INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha reface CS Mobile Mini Synthesizer puts hands-on virtual analogue synthesis into an exceptionally compact, portable keyboard designed for immediate creativity.

At its heart is Yamaha’s:

AN – Analogue Physical Modelling

sound engine.

Rather than relying on preset sample playback, the reface CS is designed around real-time synthesis.

You shape the sound directly from the front panel using dedicated controls for:

• Oscillator type

• Texture

• Modulation

• Filter

• Resonance

• Envelope

• LFO

• Portamento

• Effects

There are no deep menus.

There is no display.

The workflow is deliberately simple:

Move a control. Hear the result. Keep shaping.

The reface CS provides:

• 5 oscillator types

• 8-note polyphony

• Resonant low-pass filter

• ADSR envelope

• LFO

• Portamento

• Mono mode

• Distortion

• VCM Chorus/Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

• Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper

Its five oscillator types cover a surprisingly broad range of synthesis styles:

• Multi-Saw

• Pulse

• Oscillator Sync

• Ring Modulation

• FM

This allows the reface CS to create everything from:

• Analogue-style leads

• Bass

• Pads

• Strings

• Brass

• Arpeggiated textures

• Sync sounds

• Ring-modulated tones

• FM-inspired digital sounds

• Experimental effects

The keyboard itself uses Yamaha’s:

37-note HQ Mini keyboard

with:

Initial Touch sensitivity.

Built-in:

2W × 2 stereo amplification

and:

3cm × 2 speakers

mean you can play without connecting any additional equipment.

The reface CS can also run from:

6 × AA batteries

for approximately:

5 hours

and weighs only:

1.9kg excluding batteries.

For producers, synthesizer enthusiasts, songwriters and musicians who want genuine hands-on synthesis in a keyboard that can go almost anywhere, the Yamaha reface CS is an unusually immediate and inspiring little instrument.

QUICK PRODUCT SUMMARY

The Yamaha reface CS is a compact 37-key virtual analogue synthesizer with five oscillator types, hands-on sound shaping, onboard effects, built-in Phrase Looper, speakers and battery operation.

Highlights include:

• 37 HQ Mini keys

• Initial Touch sensitivity

• AN Analogue Physical Modelling

• 8-note maximum polyphony

• 5 oscillator types

• Multi-Saw

• Pulse

• Oscillator Sync

• Ring Modulation

• FM

• Resonant low-pass filter

• Cutoff control

• Resonance control

• ADSR envelope

• LFO

• Portamento

• Mono mode

• Distortion

• VCM Chorus/Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

• Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper

• Built-in stereo speakers

• 2W × 2 amplification

• Battery operation

• Approx. 5 hours battery life

• Stereo outputs

• Headphone output

• AUX input

• USB TO HOST

• MIDI IN/OUT via supplied breakout cable

• FC7 Foot Controller compatibility

• Approx. 1.9kg excluding batteries

AT A GLANCE

Key Detail	Information
Product	Yamaha reface CS
Series	reface
Product Type	Mobile Mini Virtual Analogue Synthesizer
Number of Keys	37
Keyboard	HQ Mini Keys
Touch Sensitivity	Initial Touch
Tone Generation	AN – Analogue Physical Modelling
Maximum Polyphony	8 Notes
Oscillator Types	5
Filter	Resonant Low-Pass
Phrase Looper	Yes
Effects	Distortion / VCM Chorus-Flanger / VCM Phaser / Delay
Built-In Speakers	Yes
Amplification	2W × 2
Speakers	3cm × 2
Battery Operation	Yes – 6 × AA
Battery Life	Approx. 5 Hours
Foot Controller	FC7 Compatible
AUX IN	Yes
USB TO HOST	Yes
MIDI	IN / OUT via Breakout Cable
Main Outputs	L/MONO + R
Headphones	Yes
Width	530mm
Height	60mm
Depth	175mm
Weight	1.9kg excluding batteries
Condition	New

