Its unique dual voice layout allowed for rich and full sounds that have not been matched to this day. In 1976 yamaha introduced the cs 80, a synthesizer based on the same circuits as the venerable gx1. With yamahas exceptional audio and video technology and expertise, the cs700 will help us transform any huddle space or meeting room into a modern, easytouse, and powerful collaborative workspace to our customers zoom rooms experience, said eric yu, hardware partnership manager, zoom. The worlds most desirable and valuable electronic music. Asc is the central software that elegantly manages all your arturia software licenses.
One of the most hotly anticipated synthesizer clones this year not from behringer has been for deckards dream, a 1976 classic yamaha cs80 8voice. Jun 16, 2017 free yamaha cs 80 software synth for windows, arminator krakli plugs has released arminator, free vst plugin that emulates the yamaha cs 80. Were looking at various options for yamaha cs80 keyboard stands. 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.
View and download yamaha cs80 instruction manual online. Cs80 v is our modeled version of the legendary yamaha cs80, considered by many to be the ultimate polyphonic synthesizer of the late 70s. Cs80 v is our modeled version of the legendary yamaha cs80. This is a list of notable users of yamaha cs80 analog polyphonic synthesizer introduced in 1976, in alphabetical order of family name or group.
That synth, almost impossible to find and afford in stable working condition these days, is known as the yamaha cs80. Firmware software updates documents and data about yamaha corporate information corporate profile video careers yamaha philosophy promises to stakeholders. There once was a 200 pound beast of a classic analog synthesizer used and coveted by some of musics greatest players and synthesists since the 1970s. Arturia cs80 v analog synthesizer software instrument sweetwater. Arminator is available as a free download from the krakli facebook group as a 32bit windows vsti. Id like some opinions on the the current soft synths for the cs80 sound. Very surprised nobody mentioned kraklis arminator named after the retropreset wizard armin kujashi try it, it might not be cs 80v or me80, but then again, they arent free. Yamaha reface cs virtual analog synthesizer sweetwater. Firmware software updates documents and data about yamaha.
How close have arturia come to modelling its classic sound in software. In fact its like having two and a half cs 80 s, because of the 2 keyboards and petals. 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. Free yamaha cs80 software synth for windows, arminator. Free yamaha cs80 software synth for windows, arminator krakli plugs has released arminator, free vst plugin that emulates the yamaha cs80. The filter can even selfoscillate creating different kinds of synth sound. View and download yamaha cs 80 owners manual online. I know im late to the party, but i just discovered this. When you load the arturia cs80 v virtual instrument plugin, youll be met with the legendary sound of the yamaha.
Yamaha might be looking at a hybrid approach, like a combination of a cs 80, sy77 and a vl1, the ultimate performance synth. Yamaha cs80 clone, deckards dream, now available, pricing info. The e70 organ actually has the same circuitry as a cs 80. Cs80 v, cs80 v plugin, buy cs80 v, download cs80 v trial. With two analog oscillators per voice, the cs80 has the potential for some really. A lot of software emulations of famous hardware end up having their own.
There are two plugin instrument software emulations of the cs80 for. Gforce softwares dave spiers and ace cs80 tech kent spong take an indepth look at one of the most exquisite and iconic polyphonic synthesizers ever made, the yamaha cs80. The exact specifications and the price are not yet known. Packed with five types of synthesis and onboard effects, the reface cs provides you with a variety of lush pads, fat basses, and solo leads. After much soulsearching, i pooled all my shekels and invested in one. A homage to one of the greatest composers of all time. Peter jungs cs80 library the library produced by prof. Im interested in the yamaha cs80 sounds, especially those of vangelis and his work on blade runner in particular. Built in the 70s, the yamahas 8voice polysynth was considered to be the first great synth from japan, thanks to its polyphonic aftertouch, patch memory storage and 16 tone generators. We are brokering this yamaha cs80 for and behalf of a uk customer. The cs 80v is the reproduction of the legendary yamaha cs 80, which is considered by many as the ultimate polyphonic synthesizer. But the history of the cs80 began when, in 1974, the gx1 was released. All the rl music cs80s are restored by the world renown cs80 expert kent spong of.
