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Espen Kraft vs. Yamaha V50: The Workstation Yamaha Hoped You’d Bin

Ever wondered what happens when Yamaha fumbles the ball in the middle of a synth arms race? Espen Kraft digs up the V50, a digital workstation that was already a fossil when it hit the shelves. With a brutal mix of dry wit and 80s nostalgia, Espen gives us the lowdown on why the V50 flopped harder than a dodgy pub band—and why, with the right attitude, you might still wring something interesting from its cold, metallic heart.

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