Yamaha

Reface CS 37 Mini Key Analog Synth

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Reface CS 37 Mini Key Analog Synth

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Reface CS 37 Mini Key Analog Synth
Reface CS 37 Mini Key Analog Synth
Reface CS 37 Mini Key Analog Synth

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The 8-note polyphonic Virtual Analog reface CS has five unique oscillator modules for an incredible variety of sounds from analog to digital, 4 effects, integrated phrase looper, continuous input for volume control, MIDI connectivity, aux input, and dual line outputs.

Features:

• Analog Physical Modeling Engine with multiple synthesis and oscillator types. Each oscillator type has flexible LFO and ADSR routing plus unique Texture and Mod controls.

• Onboard effects processor with five types add depth to your sound.

• 8-note polyphony allows complex chords and pads or switch to mono Mode for fat synth bass or solo leads.

• 37 HQ (High Quality) Mini Keys provide premium feel and response for fast, accurate and natural playing.

• 2W 3cm stereo speaker system lets you play any place, any time

• Specially designed bass reflex port technology enhances bass response for full, rich sound

• Battery powered - uses six "AA" batteries with five hours of life

• USB "TO HOST" allows MIDI connectivity to your USB-equipped computer or iOS device

• Dual 1/4"unbalanced line outputs provide connection to mixers, audio interfaces, DI boxes and more

• A 3.5mm aux line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument

Specs:

VOICES

5 OSC types: Multi-saw, Pulse, Oscillator Sync, Ring Modulation, Frequency Modulation

Effects:
- OFF (effect bypass,)
- Delay
- VCM Phaser
- VCM Chorus/Flanger
- Distortion

KEYBOARD

- 37 keys HQ mini (High-Quality mini)
- Initial Touch

TONE GENERATION

- Maximum Polyphony: 8
- Engine: AN (Analog Physical Modeling)

- Amplifiers: 2 W x 2
- Speakers: 3 cm x 2

CONNECTIVITY

- DC IN: DC IN (12 V) jack
- Headphones: PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)
- MIDI: MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)
- AUX IN: AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)
- OUTPUT: L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)
- USB TO HOST: USB (TO HOST)
- Pedal Type: FOOT CONTROLLER: FC7 (sold separately) to adjust the volume

POWER SUPPLY

- Power Consumption: 6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)
- Battery Life: Approximately 5 hours
- Auto Power Off: Yes
Power Supply:
- Adaptors - PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha (sold separately)
- Batteries: Six AA size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

ACCESSORIES

- Included: MIDI breakout cable, Owner's Manual

SIZE/WEIGHT

Dimensions:
- Width: 530 mm (20 7/8")
- Height: 60 mm (2 3/8")
- Depth: 175 mm (6 7/8")
Weight:
- 1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)

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Reviews


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Finally - no menu diving 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Waterloo, Ontario
Yamaha did it right with this one. Having all controls accessible on the front panel make me happy. More synths need to do the same - at all price ranges. Menu diving sucks and ALWAYS will! Features gets a 4.5 because almost everything is awesome. I don't like that there is no on-board way to save patches. And I hate how Yamaha only offers iOS apps. Sounds are diverse and super easy AND fast to dial in. Quality gets a point knocked off because the built-in speakers are a bit weak. Plus there is a warning in the manual that messing with the resonance in certain scenarios can damage the speakers. (Which constitutes a design flaw if your own product can break itself...) Gave a 3.5 for value because $350+tax is steep. I wouldn't have had a problem at the $250 mark. All negative points aside - I'm glad I own this piece of gear. It's amazing what sounds you can get out of this thing. And portability is cool too.
Posted by John on Dec 6, 2017
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Didn't expect it to be THIS good. 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Vancouver, British Columbia
Seriously,..... one of the best V/A synths I've ever heard. The old school fader system is easy to use and can make so many different combinations of sounds. Don't care about the lack of presets,... this unit is for sound designers,....and it sounds fantastic!
Posted by Mark on Oct 24, 2016
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Great for analogue synth rookies and experts 9 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Ottawa, Ontario
It looks like a toy but it is a really useful analogue modelling synth. It's really quick to get to good sounds. A number of functions are combined but the decisions made by Yamaha are really good. I've been using analogue synths since the 80s and I really appreciate how quickly I can dial in something good. The benefit to analogue synth rookies is that a lot of the non-useful configurations that a fully featured synth has are left out. The small keys are very playable. The only complaint is that you need an iPad to store patches (haven't got one and have no need for one) but hopefully something for Windows/Android will be forthcoming. In the meantime I make patch charts which is something I'm used to doing anyway for my real analogue synths.
Posted by Mike on Mar 18, 2016
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