Bif_ Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Just for fun and to see how snarky everyone's feeling today, fill in the blank. I'll start. Yamaha hasn't released a new flagship synth because even though the design is done, includes built-in SSD with gigabyte ROMPLER, an analog synth and modeling capability, it weighs more than 35 pounds. Greg Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Dave Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 It would essentially be the same as their old flagship??? (with an upgraded piano of course). 57 Hammond B3; 69 Hammond L100P; 68 Leslie 122; Kurzweil Forte7 & PC3; M-Audio Code 61; Voce V5+; Neo Vent; EV ELX112P; GSI Gemini & Burn Delaware Dave Exit93band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 ... they lost their Hammond sound and still can't find it. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I keep expressing my satisfaction and contentment with the Motif ES8. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Mike Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 They're busy creating a new variation of the color white. It will be called the Motif WW . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 ...there's an internal argument over the color. Contenders are rumored to be: Carbon black, jet black, onyx black, midnight black and pearl white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif_ Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 ... they lost their Hammond sound and still can't find it. Not sure they ever had a Hammond sound. Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightbg Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 ...They want to color it red, but they have to wait until Nord goes tits up to do it. Jake 1967 B-3 w/(2) 122's, Nord C1w/Leslie 2101 top, Nord PedalKeys 27, Nord Electro 4D, IK B3X, QSC K12.2, Yamaha reface YC+CS+CP "It needs a Hammond" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Dave Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 ... they lost their Hammond sound and still can't find it. Not according to Greg Rolie .... 57 Hammond B3; 69 Hammond L100P; 68 Leslie 122; Kurzweil Forte7 & PC3; M-Audio Code 61; Voce V5+; Neo Vent; EV ELX112P; GSI Gemini & Burn Delaware Dave Exit93band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Verelst Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Why would it help a bunch of dumb nerds loosing all their so called smart already? That's not where it's at. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Because we're still buying the XF8. And why wouldn't we with up to 4gb of RAM for user samples. Not going to get that with Nord. :idk "But it's too heavy!" Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Linguini Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Quick, somebody give Theo a lesson in snark. D-10; M50; SP4-7; SP6 I'm a fairly accomplished hack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Time once again for my all-time favorite Onion article: Yamaha CEO Pleased With Current Production Of Jet Skis, Alto Saxophones, Snowmobiles, Power Generators, Scooters, Golf Carts HAMAMATSU, JAPANDespite concerns over the recent global recession, Yamaha Corporation president Mitsuru Umemura announced last week that he was content with the current level of production of Jet Skis, alto saxophones, snowmobiles, power generators, scooters, and golf carts. "Initially we thought that the declining global market would result in overproduction of synthesizers, PA systems, DVD players, tone generators, and motocross bikes, but in fact our production quotas were almost perfectly attuned to the market in power amplifiers, heart-rate monitors, signal processors, analog mixers, engine oil, microphones, HiFi systems, and grand pianos," said Umemura, who stressed that his company prides itself on attention to detail. "At the Yamaha Corporation we're focused on one thing and one thing alonequality sound chips, ceiling brackets, editing software, race-kart engines, sport boats, flugelhorns, ATVs, sequencers, outboard motors, conference systems, golf clubs, projectors, MIDI controllers, lamp cartridges, portable recorders, subwoofers, component systems, and motorcycles." The Yamaha Corporation is based in Hamamatsu, Japan. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/HandsomeTramp/smilies/c128.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/HandsomeTramp/smilies/c128.gifhttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/HandsomeTramp/smilies/c128.gif The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIDI2XS Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Yamaha hasn't released a new flagship synth because... ...the 1,000 page Owner's and Reference manuals haven't yet been fully translated into barely comprehensible English. Yamaha: Motif XF6 and XS6, A3000V2, A4000, YS200 | Korg: T3EX, 05R/W | Fender Chroma Polaris | Roland U-220 | Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 --- its a good way to attract attention on Internet forums every year before January NAMM Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthaholic Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 ____ it's easier to scoop up email addresses by starting a website asking people what they want to see in a new Yamaha synth. The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Ferguson Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 ... they can't decide which two letters to put after "Motif". Just call it Motif FU and be done with it. "If you can't dazzle them with dexterity, baffle them with bullshit." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 They lack motifation. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 They lack motifation. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuSkoolTone Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 There's so many reasons: -They're still shaming each other over the EX5 -Still waiting for FM to be "cool" again -The Motif is the new K2xxx. Haven't you heard? -They've run out of new Pianos to Sample -They like their eggs in separate baskets. What is this Kronos you speak of? This is where you put your gear list that no one reads anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm glad they haven't released a new flagship synth of late. Too many other things I'm GASsing over already! My hating days are over anyway, since I got b!*ch slapped by Tony or Carlo - one of those guys, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outkaster Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 It's too bad we even have to make jokes about it from a company that as wide as it is deep like Yamaha. Some of us here really like their products. "Danny, ci manchi a tutti. La E-Street Band non e' la stessa senza di te. Riposa in pace, fratello" noblevibes.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif_ Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 It's too bad we even have to make jokes about it from a company that as wide as it is deep like Yamaha. Some of us here really like their products. I'm not hating them at all, just having a little Friday fun. I still use my Motif ES all the time and also bought a MOXF6. It's a total blast to play, sounds great and I understand the workflow since it's nearly identical to my ES. They jumped the shark when they put out the white XF. Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 White is cool. White works better with stage lighting. Black sucks up light like a sponge. I would have an all white rig if I could get it. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J. Dan Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 White is cool. White works better with stage lighting. Black sucks up light like a sponge. I would have an all white rig if I could get it. I wouldn't mind black if the lettering would be done In reflective paint. Dan Acoustic/Electric stringed instruments ranging from 4 to 230 strings, hammered, picked, fingered, slapped, and plucked. Analog and Digital Electronic instruments, reeds, and throat/mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I'm not hating them at all, just having a little Friday fun. FWIW, that was the vibe I got - Friday fun! It's good for one's health to loosen up now and then. I was discussing the new Roland modular stuff with some friends last night and was told that Yamaha never actually entered the modular market, not even during the heyday. I have no doubt Yamaha will eventually cook something up to keep up with Korg and Roland, but then again it does indeed dwarf the other two in overall size and involvement in multiple industries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Yamaha hasn't released a new flagship synth because they're getting ready to close the synth shop. Forty years was enough to make a statement, and it's better to go out when you're on top. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Song80s Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have no doubt Yamaha will eventually cook something up to keep up with Korg and Roland, but then again it does indeed dwarf the other two in overall size and involvement in multiple industries. bigger is not always better Better is best ( redundancy exercise) Why fit in, when you were born to stand out ? My Soundcloud with many originals: [70's Songwriter] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have no doubt Yamaha will eventually cook something up to keep up with Korg and Roland, but then again it does indeed dwarf the other two in overall size and involvement in multiple industries. bigger is not always better Better is best ( redundancy exercise) Right, I said bigger, not better. I also did not say worse because as stated earlier, I'm not hatin' on Yamaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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