The cs15s strengths are fat but subtle bass, funky leads and an ability to slot nicely into mixes a crucial but often overlooked factor when judging the real world practicality of a synth. View and download yamaha cs15 owners manual online. The controlmodulation section of the cs80 features a coarsefine tuning knob, tuning octave switches, the ring modulation section, the suboscillator yamahas confusingly named lfo section, resonance and brilliance sliders, buttons for patch selection, global controls for velocity and aftertouch response this is in addition to the velocity. The human league made prominent use of the instrument on their album dare. It supports true 8voice polyphony, with two independent synthesizer layers per voice each with its own set of front panel controls, in addition to a number of hardwired preset voice settings and four parameter settings stores based on banks of subminiature potentiometers rather than the digital programmable presets the.
The cs15 is great for strange blips, bass and tiny highpass sounds. Marillion used a cs15 on their first fulllength album, script for a jesters tear. Challenge scrolls are logical problems posed to the player by an npc. The cs20m is another of yamahas classic csseries analog synthesizers of the 70s and 80s.
Duotimbral preset only channel 2 can be programmed synth, similar to a cs 15 multimode filter swapped for dedicated egs architecture class. They appear in medium, hard and elite clues in treasure trails and have two steps to it. Yamaha cs5 technical specifications ultimate specs. Unlike more complex synths, theres no menu diving to scroll through. The cs30 is a more complicated program and does not match any synth, so its cs15 remains the choice for a conventional monophonic. I always view statements about making minimooglike sounds with any nonminimoog synth askance, but i have to say that such a thing is more possible with the cs than with a lot of other synths because of its really frothy read. The cs 20m is another of yamaha s classic cs series analog synthesizers of the 70s and 80s. The video covers patch loading, creation of custom sounds and using the soundmondo application. Yamaha sy77 patches yamaha sy77 is a 16 voice multitimbral music workstation first produced by yamaha corporation in 1989. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. This means you cant just sit down at it, scroll though the presets and have any inkling of the css potential. The yamaha cs30 owners manual is a scanned 24 page pdf file.
The m series of the cs line were yamahas first synths with proper patch memory. Top ten most underrated synths page 9 of 11 attack magazine. The adsrs arent as fast as the cs10 but they are ok. Like many simple monos, the cs 5 can be a limited by the fact that it has just one envelope. In this version sold from year 1972, the dry weight is 117. Monophonic synth with two vcos and two multimode vcfs.
The yamaha cs15 has been hailed by many as one of the best monosynths ever made and were delighted to offer you the nearmint condition example for sale. For the best example of its versatility, check out the human leagues seminal dare album. The synthesizer that has brought a new and creative sound to the world of music is now a popular musical instrument, widely played by music minded people in all styles of music. It is a monophonic analog synthesizer with dualvcos that use subtractive synthesis to create superb bass, synth, lead, bubblysquirty and percussive sounds. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. For me just having the adsr is a nice touch, although the results are sometimes a little weird, especially if you have a multiple element patch with very different envelope settings. The controlmodulation section of the cs 80 features a coarsefine tuning knob, tuning octave switches, the ring modulation section, the suboscillator yamaha s confusingly named lfo section, resonance and brilliance sliders, buttons for patch selection, global controls for velocity and aftertouch response this is in addition to the velocity. The reface cs is built into the same highquality plastic enclosure as its reface brothers, but this time its white its also lightweight yet weighty enough to feel sturdy. The yamaha cs 80 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1977. List of yamaha predx7 analog synths electronic music wiki.
This is an official yamaha document that contains patch settings for the cs10, cs30 and cs30l synthesizers. That powerful sound arsenal is packed into a slim and sleek package available in 49 and 61 note. The yamaha cs6r is a worthy successor to the jupiters, tbs, wavestations and junos loved by trance musicians. The reface cs is modeled after the csseries analog monster. Esoteric design aspects of yamaha cs synths part 1. Available for smart media cards or yamaha voice editor programs. Lastly, i hook up a korg ms20 to the cs 15 s osc1 cv input and eg1 trigger input both machines use hzoct scaling as opposed to the more common voltoct scaling. The cs15d shares with the cs15 both a dual channel architecture and one external interfacing feature that gets to the heart of the baffling. The sound of the cs15 is the top of the series of cs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Duotimbral preset only channel 2 can be programmed synth, similar to a cs15 multimode filter swapped for dedicated egs architecture class. The yamaha cs5 model is a naked bike bike manufactured by yamaha.
The character is less big and ballsy than liquid or smooth, though it can also cut through other sounds with that filter. Since the patch sheet on the scanned yamaha cs15 manual you can find online is very grainy, i decided to redraw it with inkscape, a very nice vector drawing. July 5, 2017 july 5, 2017 synthhead keyboard synthesizers free sound library, keyboard synthesizers, yamaha reface cs. View and download yamaha cs 15 owners manual online. You can use the patches below on the yamaha cs1x control synthesizer. Download via our free email delivery and get your new motif patches today. Part 1 sounds of the yamaha cs 15 youtube 02the yamaha cs 15. Jan 10, 2016 75 custom presets for the yamaha reface cs offers you guessed it a collection of 75 new patches for the reface cs synthesizer. The cs 15 is a superb synthesizer unexcelled in operation and performance.
