#yamaha cs-80

[benjamindehli]

Yamaha CS-80 Blade Runner sound on a DX7

The Yamaha CS-80 and Yamaha DX7 are probably polar opposites in both operation and sound. The CS-80 is an analog subtractive synthesizer, whereas the DX7 is a digital synthesizer that uses frequency modulation (FM) synthesis. The only thing they really have in common is the Yamaha brand name.

This experiment was an attempt to see if I could make the DX7 sound somewhat close to the iconic CS-80 sound famously used by Vangelis in the Blade Runner soundtrack.

The DX7 patch will soon be available for download at store.dehlimusikk.no as part of a DX7 bank/cartridge I'm currently working on.

Instrument:

Yamaha DX7 

Effects: 

Fulltone Tube Tape Echo

Chase Bliss Audio & Meris CXM 1978 

Music: Main Titles from the Blade Runner soundtrack by Vangelis

[i-noctiflora]

[rubbish-audio]

Moog 3p modular, Synclavier II, Yamaha CS 80, Minimoog, Korg MS-20 and various other instruments at the Deutsches museum

[daddysmusicblog]

The mighty Yamaha CS-80. Produced from 1977 to 1980 for a hefty price of $6900 US. Not many are left in working condition. Mint examples of this glorious machine will set yet back about $60k US. The CS80 was a favorite of the late great composer Vangelis.

This massive machine was also a big part of making Michael Jackson's Thriller album and Toto IV. A very complex marvel of the state of art in electrical components like silicon chips and microprocessors.

You can also hear the CS-80 in the 1980 revision of the Doctor Who theme.

[acidmoustache]

Vangelis - Yamaha CS-80

[drwhosoundtrackshowdown]

Doctor Who Theme: Round 1

Seasons 18-22

"The new theme was arranged by Peter Howell using his Yamaha CS-80, ARP Odyssey and Roland Jupiter 4 synthesisers as well as his EMS Vocoder, and some additional processing to that recording. [...] The opening and closing themes followed the pattern set in 1970 [...] However, Howell's theme began in the key of F-sharp minor. This obligated incidental music composers to end their final cue of the episode in the highly unusual key, or something complimentary. Howell therefore has called himself "the guy who just made it difficult for everybody". (DCOM: Meglos) Beyond this unusual feature, his opening remained unchanged aside from some very minor alterations to coincide with the revised Sixth Doctor opening sequence from The Twin Dilemma and his closing included the "middle eight" and ended with an explosive sound (nicknamed the "sonic boom" and complimented by the white-out effect at the end of the credits). This theme was used from Season 18 through Season 22."

Season 23

"Season 23 saw another new arrangement by Dominic Glynn. It was more haunting and ethereal than the previous themes, but very similar to Peter Howell's arrangement in most respects (enough so that the opening graphics remained unchanged from the final Howell season). The theme was in the E Minor key."

[randomstranger24]

The synths used in Sweet Dreams of the Thrift Shop Tape reminds me a lot of the Blade Runner soundtrack with the brass synths from the Yamaha CS-80. Is it true that both of these synths are similar and sound the same or are they different from each other?

For that track, surprisingly, I believe The Yamaha Reface CS. I think and I don't remember what else because of how long ago I recorded it plus the hundreds of tracks I made. It's truly ridiculous lol. I know for a fact, no like old school vintage collectable synth was used. But man,,,it would be fucking amazing to get my hands on the "Yamaha CS-80". I can dream though lol.

[sky-the-alt]

Well, okay, ik I said I quit but fffuck. 222 lbs. I'm officially heavier than a Yamaha CS-80. Fuck yeah

[alanbates]

Spiral (1977)

“Going on means going far — going far means returning”

It is Vangelis' first album on which he used the Yamaha CS-80. He played every single instrument on it too.

[nervoussystemmusicreverence]

Pages - You Need A Hero

Music

Artist

Pages

Composer

John Ross Lang Richard James Page Steven Park George

Lyricist

John Ross Lang Richard James Page Steven Park George

Produced

Bobby Colomby

Credit

Neil Stubenhaus - Bass Jeff Porcaro - Drums Steve Khan - Electric guitar Steve George - Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes], Synthesizer [Yamaha CS-80 & Minimoog], Backing Vocals Paulinho DaCosta - Percussion Richard Page - Vocals, Backing Vocals

Released

1981

[larissaligus]

Photos by mess_ltd

Legendary guitarist John Frusciante dropped in for a studio tour and a jam on the Yamaha CS-80 🌶 Thanks for dropping by John, hope to see you again!

[bluebirdofturtles]

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Steve Porcaro and the Yamaha CS-80.

[projectofnapskintprojectofnaps]

EASTWEST「Iconic」は、ミニモーグやYamaha CS-80といった歴史的なシンセサイザーを再現し、現代の音楽制作に最適なエフェクト機能を搭載した音源コレクションです。

名機のサウンドを使って、プロフェッショナルな音楽制作を体験しませんか？

[synthtv]

Deckard’s Dream demo, a Yamaha CS-80's clone

[hazellily21]

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