The Yamaha CS80 & CS70M - An Exploration of Two LEGENDS!

video upload by Vintage Synthesizer Solutions

"Please join us while we do a direct sonic comparison of these two classic Yamaha synthesizers. As is widely recognized, the CS80 is arguably the most legendary synthesizer ever made. Just under 800 units were produced at an MSRP of roughly $7000 each in 1978. The CS70m was the follow up flagship model and retailed for just under $5000 in 1981. We could not find the production total for the 70m (if anyone knows, please share in the comments!). However, like its sibling, I would guess that less than 1000 were made during its production run which ended in 1983 as Yamaha prepared to release the DX7.

While they do not sound identical by any means, we hope this video demonstrates how incredibly under recognized the CS70m is within the CS Poly family. It is the closest you can get to the CS80 in terms of feature set, voice architecture, and dual channel sound. For the prices people ask today for the CS50 and CS60, one would be smart to look for a 70m instead (IMHO!).

The audio is DIRECT & DRY - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from each synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects or Dynamics) was done.

Thank you so much for watching! This channel is a passion project. We are just two hobbyists who share a deep passion for synthesizers. Please consider subscribing, we would greatly appreciate it! 🙏

**I am not a professional keyboardist! :)**
*On the CS80, the sliders labelled: "Sub Oscillator" = LFO*
Fun Fact: The CS80 has 8 voices; the CS70m has 6.

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As always, a huge thanks to www.jeffreylatour.com for the amazing filming & editing work!

0:00 Intro
0:40 History & Development
1:30 Features unique to the 80 & 70m
2:08 Performance Controls
2:50 Voice Structure/Signal Path
4:44 CS80 Pitch Ribbon & Analog Memory
5:46 CS70m Updates & Diferences
7:50 CS80 Sounds
17:45 CS70m Sounds
21:01 DOG! 😂
21:06 CS70m Sounds Continued
30:41 Outro"

Yamaha CS70M Strings & Temelo Pad

Published on May 18, 2017 Anders Callenberg

"A string patch on the CS70M using ring mod and chorus ensemble setting.

External effect; Strymon Big sky"

Yamaha CS70M tremolo pad

Published on Sep 8, 2017 Anders Callenberg

"Yamaha CS70M through a Strymon Big sky reverb
plus some noise from astronauts.

Working title; Long wait for Geri

//
https://callenberg.bandcamp.com

www.bendrecords.se"

Yamaha CS70M Polyphonic Synthesizer Brochure

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"Yamaha CS70M Polyphonic Synthesizer brochure. Vintage 4 page, full color, glossy paper, in very good condition. The Yamaha CS70M was a very powerful synthesizer in its day and you could actually lift it. Too often overshadowed by the more famous Yamaha CS80. This vintage brochure covers many of the functional details and specifications and has a beautiful 2 page photo of the Yamaha CS70M inside. See pics. It is hard to find and even harder to find in this condition. Used however punch holes from the vendor. Very Good condition otherwise. No writing, no highlights, no tears and no fold from mailing. No address labels. No music store stamp. Great addition to you synthesizer brochure collection."

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MIKE303 'Yamaha CS70M Synthesizer'

Published on Nov 6, 2017 AnalogSynthMuseum

"The Yamaha CS70M Synthesizer was the modern revision of the Yamaha Cs80."

MIKE303 'Yamaha CS70M Synthesizer II'

Every way the CS70M is BETTER than the Yamaha CS-80!

video upload by Vulture Culture

"Many people do not know about this rare, vintage synthesizer, the "update" to the greatest analog polysynth of all time. The CS70m was Yamaha's last chance to capture the analog synthesizer market before they went all in with digital synthesizers like the DX7. Today there are less than 1,000 that have survived. I think this synthesizer should be considered as legendary as the Roland Jupiter 8, Juno 106, Sequential Prophet 5 and Oberheim OB-X. It's older sibling, the Yamaha CS-80, was championed by Vangelis, who wrote and performed the score to Blade Runner.

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CORRECTIONS:

"CS" actually stands for Combo Synth.

