Overview
Analog synthesizer: Simple control, Colorful sounds, Massive dynamics.
With the legendary Yamaha Control Synthesizer series, introduced in 1976, music history was written by artists like Vangelis, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. In keeping with tradition, the reface CS unites simple handling and creative sounds with a massive dynamic. But the concept was not to clone a monophonic synthesizer: The polyphonic tone generator with 8 voices and 5 oscillator types (multi saw, pulse, oscillator sync, ring modulation, frequency modulation) offers a rich bandwidth of exciting sounds from analogue to digital. All parameters are changeable intuitively using sliders.
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Features
Analog Physical Modeling Engine with multiple synthesis and oscillator types
Each oscillator type has flexible LFO and ADSR routing plus unique Texture and Mod controls that work as follows:
Onboard effects processor with five types add depth to your sound
The effect types are: OFF (effect bypass,) Delay, VCM Phaser, VCM Chorus/Flanger and Distortion
8-note polyphony allows complex chords and pads or switch to mono Mode for fat synth bass or solo leads
- Multi-saw
- Texture, control adds sub-oscillator
- Mod, layers multiple sawtooth waves
- Pulse
- Texture, changes pitch of 2nd square wave
- Mod, change pulse width
- Oscillator Sync
- Texture, changes pitch and tone of OSC2
- Mod, sets pitch change amount
- Ring Modulation
- Texture, changes pitch of OSC1
- Mod, changes pitch of OSC2
- Frequency Modulation
- Texture, sets Modulation amount
- Mod, changes pitch of the Modulator
Control
- Based on the FS action found on the flagship Motif XF, HQ (High Quality) Mini Keys provide premium feel and response for fast, accurate and natural playing
- Integrated Phrase Looper: capture song ideas or just jam
- Continuous controller pedal input for volume control
Mobility & Connectivity
- 2W 3cm stereo speaker system lets you play any place, any time
- Specially designed bass reflex port technology enhances bass response for full, rich sound
- Battery powered - uses six "AA" batteries with five hours of life
- USB "TO HOST" allows MIDI connectivity to your USB-equipped computer or iOS device
- Dual 1/4"unbalanced line outputs provide connection to mixers, audio interfaces, DI boxes and more
- A 3.5mm aux line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument
Create your Soundmondo. Inspire and be inspired.
- Soundmondo is a free sound sharing community that lets you discover, create and share reface Voices and Set Lists using Google Chrome any place, any time you’re online.
- Powered by Web MIDI, Soundmondo is simple to use - just connect reface to Chrome and you’re ready to create or start browsing.
Specs
Amplifiers and Speakers
- Amplifiers 2 W x 2
- Speakers 3 cm x 2
Power Supply
- Power Consumption 6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)
- Battery Life Approximately 5 hours
- Auto Power Off Yes
- Power Supply Adaptors PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
- Batteries Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Accessories
- Included AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale
Voices
- Number of types 5 OSC types
- Effects Distortion, VCM Chorus/Flanger, VCM Phaser, Delay
Size/Weight
- Dimensions Width 530 mm (20 7/8")
- Height 60 mm (2 3/8")
- Depth 175 mm (6 7/8")
- Weight 1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)
Keyboard
- Number of Keys 37 keys
- Type HQ mini (High-Quality mini)
- Initial Touch Yes
Tone generation
- Maximum Polyphony 8
- Engine AN (Analog Physical Modeling)
Other Features
Connectivity
- DC IN DC IN (12 V) jack
- Headphones PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)
- MIDI MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)
- AUX IN AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)
- OUT PUT L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)
- USB TO HOST USB (TO HOST)
- Pedal Type FOOT CONTROLLER: FC7 (optional) (to adjust the volume)
