All user reviews for the Yamaha CS1X

The CSIX is a synth using AWM2 out in the mid-90s, electronic music oriented. It has roughly 61 keys, some buttons on the front, the standard connectivity, midi, headphones, stereo output, pedals and reliement to the computer (To host) ...
The polyphony is 32 voices, the multitimbrality 16.
There are hundreds of sounds at the origin (close to 900) and 21 drum kits. Common fx (reverbs, delays and variations) + an arpeggiator.

UTILIZATION

If I remember correctly, the use is based on a system of layers (2 max) that can overlap. Each can be modified before and all headed in the effects section. The manual supplied is relatively clear and it is quite easy to find the sound you want and create a nice little set.
Especially the buttons for a minimum edition are on the front panel (buttons cutoff, resonance, attack, release and ASSIGN1 and Assign2). It was very pleasant to edit your own sounds: it takes two layers, we put a little resonance, cutoff envelopes are managed, although his time on dose and reverb and hop it sounds.

SOUNDS

As part of my group at the time, the sounds were quite convincing oriented electro, new wave, dance and techno. Some more traditional sounds (piano, strings) are outdated today, but in my humble level was very acceptable at the time.
The realism was not his strong point, he offered against by beautiful sounds like pads, fx or leads.

OVERALL OPINION

I used a couple of years the time of existence of my small group and frankly we have extensively used (we had two). The value for money was exceptional. Then resold.
What I liked most: its color, weight, ease of use and sound
What I liked least: I do not know ...
To conclude this is a great first synth to learn to program sounds. In time, it should not cost a pittance.

Wide range of quality sounds correct and Varis, paramtres edition of fairly comprehensive and direct some of CASC these parameters are pushed me CRITERIA acqurir this keypad.

The ratio quality / price is really correct, as often with Yamaha.

UTILIZATION

Even if this keyboard is meant intuitive, the publishing patches and Access in paramtres is through menus and submenus. Nanmoins, the ACCS is the notch thanks ais rtro-clear graphics, and Multi-Table slecteur faade in the keyboard. As is the concept of CS-1x, most functions are Submitted ditions.

The manual, the blue book (Tutorial Designed for Fast Fashion CS1x sound) and the extensive documentation available on the net can be drawn and rapidemet full advantage of this machine.

SOUNDS

The factory sounds and samples are correct quality, but a little older. Fortunately, the edition features relatively compltes allies crativit the user took a certain guarantee of the machine.

Edition of the buttons are INTERESTED in real time (attack, cut-off, etc..), But not always effective.

OVERALL OPINION

If one is looking for a keyboard to the sound of INTERESTED edition, with a relatively small budget lev this keyboard will bring pleasure and satisfaction the user.

Need I remind you that Jamiroquai has made good use of trs some of their tubes and scne ...

128 preset
128 user
several banks of sounds supplmentaires be found on the net.
Midi in / out / thru
1 output (monol Monor)
etc.
6 potentiomtres in real time (we do without it, both for the synth itself as to drive apps like Reason or VST instruments) whose position is mmorisable.

UTILIZATION

The manual is superfluous for those who know it (as always).
If you do not know what an LFO, it will be difficult but by turning the irreplaceable potentiomtres, you will understand.
The edition is trs comfortable, and the use of an app to control the whole is frankly unnecessary.

SOUNDS

The CS1x Has one of the first synths appear as synth techno.
It's a bit of prcurseur the number of machines come APRS (CS2x, AN1x, CS6x, Groovebox, etc.)
He has an arpeggiator, but effectively restricted from what is done now.
Most of the "layers" are pretty trs and t is an effort to provide a bank of plant quality and crystalline sound of the genre FM.
The CS1x can be extremely intrressant To create the ambience of music for documentaries, for example.
Now, in terms of techno ct, I find in gnral that there is no power and the flexibility expected (compare with CS6x and you'll understand).
It will use some plugins to find a percussive sound, both internal effects honntes but basic.
The keyboard is functional ... but fairly low-end it must be said.

OVERALL OPINION

When it was released (1997 or 1998 I think), I bought this synth 4500 frs.
At this price, c'tait a good deal.
You can always find a sound interresting, and orders rel tps make an invaluable service.
Now, let's be clear.
There are machines that claim to techno trend, this cell or that affordable, and those found in the studios REALLY.
I would say for someone who really wants to move towards a professional production, one should not opt ​​for this type of product. Alone may be some apps can now for a low price to make a satisfactory rponse (for my part I find Reason monstrous!).

