Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S: Demo Tape and Factory Sounds

Step back to 1987 and immerse yourself in the world of vintage synthesizers with this rare demo tape of the Yamaha DX7S! As a more affordable iteration of the original DX7 and a successor to the DX7II, the DX7S brought exciting new features and sounds to musicians.

In this video, we showcase the DX7S's factory presets, highlighting its impressive capabilities and innovative features. From acoustic guitar simulations to the groundbreaking Fractional Scaling parameter, witness how Yamaha demonstrated the DX7S's versatility and powerful sound design potential.

What you'll experience in this video:

A detailed demo of the Yamaha DX7S's factory presets
Insight into the unique features of the DX7S, including Fractional Scaling
A nostalgic look back at the excitement of synthesizer technology in the late 1980s
A glimpse into the evolution of Yamaha’s iconic synthesizers
Join us as we explore this historical gem and relive the excitement of discovering new synthesizer technology before the age of YouTube and online demos.

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Video timings:

0:57 Tape start, intro song    • Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S:...  
3:39 Guitar, single note pitchbend and squeaking string sounds    • Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S:...  
5:42 Fraction Scaling on the DX7S    • Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S:...  
6:58 ElectoBak with unison detune    • Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S:...  
8:00 Optilate    • Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S:...  
8:35 DX7S in performance mode    • Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S:...  
12:11 Strings with random pitch and multi-lfo    • Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S:...  
13:49 Conclusion with Lead Of The Pack    • Journey Back to 1987 with the Yamaha DX7S:...