Physical Modeling Synthesis With Yamaha VL1
Producer and synthfluencer Doctor Mix (Claudio Passavanti) has launched a new video series, exploring physical modeling synthesis.
In the video, he takes a look at the pioneering Yamaha VL1, a flagship synth from the ’90s that’s based on physical modeling.
The VL1 blurs the line between ‘synth sounds’ and acoustic instruments. It can create performances that sound surprisingly realistic, but also lets you get into more ‘synthy’ territory.
Along the way, Passavanti looks at how he upgraded his VL1 with a USB floppy emulator drive, talks with VL1 developer and sound designer Manny Fernandez and demonstrates some of his custom sounds.