Arturia cs80 v analog synthesizer software instrument. Its one of the best emulations youll find and its completely free. In the video above, gforce softwares dave spiers and cs80 tech kent spong take. The yamaha cs80 is without a doubt the most famous synthesizer in yamahas cs series and was one of the first synthesizers to put japan on the map as a manufacturer of highquality synthesizers. Here is some information on what we invest into these amazing synthesizers, and what our customers can expect to receive. The cs 80 v offers all the features of the original yamaha synth, plus a new generation of innovative features, taking the original design to a new elevated level.
Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. The cs80 is the poster child of a synthesiser being more than the sum of its parts though, and by multiplying this engine twofold and then adding what we think is one of the best ring modulators ever designed, velocity response, polyaftertouch, a decent weighted keyboard that feels not unlike a piano to play, a ribbon strip, chorus and. The onboard effects processor features five effect types to add. Yamahas cs80 was one of the finest analogue polysynths of all time. More portable though still weighing in at 100kg, the cs 80 had dual eightvoice polyphony and a new feature never before attempted.
The cs80 v offers all the features of the original yamaha synth, plus a new generation of innovative features, taking the original design to a new elevated level. Im interested in the yamaha cs 80 sounds, especially those of vangelis and his work on blade runner in particular. The highly anticipated deckards dream, the yamaha cs 80 analog poly 197080s synthesizer is now available as a diy kit, and as an assembled unit built to order. Instead of an original unit, william shows that you can easily craft the sound with the arturia cs80 v, a faithful software emulation of the synth. Krakli plugs has released arminator, free vst plugin that emulates the yamaha cs80. Theres also 80vox from the kbplugs herd of freebies havent tried it, so idk how it is. Indeed, it is a marvelous sound creating device heard on so many seminal recordings, especially of the 1970s and the 1980s. The e70 organ actually has the same circuitry as a cs80. The cs80, flagship of their new csseries synthesizer line, represents yamahas attempt to cram as much of the gx1 into a singlemanual keyboard as possible. A lot of software emulations of famous hardware end up having their own unique sound thats appealing in its own fashion. Dont get me wrong, we love our cs60 and its definitely a more affordable way of getting your hands on the iconic cs polysynth sound and the. Id like some opinions on the the current soft synths for the cs 80 sound. I think this needs no further explanation as to what kind of instrument the yamaha cs80 is.
Heres an indepth look at the classic yamaha cs80 synthesizer considered by many to be the greatest synthesizer ever created in the video, gforce softwares dave spiers and cs80 tech kent spong along contributions from ken freeman and matt berry take an indepth look at one of the most exquisite and iconic polyphonic synthesizers ever made. Claus kruse of yamaha was so kind to give yamahas own cs80 to peter aka our kapro team. In 1977, yamaha introduced a rather expensive new synthesiser called the cs80. I mainly use a maclogic, but do use an ipad occasionally love the model d app. Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use the programs and data files composing the software accompanying this agreement, and any programs and files for upgrading such software that may be distributed to you in the future with terms and conditions attached collectively, software, only on a computer, musical instrument or equipment item. There are plenty of synths which have a moog, prophet or oberheim signature, but theres only one cs 80. With its polyphonic aftertouch, separate high pass and low pass filters and large ribbon controller it became the voice of artists like vangelis and abba.
