Congratulations on your first synth, so glad you are enjoying the DX! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, happy playing!

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for the support! :o)

@visionop8

3 жыл бұрын

Wow you actually got support from Yamaha! Go you!

I think I'm in love (with the DX) :) I have been wanting to dip my toes into a synth and this thing looks killer. Hello 80's synthwave, here I come.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

As somebody who has never meddled with synthesizers before, I would recommend this. i've heard that the user interface on this is way easier than the original DX7 was/is .. I cannot comment nor compare as i've never tried the DX7 but I'm getting to grips with this interface fairly quickly :o)

@ToddsNerdCave

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent.

You make incredible music! I have a mint condish Yamaha DX7 MK1 with the cartridge. You really inspire me to integrate this into my studio setup. Thank you so much for these videos. Please don't stop.

@visionop8

3 жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to consult you? I would actually pay. I just need to understand a few things. Name your price! It is worth it to me!

looks awesome, im going to get one. thanks for the video !

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! :o) .. And my pleasure!

Very groovy! - will be a fun toy to play with Im sure. Will also be interesting if you can compose music with your Amiga. :) I think it is amazing that Yamaha themselves posted a comment on your channel to say thanks for using their machine, perhaps you thought it was a fan? Its them! Imagine if Sony left a message saying "thanks for using our walkmans" - that would be so cool. Looking forward to your shows with this device.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Oh i've already been messing with this thing after connecting it to the Amiga, So there's a music making on the Amiga based video coming up, which i'm all excited about :o)) Yes i'm aware it's Yamaha themselves, I was very surprised when I saw their comment haha I didnt expect that! And it's really cool they noticed my humble video about it :o) I'm loving this thing already, definitely me and my Amiga's new friend here.

Damn, youve convinced me to buy this. I love mixing piano with retro sounds. I could totally feel the nostalgia

I have a JU-06A from Roland and I think this would pair really well with it. I wanted some FM synth to go along with it, maybe this is the one.

@MsMadLemon

Жыл бұрын

I have my eye on the Roland JU-06A, I just can't justify buying it due to the price and the amount i've spent on music gear.

Amazing retro music lover. Thanks for bringing my 80s memories back.

Yeah internal speakers can make pleasant vibrations to your fingers. I like that feeling

I hope you're still having fun with it. i've got me also a FM-synth.

"I've never messed with a synth before" Oh man, you picked quite a tough form of synthesis to start with (FM) XD However, if you start with editing existing patches first, and then use the Reface DX's 4 operators all as outputs (squares) as the formula, and just do subtractive that way, using the FX section and 4-oscillator subtractive setup, then you could start using one operator at a time to mess with how modulation works (setting an operator to be a circle, feeding into another operator)... now I'm just rambling haha Seeing how long it's been since you posted this, you've probably already learned a lot about synthesis X3 and had a ton of fun with the DX! It's the only physical synth I actually own (with keys... I do have a KORG Kaossilator Mini, and tons of other types of small toys), I mostly use software synths like Harmor, Redux (Renoise), Sytrus, Kontakt... Either way, I love seeing someone getting so excited to use this synth! I know I get excited anytime I'm gonna play mine X)

Maddi, This looks and sounds really great! I have a feeling that this is a vast improvement over the DX7. I'm looking forward to watching how all these new features work on your Reface DX. Best regards, Tom

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, it would be good for me to actually experience the DX7 itself and feel what it's like, hope I get the chance to someday. But from what i've heard apparently it is, the next video i'll be going through the functions etc in more depth. Thank you, regards

Very nice, sounds really good. I had a Yamaha PortaSound PSS-470 when I was a kid in the 90s, didn't sound particulary good compared to the proper stuff but had good memories of my Uncles coming over with their guitars back in the day and trying to compose songs.

@KRAFTWERK2K6

7 жыл бұрын

Oh hey. Those PortaSound Keys were excellent entry-drug synthesizers :P I tried to get that 470 a few times. People demand insane prices for these nowdays >_

This video is such good vibes. Not only is it a great beginner synth, it’s a great synth altogether!

