Yamaha CS-20M Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

Overview

The Yamaha CS-20M is a synthesizer released in 1979. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.

The CS-20M has 37 synth/organ style full sized keys without touch sensitivity or aftertouch. It is a monophonic instrument, meaning it can play only a single note at once. It has eight on board sounds but no acoustic piano sounds. It does have other real world sounds though, and a sustain/damper pedal.

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-20M
• Year: 1979
• Price: ¥210,000 / $880
• Tone Generator: Analog Synthesizer Type
• Keyboards: 37 keys
• Polyphony: mono
• Effects: portamento/glissando, brilliance, sustain, pitch bend, modulation
• Dimensions: 849 (W) x 455.5 (D) x 177 (H) mm
• Weight: 16kg
• Other: 2 VCO, 1 VCF, 1 VCA, 2 EG, 1 LFO, optional foot controller/switch

FAQ

What year was the Yamaha CS-20M launched?

This instrument was launched in 1979

What other models did Yamaha release in 1979?

• CS-15D
• CS-40M
• SK10

What models did other manufacturers release in 1979?

• Korg CX-3
• Korg Delta
• Korg Lambda ES50
• Korg SAS-20
• Roland SH-2
• Roland VP-330

What other synths were released at a similar time?

• Korg CX-3
• Korg Delta
• Korg Lambda ES50
• Korg M-500 micro preset
• Korg MS-10
• Korg MS-20
• Korg Polysix
• Korg PS-3100
• Korg PS-3200
• Korg PS-3300
• Korg SAS-20
• Korg Trident
• Roland Juno-6
• Roland JUPITER-4
• Roland JUPITER-6
• Roland JUPITER-8
• Roland SH-09
• Roland SH-2
• Roland VP-330
• Yamaha CS-10
• Yamaha CS-15
• Yamaha CS-30
• Yamaha CS-30L
• Yamaha CS-5
• Yamaha CS-50
• Yamaha CS-60
• Yamaha CS-70M
• Yamaha CS-80
• Yamaha GS1
• Yamaha GS2
• Yamaha SK15
• Yamaha SK20
• Yamaha SK30
• Yamaha SK50D
• Yamaha SS30

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Resources

• Old Yamaha keyboard models: an overview of vintage

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Purchase Links

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More Info

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