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Synthesist Andy Whitmore shared this video, comparing a vintage Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer to two software emulations: Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80.

What he has to say about the comparison:

“Join me as I dive deep into the world of the iconic Yamaha CS80 and its modern VST emulations, the Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80.

The CS80 is a favorite of mine due to its intuitive design, unmatched keyboard action, and aftertouch. However, its rarity, size, and cost can make it less practical for everyday use.

In this video, I compare these legendary synths to see if the virtual versions can faithfully replicate the unique sound and feel of the real CS80.”

Topics covered:

00:00 Preview

00:38 Intro

01:12 “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder

01:51 “Africa” – Toto

02:24 “Born in the USA” – Bruce Springsteen

03:20 Individual Waveform Comparison Including Filter and Resonance

04:45 Pulse Width, including Modulation, Filter and Resonance

06:30 Dual Channel Waveforms

08:30 Preset Comparison – Brass, Including Aftertouch

09:17 Strings 2 Including Aftertouch

10:05 Pitch Bend Strip

11:00 Programming Bell Sound with Ring Modulator

12:29 “In Your Eyes” – George Benson

13:12 “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder – No FX

13:42 “Africa” – Toto – No FX

13:57 “Born in the USA” – Bruce Springsteen – No FX

14:50 Preset Comparison – Brass – No FX

15:30 Strings – No FX

16:15 Pitch Bend Strip – No FX

17:06 “In Your Eyes” – George Benson – No FX

17:48 Summary

18:00 Thank You

View the video and share your thoughts on how the emulations stack up to the original CS-80 in the comments!

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UsefulSynthCircuits has introduced a mod for the classic Oberheim SEM Synthesizer Expander Module that expands its synthesis capabilities with two octaves of sub bass.

The official demo:

*Note: The mod is a simple DIY project, but does require basic soldering.

The SEM Sub Osc Module (1974 – 1979) is available now for $45.

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Ocean Swift let us know that they’ve introduced Wavetable Creator, a powerful tool that’s designed to make it easy to create custom wavetables for synthesizers, modular environments, and audio production tools.

Wavetable Creator lets you craft wavetables with crossfade, morphing, and blending techniques, and robust compatibility export options.

It’s designed to be compatible with a huge variety of wavetable synths and platforms, including:

Akai – MPC Key 61, Ableton – Wavetable, Arturia – Pigments, AudioMulch, AudioKit – Synth One, Axoloti, Bespoke Synth, Bitwig Studio, Caustic 3, DSP Robotics – Flowstone, Elektron – Digitone, Erica Synths Graphic VCO, Expert Sleepers Disting EX, FMOD Studio, GNU Octave, Groove Synthesis – 3rd Wave, HISE, IK Multimedia – Syntronik 2, JUCE, Kilohearts – Phase Plant, Korg – Modwave, KQ Dixie, KV331 Audio – SynthMaster, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Max for Live, Moog Model 15, MUX Modular, Nano Studio 2 (Eden Synth), Native Instruments – Kontakt, Native Instruments – Massive X, Native Instruments – Reaktor, Novation – Peak, Novation Summit, Ocean Swift – Defiant WT, Ocean Swift – OSS Enterprise, Ocean Swift – Pathfinder WT, Ocean Swift – Porphyra Hybrid, Osiris – Wavetable Oscillator, Parawave – Rapid, Piston Honda MkIII, Pure Data, Python (SciPy, NumPy), Reason – Europa, Sonic Academy – ANA 2, Steinberg – Halion, SunVox, Supercollider, SurgeXT, Symbolic Sound – Kyma, Synapse Audio – Dune 2, Synapse Audio – Dune 3, Synth Edit, Synthesis Technology – E352, Synthesis Technology – E370, Synthesis Technology – Wave Edit, Tiptop Audio Vortex, Tone2 – Icarus, Tracktion – BioTek 2, Tranzwave (Kontakt), U-He Hive 2, U-He Zebralette 3, UVI – Falcon, Vital, VCV Rack – Seven Seas, VPS Avenger 2, Waldorf – Blofeld, Waldorf M, Waldorf – Nave, Waldorf – NW1, Waldorf – Quantum / Iridium, Waves – Codex, Wwise, Xfer – Serum, Ziqal – Dimension

Features:

• Easy to Use – Intuitive interface with minimal learning curve, empowering everyone to create custom wavetables and maximizing productivity.
• Designed to encourage experimentation – Inspires experimentation and exploration with unique waveforms and blending techniques, sparking new ideas in sound design.
• “Unmatched Compatibility” – Comprehensive export options ensure compatibility with virtually all wavetable synths, modules, and applications. Create and export once, use everywhere.
• Professional Results – Precision-crafted wavetables, perfect for high-end and professional-grade synthesizers.
• “Innovative Interaction Modes” – Includes unique crossfade, morph, and blend modes for dynamic wavetable creation.
• Batch and Random Processing – Simultaneously export multiple controlled-random wavetables to speed up your creative process.
• Free Updates – As the app is developed, all updates will be free for existing users.

Ocean Swift Wavetable Creator Overview and Demonstration:

The Ocean Swift Wavetable Creator is available now at a regular price of €40. You can purchase it at €25, a limited-time price valid through the Black Friday, Christmas, and Winter Holiday season until January 10, 2025.

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