CS6X
61-Note Mid Range Control Synthesizer

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| CS6X |
| Today's music production demands a synthesizer that's capable of producing fresh cutting-edge sounds that have never been heard before. Introducing the CS6x a stylish synthesizer made for the next generation of electronic dance music. This synth gives you the power to transform your musical ideas into reality by providing a huge selection of incredibly fat onboard voices, from all the essential standards to funky acid basses, massive analog pads and floor-pounding drum kits. But that's not all. The CS6x also features sampling capability, so you can create your own rhythm loops and sample phrases and use them in your music. And for the tweak freak in you, the CS6x sports 19 parameter knobs for endless real-time sound creation and control. Need more power than that? The CS6X can accommodate Yamaha Modular Synthesis Plug-in System Boards, allowing you to add new synthesis possibilities, from FM synthesis to physical modeling, easily and cost-effectively. |
| Ultimate Real-time Control |
| In the world of dance music, creating fresh tracks means being able to come up with never-before-heard sounds and control them on the fly. Accordingly, the CS6x gives you 14 preset and 5 assignable parameter control knobs that allow you to shape your sound exactly the way you want. Control the filter resonance and cutoff, reverb and chorus depth, EQ, panning and more...all in real-time! For further real-time sound control, the CS6x is also equipped with an assignable modulation wheel and ribbon controller. What's more, each of these knobs and controllers transmits MIDI control data, giving you the ability to record and play back all your "tweaks" with a MIDI sequencer. |
| Arpeggiator |
| For instant musical inspiration, the CS6x features a sophisticated arpeggiator capable of generating a wide variety of rhythm sequences at the press of a key. A total of 128 pattern templates are provided, from smooth scales to radical funk grooves. By pressing the HOLD button, the arpeggiator will continue to play any notes you select, allowing you to take your hands off the keyboard and tweak some knobs. What's even cooler is that the arpeggiator can be sync'd to an external sequencer or used to control other MIDI synthesizers. |
| Cutting Edge Voices |
| The CS6x is packed with hundreds of amazing voices designed for creating music with an impact. Along with a full array of essential voices, such as pianos and strings, these synths are packed with a huge selection of acid synth leads, speaker-thumping basses and hard-hitting drum kits a sonic oasis for producers of hip-hop and techno music. Plus you'll find a seemingly endless variety of sonic textures that provide the inspiration you need to explore new musical dimensions. |
| Phrase Clips |
| Not only does the CS6x feature a killer selection of onboard voices, they also allow you to sample your own sounds, making them the ideal tool for dance music producers, DJ's and remix artists. Both synths feature a generous 4MB of sampling memory for creating drum loops, sound effects and other phrase samples. Once a phrase is sampled, you can use the Loop Remix/LoopDivide function to create new sample variations without using up additional sample memory. |
| 20 Multitimbral Parts with 64-Note Polyphony |
| The CS6x provides support for up to 20 different voice parts (16 internal + 2 plug-in + 1 A/D input + 1 phrase clip), allowing you to produce fully arranged songs. And with 64 notes of polyphony, you can create thick-layered sounds and complex rhythm arrangements without worrying about voices dropping out of the mix. |
| Multi-Mode Filters |
| The CS6x features some of the fattest, most dynamic sounds available in a synth today. To achieve such an incredible sound, these synths employ multi-mode filters in their voice architecture, allowing a combination of resonant filters to be assigned individually to each note - a low pass and high pass filter, for example. As a result, the onboard voices deliver more punch and expression. |
| Digital Effects |
| Effects are an important part of the sound creation process, and to ensure you have all the signal processing power you need the CS6x features an advanced DSP chip that allows up to 5 independent effects to be used simultaneously. Over 100 high-quality digital effects are provided, ranging from spacious echoes and reverbs to special effects such as Auto Synth and Beat Change. |
| A/D Input |
| Add a creative edge to your music by plugging an external audio source — such as a microphone, CD player, or even another synthesizer - into the CS6x and running the signal through the onboard digital effects processor. For even more creative versatility, you can use the A/D input in conjunction with the PLG100-VH plug-in board to add powerful harmony or vocoding effects to your voice. |
| SMF Playback Sequencer |
| Now you can leave your computer at home the next time you perform live at a club event. The CS6x is equipped with a Standard MIDI File (format 0) playback sequencer. By storing your original SMF sequences from an external sequencer onto a SmartMedia™ card, you can give an entire live performance using just the CS6x! The sequencer can also transmit MIDI data to other synthesizers in your setup. Chain playback of up to 100 songs is possible. |
| Scene Control |
