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.
Year Released: 1976
MSRP: $6900
Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Polyphony: 8 notes
User Patches: 4
Weight: 220 pounds
Number Produced: Approximately 2000
Yamaha CS-80 ($62,988.64)
Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer 1980 ($70,693.61)
Synth Evolution Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer Mug ($22)
Yamaha CS-80 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer with Kenton MIDI ($64,545.03)
Custom padded cover for Yamaha CS-80 Synthesizer CS 80 Synth ($59)
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)
YAMAHA Survival kit for CS-80, CS-60, CS-50 : YM266 + YM267 = YM26600 + YM26700 ($1,074.69)
4x Yamaha CS-series boards for spares/DIY (CS-80, CS-60, CS-50) ($968.19)
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