Yamaha reface CS Compact Synthesizer

£319.00

The Yamaha reface CS Compact Synthesizer is New and made by Yamaha a great Synthesizer Compact CS . Available from SynthforSale now for £ 319 with delivery to all areas of the UK. The Yamaha reface Series offers the classic sounds of the 70 s and 80 s in 4 super compact and individual instruments…

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The Yamaha reface CS Compact Synthesizer is New and made by Yamaha a great Synthesizer Compact CS . Available from SynthforSale now for £ 319 with delivery to all areas of the UK.

The Yamaha reface Series offers the classic sounds of the 70 s and 80 s in 4 super compact and individual instruments

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The reface series is based around 4 Legendary Yamaha Keyboard ranges; The CS series for classic analogue Synths, CP Series for Stage Pianos, EY Series for Combo organs and and the DX series for Digital FM synths All featuring the same basic compact chassis, they each have their own flavour with both styling sounds, and internals taken from their original ancestors!

The reface CS

The reface CS is based on the Yamaha CS Analogue synthesizers from the late 70 s and early 80 s that featured the AM1X Resonance Filters It has a tremendous range of versitility, capable of being both mono and polyphonic, and it s suited and booted with all of the great synth controls you need to create some breathtaking tones from the classics to today s synth tones

It s a serious beast with monsterously low bass tones and self oscillation down from 100Hz that will make your speakers go wild!

Looks Like a Toy, Behaves like a beast

At first look, you may be fooled into thinking that the reface pianos are somewhat of a toy With their super compact design mini keys and in built speakers, it does seem reminiscent of a few mini-starter-keyboard instruments that i grew up with in looks

HOWEVER, in terms of both sound quality,playability and features, the Reface series completely blows those keyboards out off the water!

Thanks to its internal circuitry the sound is warm and rich and has all the artifacts and intricacies of the original If you wanted, you could plug the reface into a larger rig and just use it as a compact top quality sound module for a larger keyboard with fully weighted keys

Mini Keys, Mighty Control

With mini-keys becoming more prominent in a range of keyboards these days, many players have been disappointed by their lack of playability and responsiveness compared to a proper keyboard action Having been used to the proper hammer action of a real piano myself, I have in the past sometimes wondered whether mini-keys is that one step too far!

What s great about the reface key bed is that you ll find that the Mini-Keys are like none that have been before The keys not only feel better to play, there s a huge amount of expressiveness and sensitivity that is sometimes lost in other mini key setups In a reface promotional video a reviewer remarked It seems like a piano player actually made the keys !

There is obviously a reason why Yamaha decided to use mini-keys on the Reface series, and as soon as you start taking that keyboard out and about, you really start to see the benefits of its compact nature Whether your on your (usually dull) train ride to work with some headphones on or yo

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Yamaha is a giant in the world of synthesizers, having shaped the industry with iconic instruments since the 1970s. One of their earliest and most groundbreaking entries was the **Yamaha CS Series**, including the **CS-80**, which became famous for its expressive analogue sound and polyphonic capabilities. However, it was the launch of the **DX7** in 1983 that truly revolutionised music. The DX7, based on FM synthesis, offered a digital alternative to traditional analogue synths, providing crystal-clear sounds that became defining elements of 1980s pop, rock, and electronic music. Its affordability, reliability, and MIDI compatibility made it a favourite among professionals and amateurs alike.

Building on this legacy, Yamaha has continued to innovate with instruments like the **Motif Series**, combining sampling, synthesis, and sequencing in one powerful workstation. Their **Reface Series**, introduced in 2015, brought classic sounds back in compact, portable form, appealing to both new musicians and vintage enthusiasts. Throughout the years, Yamaha has maintained a reputation for quality, versatility, and innovation, producing synthesizers that are equally at home in professional studios and live performances.

Compact

A compact synthesizer is a smaller, more streamlined synth designed to be portable and space-efficient without sacrificing essential features and sound quality. These synthesizers are typically built to have a reduced footprint, making them easier to carry around or fit into limited studio or stage setups. Despite their size, compact synths often include a versatile range of sounds and functions, such as multiple oscillators, filters, effects, and sometimes even sequencers or arpeggiators. They are ideal for musicians or producers looking for a capable instrument that can be easily transported or fit onto a crowded desk or stage rig.

 

Compact synths might feature mini keys, knob-based controls, or even touch interfaces to maximize usability within a small form factor. Popular examples include the Korg microKORG, Roland Boutique series, and Arturia MicroFreak. They are designed to balance functionality with convenience, offering musicians a way to explore creative ideas without requiring a full-sized, heavyweight synthesizer. These compact designs are often well-suited for live performers, travelling musicians, and home studio producers who want a versatile instrument without taking up too much space.

New

This product is brand new, unused, and in its original packaging. It has never been opened or used, ensuring you receive it in pristine, factory-sealed condition, just as originally manufactured.

It is ideal for those who want the assurance of a fresh start with their gear.

Synthesizer

A synthesizer, often abbreviated as synth, is an electronic musical instrument that generates and manipulates sound electronically. Synthesizers create sound through various methods, including subtractive synthesis, additive synthesis, frequency modulation synthesis, and wavetable synthesis, among others. They typically feature oscillators to produce raw waveforms, filters to sculpt the timbre, envelopes to shape the sound’s amplitude, and modulation sources to add movement and complexity.

Synthesizers offer a vast range of sounds, from classic analog tones to futuristic digital textures, and are used in a wide array of musical genres, from electronic and pop to rock and film scoring. With their versatility and expressive capabilities, synthesizers are essential tools for musicians, producers, and sound designers seeking to explore and create innovative sonic landscapes.

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