Rel time control level and easy to use, say nothing. You can find the sounds in 3 complete banks for free on my page. Moreover, cs1xedit offers high flexibility regarding sending and receiving data to and from the cs1x via midi bulkdumps. The cs2x is perfect for studio work as well as live performance. The cx series extends this work further, providing a clear sound with a clean attack, sparkling tone, and transparent harmonies, all encased in an elegant, flowing form. Cs2x upgraded version with more polyphony, wavetable, enhanced features like better filter and new arpeggiator. Does anyone have any experience with the yamaha cs2x or the. The cs2x is the second generation of this new series, and while its not the head of the pack when it comes to the analog sounding synths of the time it packs a lot of punch for the price.
Yamaha has opted to focus on the most important element of a musical instrument the sound. It is the successor of the very successful yamaha cs1x. The blue book is an advanced guide to the yamaha cs1x and includes two disks with midi files, song demos and some new sound patches. These expand the pianos tonal palette, giving warmth and depth. The ultracool memory scene buttons from the cs1x are back on the cs2x and can memorize up to 2 current edit parameter settings. This should not be a problem however, considering the. Moreover, in terms of references, depeche mode have used several keyboards cs2x their turns dernire. The yamaha cs1x is a small synth music lctronique east. Whats more, the nu1xs damper pedal allows you to use the same halfpedal techniques that you would with a grand piano, offering detailed control over sustain and reverberation. The cs2x is designed for maximum realtime control, according to yamaha. Some of the sounds are derived from yamahas flagship ex5 series. The seller is our keyboard player and he is the original owner. When vari type is set to effect off, vari param and vari data will be disabled. The yamaha cs2x has a silver body color, in contrast to the cs1x blue body.
Aimed primarily at dance musicians, the cs1x features analogue synthesizeremulating rotary controllers and monotimbral analogue synthesizer voices. May 19, 2012 i had a bad button on my yamaha cs1x recently and i had to tear it most of the way down in order to fix it, so i took a lot of pictures. The nu1x features a damper pedal that recreates the subtle changes in resistance experienced when using a grand piano pedal. Manualdownload a comprehensive cs2x manual the silver book. With this book you can get the most out of your yamaha cs1x. The glory days of vinyl to me, as far as high end hifi is concerned, were the late 60s, 70s and early 80s, before the dreaded cd made its appearance. Take a quality sound engine, put it in an extremely portable form factor, give it battery power, add builtin speakers, and youve got the ultimate mobile music making machine. Yamaha cs2x cs2x a popular synth for dance styles from yamaha. Dec, 2005 if price was no issue and it was a new rx3 with millennium iii action, id probably go with that. Plenty of semidedicated and assignable knobs are available for real time analog style editing of all parameters at all times. The yamaha cs1x has two main modes, the performance mode and the multi mode. For nonsequencer gear, look up for a small but mighty korg x5d, this board is awesome, as well as later n5ex. The yamaha cs2x is a pressure and velocity sensitive 61 key 64 voice multitimbral gm compatible sample based synthesizer, featuring up to 4 elements, 88 effects reverb, chorus, variation, midi, and 512 presets 256 editable. It was a popular analogue soundalike that was superceded by the cs2x.
The yamaha cs1x control synthesizer is designed for the dance music market having some great analog type sounds. The original knobs fell off i put on replacements for everything but the volume knob. The yamaha cs1x is a samplebased synthesizer released by the yamaha corporation in 1996. Yamaha cs1x dance synthesizer 1996 blue is beautiful. The yamaha cs1x control synth of 1996 planet botch. Although the cs2x was produced with translucent blue knobs, they tend to fall off easily and will often need to be.
A notification will be sent to when the yamaha cds sacdcd player is back in stock. I bought it 3 days ago and try to find out how it works. Find 1 listings related to c s yamaha in mount pleasant on. Yamaha defined digital synthesis with products like the dx7, so the brand was always going to be a big player in the world of electronic keyboards. Yamaha gs2 digital fm synthesizer barely used w 4 2 reverb. Yamaha cs2x keyboard synthesizer worldwide cs2x 180226 for. With a whopping 16 mb of waverom, yet again, the cs2x becomes a class leader.
This listing reflects our current inventory and is updated daily, so if a part is shown with a buy button, we should have it in stock. Sort by 1972 yamaha other 1972 yamaha cs5 200 electric. This should not be a problem however, considering the vast sound choice offered by the cs2x. There is a two volume sound library with extra volumes of backups. This is especially useful if your synth is not on your desk.
