The Yamaha GX-1 and the CS-80 below. Photos by / courtesy of: EMEAPP

With the GX-1, Yamaha established itself as a leader in innovative synthesizer design, setting a standard of performance and sonic power that would go unrivaled for years. The next task was to distill that groundbreaking technology into a synth that would be more widely available – and affordable – for musicians and studios. The CS-50 and CS-60 delivered on that ambition, but the CS-80 went on to become a legend in its own right.

Let's take a look at both of these legends and conclude with an offer from Cherry Audio, allowing you to play a mix of both.