KEY FEATURES

• Compact Yamaha reface synthesizer

• 37-note HQ Mini keyboard

• Initial Touch sensitivity

• AN Analogue Physical Modelling

• 8-note polyphony

• Five oscillator types

• Multi-Saw

• Pulse

• Oscillator Sync

• Ring Modulation

• FM

• Resonant low-pass filter

• Filter Cutoff control

• Resonance control

• ADSR envelope

• Envelope-to-filter/amplitude control

• LFO Speed

• LFO Depth

• Portamento

• Mono mode

• Distortion

• VCM Chorus/Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

• Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper

• Built-in stereo speakers

• 2W × 2 amplification

• Battery operation

• Approx. 5 hours battery life

• Stereo line outputs

• Headphone output

• AUX input

• USB MIDI

• MIDI IN/OUT via breakout cable

• FC7 Foot Controller input

• Soundmondo compatibility

• Approx. 1.9kg

AN ANALOGUE PHYSICAL MODELLING

The reface CS uses Yamaha’s:

AN – Analogue Physical Modelling

sound engine.

The aim is to recreate the behaviour and flexibility associated with classic analogue synthesizers while keeping the instrument fully digital and portable.

This gives the player direct access to the essential building blocks of subtractive-style synthesis:

• Oscillator

• Filter

• Envelope

• LFO

• Effects

The reface CS is therefore not simply a preset keyboard.

It is designed to be:

Played. Programmed. Tweaked. Reshaped.

FIVE OSCILLATOR TYPES

The reface CS provides:

Five oscillator types.

These are:

• Multi-Saw

• Pulse

• Oscillator Sync

• Ring Modulation

• FM

Each oscillator type has dedicated:

• TEXTURE

• MOD

controls.

These alter different aspects of the selected waveform and can dramatically reshape the sound.

MULTI-SAW

Multi-Saw starts from a classic sawtooth-based synthesizer sound.

The:

TEXTURE

control adds a lower-octave sub-oscillator.

The:

MOD

control layers multiple sawtooth waveforms to create a thicker sound.

This makes Multi-Saw particularly useful for:

• Pads

• Supersaw-style textures

• Synth strings

• Leads

• Bass

• Dance sounds

PULSE

The:

Pulse

oscillator uses square-wave-style synthesis.

Yamaha allows two differently pitched square waves to be layered.

The:

TEXTURE

control changes the pitch of the second square wave.

The:

MOD

control changes pulse width.

This makes Pulse useful for:

• Hollow leads

• Bass

• Retro synth sounds

• Chiptune-style textures

• Animated pads

OSCILLATOR SYNC

Oscillator Sync

creates the characteristic harmonic sweep associated with classic sync synthesis.

This is particularly effective for:

• Aggressive leads

• Synth brass

• Sweeping effects

• 1980s-style synth tones

• Cutting solo sounds

RING MODULATION

Ring Modulation

creates more complex, often metallic harmonic relationships.

This is useful for:

• Bells

• Metallic textures

• Experimental effects

• Percussion

• Sci-fi sounds

• Unusual leads

FM OSCILLATOR

The reface CS also includes an:

FM oscillator type.

This gives the instrument access to digital-style timbres alongside its more conventional analogue-inspired oscillator models.

It can be useful for:

• Bells

• Metallic sounds

• Digital basses

• Percussion

• Experimental synth textures

The CS therefore covers a broader palette than a simple analogue-style subtractive synth might suggest.

8-NOTE POLYPHONY

The reface CS provides:

8-note maximum polyphony.

This allows the instrument to play:

• Chords

• Pads

• Polyphonic synth parts

• Arpeggiated textures

while still retaining the immediacy and compact architecture of the instrument.

For monophonic playing, the Portamento control can switch the CS into:

1-note monophonic mode.

RESONANT LOW-PASS FILTER

The reface CS uses a:

Resonant 18dB low-pass filter.

The:

CUTOFF

control opens and closes the filter.

The:

RESONANCE

control increases emphasis around the cutoff frequency.

At high resonance settings, the filter can move into self-oscillation territory, making it useful for:

• Acid-style tones

• Whistles

• Sine-like sounds

• Special effects

• Experimental synthesis

Yamaha specifically highlights the CS filter as capable of self-oscillation.

ADSR ENVELOPE

The reface CS provides a traditional:

ADSR envelope

with controls for:

• Attack

• Decay

• Sustain

• Release

These determine how the sound evolves over time.

