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Monday, July 28, 2025

IG00151 VCA Clone for YAMAHA CS Synthesizers (CS5,CS15,CS30,CS50,CS60,CS80)

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You can find them on Reverb and Ebay.

"The clone is fully drop-in replaceable and is able to coexist with the original vintage chips in the same synthesizer. It can function as VCA and current source for envelope controller on M-cards, or control voltages for TRG boards (and on any other board that uses that chip). It has the same control voltage cutoff point and similar non-linear control curve as the original, so all the control sliders work the same."

Additional details follow:

"The iG00151AP is a replicant of the rare IG00151 Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA) chip, which was used by Yamaha in their CS-series analog synthesizers and organs from the 1970s and 80s. The iG00151AP was carefully engineered from the original chip, retaining all of its characteristics and properties, including the peculiar non-linear control curve and cutoff, input and output impedances, and identical power consumption at the same gain setting. This makes the iG00151AP the only "clone" available today that is fully drop-in replaceable and is able to coexist with the original vintage chips in the same synthesizer. While the originals are getting more expensive and harder to find, the availability of the iG00151AP ensures that the CS-series analog synthesizers remain serviceable. One CS-80 synthesizer contains 210 of these chips!

INSTALLATION

To install the iG00151AP, ensure that the marked PIN 1 location on the part matches PIN 1 location on the circuit board. With the pins pointing down, PIN 1 on the original chip is on the left when facing the part number, while the iG00151AP has PIN 1 on the left when facing the component side (not the part number). Carefully orient the part properly and solder it to the circuit board. Clip excess leads as necessary.

WARNING: As with the original chip, a reverse installation will damage the part when power is applied!

CALIBRATION

After installing the part, allow the instrument to warm up and stabilize for at least 30 minutes, then recalibrate the circuit following the procedures of the original manufacturer. Similar to the original chip, the gain may vary from unit to unit. Proper calibration will ensure that the new part performs the same as the original.

As with the original chip, the iG00151AP may have a similar input offset that varies from unit to unit. This manifests itself as a control voltage (CV) feedthrough to the output. Depending on the application, it may be necessary to trim the offset, but this is usually provided in the vintage circuit, if required. No additional offset trim circuitry is necessary if it is installed in the original circuit.

The iG00151AP is compatible with Yamaha CS-80, CS-70m, CS-60, CS-50, CS-40m, CS-30, CS-20m, CS-15D, CS-15, CS-10, CS-5, and other synthesizers and organs that use the IG00151 VCA chip."

Saturday, June 07, 2025

Analog synthesizers live demo11; please use headphones for best result


video upload by Synthe_64

"Please use headphones for panning, delay, phasing and other details. This is recorded live and there is no multi tracking!
Bass sequencing : Korg X-911 + Doepfer Dark Time
Jupiter 8 sound : Roland JV 1010 + Roland A500S + Boss FS-6
FX-Intro : Moog Minimoog + Roland SDE1000
Rich Choir sound : Roland JV 1010 + Irig Keys 2 Pro + Boss FS-6
Other FX sound : Roland JV 1010 + Emu 25
extra chords : Korg Polysix
Solo : Yamaha CS 15D + Flash Back II
Extra noise : Korg Monotribe + Flash Back II
extra bass sequence : Roland SH2 + Korg SQ1
extra bass sequence : Korg/ARP Odyssey + Korg SQ1
percussion : Behringer SY-1 + Boss RV1000
Trouby Modular master clock
Modular: Pittsburgh and Doepfer
Mixers Roland M-160 and M-12E
Space Delay Roland RE-3
Reverb/delay:Alesis Microverb III
Effect processor: Yamaha EMP 100
recorder: Tascam DR-60D"

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Matching Tones | CS-30 meets CS-15D | Vintage Yamaha Monosynths


video upload by Dr. Synthy Pants

"With one hand tied behind it's back, the mighty CS-30 meets the CS-15D in raw waveform combat. And the results are impressive..."

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Yamaha CS-15D Analog Synthesizer SN 3934

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via this listing

"Yamaha CS15D in very good and fully functional condition. Beautifully looking synth with an amazing sound."

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Analog synth heaven. Parallel Reality


video upload by WilliamSalmela

"The William Salmela Project: Subtle Moves / Parallel Reality

I got to play with a theremin! So, how to make something cool with it... without actually learning how to play... check it out :)

Lots of nice vintage stuff used in the piece:
Keio Donca Matic - Mini Pops
Korg EX-800
Korg Delta
Korg Sigma
Moog Etherwave Theremin
Micromoog
Yamaha CS-15D
(and a sampled 12-string acoustic guitar)

There's some outboard effects also, like EHX Deluxe Electric Mistress, Stereo Clone Theory, Small Clone and Roland SDE-2000 (the only digital unit here, but hey, it's vintage too).

For more information, please visit:
http://the-wsproject.com/

© 2010 W.T.Salmela"

Analog synth heaven, Veteran Jam

video upload by WilliamSalmela

"The William Salmela Project: Subtle Moves / Veteran Jam
People have been asking for new videos, which warms my soul. I know I haven’t been too active here nor in my studio lately. But I decided to publish this older piece because I had a couple of video clips from the recording sessions.
Sadly I don't have any of these instruments anymore...

