Yamaha CS-10 Synthesizer Owner's Manual

About this manual

The Yamaha CS-10 is a synthesizer developed based on Yamaha's technology and experience with Electone Organs, utilizing latest IC technology. It allows users to create new types of sounds by synthesizing intervals, tone, volume, and envelope characteristics.

What's inside

• What is a Synthesizer
• The Three Elements of Sound
• Changes with Time in Sounds
• Structure of Synthesizer
• Connection
• VCO Block
• VCF Block
• VCA Block
• EG Block
• LFO Block

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What are the three elements of sound in a synthesizer?

The three elements of sound are intervals, tone, and volume.

What is the function of the VCO block?

The VCO block produces a sound source of frequencies corresponding to the intervals of the keyboard.

What does the VCF block do?

The VCF block makes the tone by changing the harmonic spectrum of the sound sources by cutting or emphasizing parts of the harmonics.