LEDs for M Boards
2007-11-11 by slammah2006
I heard that there was a spot on the M boards where you could connect a LED which would indicate which oscillator was sounding in Rotation.... This would be
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Re: [yamahacs80] Ten CS80's
2007-11-10 by Wavecomputer360
One more than Vangelis owns altogether... Stephen ____________________________________________________________________ Ambition makes you look pretty ugly,
Ten CS80's
2007-11-10 by kent_spong
Hi all, Just uploaded pic s of the KSR workshop with ten CS80 s under restoation in it, and some other gear for that matter. Kent
Re: [yamahacs80] dormant CS-80 proceedure
2007-11-10 by Gustavo E.E. Grinóvero
Hi Wayne, If you are tech enough, I suggest you that you unplug the output of the power suppy and load it with a dummy (resistors) load. I don t remember the
Re: [yamahacs80] dormant CS-80 proceedure
2007-11-10 by Wayne Griffin
Thanks guys! I am absolutely no stranger at all to the recap operation. I have a lot of gear and have rebuilt several power supplies. Regarding the caps,
GEM S2 any good as polyphonic aftertouch controller?
2007-11-10 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
Hi guys, Anyone use a Gem S2 as a controller, just wondered what the aftertouch is like? Does it feel good? I heard its a great synth action with polyphonic
Re: [yamahacs80] dormant CS-80 proceedure
2007-11-10 by rj krohn
good instincts. changing the psu capacitors is not too hard. youll probably have to order the 5600mfd/40v caps, other values should be at your local store.
Re: dormant CS-80 proceedure
2007-11-10 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
get it up to room temp for a day or two, if your a techy why not replace the smoothing caps in the psu, and then fire the old girl up, you might be surprised
dormant CS-80 proceedure
2007-11-10 by Wayne Griffin
I have a CS-80 (#1480) that hasn t been powered on in years. I am afraid what might happen if I just flip the mains switch. Are there any recommendations on
Re: [yamahacs80] One CS-80 is not enough ...
2007-11-09 by David Rogoff
... Well, it looks cool on the custom stand, but I don t think it would work very well. The CS80 s key feel is from weights at the back of the keys. If you
One CS-80 is not enough ...
2007-11-09 by JH.
While I m waiting for shipment of my CS-80, I ve been looking around on the web and found this: http://www.vangelismovements.com/PolydorBoxPage07B.jpg Does
Re: [yamahacs80] warm-up time CS80
2007-11-08 by David Rogoff
... The DAC in the CS80 directly generates the exponential voltage, so there s no separate converter. David
Re: [yamahacs80] warm-up time CS80
2007-11-08 by Magnus Danielson
From: Richard Atkinson Subject: Re: [yamahacs80] warm-up time CS80 Date: 08 Nov 2007 08:40:58 +0000 Message-ID:
Re: [yamahacs80] warm-up time CS80
2007-11-08 by Richard Atkinson
... But doesn t a linear (Hz/Volt) synthesizer with a keyboard nearly always have an exponential convertor in it to convert the control voltages coming from
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this ?þ
2007-11-08 by Tommy Priakos
Hi Kent, you wrote: But worst of all is fitting that ally plate with the reset and LFO switch to the CS80 s front panel. Uggghhh! I know, tell me about it! I
Re: [yamahacs80] heatpipe?
2007-11-07 by Magnus Danielson
From: JH. Subject: Re: [yamahacs80] heatpipe? Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 00:07:11 +0100 Message-ID:
Re: [yamahacs80] heatpipe?
2007-11-07 by JH.
... Nice to hear from you Magnus. It s been a while ... ... The idea is a heatpipe with 17 contact points: 16 for the VCOs, and 1 with a *regulated*
Re: [yamahacs80] heatpipe?
2007-11-07 by Magnus Danielson
From: JH. Subject: [yamahacs80] heatpipe? (was: Re: warm-up time CS80) Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 21:58:29 +0100 Message-ID:
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?þ
2007-11-07 by rj krohn
kent-thanks a TON. you just saved me hours and hours of work. that s EXACTLY the kind of feedback i was looking for; now i can definitively put that idea to
CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?þ
2007-11-07 by kent_spong
OK. Well so far I have done this PSU mod on three CS80 s for clients who wanted it done. The difference it made to the overall tuning of the synth was
heatpipe? (was: Re: warm-up time CS80)
2007-11-07 by JH.
I once heard about someone who put a heatpipe into his CS-80. I can imagine that will be quite an undertaking, mechanically. But then you could force all the
Re: [yamahacs80] Re: CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-07 by rj krohn
sorry, guys, think there s some confusion here. im NOT the guy w/ the dimension d mod. i ll restate my initial CONCEPT here.... if HEAT=TUNING INSTABILITY, and
Re: warm-up time CS80
2007-11-07 by erikfromhere
Maybe without the heat of the PSU, the voiceboards are more instable because there will be more temperature-fluctionation within the CS80 (it will follow the
Re: CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-07 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
Read my email. Thats what i said. I said its not a good idea based on my experience putting the dimension d into it.. Im modifying back to stock unit now just
RE: [yamahacs80] Re: CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-07 by Scott Metzger
Duh. Were you the guy who wanted to put a Dimension D in your CS80? I stop the mods at Midi. it was a BAD idea, DO NOT mod classic synths, leave them as they
Re: [yamahacs80] warm-up time CS80
2007-11-07 by rj krohn
thanks for this explanation, appreciate it. my serial # is 1418, but i am still in the process of a PSU recap, and replacement of the CMOS chips, so i will
Re: [yamahacs80] warm-up time CS80
2007-11-07 by David Rogoff
... Thanks for the info. Remember, the diode should be touching the VCO chip. Could I ask something of you, and others talking about this: please include the
warm-up time CS80
2007-11-07 by erikfromhere
talking about stability: one of my CS80 s took over one hour to get all oscillators pitched correctly while my other took only a few minutes. So, I removed the
Re: [yamahacs80] Re: CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-06 by JH.