Documents, presets, manuals yamaha cs15 audiofanzine. Yamaha launches this little mono synth easy to use which allows to understand the operation of a synth. Built like a tank with a lot of nice knobs and best of all, not one but two of those funny sounding. Aug 28, 2009 lastly, i hook up a korg ms20 to the cs 15 s osc1 cv input and eg1 trigger input both machines use hzoct scaling as opposed to the more common voltoct scaling. Some patches are compressed with zip to reduce the filesize. Synthesist ranz adamson has shared free collection of patches for the yamaha reface cs synthesizer. The cs15s strengths are fat but subtle bass, funky leads and an. The yamaha cs 15 is an amazingly flexible synth, and the controls are laid out very well. Patch king sounds for yamaha motif, motif es, motif xs, motif rack and s90 are your best upgrade value. Like many simple monos, the cs5 can be a limited by the fact that it has just one envelope. The yamaha cs80 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1977. View and download yamaha cs15 service manual online.
The cs15 was used by several bands in the early 1980s. Yamaha cs30 owners manual and service manual house of synth. Voiced extensively in the uk and germany by some leading exponents in the field of trance music. The yamaha cs15 post by seamonkey wed oct 08, 2008 10. At their extremely low prices, the cs 15 is an analog thats definitely worth checking out for yourself. There are new model presets and a revised thr editor v1. The cs15 is a superb synthesizer unexcelled in operation and performance. At the core of the mx series music synthesizers are carefully selected sounds taken from the world famous music production synthesizer, the yamaha motif xs. Some of the sounds can take minutes to evolve and move fully through their cycles. Part 1 sounds of the yamaha cs15 youtube 02the yamaha cs15. The cs 15 is great for strange blips, bass and tiny highpass sounds. Overall opinion finally, for 1500 francs can hardly.
Fully working version can be downloaded for a 15 day trial period. View and download yamaha cs 15 service manual online. The yamaha cs15 is an amazingly flexible synth, and the controls are laid out very well. Oct 11, 2015 yamaha reface cs yamaha had one of the finest sounding va engines around in 1997s an1x that still stands up today and its great to see yamaha making synths once again. Yamaha reface cs yamaha had one of the finest sounding va engines around in 1997s an1x that still stands up today and its great to see yamaha making synths once again. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Back in the day, synthesizers had patch sheets where sound. You can mix up to 4 signals, route them through 2 independant selectable hpbplp filters, and 2 amps. One of the main reasons yamahas analogue monosynths arent as well. At their extremely low prices, the cs15 is an analog thats definitely worth checking out for yourself. To complete the scroll, view the question on the scroll, then speak.
You should use a program like cakewalk, cubase or sysex to send the. Jan, 2008 the yamaha cs15 post by originaljambo mon aug 25, 2008 9. The previous version and the one attached to the thr5 and thr10 is version v1. The cs 30 is a more complicated program and does not match any synth, so its cs 15 remains the choice for a conventional monophonic.
Lastly, i hook up a korg ms20 to the cs15s osc1 cv input and eg1 trigger input both machines use hzoct scaling as opposed to the more common voltoct scaling. A nice feature is the brilliance slider that can control either or both vcfs. Built like a tank with a lot of nice knobs and best of all, not one but two of those funny sounding multimode filters. Marillion used a cs 15 on their first fulllength album, script for a jesters tear. Its actually a duophonic bitimbral synth but you have to connect it to cv hzv like korg not voct to get the extra voice. The sound of the cs 15 is the top of the series of cs.
Here are some improvised and casuallyplayed examples of timbres that can be generated by the unique architecture of the yamaha cs15. The 1972 yamaha cs5 and all other motorcycles made 18942020. The cs 15 was used by several bands in the early 1980s. Cs15d fast ganzlich aus dem portfolio des yamahadesigns. Donat forget to check out my shop for many other lovely items j new stuff being added fairly regularly so why not follow my shop a thanks for taking the time to read this j brand new yamaha pssa50 portable, this is a beautiful item. Yamaha cs15 synthesizer restoration project andy schmid. Cs80 v is our modeled version of the legendary yamaha cs80, considered by many to be the ultimate polyphonic synthesizer of the late 70s. Wahrend beide synthesizer cs15d cs15 uber doppelte cveingange zur. It was also used by astral projection, somatic responses, moog cookbook, the human league, and vince clarke. There are 2 oscillators, white noise, and external signal in. The adsrs arent as fast as the cs 10 but they are ok. What better than two classic yamahas to explore the world around you.
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