Keyboard: 61 keys, VLOC.
Type Synthse: AWM2.
Waveforms: 4.5 MB AWM sampled sounds.
Polyphony: 32 voices.
Multitimbral: 16 (or 12 votes + 1 performance) vote.
LFO: 1, delay.
Envelopes: ADSR 3.
Filters: 1 PB.
Sons: 480.
Combis: 128 Preset + 128 prog. (1 combi = 4 basic sounds).
Split: a fixed point.
Display: LCD (2 lines) rtroclair.
Portamento: Yes.
Effects: DSP 3 (11 reverbs, 11 choruses and 43 variations).
Audio outputs: Stro.
Squenceur: Arpgiateur polyphonic modes 3 (tempo, type and time division), patterns arpges 30 presets.
Weight: 5.7 kg.
Other CHARACTERISTICS:
Pitch bend and modulation.
6 potentiomtres rotary (CONTRL in real time of the attack and the release of the e. G., the cutoff frquence and rsonance filter, and volume 2 Other paramtres [choose from 28]).
Compatible GM / XG.
11 drum kits.
We can associate two memory "scne" each performance (combined) to the positions of mmoriser potentiomtres 6.
A "morphing" between two scnes a performance is possible using the modulation wheel or pedals.
Computer Interface PC / Mac.
Stereo Audio.

UTILIZATION

Trs intuitive machine. much less can be rbarbative as the synths of numrique Previous generations. edition of the sounds is very simple. gnrale use is quite entertaining, from my point of view and according to my modest exprience.
the manual is quite well done ... in my case I fly ... and I left in contact with the bte feeling, no problem.
the screen is big plutt, carquiller not need eyes to see what we do.
even better, the PC edition via ...

SOUNDS

This is clearly a synth trs east to electronic music.
Personal, I'm eclectic, so I started with electronic music!
I find it sounds terrible for a machine of this price. the sheets are strong, the effects warm and delightful.
However, it should not be put in competition with heavy equipment. I had the opportunity to have a CS6x some time ... when I came back on the APRS CS1x ... I found it very bland. it is not the same CATEGORY. Yet I find it really good.
when I do not play with, I use in my mixes sound CS1x of my sample.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since 2000
I love its look, its fun ct
I like less the quality that makes the keyboard a little cheap ... it has to be used to the heavy touch ...
report quality price, it is super good for those who love making music electro / techno without wishing to take the head. in my case I play well with, but I've been around. However, I do not regret having bought and if c'tait again, it would be without hsiter.
... but this is only my opinion and only my opinion.

This keyboard has a soft touch cheap (arranger type keyboard psr cheap)
Controllers are much more sturdy and disposs there appear
connections are correct that fragile for the lovers of branch 40 times a day unplugged
sounds are easily editable I took the correct part price use it only on a single performance as a polyphonic monotimbrale (I hate standards and xg gm gm2)

I bought this synth in my complment EPS16 + in 96 (a gift I had a cable yeah) say some sounds for synthetic pseudo analogue did not then appropriate to buy the of analog

UTILIZATION

Everything is clear nickel easy take over a machine intuitive

edition on the panel of the synth and the knobs you need to bring expression to the low-end machine (or say entry level) concurrent roland xp10 of the time.

SOUNDS

Electro sounds right away viruses or moog bring a nice touch but effective personality evident

Leads well programmed bass nice even if they lack punch (about not fast enough) mutieffet a very effective (the few parameters are enough to embellish the sound) and ground well apptissantes

not the machine of the century but a good compromise between available capacity and quality sound fair price multisamples missing a few here and there to give it more than 6 (ide what this module gm of a machine wishing pseudo analog .. ...............)

I do not like very percu type thing too typical low-end and forget about the gm voluntarily xg etc. ...........

OVERALL OPINION

I've had 96 and toured the machine a time forgotten in a box in my too frequent dmnagements
I do not like the failure to provide see schedule 2 3 performance, the standard xg gm etc ...
the effects are nice sounds are correct so-called synthesis and falls in a mix

complment a machine with a neutrality that suits me perfectly

I like some color tones and light weight

complment a machine or beginner but not more than 200 Roros (maximum with the SU10 prvu as an option)

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!:!

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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 +

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/

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!