Soundmond app lets you store, recall reface and montage voices on ios and share them on soundmondo. Based on the cs80 synthesizer, the cs or control synthesizer is a reimagined interface providing 8note polyphony with five oscillator modules capable of creating a variety of sounds from analog to digital. Jun 26, 2017 this video show the features of the yamaha reface cs with 10 free custom patches that ive made. The reface cs and reface dx both use the proprietary yamaha ssp2 upd800500f1011kn9a for tone generation. Hq mini keyboard 37keys allows fast, natural performance with premium feel and response. Yamaha reface cs mobile mini keyboard guitar center. Because of its structure this pad is less suitable for subtle background work. Analog physical modeling engine with multiple synthesis and oscillator types.
Pcm modules that include selections of pianos could. Buy yamaha reface cs synthesizer with padded case and volume expression pedal. On this video we are going to show you how to use the reface cs with. Yamaha reface keyboards are designed around the practical needs of contemporary musicians. Yamaha introduced its new reface mobile mini keyboards line the reface keyboard line was inspired by the form factor of the yamaha cs01, a mini synth that featured a builtin speaker. Inspired by the iconic cs80 polyphonic analog synthesizer, the yamaha reface cs mobile mini keyboard evokes the very essence of the legendary synth of yesteryear. The sound ive created is close, but i need some help refining it, currently it sounds more like the stab from red 2 by dave clarke. Korg minilogue vs yamaha reface cs vintage synth explorer. Yamaha reface cs manuals manuals and user guides for yamaha reface cs. Compact synthesizer with an sound engine analog physical modeling, 37 hq miniaction keys, 8voice polyphony switchable to monophonic mode, 5 oscillator types. With reface cs, unlike the dx you dont get obvious preset sounds to start with more guides in the form of oscillator structures, and all part of a very clever and fast synthesis. I could sample it into my mpc, but im trying to create it on my yamaha reface cs synth. Every sound at first 100% reface with internal effe. The old yamaha synths had feedback on a single operator, and the reface has feedback on all the operators.
In which if you do, gives you the ability to walk around and stilll play. Synthesist ranz adamson has shared free collection of patches for the yamaha reface cs synthesizer. Yamaha reface cs yamaha had one of the finest sounding va engines around in 1997s an1x that still stands up today and its great to see yamaha making synths once again. The video covers patch loading, creation of custom sounds and using the soundmondo application. Richard devine richard devine is an atlantabased electronic musician and sound designer known for his layered, processed sound that combines influences from a range of genres spanning electronic, hippop, and more. The reface cs is built into the same highquality plastic enclosure as its. The reface yc makes a good, lightweight rehearsal rig.
The filter can even selfoscillate creating different kinds of synth sound. Rolands system 1 is a little more expensive but features an expanded feature set and expansion via the plugout system, but only four notes of polyphony. Yamaha reface yc on the go sand, software and sound. Every sound at first 100% reface with internal effects. The new keyboards use a similar form factor, but have sound engines designed to recall four different yamaha keyboard lines. The reface cs from yamaha is an analog modeling synthesizer offering simple controls and complex sounds in a small size. Korg minilogue vs yamaha reface cs post by kenneth tue nov 22, 2016 1.
Its very easy to just pick up and play, especially if you consider buying it with the yamaha keytar attachment which i did. Yamaha reface cs owners manual 60 pages mobile mini. Jul 05, 2017 synthesist ranz adamson has shared free collection of patches for the yamaha reface cs synthesizer. Hopefully yamaha can fix this in a firmware update and if they do i. The reface cs is built into the same highquality plastic enclosure as its reface brothers, but this time its white its also lightweight yet weighty enough to feel sturdy. The cutoff slider adjusts the filter from follow closed 0 to wide open 127 while the resonance slider adds harmonics at the cutoff point. Yamaha hereby grants you the right to use the programs and data files composing the software accompanying this agreement, and any programs and files for upgrading such software that may be distributed to you in the future with terms and conditions attached collectively, software, only on a computer, musical instrument or equipment item that you yourself own or manage. Then with a reverb program added from the ksp8 immense mosque. If you are in a situation where you would like the reface to play on a specific midi receive channel, you can turn omni mode to off with a cc message placed on the midi channel set to address the reface. This applies only to products distributed by yamaha corporation of america. Sep 22, 2015 the reface keyboard line was inspired by the form factor of the yamaha cs 01, a mini synth that featured a builtin speaker. The name of the series, reface, is a conflation of the idea of reimagining and the legacy of yamaha s many groundbreaking keyboard instrument interfaces. Other minikey synths such as novations mininova or korgs microkorg are also worth a look.
