Thank so much Mattias this was a great video!!!! It would be great a follow up video with additional sounds.

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Carlos. Awesome, what kind of sounds are you looking to create? Do you have the CS or do you use other synth? 👌☕️💎😄

@carloscorzo9913

11 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren Hi again, yes I do have a CS bought three years ago and did just one try and loved it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaaoppijpKfYabg.html (initial keyboard chords recorded in the kaoss oscillator looper and also lead you hear on the video was played with CS) since then had not chance to use it again because of my full time job but watching your video really motivate me to try again. I did love the way you explained how to create the sounds from scratch, also loved the zoom recommendation. It would be great a follow up video on how to create different type of bass lines, arpegios, and lead, pads, super saw iconic sounds of the 80s and 90s and 2000's explained the same way you did in this video. Thank you so much for sharing you musical knowledge. Love your channel.

@kingofallwhites

9 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgrenCan you tell us how to make the Wonderful Christmastime sound?

Love scandanavians explaining synths. You make them sound extra special. Like Espen Kraft.

@MattiasHolmgren

5 ай бұрын

Everything is precious ⛄

I made a small midi device (midi goblin...videos on my channel) that can save patches for the reface cs, yc, cp (havnt tried dx yet) It can do quite a few other things as well (chord generator, sequencer, arpeggios...other things) and it only exists because of the cs. It was my first synth and is still my favorite. Genuinely amazing little synthesizer.

@MattiasHolmgren

2 ай бұрын

Oh that’s cool! Yeah its wonderful for its form factor and… battery powered couch jamming! 💪🚀😃

That was super helpful and straightforward, yet unassuming and humble. Thank you so much for the quality content,

@MattiasHolmgren

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome, thanks a million for the kind feedback! 😃👌🥁

Inspirational approach and helpful tutorial, thanks very much, Mattias! 🙏

@MattiasHolmgren

8 ай бұрын

You are welcome. I’m having a blast with the Reface CS. Glad it shines through. 😄🎉🥁

Ok, you've convinced me to buy it as a first synth. I hope with all that manual switches, I'll finally understand how to shape the sound. Thank you.

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Sweet, congrats. Please use my affiliate link and you also support my channel at the same time 😊 If you’re new to synthesis you can always follow along to my video here when you get it and learn how to recreate these basic sounds which is really quick to tune in on the Reface CS. Looking forward to hear your impression once you get it! 👍🥳☕️

@gryg666

11 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren For sure I'll back to the video. Unfortunately, the shipping to Poland costs $200 so I will be using a local seller.

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

@gryg666 totally understand it! The cheaper the better! 🎉🥳☕️

the CS is a great synth, wide sonic range

@MattiasHolmgren

27 күн бұрын

👍 absolutely a quick n dirty synth!

I bought rhe yamaha cs 3 months ago. I used it briefly back then. I was sure how get better sounds out it. I start using it again today and found your video which helps me a lot. thanks

@MattiasHolmgren

3 ай бұрын

Oh awesome to hear about your story. Yeah the CS contains a sweet sonic world! Simple tweaking!

thanks for the great review!

@MattiasHolmgren

6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback 👌😃🌟🥁

CONTENTS 00:00 Intro 00:09 Portable - Battery Powered Synth 00:28 Sound Quality - Virtual Analog 00:51 User Friendly 01:27 Lead Melody Synth 05:01 Super Saw 06:19 External Effect Tips 07:09 Pad 08:06 Pluck 10:20 Bass 10:51 Reese Bass 11:20 Looper Tutorial 12:05 Analog Sound 12:27 Final Verdict

Just added this to my wishlist sir!! Thanks for your wonderful review!

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Happy to share some keys! 😄🍿

@Guitarist888

10 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren 😊

Great video. Your right its an extremely versatile instrument you can compose an entire track with, The limitations are yourself and your ability. So many sweetspots.

@MattiasHolmgren

9 ай бұрын

Totally! Amazing ”under the radar” synth! 👌💪🎉

I learned about synth on Reface CS. Super!!!

