Yamaha CS-05

[matt wilson]

Jon Parker wrote:

> > I think that's high IMHO.  But prices vary by locality.  I think for less
> > than $400 you should be able to get a CS-15.
>
> Thanks.  I'm glad I asked here because it is hard to know at that price if
> you are getting a deal.  This same seller has an ARP 2600 for $2000 which I
> thought was high.
>

i dont' think $350 for a cs05 is unreasonable; in today's market, $2K for
a 2600 (with keyboard, in 95-100% working order, etc) isn't either. i have
sold both units from my collection at those prices within the past two
years on the analog heaven list (the arp was a bit less, tho).

>
> >Don't forget the CS series
> > (like all Yamaha with CVs I think) is not one-volt-per-octave.  The are
> > volt/Hz like Korg.   I only mention this because you said something about
> > MIDI to CV like you might have some other gear you would be controlling
> > with it.
>
> This is also important to know because all of the gear I have is all one
> volt/octave.
>

most, if not all, midi->cv converters will accomodate v/hz machines. i highly
recommend the encore electronics "expressionist" (encoreelectronics.com):
8 channels of cv/gate, v/oct or v/hz per channel, 3 lfos, poly mode, etc.
the paia m2cv8 kit has eight outputs and several modes; for v/hz operation you

need to order a separate pcb to install on the main board. i use both units:
the encore takes care of seven moog monos (on that side of the studio) whilst
the paia covers the serge modular (on this side of the studio). at about
$80 for the kit, perhaps the paia is the best bang for the buck.

>
> The problem with this seller, is that they don't see the synth as a person
> who is excited about vintage analogs, but rather someone who views these as
> "antiques."  As far as I know, they don't realize that the vintage analog
> market is kind of booming today.
>

well, don't tell them!

good luck!

matt

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