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.

Sim

March 5, 2009 @ 4:43 pm

I got this synth the day it came out and have loved it ever since. Have gone through many other synths but this one has a massive amount of flexibility, power and control. The sound from Faithless' Insomnia is on the synth but as far as I'm aware the sound originated from the Roland. Some of the sounds are very thin (but with tweaking can be great) but others are absolute monster sounds. I had this synth at the same time the Korg Prophecy and Triton and I use this more than both of those synths now - well worth the few hundred quid they can be picked up for now. Spares still available from Yamaha too!!

Chris

December 31, 2008 @ 9:35 pm

This is an incredible synth. And it IS a synth- not just a rompler- The control available is incredible, and it is very expandable. I have the PLG150-AN and PLG150DX installed, so I have a DX7 and AN1X engine installed at my fingertips. I LOVE THIS MACHINE- it stands right up to my Fantom X7 and Triton Extreme.

killanator

December 22, 2008 @ 3:39 pm

it says it was used by faithless. was it the synth used for the pluck sound on insomnia?(although i understand that was a synth preset simply drenched with reverb)

tony H

November 6, 2008 @ 6:03 pm

GREAT SYNTH LUSH SOUNDS, RESPONCSIVE KEYBOARD, WELL MADE ,ONE THE BEST SYNTH I HAVE USED GOOD ON YOU YAMAHA.

Smithy

September 28, 2008 @ 6:21 am

Vastly underrated & almost ignored, this powerful and exciting synth is a gem!
Its sounds are PHAT & sequences are ripping.
Its upgradeable but hey , I have only scratched the surface with the on-board synth engine.
buy it and be surprised, this is a monster!!

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