MATRIXSYNTH: Yamaha CS-50 Analog Synthesizer


Friday, February 22, 2013

Yamaha CS-50 Analog Synthesizer

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"Mid-1970s Yamaha CS-50, the first in the line that also eventually included the CS-60 and uber-synth CS-80.

4 voices of pure analog goodness through a completely analog signal chain, this unique synth boasts a sound like no other except its bigger, more expensive brothers.

It has both a resonate High Pass and resonant Low Pass filter, multiple waveforms (Pulse, Ramp, Sine, Noise) which can be used individually or in combination, very flexible filter and amp settings, plus plenty of modulation options including modulation via aftertouch.

My favorite part of this synth is its incredible ring modulator, which is again very flexible and capable of a wide variety of sounds from subtle to Dr. Who.

Synth is in wonderful electrical and cosmetic condition, complete with legs, leg brace, music stand, case top with leg bracket screws.

Quick warmup and stays in tune.

The only known issue with the synth is that the sine wave on one out of the four voice cards does not play, however it does not diminish the overall sound of the synth.

This has made appearances on almost all of my Sensitive Chaos albums, including the new one that will be released this spring..."








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