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Yamaha CS 30 Vintage Analog Synth with Mods & original CS-30 case
Estimated price for orientation: 1 999 $
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Description Condition: Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Keyboard Synthesiser Analog/Digital: Analog Model: CS-30 Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan Inputs/Outputs: 6.35mm (1/4") TRS/TS In, 6.35mm (1/4") TRS/TS Out Brand: Yamaha Number of Keys: 44
Quick... before I change my mind...
Awesome Yamaha CS-30 Vintage Analog Synth with mods & original caseHas been converted to 240v, for UK (from 110v, Japanese)You've got, or had, a Korg Analog... a Roland Analog... yet something else is needed?
THIS particular machine is THE Yamaha to have.
Released in 1977.along with Crumar Spirit, it has to be one of the most complex (and confusing) synths ever made; apparently quite different from, and far more scarce than, its sister CS-30L. total cream on the eyes and ears.as close as I can imagine to a modular, without actually being one. incredibly flexible.I've heard that it's one voice of a CS-80 but I don't know if that's true.vintage class. huge sound. endless potential. fun and satisfying to use plus an investment for the future, far better than money in the bank!
very rare too! I won't describe it too much, you've probably done your research already if you're reading this.most importantly, fully functional. just serviced and tested by acclaimed UK engineer.in excellent cosmetic condition. no major problems to point out. I haven't cleaned it for the photos because I might break something but you could do easily do that with a cotton bud; then it would be concourse condition. no stickers, scars or mess on the case either.here is the description of the mods from the Japanese Engineer who implemented them.
It has to be the most tricked out CS 30 in the world. certainly that I've ever seen. Featuring everyone's wish list of modifications, in addition to standard features:-About VCF serial routing mod, When you select VCF1 HP in VCF2.... Before mod, HPF signal from VCF1 goes to VCF2. After mod, You can select VCF1 mode that goes to VCF2 at VCA1 mode selector
Please try: 1) selecr VCF1 HP inVCF2 2) change the VCF1 mode selector in VCA1 and you will hear the audio change. EG and bender modulation routing cancel switches are located near KEY/SEQ switch in VCO section.
1) VCO SYNC SYNC ON/OFF switch is in VCO1 Section (VCO2 -> VCO1). And I'd like to intall two extra switches, one is to cancel PITCH BEND signal going to VCO1 and other is to cancel EG AMOUNT signal going to VCO1. These will enable you to enjoy great SYNC sweep sounds.
2) Sequencer Trigger In Your CS-30 will have additional jack (SEQ TRIG IN ) and Polarity switch on its rear panel. Everything works normally when you don't plug any cable to this jack. When you plug cable to the jack, your CS-30 is in SEQ TRIG IN mode. When the sequencer is MANUAL mode, it accepts STEP signal to proceed the step. START/STOP button works as reset button, it turns to STEP1 anytime you press it (while running or not). When the sequencer is CLOCK mode, SEQ TRIG IN works as START/STOP button, and START/STOP button works as reset button, same as in MANUAL mode.
Polarity switch is to select TRIG type. When you send Roland and most of other manufacturer's TRIG style (+V:ON/0V:OFF) turn this switch UP. When you send YAMAHA TRIG style (-V:ON/+V:OFF) or KORG style (0V:ON/+V:OFF) TRIGGER turn this switch DOWN.
3) VCF SERIAL ROUTING CS30 VCF2 has VCF1 HPF input (HPF only), but I'll unfix it and make all three mode (HPF/BPF/LPF) routable to VCF2. The VCF mode is selectable at selector switch in VCA1.
4) VCF CV IN This CS30 will have additional jack (VCF CV IN) and toggle switch (VCF destination selector, VCF1/VCF2/BOTH). The input is the one on the back, the one you can't read the writing for, next to the seq trig in & yamaha logo, in my photo.
So: VCO SYNC ON/OFF switch (in VCO section) PITCH BEND to VCO1 cancel switch (near pitch bend) EG to VCO1 cancel switch (near EG selector switch) VCF CV destination select switch (rear panel, near VCF CV IN jack) Seq Trig signal poplarity switch (rear panel, near Seq Trig In jack) VCF CV IN jack (rear panel) Seq Trig In jack (rear panel)A beautiful monophonic synth with extensive analog control and shaping.
