Yamaha PSS-780 plus PSS-580 - Double Portasound FM action!

[@sergiomax1607]

fantastic composition

[@alfonsemusic]

Thanks Sergio

[@riano-ok5446]

It is wonderful. Some people often look down on using automatic accompaniment, but since the auto-base chord function is a proud feature of PSS, I think you can use it to some extent even if it is original.

[@artpalbox]

Better FM than all Yamaha Montage movies. Great song, fantastic chord progression and spectrum switch trasitions. Live long and prosper!

[@alfonsemusic]

Thanks Artur. You too!

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

This vintage sound has had a resurgence in 2020 and 2021 with some of this biggest pop stars using this sort of sound.

[@Latvian3Dman]

As always, not just sweet sweet "look what those can do!", but also perfect presentation montage! 😍

[@alfonsemusic]

Thanks Juris! :)

[@motoflyte]

My PSS-780 just arrived from japan. It's super nice..love the sounds. I also picked up a Yamaha RX-5 drum machine

[@alfonsemusic]

Nice. Haven't heard the Rx5 sounds but looks like it has some good features. Have fun!

[@retrotechnical]

Phenomenal showcase of these ancient keyboards!

[@alfonsemusic]

Cheers!

[@BackToFE_OnlyTruth]

Such a lovely channel❤ This one sounds like it wants The Weekend's vocals🌺

[@TigerBoyRS]

Another great tune! Love those little gems, I cherish my Casios and Yamahas to this day. And the collection keeps growing, inspired by people like you. Cheers from 🇵🇹

[@alfonsemusic]

Obrigado! They're great collector's items - cheap, but huge amounts of entertainment.

[@devjock]

Absolutely fantastic! You're a breath of fresh air in the synthwave scene mate. Cheers!

[@alfonsemusic]

Ta very much! Glad you liked it :)

[@devjock]

@@alfonsemusic I bit the bullet and bought my own PSS-780. It arrived in less than stellar condition (I've got a twitter thread going with some very graphic horror, perfect for October), but it's 100% functional and that's what matters. Much appreciated for enabling my addiction mate. This is sure to become a key part of my production loadout :D

[@alfonsemusic]

@@devjock Nice one! Glad to be of service :D Shame about the cosmetics, but as long as it's making the right noises...

[@Dj3xilM4n]

Always bringing the best out of those little keys !!

[@alfonsemusic]

Thanks Tom!

[@mikedeto4508]

Another amazing demonstration how to obtain nice and brilliant sounds and melodies from those keyboards! Thanks for sharing!

[@alfonsemusic]

My pleasure!

[@travelstartsfromsg5702]

After 36 years they are still working! Isn’t it amazing!

[@amonster8mymother]

Sounda lke kebu. ❤

[@feydhark84]

After all, it's a song about my cat :) You inspired me to take the PSS480 out of the closet.

[@karolhorvath.1985]

My Good nice nice my Friend TOP SYNTH

[@lynx48k]

Mint

[@delscoville]

I admit I do sorta miss my PSS-780, despite now having a Motif 6, MODX6+ and a Sequential Pro 3 SE. Since selling it back in the mid 90s, I wish a kept it and circuit bent it. Also nice to have something with batteries and speakers to mess with anywhere. Although, Novation Launchkey mini and laptop with Ableton Live and V Collection isn't bad.

[@stefanmertz840]

FANTASTIC... 😃

[@manifestresults]

Oh man you set the bar so high!. I have both of these keyboards, but just can't do that!!

[@РоманНовосельцев-х8з]

Thank you!

[@jaytee200]

Really great video and tune, and really shows how fantastic and powerful those FM keyboards were, considering they were more of a toy than a synth. I had a 780 as a teenager and sold it and got a 790 shortly after they came out. That went too when I upgraded to a proper synth once I started earning money. Amazingly, I managed to find a 780 in brilliant condition and great price a few months back. I was searching for one because I came across some of my old Amiga discs which had tunes I had sequenced on Dr Ts for the 780 and the 790 and I wanted to hear what they sounded like played on the proper keyboard. Only yesterday I managed to pick up a 790 also in amazing condition for just £40. It’s been great messing about with both of them. Takes me right back 😊

[@alfonsemusic]

Nice! I had a (actually this exact) 580 back in the day, but was gutted my parents didn't buy me the 780... That's a great time capsule that you still have sequenced tracks for them in the archive.

