Yamaha CS-01 II Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

Overview

The Yamaha CS-01 II is a synthesizer released in 1983. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.

The CS-01 II has 32 synth/organ style mini keys without touch sensitivity or aftertouch. It is a monophonic instrument, meaning it can play only a single note at once. It has one on board sounds but no acoustic piano sounds. It does have other real world sounds though, and no pedals.

It has no built-in learning system. It has no built-in speakers which means you will have to connect it to external amplification and speakers in order to hear it. It runs from AC power.

Description

• Model: CS-01 II
• Year: 1983
• Price: ¥69,400 / $299
• Tone Generator: Analog Synthesizer Type
• Keyboards: 32 mini keys
• Polyphony: mono
• Dimensions: 489 (W) x 160 (D) x 36 (H) mm
• Weight: 1.5kg

FAQ

What year was the Yamaha CS-01 II launched?

This instrument was launched in 1983

What other models did Yamaha release in 1983?

• DX1
• DX7
• DX9
• MK-100
• PC-1000
• PF10
• PF12
• PF15
• PS-200
• PS-35
• PS-35S
• PS-55
• PS-55S

What models did other manufacturers release in 1983?

• Casio Casiotone 405
• Casio Casiotone 501
• Casio Casiotone 7000
• Casio MT-41
• Casio MT-65
• Casio MT-68
• Casio MT-800
• Casio PT-20
• Casio PT-30
• Casio PT-31
• Casio PT-50
• Korg Poly-800
• Roland JX-3P

What other synths were released at a similar time?

• Casio CZ-1000
• Casio CZ-101
• Casio CZ-2000S
• Casio CZ-2600S
• Casio CZ-5000
• Casio SK-1
• Korg DW-6000
• Korg DW-8000
• Korg Poly-61
• Korg Poly-61M
• Korg Poly-800
• Korg Polysix
• Roland ALPHA-JUNO 1
• Roland ALPHA-JUNO 2
• Roland Juno-106
• Roland Juno-6
• Roland Juno-60
• Roland JUPITER-6
• Roland JUPITER-8
• Roland JX-3P
• Roland JX-8P
• Roland SH-101
• Yamaha CE20
• Yamaha CE25
• Yamaha CS-01
• Yamaha CS-70M
• Yamaha DX100
• Yamaha DX21
• Yamaha DX27
• Yamaha DX5
• Yamaha GS1
• Yamaha GS2
• Yamaha SK15

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Resources

• Old Yamaha keyboard models: an overview of vintage

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More Info

• Article Page: https://pianoandsynth.com/yamaha-cs-series-history-1974-1983/