It has two oscillators with separate outputs,
two voltage-controlled resonant filters,
two voltage-controlled amplifiers,
and three envelopes.
It also features a ring modulator, external audio triggering and 8-step sequencer.
You won't catch this one being reissued in a hurry ;)
excellent info here: http://www.etcetera-music.eu/public/instruments/CS-30/cs30page.htm
manual here http://www.synthfool.com/docs/Yamaha/CS_Series/Yamaha%20CS-30%20Owners%20Manual.pdf
Unit is safe in it's case but will be additionally well-packed.
Item will be sent fully insured (via Parcel Force or courier of your choice) so returns are not accepted.
The unit is VERY heavy. 15kg and that's without the big solid case. I would consider driving it to your door for cost price, if in Mid/South of UK, but not promising... IMPORTANT NOTICE: I have put free shipping in the listing because there are a range of ways and costs to send this, depending on your requirements. So, I reserve the right to, and will, invoice you separately for courier charges once you have specified your preference. I will charge face/cost price for postage plus £1 for packing materials. Free shipping is not available. Payment by online bank transfer please or by paypal, if you add 5% for their fees. Payment for item within 24 hours of auction end, and for shipping within 24 hours of quote. thank you. I intend to send the item on the Saturday following the auction end. PS I also have a lovely, 100% working Roland JX-3P + PG200 programmer (with case) + upgrade ('organix expansion kit') coming up, if you fancy that...
Any questions, feel free to ask. happy bidding, good luck & best wishes
Description
| Condition: | Seller refurbished: An item that has been restored to working order by the eBay seller or a third party not approved by the manufacturer. This means the item has been inspected, cleaned, and repaired to full working order and is in excellent condition. This item may or may not be in original packaging. See the seller’s listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Type: | Keyboard Synthesiser |
| Analog/Digital: | Analog | Model: | CS-30 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan | Inputs/Outputs: | 6.35mm (1/4") TRS/TS In, 6.35mm (1/4") TRS/TS Out |
| Brand: | Yamaha | Number of Keys: | 44 |
Quick... before I change my mind...
Awesome Yamaha CS-30 Vintage Analog Synth with mods & original caseHas been converted to 240v, for UK (from 110v, Japanese)You've got, or had, a Korg Analog... a Roland Analog... yet something else is needed?
THIS particular machine is THE Yamaha to have.
Released in 1977.along with Crumar Spirit, it has to be one of the most complex (and confusing) synths ever made; apparently quite different from, and far more scarce than, its sister CS-30L. total cream on the eyes and ears.as close as I can imagine to a modular, without actually being one. incredibly flexible.I've heard that it's one voice of a CS-80 but I don't know if that's true.vintage class. huge sound. endless potential. fun and satisfying to use plus an investment for the future, far better than money in the bank!
very rare too! I won't describe it too much, you've probably done your research already if you're reading this.most importantly, fully functional. just serviced and tested by acclaimed UK engineer.in excellent cosmetic condition. no major problems to point out. I haven't cleaned it for the photos because I might break something but you could do easily do that with a cotton bud; then it would be concourse condition. no stickers, scars or mess on the case either.here is the description of the mods from the Japanese Engineer who implemented them.
It has to be the most tricked out CS 30 in the world. certainly that I've ever seen. Featuring everyone's wish list of modifications, in addition to standard features:-About VCF serial routing mod, When you select VCF1 HP in VCF2.... Before mod, HPF signal from VCF1 goes to VCF2. After mod, You can select VCF1 mode that goes to VCF2 at VCA1 mode selector
Please try: 1) selecr VCF1 HP inVCF2 2) change the VCF1 mode selector in VCA1 and you will hear the audio change. EG and bender modulation routing cancel switches are located near KEY/SEQ switch in VCO section.
1) VCO SYNC SYNC ON/OFF switch is in VCO1 Section (VCO2 -> VCO1). And I'd like to intall two extra switches, one is to cancel PITCH BEND signal going to VCO1 and other is to cancel EG AMOUNT signal going to VCO1. These will enable you to enjoy great SYNC sweep sounds.
