The Yamaha CS-60 is a rare, 1977 vintage 8-voice analog synthesizer that delivers the iconic, expressive sound of Yamaha's legendary CS line of synthesizers. The CS-60 keeps the unique analogue architecture and monophonic aftertouch capabilities of the CS-50, but with double the voices, 12 presets, one user-program, and a felt ribbon controller for highly expressive playing. A unique feature of Yamaha's CS line is the ability to mix the sine wave back in to your sound after the high-pass filter which can give them a more modern sound while retaining all of the analog warmth.

This CS-60 has been lovingly restored and calibrated by our techs, and includes the lid, and hard-to-find expression pedal; it does not include legs. The power supply has been rebuilt, nearly every circuit board has been checked out and brought up to spec, and the synth has been fully calibrated - an intensive process that tunes the voice boards, filters, VCA response, filter and VCA envelopes, aftertouch and velocity sensitivity, chorus, ring mod, etc. All of the CMOS logic chips have been replaced. The proprietary Yamaha VCO chips have been matched for similar drift characteristics, allowing for the most stable tuning. The ribbon controller has been completely rebuilt with a new contact spring. In other words, this classic synth has been brought to factory standards, and future-proofed to the fullest extent possible. This is a Japanese model CS-60 that requires 100V AC power, so users within the US will need a step-down transformer to convert the standard 120V power from outlets found in most US homes.

We can arrange for in-person delivery within the continental US. Buyers outside of the US will need to arrange for crating and cartage.