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Description
The SU10 combines the functions of a digital stereo phrase sampler with a variety of add-on features that significantly enhance its effectiveness in a performance environment. In addition to basic recording, edit, and playback capabilities, this compact unit includes special play functions, a touch-driven ribbon controller, and two “external” modes that apply filter or scratch effects to realtime line or microphone input.
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Yamaha SU10 Sampling Unit.
Features and functionality
Use cases and applications
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The device is loop-based rather than sequence-based, with tempo determined by sample length, offering a unique approach to rhythm and experimentation.
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The SU10's limitations are appreciated by some users seeking a hands-on, lo-fi workflow in conjunction with other gear like the Korg Monotribe.
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Based on 2 Reviews and 5 Ratings
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Hi,do you recommend this for ambient/soundscapes stuff? I saw one really cheap in my country and i didn´t find info about it
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The Yamaha SU10 is seen in The South Bank Show’s 1997 documentary on Björk, starting 37:20:
I used to work quite a lot with QY20. That’s a different machine but same size and you have 8 tracks and 100 noises and you can make as many songs as you want and a lot of my tunes for the last 4 years I wrote on that. It’s so incredibly convenient. You put the batteries in and you can write on the airplane or your grand’s house or the top of a volcano or in a club or in a tube and this is a different machine this is like a sampler. Mark Bell bought this one and he’s just teaching me it.
Autechre is listed as using the Yamaha SU10 Sampling Unit in the Autechre Gear List curated by Mike Baas.
Yamaha SU10 is included in the list of equipment at Daniel Miller's home studio.
The Yamaha SU10 is seen in The South Bank Show’s 1997 documentary on Björk featuring Mark Bell, who produced her 1997 album Homogenic, near 37:47.
Atari Teenage Riot “Live At Brixton Academy 1999” credits: Synthesizer [SH-101], Effects [Moog Filter, Ring Modulator], Sampler [Yamaha A-3000, 2x Yamaha SU-10], Synthesizer [Moog Prodigy] – Nic Endo
In the YouTube video titled "ノイズ電車 - フェスティバルFUKUSHIMA! 世界同時多発イベント," provided by DAX -Space Shower Digital Archives X-, the Yamaha SU10 Sampling Unit can be seen on Toshiji Mikawa's desk at the 0:33 mark.
EC8OR’s second album World Beaters (1998): “Produced on Amiga 500, Yamaha A-3000, Eventide H3000, Yamaha SU-10, 200 MMX.”
An SU10 can be seen beside Tommi’s HR16 in his gig setup
On Jimi's official site they list a plethora of gear that Jimi has either used in the past, or is currently using. The SU 10 is a part of that list. Source.
Cobra Killer’s self-titled first album from 1998 was produced by Annika Trost and Gina V. D’Orio: “Produced on Yamaha SU-10 & 60’s Korg Organ ”
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