| Arguably one of the most intuitive features of the CS6x, Scene memory lets you take a snapshot of the keyboard's current knob settings (such as attack, decay, resonance and cutoff) for instant recall at the touch of a button. Using the Scene Control knob, you can "morph" between each Scene in realtime, just as if you were tweaking several knobs at the same time. This function gives you the power to create a low droning bass line and slowly transform it into a resonant liquid lead with massive amounts of reverb and delay. Or, give an ultra realistic string performance by alternating between Scenes of a mellow string pad and a bright string staccato |
| Individual Outputs |
| In addition to their main stereo outputs, the CS6x has two individual audio output jacks, allowing you to process specific voices, or even the A/D input signal, through an external effects processor or separate channels on a mixing board. |
| Modular Synthesis Plug-in System |
| Yamaha's Modular Synthesis Plug-in System is a totally unique approach to keyboard expansion. Unlike conventional expansion boards, which only give you extra PCM samples, these Plug-in Boards add a complete synthesizer engine to the CS6x. Two expansion slots are provided, allowing you to customize these synthesizers with the exact synthesis power you need-analog physical modeling, FM synthesis, and more! |
| SmartMedia™ Storage |
| The CS6x is equipped with a SmartMedia™ memory card slot, allowing you to store keyboard data, including phrase clips, SMF sequences, voices and performance setups, conveniently on SmartMedia™ cards. A SmartMedia™ card can also serve as an extra voice bank for a wider selection of onboard sounds. One 4MB SmartMedia card containing a demonstration song file is included with the CS6x. |
| Keyboard | 61 Keys, Initial Touch/After Touch | ||
| Tone Generator | AMW2 | ||
| Multi-timbre | 16 + 1 (A/D) + 1 (Phrase Clip) + 2 (Plug in) | ||
| Polyphony | 64 Notes | ||
| Effects | Reverb | 12 | |
| Chorus | 23 | ||
| Insertion Effects | 92 | ||
| Insertion Effects for Plug-in Boards | 24 | ||
| Master Equalizer | 4 | ||
| Voice | Preset Bank | Normal: 256, Drum kits: 8 | |
| User Bank |
Normal Drum Kits | 128
(Internal) + 128 (External) 2 (Internal) + 2 (External) |
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| Plug-in 1, 2 User Bank | Normal | 64 (Plug-in 1) 64 (Plug-in 2) |
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| Performance | User Bank | 128 Internal + 64 External | |
| 4 Zones (Master Keyboard Settings) | |||
| 20
Parts (16 +
Plug-in 1 + Plug-in 2 + A/D + Phase Clip) *Part Layers: Max 4 |
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| Scene | 2 Memories per Voice/Performance | ||
| Phrase Clip | Memory Clips Clip Kits Sampling Freq. |
4 MB (volatile) 256 4 (73 keys x 4 sets) 44.1 kHz, 16-bit Linear |
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| Arpeggiator | 128
Types (MIDI Sync, MIDI TX/RX, Play Effect) |
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| Sequencer | SMF Playback (Format 0) Direct Play Only | ||
| Expandability | 2 Slots for Plug-in Boards | ||
| EXTERNAL MEMORY | Card | SmartMedia™ | 3.3V |
| CONTROLLERS | Pitch
Bend Wheel Modulation Wheel Ribbon Controller Sound Control Knob Master Volume Knob Assignable Knob Data Entry/Page Knob A/D Gain |
1 1 1 14 1 5 2 Yes |
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| Connections & Terminals | |||
| OUTPUT |
L/MONO,
R (1/4" Jack) 2 (1/4" Jack) 1 (1/4" Jack) 1 1 1 1 1 IN/OUT/THRU 1 (Mini Din) 1 (Stereo 1/4" Jack) MC/LINE 2, LINE 1 (Stereo 1/4" Jack) *Analog Mix Mono |
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| DIMENSIONS (W x D x H) WEIGHT | 40-1/8" x 14-9/16" x 4-3/8" (1019 x 357 x 109mm) 11.6 kg. (25.6 lbs.) | ||
Users Guides
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CS6X Guide
CS6X Guide (USERGUIDES)
Quickstart Guides
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CS6X Quick Start
CS6X Quick Start (QUICKSTART)
Brochure
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CS6X Brochure
CS6X Brochure (BROCHURES)
Manuals
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CS6X Owner's Manual
CS6X Owner's Manual (MANUALS)
Downloads
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Yamaha Card Filer v1.0.6 (.EXE, 1.07MB, Win)
Description The Card Filer is a program that allows the user to manage the data on the SmartMedia™ card that is inserted into the keyboard. MIDI files can be uploaded and download to and from the SmartMedia ™ card.
| Included: | |
| CD-ROM | Bundled with the CS6x is a hybrid CD-ROM containing valuable synthesizer support software. It's also packed with a wealth of audio samples, from break beats to vocal snippets, for you to make your own phrase clips. |
| Optional: | |
| MODULAR SYNTHESIS PLUG-IN SYSTEM: | |
| PLG150AN | Analog Physical Modeling Plug-in Board |
| PLG150PF | Piano Plug-in Board |
| PLG150DX | Advanced DX/TX Plug-in Board |
| PLG150VL | Virtual Acoustic Plug-in Board |
| PLG100XG | XG Plug-in Board |
| PLG100VH | Vocal Harmony Plug-in Board |
| BENCH AND STANDS: | |
| PKBENCH1 | Portable X-style keyboard bench |
| LG100 | Deluxe adjustable keyboard stand |
| YKA7000 | Professional X-style keyboard stand |
| ADAPTORS AND PEDALS: | |
| CCIBM | IBM Cable |
| MAC CABLE | Cable for Macintosh® |
| FC4 | Piano-style sustain Footswitch |
| FC5 | Foot switch style sustain pedal |
| FC7 | Volume control foot pedal |
| FC9 | Dual volume foot controller |
| UX16 | USB-MIDI interface |
| PROTECTIVE GEAR: | |
| PKB840 | Pro series keyboard bag |
| HEADPHONES: | |
| RH3 | Stereo headphones (also see RH1 & RH2B) |
| RH5MA | Stereo monitor headphones |
| SOFTWARE: | |
| PCMSKIT | PC Music Studio Kit |