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Yamaha Reface CS specs
Reface CS is a virtual-analog 37-mini-key synthesizer with five oscillator types, multi-mode filter and a phrase looper, modelling the classic CS-50/CS-60/CS-80 family. Knob-per-function panels keep sound design immediate.
Brand: Yamaha
7.5/ 10
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Five-oscillator analog physical modeling with a phrase looper and knob-per-function panel; 8 voices set the limits.
#26 of 38 synthesizers · full ranking| Status | legacy |
|---|---|
| Keys | 37 |
| Key action | HQ mini (High-Quality mini) keyboard, initial touch |
| Polyphony | 8 |
| Effects | Distortion, VCM Chorus/Flanger, VCM Phaser, Delay; built-in Phrase Looper |
| Sound engine | AN (Analog Physical Modeling) synthesizer with 5 oscillator types |
| Speakers | 4 W |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB audio | No |
| Pads / faders | no |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | [530, 60, 175] mm |
| Battery power | yes (6 x AA batteries, approx. 5 hours) |
| Released | 2015 |
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Strengths
- Five OSC types plus ring mod and noise for classic analog textures
- Phrase looper built in
- Battery powered with 2 W speakers
Weaknesses
- 8-note polyphony
- No presets storage philosophy - panel-state workflow
- Mini keys
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Spec source: usa.yamaha.com — verified 2026-10-10