Its crazy how much i have in common with you, from vintage hifi and gaming, to turntables and spectrum analyzers, and now synth keyboards lol. I decided to get the cs first though, i luv all those sliders and tinkering while playing. Im surprised you didn’t get the cs first, are you not a huge amiga fan girl lol. Have you ever heard of the yamaha cs-01? The original from back in the early 80s. That little analog synth is awesome. I’ve wanted one for years but couldn’t find any around me and refused to buy one off eBay from china. I suggest you check out your local used listings and stores for one, you might find one for cheap, there the next best thing to a cs reface and possibly a lot cheaper.

@MsMadLemon

4 жыл бұрын

This Reface DX was an impulsive buy, I loved what it could do and just went for it, even though you tell yourself "lets look at the others" there's that inner kid in you pulling your arm saying "Okay you saw it, now get the DX" , thats what happened lol btw, the next i'm saving up for is the CS for the very reason you mentioned, i'm a huge Amiga fan girl :oD. Once I do i'm planning to do a video on it like this also :o)

another outstanding video they just keep getting better and better and better

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Todd!

Ah finally :) Have been waiting for this video. But it was worth the wait. Looking at the prices and the size of vintage DX7 synths (and their rather shitty DA converters with lots of aliasing noise) i say this here was an excellent buy.

Seems like a cool new synth.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Indeed, it is amazing.

That's a nice instrument. And you are right about the 80's sound! how funny.

I am a big fan of Yamaha DX series(DX7 it's my favorite)... I have 3 of them...this new DX it's super nice :)

Moo knife cracks me up every time :o)

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Haha :o))

nice little synth reface dx...there are also old patches converted from tx81z or dx21/27 (four op synths)...in gaming history 4op synthesizers has a long tradition from arcade cabinets to msdos soundcards or sega megadrive. however, if you need a good synthesizer capable of doing fm stuff i cannot suggest you to give a try to yamaha montage, 8 operators fmx engine with spectral skirt and resonance control at operator level, reads dx7 patches, and with motion control engine you can modulate fm parameters in realtime or seq based and via envelope follower you can use also external signals to control fm. best of all has 128 fm voices plus 128 stereo sample based voices like amiga chip (only 4 low quality), reface cannot import samples and use them with fm. PS montage operates also like a soundcard and midi controller, you can hook up it via usb on to logic or cubase and use it to record midi and digital audio like the focusrite scarlet, it has a great audio card inside derived from hi end yamaha digital mixers called PAC technology (pure audio circuit).

Is this a wireless keyboard? Do you have to connect it to something to play?

Can you save your presets on the device or you absolutely need the iPhone App?

you would probably enjoy the PO-20 and PO-28 pocket operators from teenage engineering

I'll be interested to see if Yamaha have made using fm easier to get your head round though. Can't wait to see how you get on with this :)

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

I think you'll enjoy the next part...I go into much more depth with the interface etc and try to get my head around FM synthesis :o)

@infesticon

7 жыл бұрын

I remember spending ages trying to find the filter control on my DX27, Turns out you have to stack your operators a certan way.. It was at that point I decided I was happy enough with the presets lol.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

lol I think I would have been the same with the original DX series, I was like that with the Yamaha Sy22.. but you may wish to see the part two i've uploaded, I get on well with the interface :o) kzread.info/dash/bejne/maONmKSCisu9qrA.html

this video is perfect

Commenting the Amiga music, you win me for the channel.

This sounds awesome :) I have an old Yamaha DX21 which I was given for free as it was broken but after some simple repairs I had a great little fm synth which I love to use

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

This thing is freakin amazing and i've only just scratched the surface! :o) I still don't know the DX range well, the only other Yamaha one ive used is the SY22.

@KRAFTWERK2K6

7 жыл бұрын

Hehe I had that one too, Maddi :) Very impressive pads on that one and VERY late 80s / early-90s era sounds. Loved how stable and sturdy it is. Programming own sounds however is a pain in the butt. Had to sell it because i got a Roland D50. I still kinda miss my SY22. But at least the new owner (a friendly woman i sold to, via ebay) now keeps playing it. So at least i know it is in good hands now :)

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Nice, I still have the Sy22 hanging around, haha the dude who it belongs to, my brother's friend, keeps asking for it back and says he will come to pick it up, but never does, this has been going on for the past 15 years now lol!

@KRAFTWERK2K6

7 жыл бұрын

Hahaha :D I guess if you wait 5 more years, it is yours :P It kinda is the same with me and one old Casio Rom keyboard which has been standing around here for 15 years as well. Have borrowed it from a friend of my Dad and i still have it standing around here till this day since none of them wants to pick it up. I guess they have forgotten about it now.