0:00 Intro Jam
1:06 Stereo Oscillator / Channel / Binaural Output
2:25 Polyphonic Sequencer
5:51 Unison Mode + Splits
7:10 Switchable Filter (Highpass, Bandpass + Lowpass)
9:21 Time X 5 (ADSR Multiplier)
10:31 2 LFO's
11:23 Dynamic LFO (Rate Changes Over Time)
11:52 Dynamic Filter FM
12:23 Sample + Hold LFO
12:41 Glide + and - (Positive + Negative Pitch Modulation)
13:29 Pulse Width Envelopes
14:29 6-Stage Envelopes (Combining Envelopes)
15:00 Ring Mod as a Mod Source (Ring Mod PWM?!)
15:31 Ring Mod to Filter FM
16:15 Pulse Width Through Zero
16:59 Pitch Wheel in Intervals (3rd, 5th, Octave)
17:45 Stereo LFO Effects (Mod Wheel Routable)
18:26 Aftertouch to LFO VCA Modulation
19:04 Ensemble with 3 Bucket Brigade Delays (Roland VP-330 sounds)
19:32 Tremolo Button Adjusts Slowly Changes Speed
20:01 Fully Editable Digital Patch Memory!
21:02 LA Synthesis ala D-50 + JX-10
21:41 No Leaking Batteries!
22:20 Save Patches to Magnetic Cards!
22:46 Auto-tune Button
23:18 1/3rd The Weight!
23:55 CV Trigger and Gate Out
24:15 3 Expression Pedal Inputs (Modulation, Volume, Brilliance)
25:18 Variable Sustain Slider
25:45 VCF Level Slider Removed (Redundant)
26:08 PRICE
26:34 Cons
26:42 Polyphonic Aftertouch
27:32 Ribbon Controller
28:11 No Velocity or Keyboard Tracking
29:11 Shared Channel Controls
30:14 6 Bitimbral Voices
30:52 LFO Intensity Not Mixable Between Sources
32:16 Subtle Vibrato is Impossible
33:47 Filter Stepping (ADSR + LFO are smooth)
34:43 No Aftertouch to Brilliance
35:54 Ensemble + Tremolo are Mono
37:16 Single Filter per voice
37:54 Ring Mod only affects Channel I
40:14 No Reverse Saw LFO Shape
41:12 CS-80 History
41:47 CS70M History
43:00 Conclusion"

Yamaha CS70M

YouTube via meastempo
"Some Vangelis sounds from the CS70M, lots of people complain about this synth, that it not sounds like the big brother CS80, i think it does a little.."

Yamaha CS70M part2

"More Vangelis (Blade Runner Blues)"

Yamaha CS70M

It's interesting that Yamaha had three distinct CS lines of synths. There's the CS5, CS10, CS15, and CS30 mono synths, the CS20M, CS40M, and CS70M, the CS50, CS60 and CS80 and of course the grand daddy of them all... The kick ass CS1X! - well, it actually is a fun little synth for the money. If you ever wondered what the CS70M sounded like, title link takes you there. There are a couple more shots as well. So why did Yamaha do this?

Yamaha CS70M & CS60...

Published on Jul 4, 2016 noddyspuncture

"My CS70M hadn't been out for a while so I decided to see what it sounded like paired with the CS60... and they make a really nice combo..!"

1981 Yamaha CS70M Programmable Dual Channel Polyphonic Synthesizer - BROCHURE

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"This is a 4 page, full-color brochure with excellent photography, graphics and charts on the Yamaha CS70M Programmable Dual Channel Polyphonic Synthesizer. Covers all front and back panel features. Also has specification charts. Also shows accessories. This is from 1981."

Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene I - with CS70M

YouTube via meastempo
"Made this video trying Jarre sounds with the CS70M! All sounds is from the Yamaha, only delay and phaser fx are added, wish i hade the Electro Harmonix "Smallstone" pedal for this, but the Roland phaser effect will do for now."

The Synth King Vintage Synthesizer Demos

Playlist:
KORG DW-8000 - Synth King "vintage analog" sounds
Roland JX-8p - Vecoven Super Flash ROM & PWM upgrade
Yamaha CS70m - first contact
Yamaha CS70m - loading patches from magnetic cards !!
Oberheim Matrix-12 -- first contact !
Oberheim Matrix12 - one song - one synth
Rhodes Chroma - one song - one synth
Rhodes Chroma (ex KRAFTWERK Kling Klang Studios) - first contact !
Oberheim OB-Xa - 15 minutes pure analog sounds - part 3/3
Oberheim OB-Xa - 15 minutes pure analog sounds - part 2/3
Oberheim OB-Xa - 15 minutes pure analog sounds - part 1/3
Oberheim OB-Xa - one song - one synth
Oberheim OB-Xa improvisation
Oberheim OB-Xa - first contact
Roland SH-2000 - one song - one synth
Roland MKS80 - one song - one synth
Korg Polysix - one song - one synth - free patches !!!
Roland JX3P - one song - one synth
Roland Juno 106 - one song - one synth
Roland Jupiter 4 & Promars MRS-2 - one song - one synth (ok 2)
Roland Jupiter 6 - one song - one synth
Roland Super JX10 - one song - one synth
64 new sounds for Roland JX10/MKS70 Vecoven PWM 4.xx update
64 new sounds for Roland JX10/MKS70 Vecoven PWM 4.xx update
Fender Chroma Polaris - one song - one synth
Fender Chroma Polaris Sound Demo (132 patches)