I finally had enough time shedding with the yamaha reface yc to have the confidence to take the yc to rehearsal with me. Yamaha reface cs portable analog modeling synthesizer. We have 1 yamaha reface cs manual available for free pdf download. The ssp2 has an sh2a cpu core operating at an internal clock speed of 5. A computer running one of the following operating systems is required for this update. Still, its fast, fun and yamahas most portable cs since the cs01 though it doesnt have guitarstrap pegs. Korg minilogue vs yamaha reface cs post by kenneth. You can get them here, all you need is the free soundmondo app on your iphoneipad. Basses, fat pads, string leads, they are all here as the synth is very versatile with those different osc combinations as its primary ingredients. This video show the features of the yamaha reface cs with 10 free custom patches that ive made. The reface instruments default to omni mode on which means they are set to receive midi data on any and all midi channels.
The onboard effects processor features five effect types to add. Andy jones turns his attention to the yamaha reface cs and so the second synth in the reface range, this time an analogue, albeit a physicallymodelled one. Novation ultranova 8bit lead sound, clavia nord lead a1. Jan 27, 2016 got it for 3 days now and made some sounds on the couch. Parts and assign voices without any use of a software. Onboard effects processor with five types add depth to your sound. Oct 11, 2015 yamaha reface cs yamaha had one of the finest sounding va engines around in 1997s an1x that still stands up today and its great to see yamaha making synths once again. There isnt much new to say about the inclusion of mini keyboards. Having bought the reface cs, im loving the versatility and portability of it. The name of the series, reface, is a conflation of the idea of reimagining and the legacy of yamahas many groundbreaking keyboard instrument interfaces. If you relish the freedoms of battery power and portability, then the reduced footprint could be desirable, but id argue that playing the cp model, in.
Yamaha reface cs control synthesizer keyboard features. Packed with five types of synthesis and onboard effects, the reface cs provides you with a variety of lush pads, fat basses, and solo leads. Yamaha did an amazing job considering its an 8voice synth that runs on 6 aa batteries. Pad sounds, rhythm, synth bass, arps programmed on reason 4. July 5, 2017 july 5, 2017 synthhead keyboard synthesizers free sound library, keyboard synthesizers, yamaha reface cs. Voor toetsenisten, muziekmakers en geluidsontwerpers reface mobiele minikeyboards zijn opnieuw uitgedachte interfaces van klassieke yamahatoetsinstrumenten.
For keyboardister, musikskapare och ljuddesigners reface mobila minikeyboards ar aterskapade granssnitt av klassiska yamahakeyboards. Not since 1984s cs01 mk2 has there been a yamaha cs with mini keys. The ssp2 is yamahas designated hitter for dsp tasks and is incorporated into many products. Got it for 3 days now and made some sounds on the couch. Its less of a toy like the roland jp but the jp08s pulling off a miracle as its essentially a jupiter 4 voiced as a jupiter 8 thats running off of 4 aa batteries or usb power. Yamaha reface cs virtual analog synthesizer sweetwater. To get the sound of the reface cs on your music try our remix. For keyboardists, music creators and sound designers reface mobile mini keyboards are reimagined interfaces of classic yamaha keyboards. Refacecs 37key mobile mini keyboard with 5 vintage synth types, onboard effects, controller pedal input, builtin stereo speakers, midi connectivity, aux input, and dual line outputs more info. Yamaha reface cs mobile mini keyboard musicians friend.