Synth Stuff Ep. 31 - Yamaha Reface DX
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2018
- Two episodes in one day? Consider it my thanks for 500 subs and one year of Synth Stuff! Because of my experience with FM synthesis (teaching/programming) Yamaha sent me a Reface DX a few years ago to make patches for their patch sharing website long before I ever started Synth Stuff. Yes, it has mini keys, but I will say it has the most solid feeling mini keys. If you want a hardware FM synth that has keys (not a module) then this is the one I recommend. I can program my DX7, but this is easier and the built in effects are great. Plus...it's kinda cute. Some people complain about this being 4 operator instead of 6 and yet don't know what an operator is. Some complain it doesn't have multiple waveforms, but that defeats the purpose of FM synthesis. All of the patches are you hear are just some of the ones I've created and YOU can get them for YOUR Reface DX in the link below.
My Reface DX Patches:
soundmondo.yamahasynth.com/us...
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I need to stop watching Reface DX vids and just buy one already.
Why did I click on this? I had convinced myself not to buy another synth, and I already have a CS. 🤦🏽♂️ Sweetwater...here I come. DAMMIT!!!
Best place to get gear. :)
I’ve recently purchased a Yamaha reface cs from sweetwater. Phenomenal sounding synthesizer. And the reface dx sounds awesome too. Check out the korg volca fm if you wanted the same synth at an affordable price.
Agreed...I’ve been a costumer at sweetwater for many years. Great online music store. They provide excellent service.
Lovely sounding synth and your patch programming is excellent!
I didn't realize the DX keyboard sound that good, they were always disconnected at the music store.
Nice work, great sounding patches!
I have a reface DX, and these are some great patches! I'll soon be downloading them!
EXCELLENT patches!
These Refaces are the best thing to come out of the whole boutique trend. Their size is deceptive. They sound great!
Those are some great patches! I have this synth myself and it's great for making spooky sounds and pads.
You creates some very nice patches. I can see why Yamaha reached out to you to program some good sounds.
2:40 & 2:51 & 3:21--> some heavenly sounds right there🤤
best reface dx demo.
Mate these patches are fucking amazing. Thank you so much for sharing them with the world, I'll send you a link to anything I make with them.
Good stuff man!
Awesome demo. \m/ Yamaha makes killer synthesizers. I’ve recently purchased a Yamaha reface cs and it sounds phenomenal. And this synth sounds phenomenal too. I do own a Korg volca fm(which is similar to the Yamaha reface dx). But I wouldn’t mind buying a Yamaha reface dx as a back up.
i love this synth so much, ut really is like a cleaner 80s synth, its unique sound is a kind of "new - retro" , that im yet to hear anywhere else, it has a distinct watery feel to it too, sometimes i consider getting another synth , but i really think this does all i need :^)
I've borrowed a few of your presets from soundmondo. Good stuff!
Great work! Totally agree with you about people griping about stuff they don’t completely understand. And the keys, although mini, have a great feel.
Nice tunes! And also goof demos
dank patches
its just so god damn good!
Hmm, wonder why this guy has no likes on his comment
Just on mine before seeing this video pop up. Always good to mess on. I see you know what you're doing with it. nice
Thanks! You can get the patches I made via the link in the description.
Really wish they would do a full size reface line. Even if it's on a four octave keyboard with full size keys.
Lots of MIDI controllers out there of all price-ranges and key-lenghts - plus-control options, but reaching a mini next to it isn't that hard either. For a space and cost savers, minis, boutiques and MIDI controllers can't be beat.
It does have midi in so... At least you can feed it midi signals and have it be "only" a sound generator.
Would it be neater to have a full sized single unit? Probably. But the option is there for those who crave the bigger keys.
@@jmalmsten The reface units would have been epic in desktop versions (maybe with an optional keyboard dock like the boutiques, but more octaves.) They're OK if you just want one, but they would be far more practical that way if you want more than one of them.
Get a used dx7 !
Yes, I agree. The dinky keys are a downer, but I guess I will be hooking it up to my larger controller.
so easy to get caught up in a 100 percent sound design session with this, had mine for a year, sits well with vintage synths in the mix.. dont think i'll ever be saying good bye to this one
Yup. I've started to think, that a FM-synth, whether it's a DX, Digitone or some similar device, is almost a must have piece of gear to own. It compliments analog gear so well and thus makes one's setup more well rounded for all kinds of sound shaping.
Curzed UK I only sold it when I got a MODX but I still miss it... we’ll see
jarkokoo Yes indeed
Man! I'd been down on my Reface because I couldn't figure out what it was good for outside of 80s cheese, but this video really turned my perspective around, thank you!
I share none of those complaints mentioned in the description coming from a 25 key controller. I learned to make extensive use out of just 2 octaves + plus octave switching on the fly. It's amazing how much attitude you can achieve when you're forced to work within restriction. That being said, my only complaint is that there's no modulation lever to go with the pitch bend!!! 😫
Great!🤸♀️🏄♀️🤘💃
Great patches these should be factory presets 🤗
Awesome work! Just got mine and I wanted to download the patches, but I can't find the DL-button - could u help me out?
Excellent programming skills!!! All I've managed to do with mine so far is create the classic DX7 bass sound.
Kim Diez how’s it going?
Great patches! What a deal this synth is... < $300. So much easier to program than DX7/DX100.
It’s miles ahead the DX100 when it comes to synth power.
And probably everything else.