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 prophet5 would sport soon after. In fact its like having two and a half cs80s, because of the 2 keyboards and petals. But the history of the cs 80 began when, in 1974, the gx1 was released. The original yamaha cs 80 was probably one of the most expressive synthesizers made. That synth, almost impossible to find and afford in stable working condition these days, is known as the yamaha cs 80. More portable though still weighing in at 100kg, the cs80 had dual eightvoice polyphony and a new feature never before attempted. Cs80 v is a modeled version of the legendary yamaha cs80 polyphonic synthesizer. The worlds most desirable and valuable electronic music gear. Check out arturias cs80v an amazing, totally authentic and realistic software synth. Feb 18, 2020 heres an indepth look at the classic yamaha cs80 synthesizer considered by many to be the greatest synthesizer ever created in the video, gforce softwares dave spiers and cs80 tech kent spong along contributions from ken freeman and matt berry take an indepth look at one of the most exquisite and iconic polyphonic synthesizers ever made. The cs 80, flagship of their new cs series synthesizer line, represents yamaha s attempt to cram as much of the gx1 into a singlemanual keyboard as possible. View and download yamaha cs 80 instruction manual online.
Yamaha cs80 soft synth syntronik, me80, arturia cs80v. View and download yamaha cs80 owners manual online. I just spent a full hour watching a demo of every knob and feature of a synth i never owned and never will. There are plenty of synths which have a moog, prophet or oberheim signature, but theres only one cs80. Cs80 v, cs80 v plugin, buy cs80 v, download cs80 v. Inspired by the iconic cs 80 polyphonic analog synthesizer, the yamaha reface cs mobile mini keyboard evokes the very essence of the legendary synth of yesteryear. In 1976 yamaha introduced the cs80, a synthesizer based on the same circuits as the venerable gx1. The cutoff slider adjusts the filter from follow closed 0 to wide open 127 while the resonance slider adds harmonics at the cutoff point. Grey day vibes from arminator 2, a vst synth plugin that pays tribute to the iconic bucket list synthesizer that is the yamaha cs80. It took us months to get the sounds right but we finally nailed it. Free yamaha cs80 synth emulation arminator 2 vst plugin. It was yamahas flagship polyphonic analog synthesizer during its heyday, and now it can be yours thanks to arturia.
Arturia cs80 v the big soundtest classic and iconic synth youtube. The synth is massive in sound and in size, it weighs over 200 pounds. Theres also 80 vox from the kbplugs herd of freebies havent tried it, so idk how it is. Krakli plugs have just released a brand new version complete with 5 banks of 128 patches. Computer programmer for cs80 excellent page with lots of info and pictures. There are two plugin instrument software emulations of the cs 80 for usage in digital audio workstation, music sequencer, and other software which supports the plugin formats that these instruments were implemented and released in. 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. Minimum 5 weeks from receipt of deposit, depending on restoration option. The yamaha cs80 which was introduced in 1976 has been widely considered to be the greatest polyphonic synthesizer of all time. The first electronic instrument, the electone d1 electronic organ, was designed and built in 1959. Having compared the component parts of cs80 and cs80v, whats the sound like overall, and whats it like to play. No, i think that if yamaha makes a cs synth for the 21st century, it should have some of that sound character. More than 25 years after its release, the time has come to rediscover a sound that has extensively contributed to the history of music.
This is a list of notable users of yamaha cs 80 analog polyphonic synthesizer introduced in 1976, in alphabetical order of family name or group. To my amazement, within a few months, the keyboard had pretty much paid for itself, as clients including rush, robert margouleff producer of tontos expanding headband and others rented the. Check out this full walkthrough of the yamaha cs80. Yamaha might be looking at a hybrid approach, like a combination of a cs80, sy77 and a vl1, the ultimate performance synth. Huge in size and price tag, the cs80 was a flagship synthesizer of the 1970s. The yamaha cs80 is a polyphonic analog synthesizer released in 1977. Past to future reverbs cs80 runner blade synth for. New features include a modulation matrix, a multi mode for assigning a different sound to each polyphonic voice, an arpeggiator, and a stereo delay. Yamaha cs80 soft synth syntronik, me80, arturia cs80v, what. The highly anticipated deckards dream, the yamaha cs80 analog poly 197080s synthesizer is now available as a diy kit, and as an assembled unit built to order. Opinion time arturia support are practically non existent. A replication of one of the most popular yamaha synths of the 70s with some exceptional modern twists. The first of the two important synth parts is a brass sound originally played on a yamaha cs80, a monstrous 8voice polyphonic synth.
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