Yamaha reface CS Mini Control Synth - a synthesiser with analogue modelling that offers simple control possibilities and complex sounds in a compact controller. It features 8-note polyphony, a 37-key HQ Mini keyboard, and 5 oscillator modules capable of creating a variety of sounds from analogue to digital. The linear potentiometers on the front of the synthesiser provide an easy design and sound exploration. The oscillator section offers 5 wave types with additional wave and mode control. The low-pass filter has an 18 dB/octave slope. The envelope generator includes classic attack, decay, sustain, and release (ADSR) controls. The low-frequency oscillator (LFO) provides a fixed waveform with a 4-step switch for routing the signal to pitch, filter, amplifier, or off. It includes a pitch-bend lever, built-in stereo audio system, dedicated volume control, octave slider, and a looper section. Built-in effects such as distortion, chorus/flange, phaser, and delay with additional depth and time controls. It can be powered by 6 AA batteries and offers a foot-controlled volume connection for hands-free operation. Mini-DIN connector for MIDI in/out. USB 'To Host' connectivity allows for USB connection to a computer or iOS devices. Although it does not have preset memory, an iOS app is available to function as a library for parameters. It comes with a power supply and a MIDI Breakout cable (Mini-DIN to MIDI In/Out).
Number of keys: 37
Key type: mini
Initial touch: yes
Tone generation technology: Analog physical modeling (AN)
I want to thank God for inspiring the folks at Yamaha to recreate the legendary CS01X model and even improve it considerably. I had my first contact with the old model in 1999 and for a long time I was looking to buy one on eBay, but all were old, looked bad, and had prices over 500 dollars in America. So it's a fantastic toy for those with a rich imagination. You can edit some excellent flutes and bagpipes. I should mention that a firmware update is necessary, and that has significantly improved the device. I think I will soon buy a piece from the DX series, just for the collection at least!