Yamaha CS80 vs Arturia CS-80V vs Cherry Audio GX-80 – Ultimate Sound Comparison!

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"Yamaha CS80 vs. Modern Clones: Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80 – Ultimate Sound Comparison!

Join me as I dive deep into the world of the iconic Yamaha CS80 and its modern VST emulations, the Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80. The CS80 is a favorite of mine due to its intuitive design, unmatched keyboard action, and aftertouch. However, its rarity, size, and cost can make it less practical for everyday use.

In this video, I compare these legendary synths to see if the virtual versions can faithfully replicate the unique sound and feel of the real CS80. The video includes various sections such as:

Famous CS80 Riffs - Hear classics like Toto's "Africa," Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA," and George Benson's "In Your Eyes" played on all three synths.

Oscillator Breakdown - Detailed exploration of the individual oscillators.

Factory Presets - A look at the original CS80 and emulation presets.

Pitch Bend Slide Bar - A comparison of each synth's pitch bending capabilities.

Programming Bell Sounds - Learn how to craft bell sounds using sine waves and the CS80’s legendary ring modulator.

Raw Sound Analysis - Exclusive segments featuring dry, raw sounds without any effects.

Summary and Verdict - I conclude with a summary of which synth stands out, both as the ultimate synth and best plug-in version.

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00:00 Preview
00:38 Intro
01:12 "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder
01:51 "Africa" – Toto
02:24 "Born in the USA" – Bruce Springsteen
03:20 Individual Waveform Comparison Including Filter and Resonance
04:45 Pulse Width, including Modulation, Filter and Resonance
06:30 Dual Channel Waveforms
08:30 Preset Comparison – Brass, Including Aftertouch
09:17 Strings 2 Including Aftertouch
10:05 Pitch Bend Strip
11:00 Programming Bell Sound with Ring Modulator
12:29 "In Your Eyes" – George Benson
13:12 "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder – No FX
13:42 "Africa" – Toto – No FX
13:57 "Born in the USA" – Bruce Springsteen – No FX
14:50 Preset Comparison – Brass – No FX
15:30 Strings – No FX
16:15 Pitch Bend Strip – No FX
17:06 "In Your Eyes" – George Benson – No FX
17:48 Summary
18:00 Thank You"