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: 6900.00 USD
Keyboard: 61 keys with velocity and aftertouch
Polyphony: 8 notes
User Patches: 4
Weight: 220 pounds
Number Produced: Approximately 2000
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