All user reviews of 5/5 for the Yamaha CS1X

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.

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!

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.

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!

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)