Yamaha CS1X user reviews ( 8/10) - 16 user reviews

• 10/31/08

  FP User Reviews's review

  Characteristics

  My big dissapointment is that to use the good performance sounds, you have to be in performance mode, and that mode is monotimbral. Other wise you can use up to 4 XG sounds at once in multi mode. Very annoying. There are basic filters on this that are pretty limiting. Definitely "first synth" territory.
  
  
  
  Price paid
  
  
  
  700$

  Utilization

  The menu is pretty complicated for such an entry level synth. And no thats not a good thing. There is one knob and 10 arrow buttons to press to navigate the huge menu. A lot of the things are not self explanitory and half of the stuff you will never use.
  
  
  
  3 knobs fell off on mine (they are cheap plastic knobs), and now I turn them with their metal bars instead. However, it still works after 8 years in all respects.

  Sounds

  Ok basically this is one part ROMpler and one part GM/XG machine. As far as the ROM sounds go, they are exemplar of the mid nineties dance/trance scene. A few pads, lots of leads and basses. Drums are OK. The GM sounds are good, but they are GM. Considering the low cost of the cs1x the sound set is pretty good. I'm sure you can find much better for more money but considering that this is a 8 year old machine that shouldnt be a challenge.

  Overall Opinion

  Ok now here is where the 10 comes. You're probably asking urself; ok why does he still have this synth? Here is the reason: it is a PERFECT midi controller. Ok maybe not perfect, but very good. Why? You can definetly get this on ebay for less than 100$. It has a solid 66 synthaction key board. It has 6 good assignable knobs. Simple to use. Nuff said. This has been my sole controller since I got into MIDI and it has never let me down. Moreover, it is a good keyboard to try out ideas on...it has all the major dance sounds you need as a trance/dance producer to use as a "scratchpad". Then, when you are ready to control your VSTs you just press a button and there you are. And I'll admit it, I just have a love for this thing as my first keyboard...yeah I said it!
  
  
  
  Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
  
  Posted by: I_watch_stars ( 7-, 2005)
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• 02/08/08

  Erba's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Hmm, the CS1-X
  
  Cinematic sound excessive ...
  
  To see the specs & re-vu! Ok!?

  Utilization

  Bin you press a key on the keyboard and comes out a sound! Cool! No!?
  
  
  
  I lugged the manual in German (hard-hard), but the manual in English (PDF) is correct.
  
  
  
  Almost impossible to make a sound without spending a sleepless night (I may have softened a brain? Who know?).

  Sounds

  It's not the ride to edit sound with this machine, even a system of layers is tall. But with perseverance you can draw good original sounds!
  
  The effects are very Yam, so use sparingly (those with an X-CS1 know.)!
  
  Moreover, "Underworld" has used the CS1-X (I wonder on what basis?)
  
  No do not think I hate this synth ...
  
  Because in fact it is at the top and not too expensive negotiated OCCAZ.
  
  It sounds CS1-X that's it! Na!
  
  The arpeggiator is very tech-oriented which is cool but does not transmit MIDI, which is stupid! (It's true what disgusts me that!)
  
  
  
  In short it sounds good and original, because even if the presets are trying to imitate the inimitable (It's still fun to imagine Yamaha inventing the TB-303 for example ... LOL).
  
  
  
  The sheets and the moods it's his thing to sum up ...

  Overall Opinion

  Always the same (see my other review) I put a note in the context of the time or the machine is out and also to the fact that I am a huge sentimental ...
  
  No, I do not separate my CS1-X may make and great service not only techno!
  
  Simply work on his gray matter.
  
  
  
  And the more I like the color blue weird!
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• 06/07/07

  gillou38's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Keyboard 5 Octaves of very average quality (damage)
  
  Several control buttons for Cutoff/resonance/Attack/Decay/Effet1 + Effet2 ......
  
  Scene1 and buttons for instant access to scene2 sounds changed (it's hard to explain but it really well as function)
  
  Standart connector Midi in out thru + MAC or PC connection
  
  His edition especially interesting in multiplayer mode perfomance.Tax vraimant is not its primary interr

  Utilization

  Very simple config
  
  The programming matrix is ​​really good to change the sounds
  
  So easy edition
  
  Effects effective
  
  Manuel Clear

  Sounds

  The sounds of plants are more oriented techno but there are good synth sounds lead and pad see strings.
  
