Yamaha VSS-30 Digital Instrument Pack

About the VSS-30

The Yamaha VSS-30 is a legendary vintage digital sampling synthesizer released in 1987 that became a cult classic among electronic music producers. This lo-fi legend gained worldwide recognition after being featured prominently by artists like Sigur Rós, Aphex Twin, Autechre, and Björk.

Original Hardware Specifications

• Keyboard: 32 minikeys
• Sampling: 8-bit sampler with 3.5 seconds sampling time
• Sample Rates: 16 / 9 kHz frequency
• Polyphony: 4 notes
• Presets: 11 built-in sounds
• Sequencer: 16-step with 500 notes capacity

Key Features of the Original

• Built-in microphone for instant sampling
• MIDI interface capabilities
• Real-time editing: pitch shifting, time stretching, looping
• Built-in arpeggiator and modulation options
• Effects: ADSR, ECHO, FM, AM, FUZZ, and VIBRATO
• Overwrite mode for layering multiple samples

Our Digital Recreation

This Ableton Live instrument pack faithfully recreates the iconic 8-bit character and lo-fi charm of the original VSS-30. We've meticulously sampled and programmed the classic presets while adding modern playability and extended functionality for today's producers.