Yamaha CS2x - Manual (Page 7)

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Main Features
The CS2x is designed for maximum real-time control during performance. This makes it the ideal
choice for Dance DJs, Rhythm And Rhyme MCs, Drum & Bass and Techno musicians — and
anyone else whose music thrives on a cutting edge synth sound. It’s also an ideal multitimbral
“module” fit for any type of MIDI system. Following is a list of the CS2x’s main features.
● 16 MB Wave ROM With AWM2 Voices
AWM2 (Advanced Wave Memory 2) voices are comprised of actual digital recordings, or
samples, of real musical instrument and other sounds. Voices available for use include 586
normal voices and 20 drum voices (kits) for GM and XG format applications in Multi Play mode,
plus much more.
● 256 Preset And 256 User Performances
A “Performance” is a complete configuration of a Layer (up to 4 voices either stacked or playing
in sophisticated keyboard and velocity splits) plus digital effects selections, Arpeggiator and
many other parameter settings. Performance mode — the chief operating mode for real-time play
— has 256 great-sounding Preset Performances plus 256 User Performances for storing your
own.
● 8 Real-time Sound Control Knobs And “Scenes”
The SOUND CONTROL knobs give you direct access to key parameters of the currently selected
Performance as you play. Each Performance has two Scene memories, each of which provides
instant recall of specific SOUND CONTROL knob positions. You can use the MODULATION
wheel or a connected Foot Controller to “morph” between the sound of each Scene during
performance.
● Arpeggiator With 40 Patterns
The Arpeggiator lets you select from 40 types of arpeggiated chord patterns and 10 timing
subdivisions. Included are Up, Down and Up/Down patterns across one or more octaves, plus
various special patterns including Techno, House, Random, Echo&Pan and more. All Arpeggiator
settings are stored as part of each Performance. The Arpeggiator’s tempo can be controlled by an
external MIDI clock, and the Arpeggiator data can be output via MIDI.
● 3 Programmable Digital Effects Units
The three independent DSP digital effects units — Reverb (12 types), Chorus (14 types) and
Variation (62 types) — can all be used simultaneously.
● Easy Connection To And Use With A Computer
A built-in TO HOST terminal plus HOST SELECT switch permits direct connection to an IBM
PC/AT or Apple Macintosh computer without the need for any peripheral interface hardware.
Multi Play mode allows for multitimbral play of up to 16 different Parts (across 16 MIDI
channels, when using an external sequencer) with 64 notes of available polyphony.
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