CX5M Demos by Jack Hertz
With everyone wanting a Synclavier for $200,000 USD. Yamaha created an affordable music system that retailed for only $500 USD. Introduced in 1984, the Yamaha CX5M Music Computer was an actual home computer combined with a built-in 4-OP FM synthesizer module, sound editors and sequencer. As Yamaha's own promotion put it:
"The CX5M is a computer. But certainly not an ordinary computer. It has been designed specifically to be used by musicians, composers and arrangers. both amateur and professional, to produce music in ways that were never before possible."
Unfortunately, a QWERTY keyboard and TV monitor had no place in the studios in 1984, but it got my attention with all it had to offer for the price. This album is a document of my first works with the Yamaha CX5M Music Computer. The unreleased tracks were composed exclusively on the CX5M between 1984 and 1985. Originally recorded on 4-track cassettes, these primitive recordings reflect the sound of an exciting time in music history when people began to compose with computers at home.
Tracklist
| 1. | Storm Chords | 4:42 |
| 2. | Dark Sequence | 1:07 |
| 3. | Frequencies of Decay | 3:04 |
| 4. | Harmonix | 1:43 |
| 5. | Long Waves | 1:12 |
| 6. | Asian Sketch | 1:20 |
| 7. | Riders on the Synth | 2:46 |
| 8. | City Views | 2:46 |
| 9. | Piano Drones | 3:17 |
| 10. | Pluck Thump | 0:54 |
| 11. | Happy Beats | 1:42 |
Credits
NOTE - These recordings were transferred from the original analog masters, distortion, crackling, hiss and other sonic issues inherent to the medium may be heard.
Jack Hertz - Programming, Composition and Production.
Jack Hertz has been composing and recording for more than 30 years. He is fascinated by all aspects of creating sound. From the earliest instruments to the present day hardware and software innovations. More at JackHertz.com
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