  The more I use it the more I find it really potential.
  
  It is a plastic keyboard aftertouch so without the blah blah blah VELOCITY is ...

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for almost 10 years now when even.
  
  Pay 3000F At the time I think it remains one of the best synthe-related quality / price
  
  My only regret not having a more CS2x waveform.
  
  
  
  Some examples of use (especially in the components)
  
  
  
  http://gilleslacaud.free.fr/
  
  http://ma-musique.rendez-vous-blog.com/
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• 05/27/07

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  The YAMAHA CS1x is a small synth music lctronique East.
  
  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. Connectivity is basic one finds:
  
  
  
  Midi In, Out, Through
  
  -1 Headphone
  
  -1 Stereo output
  
  -1 Connector "to host" (ncssite sptial a cable used to connect the synth directly to a computer.)
  
  -1 Power connector.
  
  -2 Connectors for pedals (assignable sustain and if I remember correctly.)
  
  
  
  
  
  a 32-voice polyphony
  
  some effects (asser decent for the price)
  
  few drum kits.

  Utilization

  Operation is simple, enjoyable and Asser, the Canon may seem tiny, but it performs its functions trs, for against, the manual seems to me even when essential for a good grip of the machine (if you know the great synths, it may not be ncssaire).
  
  
  
  On the right side of the synth slecteur there is a rotary, which allows a menu slctioner DSIR then after we apuis the buttons on the bottom that runs in + / - therefore:
  
  ▲ = 1
  
  = -1 ▼
  
  
  
  This is a relatively simple machine to use.
  
  I ENTSO however, at least one assignable button suplmentaire.

  Sounds

  Said that the sounds are directed not just techno, but yes, there are pads, leads, basses, guitars, organs .... ralistes not really, but it is not his goal.
  
  
  
  The effects are not great, but good for the price of this synth is normal. They can be even when utiliss.

  Overall Opinion

  They made me a dmonstration another yamaha synth (I know what isp) good verdict is simple the CS1x is not a toy! it's a real synth is nothing wrong about that.
  
  The shell may seem a bit fragile but its going.
  
  
  
  I buy mine from okkaz (thank you af) and this is my first synth. It is nice for beginners trs, it is intuitive asser even when there are pots, in short there is everything necessary for beginners.
  
  For the price of this synth? dpend ca be seen in a lot of factors I would say no more than 250 for a state home impeccable impeccable
  
  I would do it gladly choice if I had to buy one (or can be a CS2x.)
  
  A +
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• 01/19/07

  musicoli's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  I will not repeat the features, everything is explained on the home page.

  Utilization

  I've had a week ... I'm really happy for the price.
  
  It is true that the sheets are nice, they sound a bit digital, but some make me think of Jean-Michel Jarre ...
  
  But hey, it's still anyway using a synthesizer.

  Sounds

  The sounds are fun, frankly it sounds better than my Eg101.
  
  The keyboard is not bad for the price.

  Overall Opinion

  A drum machine built would be a big plus.
  
  Need I say more??
  
  What happiness at low prices.
  
  If you get a chance, do not hesitate to buy it.
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• 12/14/06

  aerato's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  61 keys see its description

  Utilization

  Simple and effective, the manual ... a novel

  Sounds

  Sounds, to say some way for me Russianness. trs East techno electro but with a little research you can find everything.
  
  The touch keyboard is not great but the look is a Russianness.
  
  I like the sound it has, although they need to be a little Global Warming has a EHJV d'Enfert, one good and some not agrssif tablecloth.

  Overall Opinion

  Dja 15 years I still love it as much. it is not the only home it has its place
  
  a good product for a good price, I think it's a synth that has its place in any self-respecting man studio
  
  I do not have spares.
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• 10/13/06

  djeremix09's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Very complete little synth, pitch, modulation, midi in, out and through etc.

