Yamaha Reface CS Mobile Mini Modeling Synthesizer

2W 3cm stereo speaker system
All reface models feature a speaker system designed to “play right now!” The speakers utilize bass-reflex port technology, producing an unbelievably good sound from a compact speaker.

Long-lasting battery
(Up to 5 hours life) The battery system is perfect for those moments when you’re waiting backstage, feeling inspired by the music you hear in the living room or even sitting in the passenger seat on a long road trip. Six “AA” batteries allow up to five hours of continuous performance. The included power supply allows reface to be used without batteries.

Newly developed HQ-MINI keys
The HQ-MINI keyboard was developed to achieve the best possible playing feel. Its shape is the result of evaluating the acclaimed FS keyboard from our flagship synthesizers and the sturdy, highly durable pianica keyboard. Thanks to the crisp feel of the keys and the smooth playability throughout their entire range, this is a keyboard you'll love playing for a long time. All reface models come with a standard MIDI breakout I/O cable when you want to play reface from a full-size controller keyboard.

A Professional Connector Panel
gives you all what you need on the stage or in the studio. The full sonic potential of the tone generator unfolds when connected to a PA system or a pair of high-quality, active speakers via built-in stereo 1/4" outputs. There's also a stereo 1/4" headphone jack and an expression input. You can even monitor through the speakers or headphone jack via a 1/8" AUX IN. Reface also features USB MIDI and traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI via an included adapter cable.

Multi-saw
Multi Saw produces a typical synthesizer sound on the basis of sawtooth waveforms. The term "Multi" stands for the possibility to layer multiple waveforms.

TEXTURE : Adds an octave lower Sub-Oscillator

MOD : Layers multiple sawtooth waveforms for a thicker sound.

Pulse
Produces a basic synthesizer voice by using square waves. Two square waves with different pitches can be layered to make the sound more complex.

TEXTURE : changes pitch of 2nd square wave

MOD : change pulse width

OSC Sync
Produces voices having two oscillators (OSC1 and OSC2), with OSC2 locked in sync with OSC1. Intense harmonics can be generated by changing the pitch and tone of OSC2, making it possible to create highly distinctive, dazzling sounds.

TEXTURE : changes pitch and tone of OSC2

MOD : sets pitch change amount

Ring Mod
Produces voices by multiplying the signals from two oscillators (OSC1 and OSC2). Metallic-sounding voices with no distinct pitch can be created by changing the pitches of the oscillators.

TEXTURE : changes pitch of OSC1

MOD : changes pitch of OSC2

FM
Produces voices having two oscillators (OSC1 and OSC2), with the frequency of OSC1 modulated by OSC2. This makes it possible to create voices with intense harmonics such as those of the Yamaha DX7 and other FM synthesizers.

TEXTURE : sets Modulation amount

MOD : changes pitch of the Modulator

LFO
The [DEPTH] and [SPEED] sliders control modulation speed and intensity. In addition to typical LFO uses, you can create interesting sound effects using extreme settings. So if you want get back at your motorcycle-driving neighbors, try out the following example! (Some amplification may be required!)

EG
EG/FEG slider determines how much the Envelope affects Amplitude or Filter. The"zero" position (AEG) means the Envelope only affects Amplitude. Asthe slider is moved upwards, the more influence the Envelope has on the Filter. In the middle position the effect on Filter and Amplitude is the same.

The envelope (EG) is set by the ADSR principle (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) with four sliders. Again, the range of values is from 0 to 127.

FILTER
reface CS is equipped with a resonant low-pass Filter (18 db). The Cutoff slider adjusts the Filter from follow closed (0) to wide open (127) while the Resonance slider adds harmonics at the Cutoff point. The filter can even self-oscillate creating different kinds of synth sound.

EFFECT
The onboard effects processor features five effect types to add depth to your sound. Use the Type slider to select the desired effect. Depth determines the effect's intensity (also known as "Wet/Dry"). The Phaser and Chorus/Flanger are powered by Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology.

PORTAMENTO
The reface CS Portamento slider has two functions. It controls the typical Portamento effect: switching reface to 8-note polyphonic to 1-note monophonic and controlling Portamento time in monophonic mode.