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Subject: Re: [yamahacs80] Re: Yamaha CS-60 modification

From: David Rogoff <david@...>
Date: 2005-12-02

pureoldsound wrote:
> --- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, "pureoldsound"
> <pureoldsound@y...> wrote:
> >
> > --- In yamahacs80@yahoogroups.com, "JH." <jhaible@d...> wrote:
> > > > The only modification a CS-synth _really_ needs, is an
> _output_ for
> > Gate
> > > and CV signals, so you can play other synths form that wonderful
> > keyboard.
> > >
> > > JH.
> > >
> >
>
> I thought the Cs-60 had CV and gate outputs?
Nope, although it would be fairly easy to add: just tap the K and TR
inputs to the M cards (probably want to buffer them). You can get all 8
CVs on the SH card and the 8 Gates on the KAS board. As usual, I take
no responsibility if you blow up your synth!
> Can a Kentom Pro work with this unit?
Well, the voltage levels could be an issue. The Yamaha has a gate that
goes between +15v and -15v. A diode may be all that's needed. However,
the CV is linear (Hz/v). Can the Kenton handle this?
> Also, where can I find the original legs for the CS-60?
>
Sitting under a CS-60 :^) Seriously, that's about the only place.
After a year, I just got original legs for my CS-80, but they've had
some corrosion over the years, so I need to re-finish them this weekend.

David