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Yamaha CS-15D Vintage Analogue Synthesiser Keyboard Serviced CS15D

Estimated price for orientation: 895 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Yamaha
MPN: CS15D UPC: Does not apply


Yamaha CS-15D - Vintage Analogue Dual Channel SynthesiserOverall this machine is in good condition. Having just come from a minor service and tune up it is all working well and sounds great.Cosmetically it has some minor wear and tear but I'd say it's pretty nice for a synth of this age. The only cosmetic issue worthy of note is it has one missing slider cap, but we will replace it with something that's close enough anyway. Obviously t doesn't affect functionality at all.Great analogue Yamaha sounds, this is the baby brother of the legendary Yamaha CS-80. This would be an easy foray into the world of Yamaha CS synthesisers, and would be at home in your studio or live set up.Please note this unit is Japanese 100V so will require a stepdown for use in Australia or elsewhere.Please contact me if you have any questions, and check our other listings for more analogue goodness.See below for specs and info from VSE
"This is a partially preset, partially variable monophonic analogue synth which was released in 1979. It was part of a synthesizer range that included the , the , and the . It has a very solid warm sound for a single VCO synth. The preset section is divided into two channels. Channel 1 has 15 sounds with the usual array of unrealistic instrument imitations and Channel 2 has 14 synth sounds plus a button to activate the 'manual' section of the synth. There is a slider to mix between the two channels and channel 2 can be detuned.
The 'manual' section comprises 1 VCO with a variable control between pulse and saw waves. There are also controls for pulse width modulation, noise and footings (32' - 2'). The 12dB filter has cut-off and resonance plus a dedicated ADSR envelope with a control for envelope amount. It has a nice wet and warm sound. There is a separate ADSR for the amplifier."SpecificationsPolyphony - MonophonicOscillators - 1 VCO per sectionLFO - 1 (sine, square, s/h, repeat)Filter - 1 12dB/oct (2-pole) lowpass filter with dedicated ADSRVCA - 1 ADSRKeyboard - 37 keysMemory - 29 presets, no userControl - Dual CV and GateDate Produced - 1979-1982