Yamaha CS-50 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

Overview

The Yamaha CS-50 is a synthesizer released in 1977. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.

The CS-50 has 49 synth/organ style full sized keys. It has four notes of polyphony. It has 28 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-50
• Year: 1977
• Price: ¥385,000 / $1,600
• Tone Generator: Analog Synthesizer Type
• Keyboards: 49 keys
• Polyphony: 4
• Dimensions: 980 (W) x 488 (D) x 1,056 (H) mm
• Weight: 35kg

FAQ

What year was the Yamaha CS-50 launched?

This instrument was launched in 1977

What other models did Yamaha release in 1977?

• CS-10
• CS-30
• CS-30L
• CS-60
• CS-80
• SS30

What models did other manufacturers release in 1977?

• Korg M-500 micro preset
• Korg PS-3100
• Korg PS-3300

What other synths were released at a similar time?

• Korg 770
• Korg 900PS
• Korg CX-3
• Korg Delta
• Korg Lambda ES50
• Korg M-500 micro preset
• Korg MAXI KORG 800DV
• Korg MS-10
• Korg MS-20
• Korg PE-1000/
• Korg PE-2000
• Korg PS-3100
• Korg PS-3200
• Korg PS-3300
• Korg SAS-20
• Roland JUPITER-4
• Roland SH-09
• Roland SH-2
• Roland VP-330
• Yamaha CS-15
• Yamaha CS-15D
• Yamaha CS-20M
• Yamaha CS-40M
• Yamaha CS-5
• Yamaha SK10
• Yamaha SY-2

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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/