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Yamaha CS80

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

Synth Legend, Cinematic Soul

The Yamaha CS-80 is one of the most coveted analog synthesizers ever made, known for its incredibly expressive polyphonic sound, rich textures, and organic playability. At Rupert Street Recording, it’s a centerpiece for crafting lush pads, sweeping leads, and deeply emotive synth lines in film scoring, electronic, ambient, and pop sessions.

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Famously used by Vangelis for the Blade Runner soundtrack, and embraced by artists like Stevie Wonder, Toto, and Daft Punk, the CS-80 is beloved for its aftertouch sensitivity, dual-layer voice architecture, and ability to feel more like an instrument than a machine. It’s analog magic in every sense.

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