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

🎉 totally understand, its such an amazing small synth! Probably the most accessible I owned so far. And can still do very big cinematic sounds! 100% awesome! 😄👌

I Wish they made a little guy like this with preset storage

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

That would be rocking! 👌 Amazing synth with this small cavat. 😃💎

@DavidMorley

11 ай бұрын

Yes. But the soundmondo page is a great option. Works fine if you are connected to a computer

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Yeah absolutely! 👌💎

@brunodadivore9606

9 ай бұрын

@@DavidMorleynot necessarily a computer, a smartphone is enough

@DavidMorley

9 ай бұрын

TBH I'd never thought of that! But don't you need a USB connection? @@brunodadivore9606

I love my CS - it's the first synth I reach for when I'm in the flow so I don't lose momentum (so quick to dial in sounds). I usually intend to go back later with a "slower" synth but it's not unusual that I keep the CS track.

@MattiasHolmgren

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, I totally love the instant and wonderful sound of the Reface CS! Super quick synth!

Great sound for the price and quality !

@MattiasHolmgren

7 ай бұрын

Def, love it!

Thank you for this great video. I'm very interested in synths but as a newbie most of these things don't tell me a lot. Your video,ade some things a little bit more clear. Thanks.

@MattiasHolmgren

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help! I know what it feels like to begin the discovery of synthesis. It takes a while to get used to all the concepts. You'll get there in no-time. I'm happy to be able to guide you in the journey as much as I can.

Great review! Not something I need but I do want haha. I hope the family enjoys it as much as you 😂

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Thanks MLH! What setup are you working with now? Yeah it was a great surprise making the first patches with the CS. Hehe yeah, when I brought home the Reface CS and the CP, all kids were climbing eachother to jam in the couch. Fun stuff! My Pearl Master drumkit is starting to get noticed by my youngest, Alex, which is fun. But he refuses to wear ear cans, which is giving me a headach. 😂👌😄💎🥁

@MaybeLoveHate

11 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren lol, those darn drums and kids 😂 For the digital piano I have the Yamaha MX88 which I love. Keys feel so nice to me. For fun things I have the Sensel Morph and Roli Seaboard 49, sadly the Morph was discontinued but they are pretty fun for coming up with video game sounds. I mostly use the Computer for all sounds/synths. Omnisphere is my main go to for Synth but love using the Bitwig Synths as well. I don't really have a need for portable at this point. I do carry my Uke around though haha

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

@@MaybeLoveHate Yeah Omnisphere is still the king of "all the sounds you will ever need" products. Uke is also king. ;) What model? Never tried the Sensel Morph, the Seaboard was nice but I have a hard time getting along with rubber surfaces for some reason. I don't know what's wrong with me! 😂

@MaybeLoveHate

11 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren Indeed, I love Omnisphere! I have a few Uke's but the one I usually end up using is the Carbon Fiber Enya Concert Ukulele Nova U 23. Which is funny cause it is also the cheapest. I love that thing. Stays in tune so well and I think it sounds so clean. And it is virtually indestructible lol. Yeah the Roli is very hard to play like a pinao, I can't do it. But a lot of fun for creating sounds with motion. I use it for Solo's as well but have to auto tune a bit 😂

Thx :)

@MattiasHolmgren

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

I got one last December as my first hardware synthesizer. Glad I did because you don't get them here where I live anymore, unless you order from Japan and then the price goes up a bit.

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Congrats, yeah prices has increased everywhere. I’m glad the Refaces was available at my local store. Bought the Yamaha Reface CP at the same time. Both are great small instruments. I wish we could get more small tight synths with battery. Seems not many companies dare battle the kings.

@888Winkler

11 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren Oh yes the CP is definitively my next Synth I would like to get. It has such wonderful sounds. I also need to get the MS70cdr but it is hard to get these things here in South Africa as they never stock what you want and then you pay more for ordering from Europe America or Asia, really sucks. You guys are so spoiled over there in EU and US.

@tomalcolm

11 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgrenI can’t decide between CS and CP. analysis paralysis. I’ve been going back and forth for months. Which one???

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

If you do use alot of rhodes / key sounds in compositions. CP. if you want a superb virtual analog synth that sounds exactly like analog CS. Yamaha Reface CS was nr.1 on my list since its more versatile sound design tool. But I bought both at the same time because I couldn’t help myself and I use a ton of rhodes in my compositions. Did that help you in any way? 😁🤷‍♂️🎸☕️

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Short answer, Yamaha Reface CS is nr.1 to get!!! 💎

Okej, Jag är såld! Häftigt att se en svensk youtube om musik! Funderar själv på att starta min, men är lite seg igång :) Tack för inspirationen och grymt snygg video!

