Yamaha CE25?
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2023 9:55 am
hi all,
as you may know, CE25 was a very early FM synth with a very limited set of timbres, however... it allowed some modification on these timbres (which were based on classic orchestral instruments, weeelll, an honest attempt at sounding like them, at least), it had an aftertouch control, and a killer effect: the orchestral ensemble, which is probably some sort of an aggressive chorus, but with a distinct and beautiful coloration on the voice.
i have one of them at home, but alas, its power supply went up in smoke, and the chances of repairing my beloved CE25 are indeed very low.
now, i was wondering, that given that GX80 has all the FM tricks worked out, if cherry audio would be kind enough to create a replica of the effect and add the CE25's presets as a sound bank, therefore creating an extension to GX80... if you are curious what it sounds like, here's a random youtube video showcasing some of its presets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS2nSEgWAJA .
i think since this was such a butique synth it would not merit a synth of its own, but an expansion... i think the beauty of its voice should be remembered virtually, and cherry audio has already a great foundation to build it upon.
as you may know, CE25 was a very early FM synth with a very limited set of timbres, however... it allowed some modification on these timbres (which were based on classic orchestral instruments, weeelll, an honest attempt at sounding like them, at least), it had an aftertouch control, and a killer effect: the orchestral ensemble, which is probably some sort of an aggressive chorus, but with a distinct and beautiful coloration on the voice.
i have one of them at home, but alas, its power supply went up in smoke, and the chances of repairing my beloved CE25 are indeed very low.
now, i was wondering, that given that GX80 has all the FM tricks worked out, if cherry audio would be kind enough to create a replica of the effect and add the CE25's presets as a sound bank, therefore creating an extension to GX80... if you are curious what it sounds like, here's a random youtube video showcasing some of its presets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS2nSEgWAJA .
i think since this was such a butique synth it would not merit a synth of its own, but an expansion... i think the beauty of its voice should be remembered virtually, and cherry audio has already a great foundation to build it upon.