Between 1990 and 1994 researchers at CCRMA Stanford collaborated with Yamaha making the VL1, VL1m, VL7 and VP1. These synthesizers set the standard for Physical Modeling technology and are yet to be rivaled by modern DSP platforms(Kyma, Tassman, Reaktor, Max/MSP, Korg Oasys-PCI, Sculpture, etc.). The VL1 series of synths remain a sound designers playground and have been used in many film and television shows. This quick demo explores the unusual reactive tones and textures of the VL1.  No external processing or FX was applied to this recording, everything you hear is direct from the synth. 

Yamaha VL1 - Prime Synth Programming Demo

Reality architect, synth virtuoso, sound(((.)))hacker. Designs modular synthesizer toplogies [Transtempra], immersive sound systems [Mobius-Acoustics], and software sequencers [DSPaudio].  

Yamaha VL1 - Prime Synth Programming Demo

Anthony Bisset