments from the synth community. There's still some work to do though.

Behringer releases draft of DS-80 synthesizer designs

It's less than a week since Yamaha asked around for interest in reissuing the CS-80 synthesizer and now Behringer has a complete design for their own DS-80 on the table and are asking for input.

Behringer muscles in on Yamaha’s CS-80 action

A few hours after it emerged that Yamaha was gauging interest in the potential reissue of the classic CS-80 synthesizer Behringer teases that they were thinking the exact same thing. AND IT'S TRUE!

Yamaha asks if we’d like to see the return of the CS-80 analogue polysynth.

Yamaha's R&D department casually asks some Yamaha insiders whether they'd like an authentic CS-80 reissue or perhaps an evolved super synth, you know, if they were to build one...

Deckard’s Dream Expander to debut at NAMM 2018

A Black Corporation Instagram photo reveals the new Deckard's Dream Expander is ready to go and will be on show in Anaheim at NAMM 2018 along with this dream of a synthesizer.

Replikator: virtual Blade Runner sounds hand-crafted by humans, probably?

Replikator goes back to the original Blade Runner soundtrack and crafts sounds that reflect the best of Vangelis' soundscapes. Rich tones, deep textures and playable noises in a dramatic GUI.

Could the SE-26 be the next Roland and Studio Electronics synthesizer?

Roland and Studio Electronics kick off a new partnership with the stunning SE-02 Boutique synthesizer. What could be next? how about an ARP 2600 clone - the SE-26?