The envelope can be used to create:

• Fast plucks

• Percussive basses

• Slow pads

• Long evolving sounds

• Brass-style swells

EG / FEG CONTROL

A dedicated:

EG/FEG

control determines how strongly the envelope affects:

• Amplitude

• Filter

• Or a combination of both

This makes it possible to move from simple volume shaping to more expressive filter-envelope behaviour.

LFO

The reface CS includes a:

Low Frequency Oscillator – LFO

with:

• Speed

• Depth

controls.

The LFO can be used to create:

• Vibrato

• Tremolo-style modulation

• Filter movement

• Sweeps

• Experimental effects

Extreme settings can also generate much more dramatic modulation effects.

PORTAMENTO

A dedicated:

PORTAMENTO

slider provides pitch glide between notes.

When used in monophonic mode, this is particularly useful for:

• Lead synths

• Bass

• Glide effects

• Classic analogue-style solo sounds

MONOPHONIC MODE

The Portamento section can also switch the reface CS from:

8-note polyphonic

operation to:

1-note monophonic

operation.

This makes the instrument especially effective for:

• Bass

• Lead

• Glide-heavy sounds

• Solo synth lines

HANDS-ON CONTROL

One of the reface CS’s biggest strengths is that practically every important sound parameter is available directly on the front panel.

There is:

No LCD menu system.

Instead, sound design happens through physical sliders.

This makes the reface CS especially suitable for:

• Learning synthesis

• Experimentation

• Live tweaking

• Fast songwriting

• Teaching

• Sound design by ear

EFFECTS

The reface CS includes:

• Distortion

• VCM Chorus/Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

These can be selected using the effects section and adjusted in real time.

DISTORTION

Distortion

can add:

• Warmth

• Grit

• Saturation

• Aggression

to basses, leads and other synth sounds.

VCM CHORUS / FLANGER

Yamaha’s:

VCM Chorus/Flanger

uses Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology to recreate the behaviour of classic modulation processing.

This can add:

• Width

• Movement

• Detuning

• Sweeping comb-filter effects

to the sound.

VCM PHASER

The:

VCM Phaser

provides sweeping phase modulation.

This can be particularly effective on:

• Pads

• Leads

• Synth strings

• Bass

• Retro textures

DELAY

The onboard:

Delay

adds repeating echoes.

This is particularly effective for:

• Leads

• Arpeggiated passages

• Ambient textures

• Rhythmic synth parts

• Experimental effects

INTEGRATED MIDI PHRASE LOOPER

The reface CS includes an:

Integrated MIDI Phrase Looper.

This allows you to record a musical phrase and play it back repeatedly.

That makes it useful for:

• Capturing song ideas

• Jamming over a bass line

• Building repeating patterns

• Testing lead sounds

• Tweaking synth parameters while the keyboard plays itself

For sound design, this is especially handy because you can record a phrase, let it loop and then concentrate entirely on adjusting the sliders.

Yamaha specifically highlights the CS Phrase Looper as a tool both for jamming and sound design.

37-NOTE HQ MINI KEYBOARD

The reface CS uses Yamaha’s:

37-note HQ Mini keyboard.

HQ means:

High Quality.

Yamaha developed the action specifically for the reface family, taking inspiration from the company’s professional FS keyboard heritage and Pianica mechanisms.

The aim was to give the compact keys:

• Crisp response

• Smooth movement

• Better playability

than a basic toy-style mini keyboard.

INITIAL TOUCH

The keyboard supports:

Initial Touch sensitivity.

This means suitable sounds can respond dynamically to how firmly each key is played.

BUILT-IN STEREO SPEAKERS

The reface CS includes:

3cm × 2 built-in speakers

driven by:

2W × 2 amplification.

This makes it completely self-contained for:

• Home playing

• Songwriting

• Programming

• Backstage use

• Rehearsal

• Desktop production

• Travel

For larger environments, the stereo outputs can connect to external amplification.

BATTERY OPERATION

The reface CS can operate from:

6 × AA batteries

or suitable:

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Yamaha quotes battery life of approximately:

5 hours.

AC POWER

The reface CS can also be powered from:

Yamaha PA-130

or an equivalent adaptor recommended by Yamaha.

Power consumption is approximately:

6W.

AUTO POWER OFF

The reface CS includes:

Auto Power Off

to reduce unnecessary power consumption when left unused.

