Yamaha CS-80 vs XILS-Lab The Eighty – Legendary Synth Showdown

Описание: In this video, I revisit the legendary Yamaha CS80 hardware synth versus the Xils-Lab The Eighty VST emulation for the ultimate sound comparison. After correcting a critical setting on the CS80 (thanks to your feedback!), this revamped video delivers an accurate showdown, highlighting resonance, filter settings, and aftertouch quirks.
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🔥 What’s New in This Showdown?
✔️ Corrected settings for the most precise comparison.
✔️ Dry sound demos followed by FX processing.
✔️ Key insights: reversed bank selection, confusing filter controls, and aftertouch behavior.

🎧 Perfect for synth enthusiasts, sound designers, and fans of hardware vs. VST comparisons.

Timestamp Description
00:00 Intro
00:22 CS-80 Hardware Quirks
01:00 Aftertouch Explained
01:20 Comparison Dry
01:25 Vangelis - Chariots of Fire Brass Melody
02:12 Doctor Who Theme Bass
02:55 Vangelis - Blade Runner String Pad
03:43 Funk
04:08 Harpsichord
04:19 Electric Piano/Bass
04:29 Strings 1 / 2
04:49 With FX Comparison
04:55 Vangelis - Chariots of Fire Brass Lick
05:40 KY Delicate Crickets
06:23 Ring Modulator
06:31 Doctor Who Signature Sting
07:00 Michael Jackson - Human Nature Brass Pad
07:22 Tone Pad with Glide
07:30 Bells
07:50 Raw Oscillators
08:10 Bank 1 & Bank 2 Simultaneously
08:25 Add Sub-Osc to the Waveform Sound
08:41 The Eighty has 3 Banks of VCOs!
08:47 Bells with FX
09:42 Chimes
10:01 Conclusion
💬 Join the Discussion:
• How does The Eighty stack up against the CS80?
• Tips for enabling The Eighty’s aftertouch for modulation.

🔗 Watch my other video: The Ultimate Yamaha CS80 Showdown: Real vs. VST Clones!

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