The yamaha cs2x is a samplebased synthesizer released by the yamaha corporation in 1999. The reface cs is built into the same highquality plastic enclosure as its reface brothers, but this time its white its also lightweight yet weighty enough to feel sturdy. Nu1x features avantgrand pianos musical instruments. Yamaha cs2x for sale in uk 34 secondhand yamaha cs2xs. Many of your more expensive synths at this time were analog modeling synthesizers, which means a computer algorithm creates the waveforms instead of voltage.
Nudies aplenty at the indspensable, page 1 and page 2. The cs1x was succeeded in 1999 by the cs2x synthesizer. Replacement key for yamaha cs1x and cs2x synthesizers price is for a single group note. Whether in a conservatory or on a small stage, the sx offers a richly expressive sound that will inspire the player and beguile any audience. The yamaha an1x is a dspbased analog modeling synthesizer a. Get the guaranteed best price on synthesizers like the yamaha cs6x package special at musicians friend. Be alerted when yamaha cds sacdcd player is back in stock.
Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Oct 31, 2008 for that price, the cs2x is a good deal. The end result is a series of instruments that is refined in tone, yet bold in design, the product of a dedication to innovation that allows yamaha to remain true to its. If price was no issue and it was a new rx3 with millennium iii action, id probably go with that. Oct 31, 2008 the yamaha cs1x is a small synth music lctronique east. But it can also be used for ambient music and in xg mode as a multitimbral synthesizer. Oct 11, 2015 yamaha reface cs yamaha had one of the finest sounding va engines around in 1997s an1x that still stands up today and its great to see yamaha making synths once again. Whether in a conservatory or on a small stage, the sx offers a richly expressive sound that. The ultracool memory scene buttons from the cs1x are back on the cs2x and can. Sep 09, 2011 yamaha cs2x this feature is not available right now. Send me promotional emails including special sales, new release information, and more. With your mouse you can play notes to listen to your current performance. Cs3 advanced lightweight cymbal stand is a solution that recognizes that drummers need simplicity, rocksolid stability and natural cymbal sound. It possde not too bad a keyboard of 61 keys, is the level synthse awm2 for controllers there are six in the facade of which some two assignable parameter.
If your song uses voices from this bank, you will need to replace them with suitable substitutes. View and download yamaha cs2x owners manual online. Yamaha or nippon gakki yamaha wasnt the first synth maker but after the monsterous and heavywight cs80 the dx7 was a little revolution in sound fm synthesis and much more realistic sounds and sold very very well, later innovations like physical modeling did not even hit the sales of later fm synths like the sy99 or fs1r. The new cs2x awm2 tone engine is 64 note polyphonic allowing for big, layered sounds.
I had a bad button on my yamaha cs1x recently and i had to tear it most of the way down in order to fix it, so i took a lot of pictures. It is immediately recognized by its remarkable left chamfered edge. Consider cs2x instead of cs1x for the extra features. Cs2x can load cs1x patches, thats it as far as digital cs patch compatibility. For keyboardists, music creators and sound designers reface mobile mini keyboards are reimagined interfaces of classic yamaha keyboards.
But if you prefer the sound of the c2, there is no reason why you shouldnt go with it. All used electronic parts are tested and guaranteed working. Music direct will not share any of your personal information with 3rd parties. I havent seen a lot of pics on the web of this synth, so hopefully these pictures help you out if you.
After seeing a nearinvisibilia export version in silver, the c2 was replaced by the visually equivalent but very different c2a which sold even better because it was. The cs1x demo bank msb063, lsb123, prg 074 to 128, see blue book, page 4546 is not available on the cs2x. Certainly it is quite techno tourn but personally, it also the place in a funk and progressive metal. Xg format 480 normal voices 11 drum kits and material voices. The yamaha cs2x is a samplebased synthesizer released by the yamaha corporation in. Yamaha reface cs yamaha had one of the finest sounding va engines around in 1997s an1x that still stands up today and its great to see yamaha making synths once again. Yamaha w57 are cheap these days, as well as korg 01wfd, kurzweil k2000, where non of them should be more than 200 usd. Enhancements include 64note polyphony, a bigger sample rom and a 24 dboct lpfhpf filter. In our sx series grands, innovation comes in the form of a.