Some very nice pieces of vintage kit was used in the piece (along with a few digital things):
Keio DoncaMatic MiniPops (Boss RPD-10, EHX Small Stone)
Korg Delta (Boss KM-60, Boss RPD-10, Joemeek mc2)
Korg MiniPops 7 sampled
Korg EX-800 (EHX Small Stone, Roland SDE-2000)
Korg Polysix – Legacy
Korg Trident (Boss RPD-10, Roland SDE-2000)
Roland RS-505 Paraphonic (EHX Small Stone rus)
Roland V-Synth-XT

© 2010 W.T.Salmela"

Saturday, June 03, 2023

Yamaha CS-15D Monophonic Synthesizer

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

Yamaha CS-15D 37-Key Monophonic Analog Dual Channel Synthesizer SN 3527

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The Yamaha CS15D is part of the partially preset, partially variable monophonic analogue synth which was released by Yamaha in 1979. It has a very solid warm sound for a single VCO synth. The preset section is divided into two channels. Channel 1 has 15 sounds with the usual array of unrealistic instrument imitations and Channel 2 has 14 synth sounds plus a button to activate the 'manual' section of the synth. There is a slider to mix between the two channels and channel 2 can be detuned. The 'manual' section comprises 1 VCO with a variable control between pulse and saw waves. There are also controls for pulse width modulation, noise and footings (32' - 2'). The 12dB filter has cut-off and resonance plus a dedicated ADSR envelope with a control for envelope amount.

Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Yamaha CS-15D 37-Key Monophonic Analog Dual Channel Synthesizer SN 5189

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via this auction

"The CS15D is a three-octave monosynth that has 29 preset sounds, as well as the ability to dial in your own program. It has a single VCO, and a 2-pole low-pass filter with a dedicated envelope. The ability to blend between the dual channels and detune the second channel add to its warmth and character."

Saturday, October 02, 2021

Yamaha CS-15D SN 4245

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"A true classic analog synth from Yamaha. The CS15D is an incredibly warm mono synth with preset and manual voices. For being over 40 years old, it’s in great shape. It is missing two slider plastics, and there’s some hum out of the headphone port (not the line out) but is in great shape."

Demo in the video previously posted here. You can find addtional demos scattered throughout additional posts here.

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Yamaha CS-15D 37-Key Monophonic Analog Dual Channel Synthesizer SN 2129

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Monday, February 17, 2020

Yamaha CS-15D Vintage Synth SN 1301

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"I've had this since the late 90's was in full working order then, it previously been stored in a cupboard for 10 years, one channel stopped working a few years ago and the other channel more recently, not sure why, it's not been dropped or physically damaged. It powers up, modulation LED is flashing but no sound. There is a very faint sound if I turn up the gain to maximum on my mixer so it's doing something. Very nice warm sound when fully working, the two channels can be played independently with a midi-cv converter. "

Wednesday, December 04, 2019

Yamaha CS-15D Vintage Analog Synthesizer (Serviced) w/ Original Box

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via this auction, also on Reverb.

"The units is in Mint condition.
The unit itself had storaged for long time by the owner,
There is also slight minor damage to the surface of body and wood section of the synthesizer.
However, This unit has been serviced and working in great conditon.
All functions are working well ."

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Yamaha CS-15D 37-Key Monophonic Analog Dual Channel Synthesizer SN 3655

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via this auction

"This Yamaha CS15D is in excellent working condition.

All sliders, knobs and keys are working well, no noticeable scratchy or dirty pots.

I believe this is the original power cable as well, just with a modified plug at the end because the original would have been Japanese.

There is some slight chipping in some of the wood paneling (All pictured).

All Presets sound and work great as well as the synth section.

It is a very simple but very fun synth to dive into.

Great for warm gritty bass sounds, especially when mixing in the tuba section."

Wednesday, October 09, 2019

Yamaha CS-15D Dual Channel Synthesizer SN 2867 w/ Original Box

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"Yamaha CS-15D Dual Channel Synthesizer Keyboard W/ Original Box & Papers. Sounds great. Tested and functional. Overall in excellent cosmetic condition as seen in photos."

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

YAMAHA CS-15D Vintage Monophonic Analog Synthesizer Keyboard SN 2915

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Yamaha CS-15D Synthesizer

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"Rare & near mint quality Yamaha CS-15D. Cleaned & calibrated with no scratchy volume knobs or sliders. The wood is perfect, not a ding at all. Comes with the original Yamaha flight case. With some reverb this synth sounds amazing."

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Eyepatch Entertainment Synth Studio Tour - May 2018


Published on May 12, 2018 Eyepatch Entertainment

"Here's the stuff in the video. This was shot in real 4k anamorphic

Alesis: Micron
Arp: Quadra (x3)
Behringer Deepmind 12
Casio: HT-6000, SK1, HT-700, CZ-1
Crumar Bit One SSM
DSI: PRO 2
Fender: Chroma Polaris
Ensoniq: SQ-80
Kawai: SX-240, K3m
Korg: Mono/Poly, Poly 61,Kiwisix,Trident MK1,EX8000,DW6000, Maxi Korg , MicroKorg, Wavestation SR, DS8, PE-2000, MS20 mini
Moog: Minimoog, Memorymoog Plus, Sub 37, Opus 3
Midia Musicbox MQ100 (6x CEM like Matrix 1000)
Multivox Pulser MX-75
Oberheim: Matrix 1000, Matrix 6, OB-SX
Roland: JX10,JX8P,Kiwi3P, Juno 2,Juno 66, JD990 (Vintage Exp) Jupiter 8, D-50, SH-3a
Seil DK80
Sequential: Prophet 5 Rev 2, Prophet 6, Prophet VS, Prophet 2002
Teisco SX-400
Yamaha CS-70m, CS-30, SK-30, TX81Z, PSS-150, CS, DX7 mk1, AN1X, CS-15D
Waldorf Microwave 1

Drum Machines:

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Yamaha CS-15D - The Gentle Beast


Published on Dec 17, 2017 Kablehead

Yamaha CS-15D
TC Electronic Flashback Triple Delay
Korg SQ-1

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Yamaha CS-15D SN 4808

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via this auction

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

YAMAHA CS-15D Vintage Analog Synthesizer w/ Original Box SN 5326

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