@njp2k914

7 жыл бұрын

The sy22 was the synth with the odd like trackball mouse control on wasn't it??

Interesting video and interesting device :) Thanks for sharing.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Amimaster :o) My pleasure

great little machine you have :-) - nothing for me, since as a composer I use software synthesizers only .. but I can understand the passion for hardware synths ..

@KRAFTWERK2K6

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah those are super helpful when you don't have the space or money for a whole gear-garage of Synthesizers I've been using software syths since 2003 and find them super neat but also after a while rather boring. I am a very physical person and need something I can touch and fool around with.

I still haven't bought the Synth that i have had my eyes on because I'm still arguing with myself over the price. I kinda wish Korg would bring a new version of the DS8, which was their version of a DX7, however it came with only 4 FM operators instead of 6, like the DX7, because back then Yamaha held the patent for 6 FM Operator Frequency Modulation Synthesizers. The Korg one had some very interesting sound capabilities too and some performance sliders that allowed you to manipulate sounds during playing a lot easier than the DX7.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

If you're unsure, i'd advise waiting, only get something if you're heart is fully onto it. though meanwhile try not to fall into short term traps with this, it's easily done when you feel impatient. Hope you get the best one for you :o)

@KRAFTWERK2K6

7 жыл бұрын

I actually am and REALLY really want that thing. But the price… i mean it would be quite a lot of money i would lose for it and that is what keeps me a little worried at the moment. I can afford it but at the same time i feel like i actually can't. I hate that >_

You're giving 8-bit keys a run for his money =D Great video. I want a Yamaha keyboard now lol.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Lol Thank you! 8bit-keys/8bit-guy, I enjoy his videos :o) If you're thinking of getting one, I highly recommend, this thing is amazing! :oD

@KRAFTWERK2K6

7 жыл бұрын

8Bit keys/guy just prefers the toy-keys and doesn't wanna get the more professional ones anyway thou :P

Nice indeed

Oh man I have a dx27 it's a good master keyboard as it's nice and solid. But MAN I cannot get my head around FM synthasis.

@bryanrenteria2360

6 жыл бұрын

Stuart Dawson hey dude!, please share some DX 27's patch recipes

home early from work and what do i see? Madija on a nice synth. i "am impatient to see some musical creations in the future. do you already have a midi interface for your amiga then? i am also a little bit interested about the other (usb)midiport, because i have got a medely DD401 drumkit which has only that. and many new keys dont have this (mini) din version. wonder if that could be hooked on old midi someway. small keys still, but this way you can fit some more nice synts in your room. maybe one full size midi keyboard to control them all. haha

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Hahah :o) I actually already have a basic Alesis MIDI controller with full sized velocity keys which I can link to this and use that instead, it works great just as expected. The USB I think is a built in MIDI device, so rather than having an external one connecting to MIDI ports, there is just the USB end.. whcih is convenient but not when you have an Amiga with a MIDI interface (yes one of the very few things I saved back in the day was the Midi Interface haha) It took me a while to save up for this lol, I think it maybe this is as far as i'll go :o)

@janwiersma1449

7 жыл бұрын

oke glad you still have the midi interface for your amiga. then i dont have to send it. just joking. i gues your correct about those internal usb interfaces in newer instruments. interesting to figure out how those instruments could be used with the amiga also. ps. dont get mad Maddi if you get mixed up with the in and out, out and in visa versa of the midi cables. it made me freakin out. and nope, this is not as far as you'll go. i expect a vere big rack of synt collection in the future.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

LOL The MIDI out - in - in - out thing is a freakin head thrash, I remember this...And then you have MIDI thru to put the cherry on the top ;o)) Oh i'll be getting more synths? ;o)) haha i'd love to if they werent so expensive :o) .. i'd get the Reface CS or something like this if I could...but it's an expensive hobby!.

Surely you must mean a lot of mid eighties music was done with the DX-7 type FM sound, because before that in the early eighties it was analogue synth in Europe/Roland 808 USA and by the late eighties pretty much all sample based instruments like the iconic Ensoniq Mirage which that song Good Life by Innercity at the turn of the decade used stock sounds from the Mirage. I don't think music could change much more in one decade than between the very end of the seventies to the very start of the nineties

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Well I just wasn't being specific, I just said the 80s which is still correct ;o)) It was still a huge chunk of the mid 80s I believe as I think the Dx7 was produced first in 1983? not exactly sure on the year. Indeed there was a huge change in that decade, it's quite amazing and one can see why a lot of people love the 80s music as a whole.

