CS-80V
by Arturia

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Product	CS-80V
Developer	Arturia
Primary Type	Synth (Analogue / Subtractive)
Price (MSRP)	€199 / $249


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The CS-80V offers all the features of the original synth, plus a new generation of innovative features, taking the original design to a new and upper level:

A modulation matrix.
A multitimbral mode.
An arpeggiator.

Features:

Stereo synthesizer
Polyphonic (8 voices)
No aliasing from 0.1 Hz to 16 kHz
64-bit floating point precision
Sampling rate: up to 96 kHz
More than 400 presets, made by professionals
Playable through a MIDI keyboard
2 oscillators
4 filters
2 LFOs
4 ADSR envelopes
2 VCAs
1 sub-oscillator (for vibrato)
1 arpeggiator
1 stereo delay
1 chorus
1 ring modulator
Expression and sustain pedals
Ribbon controller
Polyphonic after touch
Multi mode (allowing to assign a different sound to each polyphonic voice)
Modulation matrix: a choice of 12 sources and 38 destinations

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Pro-Sounds updates Metamorphosis for CS-80V to v1.1	8th October 2009
Arturia releases CS-80V v2.0 and updates Moog Modular V to v2.5	1st October 2009
Arturia launches 10 Year Anniversary Contest	14th August 2009
Arturia releases 'The 10 Year Suite' - 8 Instruments in 1 Pack	26th June 2009
Arturia launches Buy One Get One Free offer	27th June 2008
Arturia releases the V Collection	6th July 2007
Pro-Sounds release Metamorphosis for CS-80V	16th March 2007
Arturia releases CS-80V v1.6 (incl. Universal Binary)	13th November 2006
Arturia announces Price Cut on Virtual Classic Synths	9th February 2006
Arturia releases CS-80V v1.5	2nd June 2005
Arturia releases the Vintage Collection	17th May 2005
Arturia CS-80V v1.2 released	7th October 2004
Arturia CS80V v1.1 released	29th November 2003
Arturia CS-80V demo released	23rd October 2003
Arturia CS-80V unveiled @ AES	11th October 2003

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By pethu
On 15th August 2007
Version: 1.6

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INTERFACE

The CS-80V manages to combine a confusing user interface with being one of the most user-friendly synths out there. It should be impossible, but it does.

The blame for the unwieldy interface is squarely divided between Arturia and Yamaha. Arturia's miniscule, almost unreadable fonts makes sure you have to learn the interface by heart if you are to get up to speed programming your own sounds; That the English version of the manual is predominantly written in classic Gibberish does not help.

Yamaha brings some non-standard terminology, filter controls and performance functions to the mix, though they have an excellent excuse considering the synth really was designed before any de-facto standards had evolved. Point in case: To make an ordinary sustain pedal perform as expected, you first have to set two (2) rocker switches and one slider in their proper positions!

So, 5 out of 10 on the GUI on that score, but then you start to find your way around the performance-tweaking controls, and you suddenly have to add a few more stars to the rating: Basically, the lower part of the GUI is a sophisticated quick-tweak area (akin to, say, the easy-edit page of the FM7/FM8), where you can make RADICAL changes to presets in a very efficient and consistent manner. Add to that an unequaled "plug-and-play" support for performance controls such as expression pedals and polyphonic aftertouch, and you have a true musician's instrument, very responsive to every nuance in playing style and a joy to play live.

SOUNDS

The CS-80V manages to combine a fairly basic subtractive synthesis architecture with being one of the true Virtual Analog sonic powerhouses. This should also be impossible, but it does.

First of all, the distinct "squared sawtooth" waveform makes this THE synth for stringy brass (or brassy string) sounds. For "heroic all-synthetic orchestra" film scores, look no further. Also, it cuts through a mix like not much else, fleshing out without muddying or overwhelming. You may not be able to emulate Vangelis 100%, but if you have a roughly Vangelis-shaped hole in your sonic arsenal, chances are this synth will fit admirably.

Even without delving into Arturia's add-on virtual features, the "dual synth line" architecture of the CS-80V means that it more or less expects and encourages you to use layered-type sounds, producing a fat and lush tone. If you want even more majestic sounds, switch to Arturia's "Multi mode", where you can assign a separate patch to each of the 8 voices. Slightly different versions of the same patch -- combined with some tasteful individual voice detuning -- can produce an emulation of the analog circuitry's quirkyness and tendency for sonic shifts from note to note.