FC7 FOOT CONTROLLER

The reface CS provides a:

FOOT CONTROLLER

connection.

Yamaha specifies compatibility with the:

FC7

expression pedal.

This allows volume to be controlled by foot during performance.

STEREO LINE OUTPUTS

The reface CS provides:

• OUTPUT L/MONO

• OUTPUT R

using standard:

6.3mm unbalanced TS jack outputs.

These can connect to:

• PA systems

• Keyboard amplifiers

• Powered monitors

• Audio interfaces

• Mixers

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

A:

6.3mm stereo headphone output

is provided for private practice and monitoring.

AUX INPUT

The reface CS provides:

3.5mm stereo AUX IN.

This allows a compatible external device to be played through the onboard speakers or headphones.

Useful applications include:

• Backing tracks

• Practice

• Reference music

• Playing along with songs

USB TO HOST

The reface CS provides:

USB TO HOST

for MIDI connectivity with compatible computers and devices.

Yamaha specifies USB MIDI rather than USB Audio for the reface CS.

MIDI IN / OUT

Traditional:

MIDI IN / OUT

is available through the supplied:

MIDI breakout cable.

This allows integration with:

• Full-size keyboards

• MIDI controllers

• Hardware sequencers

• Other synthesizers

• Computer MIDI interfaces

USE IT WITH A FULL-SIZE CONTROLLER

Because the reface CS supports MIDI input, its synth engine can be played from another keyboard.

For example:

• 61-note controller

• 73-note stage keyboard

• 88-note weighted controller

• External sequencer

This means the reface CS can also function as a compact:

Virtual analogue sound module.

SOUNDMONDO

The reface family supports Yamaha’s:

Soundmondo

sound-sharing ecosystem.

This is particularly useful with reface CS because the instrument itself has no patch-memory display or conventional onboard Voice storage interface.

Soundmondo provides a way of discovering, sharing and recalling sound settings.

NO DISPLAY

The reface CS has:

No display.

This is deliberate.

The instrument is designed around direct control rather than menu navigation.

Every major synthesis section is accessible from the physical panel.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha reface CS is particularly well suited to:

• Synthesizer beginners

• Experienced synth players

• Producers

• Songwriters

• Electronic musicians

• Sound designers

• Home studio users

• Travelling musicians

• Students learning synthesis

• Desktop producers

• Multi-keyboard performers

• Musicians wanting an ultra-portable virtual analogue synth

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The reface CS is particularly effective for:

• Synth pop

• Electronic music

• EDM

• House

• Techno

• Ambient

• Lo-fi

• Indie

• Pop

• Rock

• Funk

• Fusion

• Hip-hop

• Film and game music

• Sound design

• Songwriting

• Studio production

• Experimental music

HOW IT COMPARES

REFACE CS VS REFACE DX

Both are genuine synthesizers and both include Phrase Loopers, but the synthesis method is very different.

reface CS

• AN Analogue Physical Modelling

• Five oscillator types

• Resonant low-pass filter

• ADSR envelope

• Slider-based controls

• No display

• Immediate subtractive-style workflow

• 8-note polyphony

reface DX

• 4-operator FM

• 12 algorithms

• 32 programmable Voices

• Full Dot LCD

• Multi-touch programming

• 8-note polyphony

Choose the reface CS for immediate analogue-style synthesis.

Choose the reface DX for deeper FM programming and Voice memories.

REFACE CS VS REFACE CP

The CS is a true synthesizer.

The CP is a dedicated vintage electric-piano keyboard.

reface CS

• Virtual analogue synthesis

• User-created synth sounds

• Filter

• Envelope

• LFO

• Phrase Looper

reface CP

• Six vintage keyboard models

• 128-note polyphony

• Dedicated vintage effects

• No Phrase Looper

• No deep synthesis programming

Choose CS when sound creation matters.

Choose CP when vintage electric piano is the goal.

REFACE CS VS CK61

The CK61 is a much broader stage keyboard.

reface CS

• 37 HQ Mini keys

• Hands-on virtual analogue synthesis

• Five oscillator types

• Phrase Looper

• Built-in speakers

• Battery operation

• 1.9kg

CK61

• 61 full-size FSB keys

• 363 Voices

• Piano / organ / synth

• Physical drawbars

• Three Parts

• Live Set memories

• USB Audio/MIDI

• Built-in speakers

• Battery operation

• 5.6kg

Choose reface CS when you want a dedicated hands-on synthesizer.

