RM-20²
Dream Pop Organ
RM-20 brings the vintage tones of the 1981 Yamaha PS-20 electric organ directly to your DAW. Known for its lo-fi yet mesmerising sound, the PS-20 has been used by Beach House to craft their signature dream pop sound. RM-20 utilizes samples from the original instrument, enhanced with the ability to adjust the original effects to create authentic yet flexible presets. When combined with effects like chorus, delay, and reverb, these samples evolve into inspiring sounds that spark creativity and new songs.
Freshly Updated
RM-20² is an updated version of the original RM-20 pack released in 2018. This overhaul was developed from the ground up, featuring new samples and patches that offer deeper control over the sound compared to the original. By circuit-bending my Yamaha PS-20, I was able to record new samples without pitch or volume modulation, enabling me to create new sampler patches that use the onboard LFO to create the vibrato and tremolo effects.
This update allows for fully adjustable modulation; vibrato speed and depth can be modified or turned off completely. Additionally, the use of a monophonic LFO for these effects yields a more authentic sound compared to the polyphonic LFO modulations embedded in the original samples. Envelopes are also now fully modifiable, allowing organ patches to be transformed into pluck sounds and key patches to sustain indefinitely.
Sampler Patches
RM-20 includes sampler patches for Native Instruments Kontakt and Decent Sampler, both usable within any DAW or as standalone applications. The Kontakt patches have been entirely redesigned, featuring a new graphical interface with adjustable settings, modulation control, and integrated chorus, delay, and reverb effects. Note that these patches require the full version of Kontakt (version 6 or higher), not the free Player version.
The pack also contains presets for the free Decent Sampler player plugin, compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS. This version mirrors the Kontakt interface but substitutes the LFO setting with an Autopan effect.
DAW Presets
RM-20 also includes DAW-specific patches for Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro X. These patches use the same samples and modulation settings as the Kontakt and Decent Sampler instruments but work right in your DAW.
The Ableton Live patches come in two versions: one for Live 10, which includes ten Instrument Racks for different sounds, and another for Live 11, which combines all sounds into a single Instrument Rack with a Selector feature for switching presets. FL Studio patches are compatible with Direct Wave, while Logic Pro X patches use the Sampler instrument, formerly known as EXS24.
RM-20 Demos
All sounds (other than bass guitar and drums) were made with RM-20 patches.
- Organ 1 // Organ 2 00:00
- Trumpet // Vibraphone 00:00
- Piano // Harpsichord 00:00
Requirements
The RM-20 download comes with patches for the following DAWs and samplers:
- Kontakt (full version)
- Decent Sampler (free plugin)
- Ableton 10.1 or higher
- FL Studio
- Logic Pro X
Free Update
If you previously purchased RM-20, you're eligible for a free upgrade to the new version. If you haven't yet, create a customer account with the email address used for the original purchase.
After setting up your account, the updated RM-20² pack is available in the Downloads section. For any issues, please contact us with your original order details.
Artwork by Andreia Calhau
