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"The next generation of CS synthesizers is here, with added sampling and features from the AN1x synth! In keeping with the new CS-line trend of analog emulation for dance and electronic music, the CS6x offers real-time and assignable knobs, scene memory and morphing, MIDI controllability and excellent sounds.Yamaha says that this IS the machine for Trance. Its awesome arpeggiators, filters and phrase sampling are proof of this claim.
First the sounds, they're just great! 64 voice polyphony allows for some thick sounds. Excellent (AWM2) Advanced Wave Memory samples provide emulation of classic analog synths is truly possible with the CS6x enhanced abilities. It has a Bit-depth switch which allows you to degrade its output creating 'Vintage' lo-fi quality sounds, which can be cool. And filters... the CS6x has the best one yet with 2,3,4-pole filters with 6,12,24dB slopes and low, hi and band pass filter types (see technical data below for specifics) for just about any imaginable filtration method you can use to shape its sounds.
The CS6R allows you to sample sounds or load in samples using the 4MB Phrase sampler. All the features and functions a pro-quality 16-bit linear sampler should have are found here with sampling at 44.1kHz. Up to 256 Phrase sample clips can be created and used as loops in your performances or sequences. Apply effects to your samples or synth sounds using the vast array of quality digital multi-effects. The built-in arpeggiator is better than any previous CS synths with 128 patterns and filter patterns. The CS6x will also play SMF playback sequences (Format 0) loaded in from a disk. The CS6R is expandable with two slots for Plug-In Expansion Boards which add polyphony, sounds, effects and more!. The CS6R calso has a built-in 3.3V smart media storage drive. This stores the phrase sample clips, SMF sequences and other synth data on 4, 8, 16 or 32MB cards. Simply the biggest and best CS synth from Yamaha. 
- Over 380 fat and dynamic voices - 4MB of sampling memory for creating phrase clips
- Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Expansion
- 20 multitimbral parts and 64-note polyphony
- A/D input for processing external audio sources
- Multi-mode filters
- SmartMedia memory card storage
- Onboard arpeggiator with 128 preset patterns
- Standard MIDI File playback sequencer
*19 control knobs on the CS6x, 5 control knobs on the CS6R Today's music production demands a versatile synthesizer that's capable of producing fresh cutting-edge sounds that have never been heard before. Stylish synthesizers made for the next generation of electronic dance music. These synths give you the power to transform your musical ideas into reality by providing a huge selection of incredibly fat onboard voices, from all the essential standards to funky acid basses, massive analog pads and floor-pounding drum kits. But that's not all. The CS6R also features sampling capability, so you can create your own rhythm loops and sample phrases and use them in your music... Need more power than that? No problem. This synthesizer can accommodate Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Boards, allowing you to add new synthesis possibilities, from FM synthesis to physical modeling, easily and cost-effectively."
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