I've been considering what my next synth will be ... I'd researched about the Reface DX, and a lot of people were saying that an original DX7 is far better, but I have to admit, the Reface DX has a lot of capability, and that is certainly proven here. Thanks for the inspiration! I think I just might invest in the Yamaha Reface DX. I love the sounds demonstrated here, and BTW, nice playing!
It's cool to have the real deal, original DX7. But if someone said I can only have ONE keyboard for FM sounds, I'd take the Reface.
The DX7 isnt better its just LEGENDRY. People ride on that name. Ive played a DX7 for 27 years (CHECK MY CHANNEL) And ive played this. And its apples and oranges. Each has their strengths. If you want a truly great FM synth though with 4 OP and full sized keys 5 octaves. I recommend the DX11. It is AWESOME. Some of the sounds that synth can produce are INCREDIBLE. It mixes more analogue type waveforms with fm. And the results are breathtaking. It has the best organ and non sampled acoustic piano sounds you will ever hear too.
The REFACE DX is a close 2nd. But Yamaha need to take the demand for a modern day FM synth seriously. And give us a new DX7 with a much friendlier user interface like the DX. And a full sized version of this 4 OP gem.
PROJECT DX THEY DID MODX
I like how you named some of these with trig references like gimmeasine and y=sin(x) LOL 😜
Not bad for someone who thinks math is witchcraft haha.
Warmachine will give me nightmares. You have a great set of spooky sound. I wish the reface had more banks. I am guessing you also have a DX100.
A saw a video of someone saving all their presets on the app thru USB and recalled them instantly
What's the first preset name? I love it!
How Can i download the patches please ?
What's great about these patches are they don't sound FM. Been learning FM on the RefaceDX, but also just added Kurtzweil VAST/FM modular engine synth.
Love the sounds.
As for a full size keyboard wouldn't recent MODX be a all in one replacement synth for the reface series? Just asking.
Or get dexed vst for free.99
oooh what is that patch at 2:39 its beautiful
name of patch at 2:34? Love that 90s dance vibe! Great job with these!
What would you recommend for a great SFX synthesizer?
You can use anything really, it's all in how you program it. I always like the MS-20 for sound effects.
@tritonrecordings
could you make a comparison between dx11 and reface? i'd say the dx11 would still blow it away.
Use operator feedback in the Reface to get non-sine waveforms, similar to the ‘11. Not exact, but to similar effect. All 4 operators have feedback.
some really cool patches, I just got my DX. Are these on soundmondo?
Lacewood I designed them, and yes, see description.
really love the patches, what's the name of the one you used at the beginning?
That one is called Whirlpools - thanks!
Nice sounds. Do you find the polyphony a bit limiting or hear notes stopping? I would be mainly using for 80's covers. Shame they didn't boost the polyphony up to modern standards
I don't personally find it to be an issue. 8-note is fine for me, in most cases. I'm not playing Chopin on it lol
Should I buy a Yamaha synthesizer or the Arturia Microfreak?
They both have they’re own unique qualities. If you like traditional keys, I would go with the reface as the micro freak has non traditional static touch sensors for keys. I’d watch multiple videos on both and see which one you like best.
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And some people doesn't even know the four oscillators in this have bi-polar feedback, where as the DX-7 has only one uni-polar feedback oscillator (and with only 8 levels available VS the +/-127 of the Reface).
I hate that it doesn't have separate controls for delay feedback and time though. Stupid trend IMO :(
Javi G that's right, feedback on each operator is handy. I do wish they'd move to standard ADSR envelopes, that's my only gripe.
Yamaha really needs to offer ADSR mode for all FM synths. They'd reach a much broader market. It's over me how they haven't reacted about that in 30 years
How does this compare to the volca fm?
After looking it up... The Vocla FM has 6 operators, this has 4 operators (comparable to the DX11 and TX81Z). The Vocla can only do 3 notes at a time. So it's like a muscle car with only reverse gear.
I just decided on the Reface DX, between this, and the Vocla FM. I like 7th and 9th chords too much.
All the operators in the Reface have feedback vs only one in the Volca
Beautiful sounding but if only it was full size. I just detest mini keys.
I Love this synth, I don't have it but it's addicting to play, just wish they'd make Full scale Reface synths, they'd sell like hotcakes.
I work very closely with Yamaha. And we've been barking up that tree for a long time.
Working with Yamaha is my dream job. What's it like?
It's like talking to a brick wall, mostly. :) I've pushed the idea of a full size Reface DX many times... Sometimes I want them to hire me as a product developer so I can make this a reality and then immediately retire so I can spend all day with it.
@@tritonrecordings
I cant wait for Yamaha to come to their senses..So I run my DX through a 61 key controller keyboard..And its so Addictive and fantastic. Plus I would recommend. People turn off the onboard effects and run it through a quality chorus and reverb. You will be amazed. Cool patches BTW. You have got this gem down pat for ambient greatness.
PROJECT DX u can
1:07 !
One ring to rule them all....
I have this synth, in all honesty the Reface CS is so much more interesting! But the DX does what the CS can only dream of.
Can you please explain ? I like the both and I still don't know which one to get.
@@amenallahabidi2608
CS has no save ability unless you use a computer or an app. Pretty crap omission, really. But it does have more hands on control and better analogue emulation.
DX is far more versatile, especially sound scapes and traditional instruments, and it has 32 save slots, which is better for live work recall.
Get either, then save up for the other or... Get a second hand Akai Miniak and blow all the refaces away... and with consummate ease!