Well, I certainly love the mods on my CS-50: Bringing out the CVs and Gates, and a 5th, monophonic gate. I derive the highest and lowest note from that
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-06 by David Rogoff
... discussed, or done, to my knowledge on CS80 s. hoping for some practical answers, to see if i consider should setting out on this. ... CS80, and make it an
Re: [yamahacs80] Re: CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-06 by rj krohn
thanks for the heads up, rob. you think even steer clear of the internal heatsink approach? blchrr@homecall.co.uk wrote: fwiw, i
Re: CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-06 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
fwiw, i went down the route of modding the cs80 with some external fx built into the unit... (changing the Cs80 chorus for a dc-2 circuit and changing the
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-06 by rj krohn
ahhhh, thanks for the thought, JH. that makes sense. i would rather not pioneer a mod on a synth that is as rare as this, but it seems to be very sensible and
Re: [yamahacs80] CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-06 by JH.
I ve never done this (in fact, my CS-80 isn t even in my home yet), but I ll offer one thought nevertheless: The GND impedance may be a problem. Linear VCOs
CS80 PSU mod-anyone ever done this?
2007-11-06 by rj krohn
hi folks, i wanted to ask why a particular mod has never been discussed, or done, to my knowledge on CS80 s. hoping for some practical answers, to see if i
Looking to buy: CS-80
2007-11-05 by Mo Rosati
Hi Everyone, I m seriously looking to buy ( or trade ) for a nice CS-80. I m mainly looking within the USA / Canada & ideally within 20 hours drive of Upstate
Re: [yamahacs80] new CS-80 owner; restoration advice?
2007-11-05 by Wavecomputer360
Hi and congratulations on your CS. You might want to replace all tantalium caps as well as they are prone to failure as I´ve been told. Stephen
new CS-80 owner; restoration advice?
2007-11-05 by rj krohn
hello all, as of a few hours ago, i have joined you proud cs-80 owners in heaven on earth! my apologies for any of my previous offers of purchase within the
Good Trader: Mo Rosati
2007-11-01 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
Likewise, Mo was great to deal with, thanks a lot! ... Regards, Rob Belcher www.myspace.com/duplx
Good Trader: Rob Belcher - blchrr@homecall.co.uk
2007-10-31 by Mo Rosati
I had a great trade experience with Rob Belcher. - great communication - fast shipping / well packed - perfect description Highly recommended. Thanks, Mo ...
CS80 modulation panel (left of keyboard)
2007-10-29 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
Hi guys, Anyone have a CS80 thats just a parts machine or anyone know someone that has a carcus machine, i really need the modulation panel, the panel on the
Tuning questions
2007-10-18 by billwolfer
OK, I m trying to tune my CS80, using Old Crow s instructions and the copies he has of the yamaha adjustment procedure. Here s my problem: on page six of the
Re: FS: Various stuff/ CS80 parts/ CEMs/ Pulse +
2007-10-15 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
Hi Stephen, Im sure i replied to you email before, but just to be sure. I dont have any Prophet 5 parts for sale, sorry.. Cheers, Rob. ... Regards, Rob Belcher
Re: [yamahacs80] FS: Various stuff/ CS80 parts/ CEMs/ Pulse +
2007-10-13 by Wavecomputer360
Hi Rob, do you happen to have knob caps and pots for a Prophet 5? Cheers, Stephen. ____________________________________________________________________
FS: Various stuff/ CS80 parts/ CEMs/ Pulse +
2007-10-13 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
Hi guys, I have some stuff for sale, thought id offer it to the list before going to ebay. Waldorf Pulse Plus. Upgraded to version 2 os. Original manual and
Re: [yamahacs80] Jobson / UK
2007-10-11 by Tim Siefkes
Hi tv..., I was another big fan of EJ & UK from way back when so I can really relate... and I d have to give credit to hearing that CS80 on their first UK
Jobson / UK
2007-10-10 by tvphobic
I m interested in talking / chatting / corresponding with folks about the synthesis aspect of Eddie Jobson s work with UK, especially the first album, as
FS: Roland SDD-320 Dimension D
2007-10-09 by Wavecomputer360
Hi all, before I turn to some other auction forum on the internet I thought I should give some fellow CS80 user the chance to get *the* ultimate chorus unit
Re: What to take on the road??
2007-10-09 by blchrr@homecall.co.uk
JD800 would be a good choice imo. Or perhaps the rack version the JD990. ... Regards, Rob Belcher www.myspace.com/duplx
Re: What to take on the road??
2007-10-06 by Jim Combs
... The JD-800 is a great all around synth, and I often use the CS-80 and CS-60 patches I ve found (the Jean Michel Jarre ones are nice and the Vangelis ones