Re: [yamahacs80] Re: CS-80 mains voltage conversion advice?
2008-01-01 by JH.
... Well I don t have a 110V version - the plate clearly says 117V. And there s a lot of extra cables coming out of the mains transformer. But OTOH the
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Re: [yamahacs80] CS-80 mains voltage conversion advice?
2008-01-01 by JH.
... Yeah, the more I think about it the more it makes sense to run it on a step-down; even if I ll actually convert it to European voltage later on. ... Won t
Re: CS-80 mains voltage conversion advice?
2008-01-01 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
Hi Juergen, Richard.. Happy new guys.. I was under the impression that a 110V CS80 couldnt be converted to 240V. I had my CS80 restored by Kent (KSR) and thats
RE: [yamahacs80] CS-80 mains voltage conversion advice?
2008-01-01 by rj krohn
yea, i second this. it makes sense on a number of fronts-if you ever(god forbid) had to sell your 80, you can sell that transformer as well. much better to
RE: [yamahacs80] CS-80 mains voltage conversion advice?
2008-01-01 by rlmusic
Hi JH I would just run her on a step-down until you can get someone with experience to do this conversion for you (KSR if your UK based). Kent at KSR might
CS-80 mains voltage conversion advice?
2008-01-01 by JH.
Hi, first of all: A Happy New Year to everybody! Now I have my CS-80 standing here - undamaged - thanks to the great packing (double boxes!) and shipping from
John Leimseider is out of the office.
2007-12-31 by John Leimseider
I will be out of the office starting 12/21/2007 and will not return until 01/02/2008. I will respond to your message when I return.
Re: CS80 Expression pedal?
2007-12-31 by Quazimodo
Depends which switch you had thrown I think..!? Exp = Volume. Exp/Wah = Volume/Wah Cheers and Happy New Year to all... TOM ... time? Anyone?
Re: CS80 Expression pedal?
2007-12-30 by rabbitfoot88
Sorry, just to confirm.. Did the original CS80 pedal also adjust volume and Wah at the same time? Anyone? Does anyone who owns the original pedal use it much?
RE: [yamahacs80] Re: CS80 Expression pedal?
2007-12-27 by Scott Metzger
I use that Pedal without any problems on my CS80. But I think its silly that the Wah adjusts the volume as well on the CS80, so I don t even use it anymore.
Re: [yamahacs80] Re: One more techie question.......
2007-12-27 by JH.
You can get close to unison operation with Sustain Mode II and Sustain slider all the way up - this will have a pemanent long Release tail, but would be ok for
Re: One more techie question.......
2007-12-27 by Rick
having several of the same voice card is one nice thing about working on the CS series.. too bad they arent removable or pulling and swapping would help speed
Re: One more techie question.......
2007-12-27 by kent_spong
Sounds like a tricky one this. There is no point in replaceing the 151 s is it is going to just burn them out, so I would sugest that you reduce the area of
Re: No signal from a voice card
2007-12-27 by Rick
sounds to me like you need a scope and perhaps a qualified technician.
No signal from a voice card
2007-12-27 by Stephen Teller
We ve been trying to sort this one out for awhile- please help Mr. Spong... : ) When no signal from a voice card is first traced to a VCA, where the signal
more CS series problems
2007-12-27 by Rick
I had a client bring by his CS50 this week.. just dug into it this afternoon. this was a fully functional unit until he decided to spray all the trim pots
Re: My Christmas CS-80 Adventures..!
2007-12-26 by Quazimodo
I had another look Kent, The small aftertouch circuit board is fine - no damage. I now notice that hitting ANY key while a full AT key is playing cuts off the
Re: My Christmas CS-80 Adventures..!
2007-12-25 by Quazimodo
Thanks Kent, I really appreciate your offer of help sir! OK this is gonna be kind of difficult to explain... I ll call the lowest C- C1 and the highest C- C6.
Re: My Christmas CS-80 Adventures..!
2007-12-25 by kent_spong
Ah welcome to my world! I got some idea what you might have done here. Tell me what keys have no AF and what one s do. I can then tell you what ic s have gone
Re: [yamahacs80] My Christmas CS-80 Adventures..!
2007-12-25 by rj krohn
happy holidays tom! so sorry to hear about your situation here, that sucks! ive been there(there being the place you are when replacing parts surfaces a NEW
Re: My Christmas CS-80 Adventures..!
2007-12-25 by Rick
wow, that sucks Tom I changed the supply filter caps in my CS80.. however in my experience its best to leave things alone unless they are having issues.. the
My Christmas CS-80 Adventures..!
2007-12-25 by Quazimodo
Merry Xmas guys, Here s what I decided to do during my Xmas holidays.... I decided to service and perform some of the mods to one of my CS80 s - namely to
Re: CS80 - Manual/Brochure pics
2007-12-23 by Rick
The CS80 at Audities in Calgary has the 3 buttons.. to my knowledge its not a proto: http://www.audities.org/audities/collection/yamaha_cs80_1.html the 3
Re: CS80 - Manual/Brochure pics
2007-12-22 by David Rogoff
... Thanks - I never heard of this variation. Could you post a close-up/higher-res of picturer CS-9 so we can read the description of the 3 buttons. David
Re: [yamahacs80] Re: CS80 - Manual/Brochure pics
2007-12-22 by Wavecomputer360
To my knowledge, the three-button model was a prototype only. I´ve seen a prototype that has a split block of preset selectors as well as a keyboard that ends
Re: CS80 - Manual/Brochure pics
2007-12-22 by Rick
... wah/expression button that isn t on my CS-80. I was going to ask about that..I ve seen CS80s with the 3 buttons.. mine just has the 2 like yours tho it
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 - Manual/Brochure pics
2007-12-22 by Tommy Priakos
Yeah, It s different than my manual. Yours has the third wah/expression button that isn t on my CS-80. Buon Natale! Kala Christouyenna, ¡Feliz Navidad!
