Yamaha CS2x User Manual

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Getting Started
Simply Dynamite: Yamaha MIDI Magic
Yamaha has a full line-up of professional MIDI instruments from
which you could choose in order to build up a MIDI music
system that’s perfect for your own individual needs. Two in
particular are especially suited for use with the CS2x, as follows:
• QY700 Music Sequencer Ideal for professionals and novices
alike, the QY700 is a full MIDI production center in its own
right complete with easy-to-use MIDI instrument and drum
part composing through a built-in database of musical style
phrases and “groove templates”, 32 “linear” tracks and 16
“pattern” tracks, a full XG multitimbral tone generator
including three digital multi-effects units, plus wide-ranging
editing and on-board mixing features.
• RM1x Sequence Remixer Ideal for dance DJs, the RM1x
features the same basic sequencing and editing functions of
the QY700 — along with hundreds of voices, 960 Preset
patterns and 800 User patterns — plus real-time performance
controls including a 16-key “microkeyboard” for easy
switching of patterns and 8 CONTROL knobs for dynamic
control of the sound on each track. There’s also an arpeggiator,
SMF compatibility, and much more.
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Yamaha CS2x Specifications

General

Polyphony	64 voices
Multitimbral Capacity	16 parts
LFO	2 LFOs per voice
Keyboard	61 keys
Velocity Sensitivity	Yes
Aftertouch	No
Control	Pitch bend, Modulation wheel
Weight	6.5 kg
Year Released	1998
Type	Synthesizer
Oscillators	AWM2
Filter	Resonant filter
Effects	Reverb, Chorus, Variation
Storage	Internal memory for patches
MIDI	In, Out, Thru
Outputs	Stereo output, Headphone output
Inputs	Sustain pedal, Foot controller
Memory	128 user voices
Connections	MIDI (In/Out/Thru), Foot Controller, Foot Switch