Yamaha Reface CS

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Yamaha Reface CS

Yamaha

Reface CS

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 368212
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Reface CS
Price: $423.50

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The Reface CS is a clever and surprisingly fun little synth, perfect for synth enthusiasts and those wanting a compact, vintage-flavored voice. The AN engine does a decent job of capturing the essence of the Yamaha CS series, and the portability is a huge plus for gigging or just jamming at home. It’s a great gateway into analog-inspired sounds without the complexity of a full-sized modular system.

Product Description

  • Yamaha Reface CS
  • Compact Synthesizer
  • With AN sound engine (Analog Physical Modeling)
  • 37 HQ Mini-action keys
  • 8-Voice polyphony - switchable to monophonic mode
  • 5 Oscillator types: Multi-saw
  • Pulse
  • Oscillator Sync
  • Ring Mod.
  • Frequency Mod.
  • 4 Effects: Distortion
  • VCM Chorus/Flanger
  • VCM Phaser
  • Delay
  • Phrase Looper
  • Slide controls: Stepless and with increment markings
  • 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • unbalanced
  • AUX input: 3.5 mm mini jack stereo
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm Mini jack stereo
  • Foot pedal input
  • MIDI In/Out (mini-DIN)
  • Power supply connector
  • 2 Integrated loudspeakers
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 530 x 60 x 175 mm
  • Weight: 1.9 kg
  • Incl. Power supply
  • MIDI breakout cable and user manual
  • Powered by batteries (not included)
  • Suitable case: Art. #492953# (not included)
PROS
  • • AN engine convincingly recreates classic CS synths' character
  • • Compact size and integrated speakers offer surprising portability
  • • Slide controls provide immediate, expressive parameter tweaking
  • • Phrase looper adds creative possibilities for on-the-fly experimentation
CONS
  • • Mini-keys limit playability for those accustomed to full-size keys
  • • Limited polyphony restricts complex chord voicings and layering
  • • AN engine, while good, isn’t a perfect analog emulation

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 37
Key Type HQ Mini-action
Synthesis Type AN (Analog Physical Modeling)
Polyphony 8-voice (switchable to monophonic)
Effects Distortion, VCM Chorus/Flanger, VCM Phaser, Delay
Connections 2 Line outputs (6.3 mm jack), AUX input (3.5 mm mini jack), Headphone output (3.5 mm Mini jack), USB, MIDI In/Out (mini-DIN), Foot pedal input
Weight 1.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a very good approximation, capturing the core sonic characteristics, but it's not a 1:1 analog recreation; it's a modeled interpretation.
They're definitely a compromise. While playable, the reduced key size may feel cramped and require a lighter touch for comfortable playing.
Yes, it offers MIDI In/Out via mini-DIN, allowing it to send and receive MIDI data to control other devices or virtual instruments.

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