Yamaha CS-80 vs Software Emulations: Arturia CS-80V + Cherry GX-80
Synthesist Andy Whitmore shared this video, comparing a vintage Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer to two software emulations: Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80.
What he has to say about the comparison:
“Join me as I dive deep into the world of the iconic Yamaha CS80 and its modern VST emulations, the Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80.
The CS80 is a favorite of mine due to its intuitive design, unmatched keyboard action, and aftertouch. However, its rarity, size, and cost can make it less practical for everyday use.
In this video, I compare these legendary synths to see if the virtual versions can faithfully replicate the unique sound and feel of the real CS80.”
Topics covered:
00:00 Preview
00:38 Intro
01:12 “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
01:51 “Africa” – Toto
02:24 “Born in the USA” – Bruce Springsteen
03:20 Individual Waveform Comparison Including Filter and Resonance
04:45 Pulse Width, including Modulation, Filter and Resonance
06:30 Dual Channel Waveforms
08:30 Preset Comparison – Brass, Including Aftertouch
09:17 Strings 2 Including Aftertouch
10:05 Pitch Bend Strip
11:00 Programming Bell Sound with Ring Modulator
12:29 “In Your Eyes” – George Benson
13:12 “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder – No FX
13:42 “Africa” – Toto – No FX
13:57 “Born in the USA” – Bruce Springsteen – No FX
14:50 Preset Comparison – Brass – No FX
15:30 Strings – No FX
16:15 Pitch Bend Strip – No FX
17:06 “In Your Eyes” – George Benson – No FX
17:48 Summary
18:00 Thank You
View the video and share your thoughts on how the emulations stack up to the original CS-80 in the comments!