Choose CK61 when you need a wider live-performance keyboard covering many instrument families.

REFACE CS VS MX49

Again, the philosophies are very different.

reface CS

Focused on:

• Creating sounds from scratch

• Immediate synthesis controls

• Portability

• Battery power

• Built-in speakers

MX49

Focused on:

• Large MOTIF-derived preset library

• 16-part multitimbral operation

• DAW integration

• Full-size keyboard

• Wider ready-made sound palette

Choose CS for synthesis.

Choose MX49 for preset breadth and studio integration.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha reface CS
Series	reface
Product Type	Mobile Mini Virtual Analogue Synthesizer
Number of Keys	37
Keyboard	HQ Mini Keys
Initial Touch	Yes
Tone Generation	AN – Analogue Physical Modelling
Maximum Polyphony	8 Notes
Oscillator Types	5
Oscillator Types	Multi-Saw / Pulse / OSC Sync / Ring Mod / FM
Filter	Resonant Low-Pass
Envelope	ADSR
LFO	Yes
Portamento	Yes
Mono Mode	Yes
Effects	Distortion / VCM Chorus-Flanger / VCM Phaser / Delay
Phrase Looper	Yes
Display	None
Main Outputs	L/MONO / R – 6.3mm TS Unbalanced
Headphones	6.3mm Stereo
Foot Controller	FC7 Optional
AUX IN	3.5mm Stereo Mini
USB TO HOST	Yes
MIDI	IN / OUT via Breakout Cable
Amplification	2W × 2
Speakers	3cm × 2
Battery Operation	6 × AA
Battery Life	Approx. 5 Hours
AC Adaptor	PA-130 or Yamaha-Recommended Equivalent
Power Consumption	6W
Auto Power Off	Yes
Standby Power Consumption	0.3W
Width	530mm
Height	60mm
Depth	175mm
Weight	1.9kg excluding batteries
Condition	New

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

The Yamaha reface CS measures approximately:

Width: 530mm
Height: 60mm
Depth: 175mm
Weight: 1.9kg excluding batteries

This makes it ideal for:

• Desktop studios

• Portable songwriting

• Small rehearsal spaces

• Multi-keyboard rigs

• Travel

• Sound design away from the studio

Yamaha confirms the reface range dimensions as 530 × 175 × 60mm with weight of 1.9kg excluding batteries.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The reface CS can be powered by:

Yamaha PA-130 or equivalent recommended adaptor

or:

6 × AA batteries / compatible Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Yamaha quotes approximately:

5 hours

of battery life and:

6W

power consumption when using the PA-130.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Synth beginners, producers, songwriters and experienced electronic musicians who want immediate hands-on synthesis in an ultra-portable hardware instrument.

Likely upgrade path: Musicians moving from software synths, preset keyboards or basic controllers who want to learn and use real synthesis controls without disappearing into menus.

Useful pairings: Yamaha SC-reface gig bag, FC7 expression pedal, headphones, compact stand, studio monitors and a full-size MIDI controller where larger keys are preferred.

Our tip: The reface CS is one of the easiest ways to understand subtractive-style synthesis because almost everything important is right in front of you. Move the oscillator, filter, envelope or LFO controls and you immediately hear what they do. The built-in Phrase Looper makes that even better — record a riff, let it run and use both hands to experiment with the sound.

FDM view: The reface CS is tiny, but it behaves like a proper synthesizer. It does not distract you with hundreds of presets or a large screen; instead, it gives you five flexible oscillator models, a resonant filter, envelopes, LFO, effects and a Looper. That simplicity makes it equally useful as a learning synth, a songwriting tool or a genuinely creative hardware instrument for experienced players.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

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• reface CS vs reface DX

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• reface CS vs MX49

• reface models compared

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• MIDI controllers

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• MIDI and USB setup

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and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your Yamaha reface CS.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many keys does the Yamaha reface CS have?

37.

Are they full-size keys?

No.

The reface CS uses Yamaha’s:

HQ Mini Keys.

Are they touch sensitive?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies:

Initial Touch.

What sound engine does the reface CS use?

