Yamaha CS-40M Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

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Overview

The Yamaha CS-40M is a synthesizer released in 1979. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.

The CS-40M has 44 synth/organ style full sized keys without touch sensitivity or aftertouch. It has two notes of polyphony. It has 11 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.

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Disclosure

As the Yamaha CS-40M is 47 years old, you may find used models and spare parts on ebay.

Specifications

Form

Number of Keys: 44
Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Full
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:

Sound

Number of Voices: 11
Polyphony: 2
Sound Generation: Analog Synth Type
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:

Extra Features

Recorder/Sequencer:
Tutorials:

Communication

MIDI:
USB:
Tablet Connectivity:

Power

AC Power:
Batteries:

Audio

Speakers:
Audio Out:
Audio In:

Pedals

Sustain Pedal:
Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:

Release Info

Year: 1979
RRP: $1

Description

Model: CS-40M
Year: 1979
Price: ¥320,000 / $1,330
Tone Generator: Analog Synthesizer Type
Keyboards: 44 keys
Polyphony: 2
Effects: Unison, portamento/glissando, brilliance, sustain, pitch bend, modulation
Dimensions: 988 (W) x 470.5 (D) x 177 (H) mm
Weight: 21kg
Other: 4 VCO, 2 VCF, 2 VCA, 4 EG, 1 LFO, optional foot controller, foot switch