2) Sequencer Trigger In Your CS-30 will have additional jack (SEQ TRIG IN ) and Polarity switch on its rear panel. Everything works normally when you don't plug any cable to this jack. When you plug cable to the jack, your CS-30 is in SEQ TRIG IN mode. When the sequencer is MANUAL mode, it accepts STEP signal to proceed the step. START/STOP button works as reset button, it turns to STEP1 anytime you press it (while running or not). When the sequencer is CLOCK mode, SEQ TRIG IN works as START/STOP button, and START/STOP button works as reset button, same as in MANUAL mode.
Polarity switch is to select TRIG type. When you send Roland and most of other manufacturer's TRIG style (+V:ON/0V:OFF) turn this switch UP. When you send YAMAHA TRIG style (-V:ON/+V:OFF) or KORG style (0V:ON/+V:OFF) TRIGGER turn this switch DOWN.
3) VCF SERIAL ROUTING CS30 VCF2 has VCF1 HPF input (HPF only), but I'll unfix it and make all three mode (HPF/BPF/LPF) routable to VCF2. The VCF mode is selectable at selector switch in VCA1.
4) VCF CV IN This CS30 will have additional jack (VCF CV IN) and toggle switch (VCF destination selector, VCF1/VCF2/BOTH). The input is the one on the back, the one you can't read the writing for, next to the seq trig in & yamaha logo, in my photo.
So: VCO SYNC ON/OFF switch (in VCO section) PITCH BEND to VCO1 cancel switch (near pitch bend) EG to VCO1 cancel switch (near EG selector switch) VCF CV destination select switch (rear panel, near VCF CV IN jack) Seq Trig signal poplarity switch (rear panel, near Seq Trig In jack) VCF CV IN jack (rear panel) Seq Trig In jack (rear panel)A beautiful monophonic synth with extensive analog control and shaping.
It has two oscillators with separate outputs,
two voltage-controlled resonant filters,
two voltage-controlled amplifiers,
and three envelopes.
It also features a ring modulator, external audio triggering and 8-step sequencer.
You won't catch this one being reissued in a hurry ;)
excellent info here: http://www.etcetera-music.eu/public/instruments/CS-30/cs30page.htm
manual here http://www.synthfool.com/docs/Yamaha/CS_Series/Yamaha%20CS-30%20Owners%20Manual.pdf
Unit is safe in it's case but will be additionally well-packed.
Item will be sent fully insured (via Parcel Force or courier of your choice) so returns are not accepted.
The unit is VERY heavy. 15kg and that's without the big solid case. I would consider driving it to your door for cost price, if in Mid/South of UK, but not promising... IMPORTANT NOTICE: I have put free shipping in the listing because there are a range of ways and costs to send this, depending on your requirements. So, I reserve the right to, and will, invoice you separately for courier charges once you have specified your preference. I will charge face/cost price for postage plus £1 for packing materials. Free shipping is not available. Payment by online bank transfer please or by paypal, if you add 5% for their fees. Payment for item within 24 hours of auction end, and for shipping within 24 hours of quote. thank you. I intend to send the item on the Saturday following the auction end. PS I also have a lovely, 100% working Roland JX-3P + PG200 programmer (with case) + upgrade ('organix expansion kit') coming up, if you fancy that...
Any questions, feel free to ask. happy bidding, good luck & best wishes
Awesome Yamaha CS-30 Vintage Analog Synth with mods & original caseHas been converted to 240v, for UK (from 110v, Japanese)You've got, or had, a Korg Analog... a Roland Analog... yet something else is needed?
THIS particular machine is THE Yamaha to have.
Released in 1977.along with Crumar Spirit, it has to be one of the most complex (and confusing) synths ever made; apparently quite different from, and far more scarce than, its sister CS-30L. total cream on the eyes and ears.as close as I can imagine to a modular, without actually being one. incredibly flexible.I've heard that it's one voice of a CS-80 but I don't know if that's true.vintage class. huge sound. endless potential. fun and satisfying to use plus an investment for the future, far better than money in the bank!
very rare too! I won't describe it too much, you've probably done your research already if you're reading this.most importantly, fully functional. just serviced and tested by acclaimed UK engineer.in excellent cosmetic condition. no major problems to point out. I haven't cleaned it for the photos because I might break something but you could do easily do that with a cotton bud; then it would be concourse condition. no stickers, scars or mess on the case either.here is the description of the mods from the Japanese Engineer who implemented them.
