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The CS-80 Goes Virtual! The CS-80V is the reproduction of the legendary Yamaha CS-80 which is considered by many as "the ultimate polyphonic" synthesizer. The time has come to rediscover a sound that has extensively contributed to the history of music. With the CS-80V, the richness of the tone turns digital but the inspiring design remains the same. The CS-80V offers all the features of the original synth, plus a new generation of innovative features, taking the original design to a new level: with the modulation matrix, you will multiply the possibilities of this sonic and performance orientated beast; with the Multi mode, you will create a new generation of sounds; with the additional arpeggiator and effects, just unleash your creativity. But is the sound of the CS-80V really close to the original? It is up to you to decide, but after painstaking efforts and tests, we would tend to say YES. The CS-80V is based on TAE, the proprietary technology developed by Arturia's sound engineers, and already successfully used in the Moog Modular V. TAE stands for True Analog Emulation and brings superior quality of sound when reproducing analog circuits. In the case of the CS-80V, we honestly doubt you could really hear any difference. The CS-80V offers compatibility with all major interface standards and formats which guarantees a perfect integration into any studio environment. And with the ability to work at 32 bits/96kHz, you can now begin to make music on your computer the way you would with a real hardware synthesizer. In 1976, Yamaha introduced the CS-80, a synthesizer based on the same circuits as the GX1. The price tag ($6,900) put it out of the reach of most musicians, and the weight (83 kgs with stand) made it sometimes hard to use on stage. But the qualities of this synthesizer, considered Japans first great synthesizer, made it immediately famous in the Music Industry. The CS-80 was popularised in the late 70's and early 80's by a number of pop groups, including Electric Light Orchestra, Toto, Paul McCartney and Wings. Other artists and bands like Vangelis, Bon Jovi, Jean-Michel Jarre, Geoffrey Down, Stevie Wonder and some others turned the CS-80 into a real myth. THE ORIGINAL MYTH:
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