The CS-80V is the reproduction of the legendary Yamaha CS-80 which is
considered by many as "the ultimate polyphonic" synthesizer. The time
has come to rediscover a sound that has extensively contributed to the
history of music. With the CS-80V, the richness of the tone turns
digital but the inspiring design remains the same.
The CS-80V
offers all the features of the original synth, plus a new generation of
innovative features, taking the original design to a new level: with
the modulation matrix, you will multiply the possibilities of this
sonic and performance orientated beast; with the Multi mode, you will
create a new generation of sounds; with the additional arpeggiator and
effects, just unleash your creativity.
But is the sound of the CS-80V really close to the original?
It
is up to you to decide, but after painstaking efforts and tests, we
would tend to say YES. The CS-80V is based on TAE, the proprietary
technology developed by Arturia's sound engineers, and already
successfully used in the Moog Modular V. TAE stands for True Analog
Emulation and brings superior quality of sound when reproducing analog
circuits. In the case of the CS-80V, we honestly doubt you could really
hear any difference.
The CS-80V offers compatibility with all
major interface standards and formats which guarantees a perfect
integration into any studio environment. And with the ability to work
at 32 bits/96kHz, you can now begin to make music on your computer the
way you would with a real hardware synthesizer.
In 1976, Yamaha
introduced the CS-80, a synthesizer based on the same circuits as the
GX1. The price tag ($6,900) put it out of the reach of most musicians,
and the weight (83 kgs with stand) made it sometimes hard to use on
stage. But the qualities of this synthesizer, considered Japans first
great synthesizer, made it immediately famous in the Music Industry.
The
CS-80 was popularised in the late 70's and early 80's by a number of
pop groups, including Electric Light Orchestra, Toto, Paul McCartney
and Wings. Other artists and bands like Vangelis, Bon Jovi, Jean-Michel
Jarre, Geoffrey Down, Stevie Wonder and some others turned the CS-80
into a real myth.
THE ORIGINAL MYTH:- A huge
synth: 2 oscillators, 4 filters, 2 LFOs, 4 envelopes "spread out" in
two independent synthesis lines. Each line comes with an oscillator
(Square, Saw Tooth, Sine wave), a great VCF filter with independent hi
pass and low pass resonant filters, a low frequency oscillator for the
modulation of the square signal, two envelopes for the filters and the
output VCA.
- A unique performance synth: sub-oscillator for
vibrato controlled by the After touch, full management of the
Expression and Sustain pedals, ribbon controller, polyphonic aftertouch.
- A chorus and a powerful ring modulator
- 22 preset sounds
AND THE EVOLUTION OF THE SPECIES- A
Multi Mode allowing to assign a different sound to each polyphonic
voice. 4 different keyboard sections for "multitimbrality", with the
possibility to direct each voice (4 polyphonic modes, and 3 unison
modes from 2 to 8 voices).
- A Modulation Matrix to rebuild all circuits: a choice of 12
sources and 38 destinations for 10 additional modulations.
- Even
more routings and synthesis possibilities: a new triangle waveform, a
new 24dB filter, expanded possibilities for the LFO, possibility to
synchronise Oscillator 1 on oscillator 2 and the possibility to
redirect Osc 2 to the filters of the first synthesis line.
- More
than 400 presets made by a selection of the most famous sound
designers. Ergonomic and easy handling of the presets, ability to
import/export any preset from any platform to any other.
- Some additional effects: an arpeggiator and a stereo delay.