Rare Yamaha CS70M Vintage Synthesizer SN 1254

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This one was spotted and sent in via M Me.

You can find some demos of the CS70M in the archives.

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Yamaha CS70M: Live Deep Dive of the Most Advanced Analog Synth Yamaha Ever Made!

video upload by Vulture Culture

You can find the CS70M vs CS80 comparison video here.

"The Sequel to Yamaha's CS-80, the Greatest Analog Polysynth of all time (and certainly the most expensive) is still quite unknown compared to its siblings. In this livestream we'll be checking out the oscillators, filters, ring modulator and do some practical sound design until the Blade Runners shut down the stream!"

CS70M

YouTube Published on May 7, 2012 by lesingemonotone

"Testing out some functions and sounds of the Yamaha CS70M synthesizer."

Short space telegrams by Callenberg

A space meditation reverb synth track in two parts.
A project found on my computer from the days when I owned a Yamaha CS70M. I guess 2017.
Synths and drum machines used;

5U modular; MOTM480 cs-filter and Sea devils filter
Yamaha CS70M
Korg Wavestation EX
Vermona DRM1 mkiii
+ two voice samples

CS70M VCF filter demo

CS70M with FC7 and FC4 pedals

YouTube via meastempo.

Yamaha CS70m demo

video upload by Nader Sharif

"Sorry for the poor audio quality. This demo is meant to show what's working on the synth for a customer."

I does give you a sense of the tonal capabilities of the CS70m.

Yamaha CS70m Kenton Midi retrofit group buy

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What?
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You now have the opportunity to get a Yamaha CS70m Midi retrofit by
Kenton Electronics UK. It will be a redesign of the Kenton kit that was
discontinued due to parts availability quite some years ago. Scroll down
to the end of the document to read the specifications.

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How?
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This is a group buy, which means that we need at least 10 prepaid orders
to start the production. Production and distribution will be approx 8
weeks.

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Price?
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349 UK pounds + VAT which needs to be paid in advance to Analog Sweden.
If we don't reach 10 prepaid orders by the 1st of October 2009, your
money will be promptly returned. Shipping cost not included.

See this post on Analog Sweden for full details.

CS70M DOING CS80 VANGELIS SOUND

YouTube Uploaded by stephenteller on Apr 27, 2011

"JUST A QUICK DEMO SHOWING A CLASSIC CS80 SOUND ON THE CS70M"

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Yamaha CS70M polyphonic synthesizer

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YouTube Uploaded by Gazdatronik on Jan 31, 2012

"Here it is with no outboard effects, or even a mixing board. The left channel contains the upper voice group, the right channel, lower."


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"It is essentially two six voice synthesizers in one case, that trigger two voice channels each for six voice polyphony. That means it has each single oscillator has its own filter, for a total of 12 filters. The filters and oscillators are the same parts found in the CS-80. Other unique features include:

A sine wave bypass which is not filtered, to get additional bass.
Aftertouch, which can control the filter, pitch, and amplifier- independent of the mod wheel
A built in sequencer with both live recording and step recording
Voice channel A and B have separate outputs
Has a Hertz/Oct Gate output for controlling external monosynths
A "keycode" input which interfaces the keyscanner directly, which midi controllers do exist for
CV(foot controller) inputs for Filter, volume and modulation
The "Yamaha CS" ring modulator
Auto Glissando
Lowpass, highpass, and bandpass selection
String machine chorus, and leslie simulator

This keyboard has had its power supply completely rebuilt. All new transistors, diodes, op amps, and capacitors. Any resistors not within tolerance have also been replaced. This was a result of six year long period of teaching myself how to diagnose and repair electronics. I installed a connector well off of the power supply to more easily read voltages should future service be needed."