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Description
Immerse yourself in the sonic landscape of the Yamaha CS-10, a synthesizer that melds classic allure with modern functionality. Perfect for both fledgling musicians and seasoned synthesists, this compact powerhouse boasts single VCO with sawtooth and variable PW wave forms, ensuring a broad palette of sounds from warm pads to piercing leads. The CS-10's intuitive interface facilitates a seamless exploration of sonic textures, making it an essential addition to any music creator's toolkit.
Key Features:
- Single VCO with sawtooth and variable pulse width waveforms for a wide range of sounds
- Single LFO with selectable sine or sawtooth waveforms, adding vibrato and sweep effects
- Dual ADSR envelopes for intricate sound shaping and dynamic expression
- Comprehensive CV/Gate controls for integrating with other modular gear
- Versatile single multi-mode VCF filter for sculpting the perfect sonic character
Product specs
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Model | CS-10 Monophonic Synthesizer |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1977 |
| Made In | Japan |
| Categories | Analog Synths, Keyboard Synths |
| Analog / Digital | Analog |
| Key Size | Full Size |
| Keyboard Action | Synth Action |
| Number of Keys | 37 Keys |
| Polyphony | 1 Voice |
FAQs
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Is the Yamaha CS-10 synthesizer polyphonic or monophonic?
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The Yamaha CS-10 is a monophonic synthesizer, meaning it can produce one note at a time, which is ideal for bass lines and lead melodies.
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What type of synthesis does the Yamaha CS-10 use?
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The Yamaha CS-10 uses analog synthesis, providing a warm and rich sound characteristic of vintage synthesizers.
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How many keys does the Yamaha CS-10 have, and what is the key size?
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The Yamaha CS-10 features a 37-key keyboard with full-size keys, offering a comfortable playing experience.
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What are the standout features of the Yamaha CS-10's sound engine?
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The Yamaha CS-10's sound engine includes a single VCO, VCF, and VCA, allowing for classic analog sound shaping with features like pulse width modulation and an envelope generator.
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Is the Yamaha CS-10 suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Yamaha CS-10 is suitable for live performances due to its robust build and intuitive interface, making it easy to tweak sounds on the fly.
Videos
AnalogAudio1
YAMAHA CS-10 Analog Synthesizer 1977 | HQ DEMO
YAMAHA CS-10 Analog Synthesizer 1977 | HQ DEMO
AnalogAudio1
YAMAHA CS10 - The Worlds Greatest Mono Synthesizer?
THIS MUSEUM IS (NOT) OBSOLETE
Yamaha CS-10 Analog Synthesizer Demo
Perfect Circuit
YAMAHA CS-10 Analog Synth
Takeshi Moriwaki
Yamaha CS-10
rimela
Yamaha CS-10: Absurdly Cheap Cyberpunk Dream Machine
Remy Nettheim
Reviews
PROS
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Great range of sound, from low wobble bass to high pitch screeches
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Underrated monosynth with unique psychedelic leads
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Excels in lower mid range, enhancing mix presence
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Wonderful Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) for versatile sound shaping
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Warm and organic sound signature
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Simple design and layout with ample control knobs
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Capable of producing warm bubbly analog bass and lead sounds
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Easy to use for creating deep bass, noisy leads, and unique sounds
CONS
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Filter considered weak by some users
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Requires EQ treatment less often, but still might for specific adjustments
5.0 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 12 Ratings
122
Love this little synth from Yamaha
Wonderful PWM, filter is kind of week but sits very nice into the mix unlike other synths which need EQ treatment to reduce frequencies.
133
This is a very underrated synth
Great mono synth. Has a really cool filter and is capable of warm bubbly analog bass and lead sounds. Simple design and layout with plenty of knobs. The sound is warm and organic
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simple old synth
It is a very simple anolog synth, which has one osc., one filter, one lfo. Easy enough to make deep bass, noisy leads and some other weird things.
Artist usage
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One is visible in this October 2, 2010 photo from Future Music, while two can be seen on the back cover of Music for Insomniacs Part IV. It is also mentioned in this December 2020 Sound on Sound interview.
Around the same time, Berry began collecting then‑unfashionable analogue synths, picking them up incredibly cheaply through classified ads. “I got a [Yamaha] CS‑60 for 200 quid,” he marvels. “I got a CS‑10 and a load of analogue synths. What was always quite funny was that there’d be things like ‘Jupiter‑8. Will swap for a DX7’. You think, ‘Well, you fucking wouldn’t do that now.’
“But for me it was amazing. I wanted analogue synths because I’d seen Jean‑Michel Jarre surrounded by these keyboards that had loads of knobs, dials and sliders. That was the coolest sound. I didn’t think there was anything cool about a DX7.”
"Synth-wise and for our sounds, we’ve got a Moog Voyager,** Yamaha CS10**, Korg MS20, Access Virus, Roland Juno106, JD 800, JV2080, Novation Supernova and a Korg MS2000.”
After we bought the CS10, we started borrowing a lot of instruments off people we knew, and we didn't buy anything else until we got a Cat mono-synth. After that we had a Roland SH2 and then, when we signed to Virgin, we got our first polysynth, a Korg Polysix. The main reason we chose that was simply the fact that it made the best sounds, plus the fact that it seemed relatively cheap at the time.
In the music video for "16 BIT - Where Are You," a Yamaha CS-10 synthesizer can be seen, confirming its use by composer Luca Anzilotti. This video was uploaded by TheToripuruChenja on YouTube.
"It started when Garry and I were still at school in about 1976. We used to play anything: Garry used to play a lot of bass then, and I played guitar. The first synthesiser we got was a Yamaha CS10. At the time I was going through a phase of liking Yamaha gear a lot because I had a Yamaha guitar, too - an SG2000. I had it for ages but unfortunately it was stolen recently, though I was lucky enough to get another one that's almost identical."
In the YouTube documentary "The Secret Keyboardist of Robert Plant & Black Sabbath: Jezz Woodruffe" by JCM - Led Zeppelin Stories and more, at 4 minutes and 38 seconds, the keyboards used on Gerald Woodruffe's solo album "Opposite Directions" are displayed, confirming his use of the Yamaha CS-10 synthesizer.
Album Usage
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