  Utilization

  It is really very very simple utiliser.pas sub menu or access complication at some option.tout is on the facade of appreil direct access.
  
  the manual can give answer to some questions that may remain on hold

  Sounds

  We can say what you want, it's still a very oriental synth music electro.pas ill effects for a synth like that, by grinding sound well, few ca send it right

  Overall Opinion

  I think this keyboard is great for a beginner who starts in the home studio.comme all the effects this has directly handled using the knobs, it allows to discover what an LFO, an arpeggiator and other effects that can parraitre complicated for someone who has no idea.
  
  for 200 euro, I think it is a good investment
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• 09/02/05

  Fredglass's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  A nice little synth fun. Connectivity complte. Professors of 350 sounds. Many say that this synth has a techno ct. True, but there is not!

  Utilization

  Editing sounds trs simple: everything is on the faade of the craft. No need to go in submenus. Indeed, thanks the matrix, it was "physically" o one is: very easy to be resumed. Personally, I do not have the manual and I do not suffer (at least I do not think!).

  Sounds

  There are many good imitations. OK, the rest of imitations, but for a small synth as CS1X trs is honorable. We will not have the big bass (just the weak point of CS1X), no infernal leads, let alone good percussion (ct of the Misr is a bit) but synth whole remains versatile trs. For cons, the sheets are beautiful! In fact I am using more of that almost CS1X this unique effect. The string clamps are not bad too. For cons, the arpgiateur is somewhat limited even if the above is that I had a crush when I bought the machine, but I would say it ages poorly (the arpgiateur)! We can say that it sounds dsormais trs "90." To be used only as as "agrment". In this context, hard to put a note. All right MRIT even a good 8 / 10 for its versatility, the beauty of the water and the rptons, good imitations.

  Overall Opinion

  I must have this synth for six or seven years dsormais ... We all had a first small synth that are cheap and can not spare. For me it is the CS1X. I do not remember too well how I had bought the era, but to 200/250 max I would do this choice. When I get home from work and I want to play without having to program for long minutes, the CS1X I choose. We can send sounds honorable trs in record time. Plutt to say it is bad, I would say that the keyboard is spcial. The buttons sink slightly but it can play fast solos trs. The design is nice, but the ct plastoc and weight of the machine (3kg I think) should not be confused with the toy. This is a good choice for beginners but also a synth that can be a trs s'avrer good second knife. Its simplicity and its ease of CHAC programming CS1X make a "value sre" of synths price. Dernire thing from his six or seven years I possde my CS1X does not suffer any problem. Provided that lasts!
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• 08/31/05

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Ideal for small synth started Clavié 4 ocatve I believe
  
  there is the calf of pitch and modulation
  
  a complete connection with as a "Gadget" are interested is that the machine can be deri connected directly to a PC or a Mac with a special cable not supplied
  
  it is possible to use a small free editor.

  Utilization

  Yes, this synth is really very simple to use the manual is great but almost useless

  Sounds

  Sounds are corect but the effects may sound a tros Digital is a shame

  Overall Opinion

  I use depuit some months now I am satisfied with this machine the RAPORT qal / price is good provided that the price does not exceed € 200
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• 08/05/05

  Mig31's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  5 octaves / synth classic touch of my not so good cot fantom x8 88touches
  
  pitch modulation
  
  all the connectivity imaginable
  
  400 prs sounds and everything is just ditable! with all effects and all ...
  
  decision to host but not the usb too old CS1x!
  
  64-voice polyphony
  
  trs trs good value quality / price!

  Utilization

  Easily cross over the ground. But at the same time just a synth the cest CS1x

  Sounds

  It is not like a lair but still today I Meton lai since 1998!
  
  are not many sounds but they are really good
  
  lezs tablecloths, lead, and cool effects ...
  
  by means against lexpress EST
  
  I prefer the sub, firestar, hiprhodes, human, gospel, together, talk box

  Overall Opinion

  I lay for 7 years so
  
  jaime good ergonomics his blue trippant
  
  jai tried some stuff but my first synth lépoque cétait and knew nothing jy (javai 14 years)
  
  I lai had 3500 francs will therefore have the kind cest cest 600 euros cheap!:!
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