The next generation of CS synthesizers is here, with added sampling and features from the AN1x synth! In keeping with the new CS-line trend of analog emulation for dance and electronic music, the CS6x offers real-time and assignable knobs, scene memory and morphing, MIDI controllability and excellent sounds. Yamaha says that this IS the machine for Trance. Its awesome arpeggiators, filters and phrase sampling are proof of this claim.

First the sounds, they're just great! 64 voice polyphony allows for some thick sounds. Excellent (AWM2) Advanced Wave Memory samples provide emulation of classic analog synths is truly possible with the CS6x enhanced abilities. It has a Bit-depth switch which allows you to degrade its output creating 'Vintage' lo-fi quality sounds, which can be cool. And filters... the CS6x has the best one yet with 2,3,4-pole filters with 6,12,24dB slopes and low, hi and band pass filter types (see technical data below for specifics) for just about any imaginable filtration method you can use to shape its sounds.

The CS6x allows you to sample sounds or load in samples using the 4MB Phrase sampler. All the features and functions a pro-quality 16-bit linear sampler should have are found here with sampling at 44.1kHz. Up to 256 Phrase sample clips can be created and used as loops in your performances or sequences. Apply effects to your samples or synth sounds using the vast array of quality digital multi-effects. The built-in arpeggiator is better than any previous CS synths with 128 patterns and filter patterns. The CS6x will also play SMF playback sequences (Format 0) loaded in from a disk. The CS6x is expandable with two slots for Plug-In Expansion Boards which add polyphony, sounds, effects and more! For performance and control the CS6x has a pitch and mod wheel, ribbon controller and 6 assignable knobs. The CS6x also has a built-in 3.3V smart media storage drive. This stores the phrase sample clips, SMF sequences and other synth data on 4, 8, 16 or 32MB cards. Simply the biggest and best CS synth from Yamaha. It has been used by Faithless and Depeche Mode.

zenith

November 7, 2012 @ 4:27 pm

this is very very and super very fat for drum creation simply because of its wide range of filters any frequency can be controlled perfectly by the filter cut offs just fantastic options.
if your looking for top trance house acid drum sounds then buy this trust me there's no better way of controlling drum sounds with filters then this unit even the sounds are fantastic with the option of its filter to control its sounds boosts and cuts all frequencies in every direction of the sound. (just massive) even the mpc machines don't offer filters as good as this, and amount of filters available.

paul

October 22, 2012 @ 6:29 am

hi can you mail me an mp3example to hear for myself?

bryan

September 21, 2012 @ 3:50 pm

Equipped with the PLG150-AN and PLG150-DX board this synthesizer will be one of the most versatile and best sounding you will ever find (as long as you are prepared to rely on outdated software to program it).

Simon

August 2, 2012 @ 12:19 am

This has to be one of the best synths ever made for huge sounding pads, leads and basses. The Ideal synth for trance. Add the PLG150 AN card and you have it made.

Stefan

July 16, 2012 @ 4:32 pm

It's a fantastic machine

peace ;-)

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