Yamaha PSS-780 plus PSS-580 - Double Portasound FM action!
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- Music: "Architects of Magnetism" (C) Copyright 2021 Alfonse
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Yamaha Portasound PSS-780 and PSS-580 MusicStation FM keyboards (1989)
The PSS-780 and PSS-580 were a cosmetic update to the PSS-680 and PSS-480 which had come out the previous year - the 780 also added a few new rhythm patterns and a pointless re-numbering of all the voices, but they all have the same sounds.
This series of keyboards has a 2 operator FM synth on board, which can be edited via the limited Digital Synthesizer parameters on the front panel. More than that, it also has Midi In and Out (as well as Midi Thru on the 680 and 780) which gives you the capability to link keyboards to each other and to other gear, as well as access even more parameters via MIDI SysEx messages; editing software exists to modify and build your own patches.
All synth sounds you hear in this track come from the 580 and 780 and custom patches were made using Martin Tarenskeen's excellent PSS panels for Ctrlr. ctrlr.martintar...
All the patches from this track and my other keyboard demos featuring the 580, 680 and 780 can be downloaded free from my website, www.alfonsemus...
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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.
My PSS-780 just arrived from japan. It's super nice..love the sounds. I also picked up a Yamaha RX-5 drum machine
Nice. Haven't heard the Rx5 sounds but looks like it has some good features. Have fun!
As always, not just sweet sweet "look what those can do!", but also perfect presentation montage! 😍
Thanks Juris! :)
Such a lovely channel❤
This one sounds like it wants The Weekend's vocals🌺
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 🇵🇹
Obrigado! They're great collector's items - cheap, but huge amounts of entertainment.
Absolutely fantastic! You're a breath of fresh air in the synthwave scene mate. Cheers!
Ta very much! Glad you liked it :)
@@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
@@devjock Nice one! Glad to be of service :D Shame about the cosmetics, but as long as it's making the right noises...
Phenomenal showcase of these ancient keyboards!
Cheers!
Better FM than all Yamaha Montage movies. Great song, fantastic chord progression and spectrum switch trasitions. Live long and prosper!
Thanks Artur. You too!
This vintage sound has had a resurgence in 2020 and 2021 with some of this biggest pop stars using this sort of sound.
Always bringing the best out of those little keys !!
Thanks Tom!
Another amazing demonstration how to obtain nice and brilliant sounds and melodies from those keyboards! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
After all, it's a song about my cat :) You inspired me to take the PSS480 out of the closet.
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.
fantastic composition
Thanks Sergio
Oh man you set the bar so high!. I have both of these keyboards, but just can't do that!!
Amazing! All tracks in PSS?
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.
@@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.
@@SamuelKaruta 680 basically the same as 780 with some different rhythms and different colour scheme. Enjoy it when it arrives!
If the PSS-780 has a drum programming function, then why involve the RX-11?
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.
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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 😊
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.
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.
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.
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 😀
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. th-cam.com/video/2TfpcAmaPGg/w-d-xo.html
@@alfonsemusic Thanks Alfonse for your precious help ! I'll have a look 😀
FANTASTIC... 😃
Thank you!
Sounda lke kebu. ❤
Good sound
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Wow nice work... 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks :)
After 36 years they are still working! Isn’t it amazing!
RADICAL !!
:D Cheers Doug!
I had a ps780 back in the day amazing what you could do with it !
Then I got an ensoniq esq1 also amazing!
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
Cool, thanks for watching, Paul! Enjoy the 580. :)
I can't do math in my head so I used a calculator to listen.
Pure genius!!! Love it💕
Excellent stuff. How did you synchronise the video and music on time, does it require 2 cameras?
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.
@@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?
WOW!!!
Brilliant!
That sounds perfect and ultimate ultimate power
Cheers Aldean :)
@@alfonsemusic no worries my guy