AN – Analogue Physical Modelling.

Is it a real synthesizer?

Yes.

The reface CS generates and shapes its own synthesizer sounds through oscillator, filter, envelope, LFO and effects controls.

How many oscillator types are there?

Five.

What are the five oscillator types?

• Multi-Saw

• Pulse

• OSC Sync

• Ring Mod

• FM

How much polyphony does it have?

Up to:

8 notes.

Can it play chords?

Yes.

It supports up to 8-note polyphony.

Can it operate monophonically?

Yes.

The Portamento section can switch it to one-note monophonic operation.

Does it have a filter?

Yes.

The CS uses a resonant low-pass filter.

Can the filter self-oscillate?

Yamaha states that high Resonance settings can push the filter into self-oscillation.

Does it have ADSR controls?

Yes.

Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release sliders are provided.

Does it have an LFO?

Yes.

Speed and Depth controls are provided.

Does it have Portamento?

Yes.

Does it have effects?

Yes.

Effects include:

• Distortion

• VCM Chorus/Flanger

• VCM Phaser

• Delay

Does it have a Phrase Looper?

Yes.

Does it have built-in speakers?

Yes.

How powerful are the speakers?

2W × 2.

What size are the speakers?

3cm × 2.

Can it run on batteries?

Yes.

What batteries does it use?

6 × AA batteries

or suitable rechargeable Ni-MH batteries.

How long does battery power last?

Approximately:

5 hours.

Which power adaptor does it use?

Yamaha specifies:

PA-130

or an equivalent recommended adaptor.

Does it have an expression pedal input?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies compatibility with:

FC7.

Does it have a sustain pedal input?

The CS uses a Foot Controller connection rather than the sustain input fitted to reface DX and CP.

Does it have a headphone output?

Yes.

Does it have stereo line outputs?

Yes.

• L/MONO

• R

6.3mm unbalanced outputs are provided.

Does it have AUX IN?

Yes.

A 3.5mm stereo mini input is provided.

Does it have USB?

Yes.

It provides:

USB TO HOST.

Does USB carry audio?

Yamaha specifies USB MIDI, not USB Audio.

Does it have standard MIDI?

Yes.

MIDI IN and OUT are provided through the supplied breakout cable.

Can I control it from a full-size keyboard?

Yes.

A compatible external MIDI controller can play the reface CS sound engine.

Does it have Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is not specified.

Does it have a display?

No.

The reface CS is designed around direct slider control.

Can I use it with Soundmondo?

Yes.

How wide is it?

Approximately:

530mm.

How high is it?

Approximately:

60mm.

How deep is it?

Approximately:

175mm.

How much does it weigh?

Approximately:

1.9kg excluding batteries.

What is the difference between reface CS and reface DX?

The CS uses analogue physical modelling with direct subtractive-style controls.

The DX uses 4-operator FM synthesis with 12 algorithms, 32 Voice memories and a display.

What is the difference between reface CS and reface CP?

The CS is a programmable synthesizer.

The CP is a dedicated vintage electric-piano keyboard.

Is the reface CS suitable for beginners?

Yes.

Its one-control-per-function layout makes it particularly useful for learning how oscillator, filter, envelope and LFO controls affect a synthesizer sound.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Yamaha specifies the standard reface package as including:

• Yamaha reface CS Mobile Mini Synthesizer

• MIDI breakout cable

• Owner’s Manual

• AC adaptor where supplied for the applicable region

• Warranty documentation where applicable

Exact Fair Deal Music UK package contents should follow the stock actually supplied.

FIVE OSCILLATORS. REAL SYNTHESIS. TAKE IT ANYWHERE.

The Yamaha reface CS puts genuine hands-on synthesis into an instrument weighing just:

1.9kg.

You get:

Five oscillator types.

8-note polyphony.

Resonant filter.

ADSR envelope.

LFO.

Portamento.

Mono mode.

Distortion.

VCM modulation effects.

Delay.

Phrase Looper.

Then add:

37 responsive HQ Mini keys.

Built-in speakers.

Battery operation.

Stereo outputs.

MIDI.

USB.

For learning synthesis, creating new sounds, writing songs or simply having a hardware synth close to hand wherever inspiration strikes, the Yamaha reface CS is an exceptionally compact and immediate creative instrument.