Yamaha Reface CS Synthesizer

Product Information

reface CS

Analog modelling synth: simple control, complex sound, endless possibilities.

 

-8-note polyphonic Virtual Analog synth

-Five unique oscillator types

-Powerful and intuitive control

hands-on

reface CS overview

Waves

Multi-saw

Pulse

OSC Sync

Ring Mod

FM

Multi-saw

Multi Saw produces a typical synthesizer sound on the basis of sawtooth waveforms.
The term "Multi" stands for the possibility to layer multiple waveforms.

TEXTURE :

Adds an octave lower Sub-Oscillator

MOD :

Layers multiple sawtooth waveforms for a thicker sound.

Controls

LFO

EG

FILTER

EFFECT

PORTAMENTO

LFO

The [DEPTH] and [SPEED] sliders control modulation speed and intensity. In addition to typical LFO uses, you can create interesting sound effects using extreme settings. So if you want get back at your motorcycle-driving neighbors, try out the following example! (Some amplification may be required!)

Looper

Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper: capture song ideas or just jam

The integrated Looper lets you capture your performance and play it back. This is useful in a number of ways. First, you can use it to jam over top of a bass line or other ostinato part. Second, it's a great way to dial in a sound by tweaking the panel while the Looper plays for you.

Experience more

How To Use The Oscillator With Reface CS

How To Build A Sound With Reface CS

How To Build Pad Sounds With Reface CS

How To Build A Bass Sound With Reface CS

How To Build FX And Sweeps With Reface CS

How To Use The Reface CS With Cubase

Get more tips on yamahasynth.com

 

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Sound

・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 that work as follows:

Multi-saw

Texture, control adds sub-oscillator

Mod, layers multiple sawtooth waves

Pulse

Texture, changes pitch of 2nd square wave

Mod, change pulse width

Oscillator Sync

Texture, changes pitch and tone of OSC2

Mod, sets pitch change amount

Ring Modulation

Texture, changes pitch of OSC1

Mod, changes pitch of OSC2

Frequency Modulation

Texture, sets Modulation amount

Mod, changes pitch of the Modulator

・Onboard effects processor with five types add depth to your sound

The effect types are: OFF (effect bypass,) Delay, VCM Phaser, VCM Chorus/Flanger and Distortion

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

Control

・Based on the FS action found on the flagship Motif XF, HQ (High Quality) Mini Keys provide premium feel and response for fast, accurate and natural playing

・Integrated Phrase Looper: capture song ideas or just jam

・Continuous controller pedal input for volume control

Mobility & Connectivity

・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

Create your Soundmondo. Inspire and be inspired.

Soundmondo is a free sound sharing community that lets you discover, create and share reface Voices and Set Lists using Google Chrome any place, any time you’re online.

Powered by Web MIDI, Soundmondo is simple to use - just connect reface to Chrome and you’re ready to create or start browsing.

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Specification

		reface CS	reface DX	reface CP	reface YC
Amplifiers and Speakers
Amplifiers		2 W x 2	2 W x 2	2 W x 2	2 W x 2
Speakers		3 cm x 2	3 cm x 2	3 cm x 2	3 cm x 2
Power Supply
Power Consumption		6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)	6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)	6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)	6 W (When using PA-130 power adaptor)
Battery Life		Approximately 5 hours	Approximately 5 hours	Approximately 5 hours	Approximately 5 hours
Auto Power Off		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Supply	Adaptors	PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha	PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha	PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha	PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha
	Batteries	Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries	Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries	Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries	Six “AA” size batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Accessories
Included		AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale	AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale	AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale	AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale
Voices
Number of types		5 OSC types	4 Operators, 12 Algorithms	6 Keyboard types	5 Organ types
Effects		Distortion, VCM Chorus/Flanger, VCM Phaser, Delay	Distortion/VCM Touch Wah/Chorus/VCM Flanger/VCM Phaser/Delay/Reverb	Drive, Tremolo/VCM Wah, Chorus/VCM Phaser, Digital Delay/Analog-Type Delay, Reverb	Rotary Speaker, Distortion, Reverb
Number of voices		-	32 (memorable)	-	-
Size/Weight
Dimensions	Width	530 mm (20 7/8")	530 mm (20 7/8")	530 mm (20 7/8")	530 mm (20 7/8")
	Height	60 mm (2 3/8")	60 mm (2 3/8")	60 mm (2 3/8")	60 mm (2 3/8")
	Depth	175 mm (6 7/8")	175 mm (6 7/8")	175 mm (6 7/8")	175 mm (6 7/8")
	Weight	1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)	1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)	1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)	1.9 kg (4 lbs, 3 oz) (not including batteries)
Keyboard
Number of Keys		37 keys	37 keys	37 keys	37 keys
Type		HQ mini (High-Quality mini)	HQ mini (High-Quality mini)	HQ mini (High-Quality mini)	HQ mini (High-Quality mini)
Initial Touch		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tone generation
Maximum Polyphony		8	8	128	128
Engine		AN (Analog Physical Modeling)	FM	SCM + AWM2	AWM (Organ Flutes)
Other Features
Phrase Looper		Yes	Yes	-	-
Display	Type	-	Full Dot LCD (128 x 64 dots)	-	-
Connectivity
DC IN		DC IN (12 V) jack	DC IN (12 V) jack	DC IN (12 V) jack	DC IN (12 V) jack
Headphones		PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)	PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)	PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)	PHONES (6.3 mm, stereo phone jack)
MIDI		MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)	MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)	MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)	MIDI (mini-DIN IN/OUT)
AUX IN		AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)	AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)	AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)	AUX IN (3.5 mm, mini stereo phone jack)
OUT PUT		L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)	L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)	L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)	L/MONO, R (6.3 mm, TS phone jack, unbalanced)
USB TO HOST		USB (TO HOST)	USB (TO HOST)	USB (TO HOST)	USB (TO HOST)
Pedal	Type	FOOT CONTROLLER: FC7 (optional) (to adjust the volume)	SUSTAIN: FC3(A), FC4(A), FC5 (optional)	SUSTAIN: FC3(A), FC4(A), FC5 (optional)	FOOT CONTROLLER: FC7 (optional) (to adjust the volume)
	Half damper	-	NO (*Half damper's control message can be sent to external device via MIDI)	Yes (only connceted to FC3(A))	-