Synths ⇝ Yamaha ⇝ Yamaha CS-80

The CS-80 a two-oscillator analog subtractive synthesizer with polyphonic aftertouch that was in production from 1976 to 1980. It was used heavily by Vangelis on the Blade Runner movie soundtrack, and many of his other works, such as Chariots of Fire.

A software emulator of the CS-80 was released by Arturia as the CS-80 V.

Specifications

Year Released: 1976

MSRP: 6900.00 USD

Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch

Polyphony: 8 notes

User Patches: 4

Weight: 220 pounds

Number Produced: Approximately 2000

User Demo Videos

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File Downloads

Yamaha CS-80 Manual (1 of 3)

Yamaha CS-80 Manual (2 of 3)

Yamaha CS-80 Manual (3 of 3)

Yamaha CS-80 Schematics

Items for Sale on Reverb

Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer 1977 Synth is in Excellent Condition ($52,308.01)

Yamaha CS-80 [Original Replacement Keys One Octave Lot] ($250)

Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer 1977 - 1979 - Black ($68,000)

Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer 1977 - 1979 - Black ($75,000)

Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer 1977 - 1979 - Black ($76,599)

Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Synthesizer ($75,094.22)

Custom padded cover for Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer CS 80 Synth ($59)

Set of 2 screws & cup washer - Yamaha CS-80 / CS-60 ( panel) ($27.21)

Slider Cap for Yamaha CS-80, CS-5, CS-10, CS-15, CS-15D, CS-20M, CS-30, CS-30L ($10.99)

Yamaha CS-80 paddle tips c 1980 fader caps slider tabs original vintage mij japan CS-60 CS-50 ($29)

Yamaha CS-80 Light Bulb Replacement Set ($50)

Slide potentiometer (B10K C10K) - Yamaha CS-50 , CS-60 , CS-80 ($25.03)

Yamaha CS-80 lid cover replica ($869.57)

Yamaha CS-80 - Complete set of 50 brand new slide potentiometers ($598.58)

Yamaha CS80 Gig Bag/hardware case RARE ORIG IN EX COND! 70s - Red/black ($700)

YAMAHA CS80 / CS60 Vintage Synths IC's (26 pieces) ($413.56)

Yamaha CS50 KAS board PCB CS60 ($2,000)

Yamaha 800 Series Boom Cymbal Stand CS-865 ($131.99)

Stoel Music Systems Muahaha Yamaha CS-50/60/80 Filter ($775)

YAMAHA CS Vintage Synths IC's YP208P (16 pieces) ($174.13)

Original Yamaha Cs80 Lid Cover ($5,000)

Vintage 80's-90's Yamaha CS812 Double Braced Boom Cymbal Stand ($169.99)

Yamaha YST-CS80W 2x8" Active Servo Subwoofer ($279)