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Mäktigt! Happy to inspire! Yeah I put a lot of effort into improving my content and how I approach the presentation. 👌😄💎🥁

Love it.

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

👌💎☕️

First thing I would have done is transporting the keys -1 octave.

@MattiasHolmgren

Ай бұрын

Da bass 🥂

Great video it gives this CS attractive. Have you an expérience in controling vsts by reface ? Thanks

@MattiasHolmgren

9 ай бұрын

Hey, no I haven't used it as a controller yet. I only hook it to record audio. WIll try it for vst controlling next time!

@brunodadivore9606

9 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren Nice i shall wait your opinion and

Iv had a go of the dx reface but the cs is more my thing if i was to buy any of the four it would be the cs

@MattiasHolmgren

8 ай бұрын

Yeah the CS is stellar!

10:42 this Bits and pieces that you play for the bass and reese bass examples. Are they from a special song or is it just out of your mind?

@MattiasHolmgren

8 ай бұрын

I mostly improvise but some stuff are from my own current / upcoming songs.

Have you tried the Novation Mininova? If so how would you compare it to the Yamaha cs?

@MattiasHolmgren

4 ай бұрын

Nope, didnt play the Mininova. But I have the summit. 😄 not really the same league feature wise. But the CS is awesome for its price. And its super easy to program typical patches.

Hi! Im fairly new into music and right now, all I own is a mini MIDI keyboard. I love the sounds this instrument is putting out, but its way over my budget. Do yall think I could make these kinds of sounds happen with my midi and ableton?

@wega4105

11 ай бұрын

In my experience thsynth is easyto find unexpensive used.

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Ableton has a nice arsenal of soft instruments that could make similar sounds, yes! What makes the Reface CS awesome is the tactile feel and accessible knobs. But with software instruments you can make changes forever….for better or worse 😄💎🥁

Awesome. Please can you anyone help with the list of accessories connected and their purpose? I am a complete noob trying to enter the world of Synth. Planning to get buy this as my first Synth. Thanks

@MattiasHolmgren

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I'm using the Reface CS, connected via two tele cables (1/4 inch instrument cables) into two separate inputs of my audio interface (Zen Tour from Antelope Audio). When I add the Zoom MS70CDR effect I connect the output from the Reface CS into the stereo input of the ZOom effect. Then the stereo output s (also via 2 tele cables) from the Zoom into the audio interface.... I connect to the audio interface to be able to record the audio into my DAW on the computer. Did that make sense. Thanks, // Matt

@carnut351cleveland9

3 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren Hi Matt, the video was fantastic, thank you for the detailed information. If I did not want to record audio on my computer and just wanted to play through speakers, can I simply plug the Reface CS into any amplifier, such as a guitar amp? Thank you!

Can it be powered by usb? Can you save your sounds? I want to be able to run a synth from my Yamaha yc-73...powered by the USB port from the YC.

@MattiasHolmgren

9 ай бұрын

You save the sounds to a mobile app, a bit fiddly bit works. Its an excellent synth for the price. Power via battery or adapter. Usb powering tend to introduce noise in audio gear.

Hello Sweden. 🇸🇪

@MattiasHolmgren

10 ай бұрын

Hello X! 😄👌☕️🎸

Any problem not having velocity keys

@unclemick-synths

9 ай бұрын

Not a problem for me but the kind of things I tend to play don't really need it.

I think the other reason you buy this , its compatible with Omnisphere I think for the Hardware integration

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, how do you feel it compares with Omnisphere? 😄☕️👍

@issiewizzie

11 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren hardware integration. typo😀

heads up, the price slowly goes up.

@MattiasHolmgren

11 ай бұрын

Oh time to grab them while you can!!! 👌🥁

Can you loop without the click sound?

@MattiasHolmgren

7 ай бұрын

Yes, the click is not audible on playback.

@Mr.dr.brotherman

7 ай бұрын

@@MattiasHolmgren thanks. Does the click have to be on to start a loop? Looking for this onstage and the metronome on each loop would be aweful.

*"Family Synth" really?*

No preset. Deal breaker.

@MattiasHolmgren

7 ай бұрын

It's a simple synth, you can use presets via iOS app if need be.

I have one, and ITS F-ING *GREAT !!!*

@MattiasHolmgren

9 ай бұрын

Ohhh yes!!! 🥳☕️💪🥁