[@paulfoukes7435]

Sounds great relaxing tune ,i have purchased a pss 580 to go with my pss 570 i have had since i was a kid because of your you tube videos thanks paul

[@alfonsemusic]

Cool, thanks for watching, Paul! Enjoy the 580. :)

[@scythianprometheus8448]

Good sound

[@lebate.j.9545]

Wow nice work... 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@alfonsemusic]

Thanks :)

[@motoflyte]

RADICAL !!

[@alfonsemusic]

:D Cheers Doug!

[@fabioluisdesouzaleandro5486]

WOW!!!

[@aldeanblair9727]

That sounds perfect and ultimate ultimate power

[@alfonsemusic]

Cheers Aldean :)

[@aldeanblair9727]

@@alfonsemusic no worries my guy

[@trumjohannsmancave]

Pure genius!!! Love it💕

[@SamuelKaruta]

Amazing! All tracks in PSS?

[@alfonsemusic]

Layered up in a DAW, but each part was played on both keyboards simultaneously (except the RX11 drums, obvs...), either using MIDI connections or one keyboard per hand.

[@SamuelKaruta]

@@alfonsemusic perfect! tks ... After seeing your videos I ended up buying a 680 for me, but it hasn't arrived yet, I don't know what the difference is, for these two you have.

[@alfonsemusic]

@@SamuelKaruta 680 basically the same as 780 with some different rhythms and different colour scheme. Enjoy it when it arrives!

[@juno6]

Brilliant!

[@Shaunybish]

I had a ps780 back in the day amazing what you could do with it ! Then I got an ensoniq esq1 also amazing!

[@deejuicemailbox]

😉👍

[@bestrickie2]

Excellent stuff. How did you synchronise the video and music on time, does it require 2 cameras?

[@alfonsemusic]

Thanks Rickie. I just use one camera then edit the footage together in Final Cut. I synch up the audio captured by the camera's mic with the final fully mixed audio recording.

[@bestrickie2]

@@alfonsemusic Many thanks for your reply looks very advanced how you have created this video and very good indeed as well as the fantastic music. I am actually brand-new to logic so I was wondering if you might be able to send me a small description of how you have been able to do this editing some easy to follow instructions perhaps if that’s okay?

[@freddymay2406]

If the PSS-780 has a drum programming function, then why involve the RX-11?

[@alfonsemusic]

Just for variety. The kick and snare sounds are way better than the 780's kick and snare and I'd already done videos for the PSS-680, PSS-580 and the 780 on its own. kzbin.info/www/bejne/injEe6WKptiLpdEsi=udGWnbBDfMbpglbP

[@Gluttonite]

I can't do math in my head so I used a calculator to listen.

[@JessePlays3434]

Hey, I know you already covered it, but what it's you opinion im the yamaha pss 140? Just got one at a thrift store for $3.77.

[@alfonsemusic]

That's a very nice price! I liked it, myself - some unusual FM presets and the drum pads are a good addition. There are plenty of far less interesting or useful keyboards of that size.

[@frankzito6516]

Hey Alfonse ! I'd like to load your patches on PSS780 but I don't know how ? I have downloaded Ctrlr with the right panel but then I'm lost. Can you help us with a video ? I'm pretty sure there are a lot of guys like me ! Thanks for your help 😀

[@alfonsemusic]

Hi Frank. I think Keen On Keys has you covered with his 3rd video on the PSS480 - he shows how to use Ctrlr there and the panel is essentially the same as for the 780. Skip to about 3:20 and hopefully you'll find what you need. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIXJoZZ3osaDfck

[@frankzito6516]

@@alfonsemusic Thanks Alfonse for your precious help ! I'll have a look 😀