@planetretro4581

7 жыл бұрын

I agree it is not exact and there is plenty of overlap which makes it great. The Pet Shop Boys were also around in the mid 80s and only used a Fairlight sampler based set up mostly and plenty of FM based synths like the DX were of course used in the 90s too. Betty Boo even did her first album on an Amiga 500 +sampler initially even though she could have done that technically since 1986 onwards and of course Paul Hardcastle used a bit of everything for his number 1 Nineteen right in the middle of the decade :)

I want this one :)

Your a great musician. Keyboard and MODs alike

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :o)

I had a Yamaha QY 70.

Does it have aftertouch? By that I mean if you press a key and hold it and then press it harder it adds effects like vibrato?

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

As far as I know the Reface DX has no aftertouch

@KRAFTWERK2K6

7 жыл бұрын

These Synth don't have aftertouch capabilities in their internal synth engines. However the DX7 Reface and also the CS Reface, both send and receive velocity information via MIDI. I'm not sure about the other two of the Reface series.

@booleanenator

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good info to have. I don't really think it's that important of a feature personally, it would be a nice bonus though.

Will you be giving Bars&Pipes a try?

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

erm, i'll give it a go... i've never used it, the last time I opened it, I got scared and closed it again lol

@linus1936

7 жыл бұрын

MsMadLemon You don't have to - it's only the all time best Amiga application, after all. ;-) But seriously, it is really confusing at first, but when you get used to it it is super intuitive.

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

I do want to, and the fact that i've opened the app and closed it in fear a couple of times indicates that ;o)) .. I'm so heavily used to tracker programs like Soundtracker. It will just be a matter of time that I learn the Bars and Pipes way of it :o)

@linus1936

7 жыл бұрын

MsMadLemon You can always ask me if there's something you can't figure out. I got my first copy from an Amiga Computing cover disk, and I just googled when that issue hit the stands - it seems I've used it (a bit on and off, honestly) since July 93.

Do you have to hook it up to a computer to play it? (I’m new to this)

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

no not this one, it has it's own built in sounds.

Cannot hear the sound when mobile headphone is inserted in aux in.im confused mobile headphone works or not ?

@MsMadLemon

6 жыл бұрын

"Aux in" is an input... you need to plug your headphone in the "Phones" output socket

@deadmoonism

6 жыл бұрын

@@MsMadLemon thanks for the information. So the ordinary mobile headphone doesn't fit in the phone line rt?

@MsMadLemon

6 жыл бұрын

No... Iphone headphones wont work on this.

@deadmoonism

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

How do i plug it to a midi keyboard?

@MsMadLemon

4 жыл бұрын

I demonstrate this in part 2 kzread.info/dash/bejne/maONmKSCisu9qrA.html

It's almost a DX7. This is a 4 operator FM synth. The DX7 has 6 operators.

@bryanrenteria2360

6 жыл бұрын

Christian Holmstedt it's a DX 27 with built in effects and estereo output

did u try the yamaha cp with analogue/digital delay?!

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

No I havent tried any other Yamaha Reface yet, I wish I could

@alexanderthomas542

7 жыл бұрын

MsMadLemon you can loop and layer on the cp continuously , would like to talk with u on the subject on the sony d6c sometime ...

You are like a little girl with your instrument! And I like it!

This is pretty cool...kisses

Like it

Niche

noppes it's not a remake of a dx 7....not eve oa dx 11( 4operators ) THe feedback sstem is completel difenrent on the reface ,fedback can NOT e controlled b the amp envelope ; On all other dx synths ..;self feedback is also controlled by the operators amp envelope .

OH COOL! (Rabbit Hole)

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Those pesky freakin rabbits! ;o))

Play me a tune

@MsMadLemon

7 жыл бұрын

Did

Marry me will ya??

play another tune

@MsMadLemon

6 жыл бұрын

you're a tune :op

@RetroHawk

6 жыл бұрын

Your out of tune.

INcredibly sexy voice ..Serious ...