All user reviews of 5/5 for the Yamaha CS2X

CS1x successor of the Yamaha keyboard CS2x is said of class released in 1999. It offers 64-note polyphony and uses a synthse PCM (16MB) + numriques filter (LPF, HPF) type AWM2.
Level technical specifications:
- It possde between a handy Audio (STREO) including a sampler to connect it and mix it all.
- 8 knobs of time MIDI CONTRL rel: Attack, Decay, Release, cutoff HPF, LPF cutoff, Resonance Fully assignable knobs + 2.
- 2 buttons scnes rgls keeping custom settings with the knobs -> possibility to morph between the two states of sounds thanks the modulation wheel.
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- Keyboard 61 keys appreciably vlocitbr /> - Headphone output, cardiac output L + R, 3 entrepdales (switch, controller and volume)
- Implementations MIDI trs reliable and efficient: IN, OUT, THROUGH and decision HOST
- A free utility on the PC edition for CS2x: trs Tune'em up is complete and very practical.
- 40 reasons Arpegiator
- 256 + 256 preset performance in use

UTILIZATION

With the shipping matrix, one can easily CONTRL any custom settings in performance (consisting of 4 + sound effects + LFO). The effects are numerous and powerful trs (over 100)

The manual is clear and easy trs read. In a few hours, the CS2x matrise in terms of shipping and prior to Fast Fashion's galore

SOUNDS

Warm water, powerful bass. The classic sounds (piano, acoustic guitar, strings) are a little behind but quality level may be enough for beginners.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought the site for homestudio.fr 3700 francs in January 2000. For that price, the CS2x is a good deal. Certainly it is quite techno tourn but personally, it also the place in a funk and progressive metal.

Rel time control level and easy to use, say nothing. Moreover, in terms of references, Depeche Mode have used several keyboards CS2x their turns dernire: Exciter Tour CONTRL including all their samplers.

I regret my purchase at all and this synth still surprises me every day. A brief report Qualit incredible price!

The data sheet will be much more accurate than me.

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
I bought used 3 years ago. Trained pianist, I had never touched a synthesizer in my life. The grip seems simple. It's when you want to go to the heart of a beast that it is a little complicated. Once assimilated the "gameplay" of the keyboard, it's pretty easy to make something interesting. As against the touch .... soft is soft ....
- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
Well, you still have the manual in front at the beginning ... Fortunately it is super clear.

SOUNDS

Sound level, it is well-typed techno / dance, but thanks to the editing can quickly do what you want actually. I use it for very different types of music (but always with an electronic influence) and frankly, for now, it suits me well. The sounds are classic can be a bit "just" (the strings are not so ugly) but still nice and usable. He also serves as a master keyboard in troubleshooting.
In general, it was hot sounds that "sound" in the best sense, with the bass very generous!
The sensitivity of the keys is sometimes annoying to adjust.

OVERALL OPINION

Well after 3 years of service, I am always happy. € 250 bought at the time, I think I would do the same choice. Now, with more under, are the series of "Reason". But to understand how it works I think it's a good synth to start (and even after there ...) with a quality / great price!

+ Bloody well and the knobs positioned
+ Sound quality still (for the price)
+ Settings quite clear
+ Reliability: never had a concern

- Screen too small
- Very soft touch in soft
- Setting clear but must put your head in the manual a while