Reface CS - a virtual analogue synthesiser inspired by Yamaha's CS-80 syntheseser. [9] It is capable of standard subtractive synthesis as well as frequency modulation (FM), ring modulation and oscillator sync. The CS has a maximum polyphony of eight notes and also includes an effects section consisting of delay, phaser, chorus and distortion. [12] Yamaha's Reface mini keyboards put classic sounds in compact instruments". Engadget . Retrieved 26 February 2023. The keyboard is small and may not be to everyone's liking but it's got midi in/out so I don't see a problem with that. The keyboard isn't poor quality though, it's actually quite good, just a bit small and limited in range. Pros: Lightweight, easy to understand and to use (very user friendly), delivers excellent sounds in such a small format. The rhodes sound sweet and warm, the wurlitzer is authentic, as well as the signature CP. Thanks to its maturecircuitry, thesound is warm and rich and has all the artefacts and intricacies of the original. Thesounds available on the CP offer many of the bread n' butter, basic go to sounds for a keyboard player.Connected to all these sounds is a drive knob that has a different amp model that matches depending on what patch you have chosen.

Editor Stephen Fortner is a far bigger Hammond-head than I am, and having spent time with a Reface YC, he opined, “The B-3 and Leslie emulation are way better than I expected. Maybe a notch under a current top-end clonewheel, but just a notch. I’d totally gig with this.” Of the two Rhodes, I was always partial to the Mk. 1 because of its rounded warmth. The CP’s version does not disappoint, recapturing that sound beautifully and immediately evoking some of my favorite Steely Dan hits. The Mk. 2 preset also nails the character of that iteration, with its emphasis on the tines. The Wurly had me jamming out old Queen and Supertramp classics with glee. Reface CP - an emulation of vintage electric pianos. The CP has six sound models taken from Yamaha's CP4 stage piano: a Rhodes Mk.1, a Rhodes Mk.2, a Wurlitzer, a Clavinet, a Yamaha CP80 and a toy piano. [9] The keyboard has a maximum polyphony of 128 notes. The Reface CP also has an effects engine that includes drive, phaser, tremolo, delay, reverb and chorus effects. [12]

Effects

Five stomp box-style effects with direct control, they include; Drive, Chorus, Tremolo, Phaser, Delay and Tremolo.

To sum up - an impressive little keyboard that contains sounds that can compete with more expensive, full-size EPs. If you want an extremely portable, yet high-quality EP emulator, then look no further! The speakers will still be engaged if you connect cables to the L/Mono and R Outputs. If you want to disable the speakers, do this: AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your localeD.Delay/A.Delay with Depth and Time knobs, providing a digital delay and a digital model of an analog-style delay Included AC adaptor*, MIDI breakout cable, Owner’s Manual, Warranty* *May be included depending on your locale Aux In. Insert a stereo 1/8-inch TRS cable as an input from an external music player so you can play along on the reface through headphones or the built-in speakers.

Yamaha provides no express warranties as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. IN ADDITION, YAMAHA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, as to the THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. The three pairs of effects have a 3-way toggle switch, enabling choosing one effect from each pair. The up position selects the first effect. The middle position turns the effect off. The down position selects the second effect.At the end of the synthesis chain is a set of effects that really help to fatten the sometimes “flat” sound of FM synthesis. Like the CS, there’s distortion, phaser, chorus/flange, and delay. You also get a touch sensitive wah (yes!) and a basic hall reverb.

There is also a range of 4 classic high quality effects to get that perfect electric piano sound. Featuring tremolo, phaser, delay and reverb. In the Box To turn the unit off, turn the volume all the way down, and press the Power button again. Disabling internal speakersAs for the CP-80, its metallic sheen and muted bass notes nail the sound of Peter Gabriel and Simple Minds alike. The Clavinet is particularly satisfying, with high playing velocities delivering that funky spank. stereo speaker system lets you play any place, any time. Specially designed bass reflex port technology enhances bass response for full, rich sound. Dual 1/4"unbalanced line outputs provide connection to mixers, audio interfaces, DI boxes and more. A 3.5mm aux line input lets you connect and hear mobile devices, tablets and more through the instrument. Consult Appendix: Keyboard Settings in the reface Owner’s Manual for configuration. Store and Recall Presets and Set Lists with Yamaha Soundmondo