CS80 - Manual/Brochure pics
2007-12-22 by Rick
HI guys I Downloaded the CS80 manual from the Yamaha site and noticed it was way different then the one I got with my synth. I posted some bad pics of it as
Re: [yamahacs80] Re: CS80 Expression pedal?
2007-12-21 by rj krohn
david, thanks alot. ordering a $40 pedal is much easier than building one! David Rogoff wrote: From what
Re: CS80 Expression pedal?
2007-12-20 by David Rogoff
From what I ve read, the old expression pedal was the FC-3a, which was also used for other synths, like the GS1/2, DX-7, etc. The pedal input a voltage on the
Re: [yamahacs80] Screwy output on CS50
2007-12-20 by rj krohn
hey, i can definitely say that the recap of the PRA board(cleaning of the hi-low switch and output pots probably didnt hurt, but didnt fix it the first time)
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 Leg Bracket Hardware & Expression pedal?
2007-12-20 by rj krohn
yes, that would be great, gustavo. thanks alot-any leads you could provide(or a diagram would be awesome) would be hugely helpful. i have yet to find anyone
Re: CS80 Leg Bracket Hardware & Expression pedal?
2007-12-20 by Rick
... maybe? :) sorry, dont answer if you dont want to!) condition, etc? its really in great shape.. the tolex is a little worn but its beautiful inside and the
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 Leg Bracket Hardware & Expression pedal?
2007-12-20 by Gustavo E.E. Grinóvero
Hi all, If anyone is willing to assembly an expression pedal, I could try to make a diagram of my original. I don t know how hard is to modify an standard
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 Leg Bracket Hardware & Expression pedal?
2007-12-20 by rj krohn
killer-congrats!! that s awesome. tell us more-where,(how much maybe? :) sorry, dont answer if you dont want to!) condition, etc? i am also on a hunt for an
Re: CS80 Leg Bracket Hardware & Expression pedal?
2007-12-20 by Quazimodo
Hi, I have a Yamaha KX-88 and my CS-80 expression pedal works fine with that, so I guess spec must be similar if not the same. Cheers, Tom
CS80 Leg Bracket Hardware & Expression pedal?
2007-12-20 by Rick
HI guys I just rescued a CS80 from a local basement. looks good.. was purchased in the late 70s and put in storage in 1982.. tolex is a little worn otherwise
Re: Keyboard stand for CS-80
2007-12-16 by erikfromhere
The original stand crosses some ventilation-sections partly too. You can see it on the pictures in the user manual. So I guess it s fine to have some wood
Re: [yamahacs80] Screwy output on CS50
2007-12-14 by rj krohn
i had a similar experience on my 80. it wouldnt fade, but i g0t random distortion in addition to the synth output. kent suggested a bad cap or cold solder
Screwy output on CS50
2007-12-14 by schaeftown
Hello, my CS50 has been putting out a scratchy, gradually fading tone. It normally starts off strong and clear and then devolves after a minute or, losing
Re: Keyboard stand for CS-80
2007-12-14 by dark_november2000
Replying to an old message, as now I m actually building a wooden stand / pedestal with casters, I have one specific question to Erik, or anybody else who can
what are you guys using for pedals for your CS80?
2007-12-14 by rj krohn
there s gotta be a lot of folks out there with non-stock pedals. i want the full experience, and i remember someone said that the cs80 pedal is not a regular
One more techie question.......
2007-12-13 by Stephen Teller
This list seems to be the only place to get the goods............. When no signal from a voice card is first traced to a VCA, where the signal doesn t show,
Re: [yamahacs80] yet another cs-80 techie question....�
2007-12-12 by rj krohn
thanks kent! kent_spong wrote: Hi, It is either the velosity key contacts(the ones on the right of each
yet another cs-80 techie question....þ
2007-12-12 by kent_spong
Hi, It is either the velosity key contacts(the ones on the right of each pair) or the TSB input curcuit for that key. There will be three wires to the TSB
yet another cs-80 techie question....
2007-12-12 by rj krohn
hey folks, my apologies for being full of help questions, (you guys have been great help! thanks!) ive got one more. i noticed today that one of the
Re: O2 Ertegun tribute show - Zeppelin / Emerson
2007-12-11 by Quazimodo
As you know David I very nearly got to lend Emo one of my CS-80 s. Had it been so, I would definately have had something to report. Unfortunately he decided to
O2 Ertegun tribute show - Zeppelin / Emerson
2007-12-11 by David Rogoff
Damn - I wish (along with 20 million others) that I could have been at the show last night. All the reviews say it was fantastic, and the many quickly-posted
Re: [yamahacs80] Test equipment - Re: another cs80 voice problem
2007-12-04 by rj krohn
yes, thanks for this list david. i ve got everything on here(as i have been working on my own synths for years now). one addition i would offer: 1-tuner. if
Test equipment - Re: another cs80 voice problem
2007-12-04 by David Rogoff
On a related note, anyone trying to work on a CS80 (or other analog synth) needs the following: anti-static wrist strap - about $10 digital voltmeter - about