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Yamaha CS-80 User Manual

Yamaha CS-80
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CS-80
POLYPHONIC
SYNTHESIZER
INSntUCTION
MANUAL
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YAMAHA

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Yamaha CS-80 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Polyphony8 voices
Oscillators2 per voice
LFO1
AftertouchPolyphonic
Keyboard61 keys
EffectsChorus, Tremolo
Weight220 lbs (100 kg)
TypeAnalog
Ribbon ControllerYes
Year Released1976
FilterHigh-pass and low-pass

Summary

Quick Setup Instructions

Leg Assembly

Connections

Tone Selectors

Keyboard Control Brilliance- Low & High

Sub Oscillator Section

Details how the sub oscillator creates effects like vibrato, wah-wah, and tremolo.

Touch Response Section

Sustain Section

Portamento/Glissando Section

Tremolo/Chorus Section

Ring Modulator Section

Details how ring modulation creates new frequencies by 'beating' a sub oscillator.

Foot Pedal Selector Buttons

Section III - Description of Programmable Panels, Memory, How to Program, & Suggested Patches

The VCO

Describes the Voltage Controlled Oscillator section and its basic sound generation.

VCF - The Voltage Controlled Filter

VCA - The VCA, or Voltage Controlled Amplifier

How to Use Programming to Get a Sound

General Approach

Outlines a method for analyzing desired sounds and setting basic musical elements.

Touch Response

Memories

Stores and recalls programmed patches using miniaturized panel controls.

Using the Programmable Panels to Duplicate the Preset Patches

VCO (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)

VCF (Voltage Controlled Filter)

VCA (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)

Touch Response (Keyboard Dynamics)

Memories 1-4

Stores and recalls programmed patches using miniaturized panel controls.

How the Synthesizer Works

Filters

Envelope Generators

Velocity Sensitivity

Pressure Sensitivity

Explains how key pressure after initial strike affects sound parameters.

Direct Box

Section VI - Appendix

Where's the Sound

Provides a troubleshooting guide for common sound-related issues.

Specifications

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