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(Updated 10/04/2000)

CS01 & CS01-II Press Release

Yamaha CS01 - The CS01 is a unique high-performance miniature monophonic synthesizer that offers an extensive range of voice parameters, a 32-key keyboard, pitch and modulation wheels, plus several features many of the most sophisticated synthesizers don't even provide. Yet this remarkable music instrument is a mere 19-1/4" wide by 6-3/8" deep. Advanced Yamaha electronic music technology has managed to pack an amazing amount of synthesizer performance and versatility into an exceptionally compact, convenient package. And, since the CS01 has an amplifier and speaker system built in, you don't need any extra equipment to make the most of this remarkable little keyboard.

It runs with an AC adaptor or batteries, so you can take the CS01 with you anywhere. Practice in the park, play at parties, or compose at your favorite campsite. And, using the CS01 in conjunction with other Producer Series components gives you extra versatility for group performance or home recording. Despite its small size, the CS01 still offers the fine overall sound quality necessary for professional performance. Of course, if you've never used a synthesizer before, the CS01 is the perfect introduction to the fascinating world of musical sound synthesis. Whether you're a newcomer to music, or an accomplished multi-keyboardist, the CS01 can greatly increase the scope of your musical world.

Yamaha CS01-II - The CS01-II is an Accessory Lead Keyboard. If you already have a piano, organ, polyphonic synthesizer or even a full-blown multi-keyboard setup, the CS01-II is a useful addition. It can provide an extra monophonic voice for playing right-hand lead lines while the left hand does the chord work. Having that extra voice can mean the difference between fussing around with a lot of button pushing and control twiddling in the middle of a performance to set up a lead voice on one synthesizer, and being able to concentrate fully on your music.

The CS01-II's PITCH and MODULATION controller wheels permit the addition of real time effects than can greatly enhance the quality of voices you create. The PITCH controller, for example, can make a "guitar" voice sound a lot more like a real guitar by letting you add string bend or "choking" effects. Used to control the VCO, the MODULATION wheel lets you start a trumpet voice with no vibrato, and gradually bring the vibrato in - just as a trumpet player uses his vibrato. You use your own "feel" to control such effects as you play, making the resulting sound a distinctive part of your sound.