New Yamaha instrument incoming ... all things indicate retro/re-issue
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- KVRAF
- 9576 posts since 16 Dec, 2002
Amazon: why not use an alternative
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david.beholder david.beholder https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=159839 - KVRAF
- 1866 posts since 13 Sep, 2007
They need to hire him/her immediately because that person is more in marketing and pr than whole yamaha corp.VitaminD wrote:Some on GS are calling them the REFACEPALM ...ouch
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Murderous duck!
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- KVRAF
- 3080 posts since 17 Apr, 2005 from S.E. TN
Well maybe it is remotely possible that the organ will sound good.
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- KVRAF
- 6322 posts since 18 Jul, 2008 from New York
I think these things are dongles. I think they should either make plugins or do full-sized synths.
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- KVRist
- 295 posts since 13 Jan, 2005
Or desktop modules + a decent controller keyboard with a little 8 track onboard sequencer.
Well, i guess a new dx2015 with a good amount of hands on controls, 3 octave keybed and filters/effects, for under 1k, would ve made alot ppl happy, unlike this reface stuff. Even a modern rs7000 wouldnt sell bad i think.
Theres at least some hope that they take the korg route and release more sophisticated synth later.
Well, i guess a new dx2015 with a good amount of hands on controls, 3 octave keybed and filters/effects, for under 1k, would ve made alot ppl happy, unlike this reface stuff. Even a modern rs7000 wouldnt sell bad i think.
Theres at least some hope that they take the korg route and release more sophisticated synth later.
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- KVRian
- 591 posts since 19 Aug, 2012
The first video: https://youtu.be/G-a0672LvYU
Common specs:
Size: 530 mm (20 7/8") x 60 mm (2 3/8") x 175 mm (6 7/8")
Weight: 1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)
37 HQ mini keys
Ins and outs:
DC IN (12 V) jack
PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)
MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)
AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)
L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)
USB (TO HOST)
FOOT CONTROLLER: FC7 (optional) (to adjust the volume)
DX:
4 operator 12 algorithms 32 voices(patches)
Max Poly 8
Engine FM
CP:
6 keyboard types (rdI, rdII, wr, clv, toy, cp)
Max Poly 128
Engine SCM + AWM2
YC:
5 organ types (hammond, vox, farfisa, a (Japanese transistor organ) ,Yamaha YC-45D
Max Poly 128
Engine AWM (organ flutes)
CS:
5 Osc types
Max Poly 8
Engine AN
Common specs:
Size: 530 mm (20 7/8") x 60 mm (2 3/8") x 175 mm (6 7/8")
Weight: 1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)
37 HQ mini keys
Ins and outs:
DC IN (12 V) jack
PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)
MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)
AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)
L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)
USB (TO HOST)
FOOT CONTROLLER: FC7 (optional) (to adjust the volume)
DX:
4 operator 12 algorithms 32 voices(patches)
Max Poly 8
Engine FM
CP:
6 keyboard types (rdI, rdII, wr, clv, toy, cp)
Max Poly 128
Engine SCM + AWM2
YC:
5 organ types (hammond, vox, farfisa, a (Japanese transistor organ) ,Yamaha YC-45D
Max Poly 128
Engine AWM (organ flutes)
CS:
5 Osc types
Max Poly 8
Engine AN
Kaossilatron - Voicillator
Station: Ableton Live 10 Suite, Obscurium, Push 2, Ultranova, MS-20m, Wavedrums
Station: Ableton Live 10 Suite, Obscurium, Push 2, Ultranova, MS-20m, Wavedrums
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- KVRAF
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
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- KVRian
- 1089 posts since 31 May, 2007
i agree...all this hype for a pretty naff range of rehash synths,I'm mean jeesh are moog,elektron and dave smith the only ones pushing forward!!(ill add specatrasonics ominsphere in there to eric)...i won't be adding these in any way shape or form to my arsenalfmr wrote:Disappointing, IMO. I agree with others. To launch this, better launch a pack of plug-ins and a single controller.
live 11 / Arturia collection / many Softube plug ins / thats it
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- Pick Me Pick me!
- 9684 posts since 12 Mar, 2002 from a state of confusion
I wonder if, under the hood, these are simply portions of the Motif..
they sound nice enough to my ears.. but man this would have been interesting if they were in a module without keyboard... with a vst editor.. not doing a whole lot with 3 octaves of keys..
they sound nice enough to my ears.. but man this would have been interesting if they were in a module without keyboard... with a vst editor.. not doing a whole lot with 3 octaves of keys..
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- KVRAF
- 7540 posts since 7 Aug, 2003 from San Francisco Bay Area
While I agree regarding Yamaha, I find your small list of companies "pushing forward" rather comical. Ever heard of eurorack, for starters?damoog wrote:i agree...all this hype for a pretty naff range of rehash synths,I'm mean jeesh are moog,elektron and dave smith the only ones pushing forward!!(ill add specatrasonics ominsphere in there to eric)...i won't be adding these in any way shape or form to my arsenalfmr wrote:Disappointing, IMO. I agree with others. To launch this, better launch a pack of plug-ins and a single controller.
Incomplete list of my gear: 1/8" audio input jack.
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- KVRAF
- 8414 posts since 4 Jul, 2012 from Alesia
If they are cheap enough, they might make great stocking stuffers though, so maybe it's not all bad 
What if this is just a cruel joke and Yamaha actually have pro sized version with more knobs and full sized keys that they will release on the launch date.
I wonder if these mini key things are leaked on purpose to .. mess with people. This would help their ad campaign i think, or it might also completely ruin it.
Just trying to stay optimistic here.
What if this is just a cruel joke and Yamaha actually have pro sized version with more knobs and full sized keys that they will release on the launch date.
I wonder if these mini key things are leaked on purpose to .. mess with people. This would help their ad campaign i think, or it might also completely ruin it.
Just trying to stay optimistic here.
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- Pick Me Pick me!
- 9684 posts since 12 Mar, 2002 from a state of confusion
V0RT3X wrote:If they are cheap enough, they might make great stocking stuffers though, so maybe it's not all bad
What if this is just a cruel joke and Yamaha actually have pro sized version with more knobs and full sized keys that they will release on the launch date.
I wonder if these mini key things are leaked on purpose to .. mess with people. This would help their ad campaign i think, or it might also completely ruin it.
Just trying to stay optimistic here.
http://www.slashgear.com/yamaha-reface- ... -07392032/All four of the Reface keyboards will ship in September, priced at $799 apiece.
