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Yamaha CS80

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.
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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