It has to be the most tricked out CS 30 in the world. certainly that I've ever seen. Featuring everyone's wish list of modifications, in addition to standard features:-About VCF serial routing mod, When you select VCF1 HP in VCF2.... Before mod, HPF signal from VCF1 goes to VCF2. After mod, You can select VCF1 mode that goes to VCF2 at VCA1 mode selector
Please try: 1) selecr VCF1 HP inVCF2 2) change the VCF1 mode selector in VCA1 and you will hear the audio change. EG and bender modulation routing cancel switches are located near KEY/SEQ switch in VCO section.
1) VCO SYNC SYNC ON/OFF switch is in VCO1 Section (VCO2 -> VCO1). And I'd like to intall two extra switches, one is to cancel PITCH BEND signal going to VCO1 and other is to cancel EG AMOUNT signal going to VCO1. These will enable you to enjoy great SYNC sweep sounds.
2) Sequencer Trigger In Your CS-30 will have additional jack (SEQ TRIG IN ) and Polarity switch on its rear panel. Everything works normally when you don't plug any cable to this jack. When you plug cable to the jack, your CS-30 is in SEQ TRIG IN mode. When the sequencer is MANUAL mode, it accepts STEP signal to proceed the step. START/STOP button works as reset button, it turns to STEP1 anytime you press it (while running or not). When the sequencer is CLOCK mode, SEQ TRIG IN works as START/STOP button, and START/STOP button works as reset button, same as in MANUAL mode.
Polarity switch is to select TRIG type. When you send Roland and most of other manufacturer's TRIG style (+V:ON/0V:OFF) turn this switch UP. When you send YAMAHA TRIG style (-V:ON/+V:OFF) or KORG style (0V:ON/+V:OFF) TRIGGER turn this switch DOWN.
3) VCF SERIAL ROUTING CS30 VCF2 has VCF1 HPF input (HPF only), but I'll unfix it and make all three mode (HPF/BPF/LPF) routable to VCF2. The VCF mode is selectable at selector switch in VCA1.
4) VCF CV IN This CS30 will have additional jack (VCF CV IN) and toggle switch (VCF destination selector, VCF1/VCF2/BOTH). The input is the one on the back, the one you can't read the writing for, next to the seq trig in & yamaha logo, in my photo.
So: VCO SYNC ON/OFF switch (in VCO section) PITCH BEND to VCO1 cancel switch (near pitch bend) EG to VCO1 cancel switch (near EG selector switch) VCF CV destination select switch (rear panel, near VCF CV IN jack) Seq Trig signal poplarity switch (rear panel, near Seq Trig In jack) VCF CV IN jack (rear panel) Seq Trig In jack (rear panel)A beautiful monophonic synth with extensive analog control and shaping.
It has two oscillators with separate outputs,
two voltage-controlled resonant filters,
two voltage-controlled amplifiers,
and three envelopes.
It also features a ring modulator, external audio triggering and 8-step sequencer.
You won't catch this one being reissued in a hurry ;)
excellent info here: http://www.etcetera-music.eu/public/instruments/CS-30/cs30page.htm
manual here http://www.synthfool.com/docs/Yamaha/CS_Series/Yamaha%20CS-30%20Owners%20Manual.pdf
Unit is safe in it's case but will be additionally well-packed.
Item will be sent fully insured (via Parcel Force or courier of your choice) so returns are not accepted.
The unit is VERY heavy. 15kg and that's without the big solid case. I would consider driving it to your door for cost price, if in Mid/South of UK, but not promising... IMPORTANT NOTICE: I have put free shipping in the listing because there are a range of ways and costs to send this, depending on your requirements. So, I reserve the right to, and will, invoice you separately for courier charges once you have specified your preference. I will charge face/cost price for postage plus £1 for packing materials. Free shipping is not available. Payment by online bank transfer please or by paypal, if you add 5% for their fees. Payment for item within 24 hours of auction end, and for shipping within 24 hours of quote. thank you. I intend to send the item on the Saturday following the auction end. PS I also have a lovely, 100% working Roland JX-3P + PG200 programmer (with case) + upgrade ('organix expansion kit') coming up, if you fancy that...
Any questions, feel free to ask. happy bidding, good luck & best wishes