Section IV of this manual offers alternative and more comprehensive explanations for experienced users of the Yamaha CS-50 or CS-60 synthesizer. While previous sections cover basic operation, this section details the specific functions of various knobs and sliders found on the instrument's panel.
The text describes the Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) settings, including pulse width modulation and wave selection. It further explains the High Pass and Low Pass filters, detailing their cutoff points and resonance controls, as well as the unique IL-AL-A-D-R envelope generator for filter shaping.
| Polyphony | Four note polyphonic (CS-50); Eight-note (CS-60) |
|---|---|
| Factory Presets | Twelve factory preset patches |
It adjusts the depth of Pulse Width Modulation, which changes the deviation in square wave duty cycle.
It lowers the initial filter cutoff points for both high pass and low pass filters when a note is first played.
It adds voltage to the VCF's control inputs, shifting up the cutoff frequencies and brightening the sound.