SUMMARY

If you are looking for a quick "load and play" synth, you may find the price of this one a bit steep. Cheaper, more standardised alternatives may suit you better. On the other hand, if you are a "live keyboard player" willing to put some time into getting to know it, and have the hardware performance controls to tame it, it will reward you in a truly stylish manner.

By omissis
On 25th January 2005
Version: 1.5

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This is my second review for CS-80V, now on version 1.5
I'm Max , and I'm the guy who people at Arturia mentioned on their site, just to make things clear I tell you I didn't have any reward from my work and my collaboration was totally spontaneous.
The fact is I am a big fan of this instrument and I think it has far more flexibility than its hard counterpart, I helped the guys just about verifying some bugs etc and trying to make some closer presets.
What's this version like ? I want to say that the work has been done with more attention to some little nuances.
I'll save you the obvious describing of debug and improving work, you can read it as well on Arturia site.
The main fact is how this synth sounds.
My answer is : tremendously powerful : the new typical sawtooth has added a wonderful bandwith quality with an enhancement on higher harmonics, which is given by the little superimposed square , a unique character in the CS series signature sound; the "trimmers" facility in the About Box helps a lot in creating a faithful analog response.
The ringmodulator sounds absolutely spine-shivering and the Chorus/Tremolo, now built according the original design has given to effected sounds a fully original quality.
The second question is : does it sound like the CS-80?
My answer is : they miss just one step!!! I think the hardest work has been done and now there is only a "fine tuning" job to do , like implementing a Touch response feature more faithful to the original and make some little adjustments to Ch/Trem , Filters and for a lesser extent, envelopes.
I can nothing more than reccommend it to everybody who are in need for big and full of personality sound!

Last edited by omissis on 24th June 2005

By ron@fishertheband.com
On 12th January 2005
Version: 2

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I'm actually using it as a TDM plug with Pro Tools.
Sounds absolutely amazing but is terribly unstable. Causes PT to suddenly quit especially if you try to change presets too quickly. All the Arturia stuff does this although the Mini Moog is the most stable of the bunch.
I've used this on several commercials and television projects along with the moog modular plugin. If you need some amazing super fat sounds nothing beats the arturia stuff. Access Virus is probably the closest and perhaps a few of the Logic instruments. There are also a few problems with the arp tempo of the plugin not automatically matching the tempo of the host sequencer. At times this can be a real pain in the ass. Not sure if the VST version locks up. Perhaps someone could comment on that.

Over all I still think this plug is totally worth the price and the problems. If you need to fill the backgound with that really beautiful fat pad to add some depth, this is by far the best.

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By Prefab doubt
On 11th January 2005
Version: 1.2

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In my opinion, one of the greatest products of 2004.
Unfortunately I cannot make an A/B comparison with the original Yamaha instrument, but with this virtual synth you won't regret spending your money.
Great sound, warm, powerful and subtle at the same time. A lot of additional features (like you expect from Arturia's products), a lot of useful presets (and you will start making your own soon).

Most of all, an inspiring machine.

Cons: it requires a fast cpu, the patch storage system could be better (like in other Arturia's products), sometimes I get white noises changing quickly from a preset to another, and a few other little things that I'm sure will be fixed in a next upgrade.
None of these things must discourage you from trying it, you'll be thanking Arturia for having made such a great job!

The manual is good, it could be better, but it's useful especially because this CS80 is really a powerful "beast" with a lot of features. Be sure to read it if you're not an expert user, you'll discover nice things to love this instruments more...

Support is not the quickest in the world, but I have had just one problem once. It's a shame their forum on the site is still down after a couple of months.

By MickGael
On 16th November 2003
Version: 1.0

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With all of the virtual synths available - both free and commercially available - it's all too easy to become jaded.

Well, this synth has made all the difference for me.

Like its sister product, the Moog Modular V, this "feels" substantial and classy.

Although it sounds like a cliche, the sound is unusually warm sounding and very flexible. The delay and chorus FX enhance the sounds quite a bit, but the unprocessed sound is great as well.

The CPU usage, though a tad heavy, is nowhere near as taxing as some reviews I have read. Granted, it is much more efficient when run as a VST than when run in stand alone mode, but I have never been able to peg the CPU usage past %70 with mega-polyphony.

The presets are exceptionally good, and if they sometimes bear a resembance to the Moog Modular, that is not necessarily a bad thing.

It is quite stable (so far) in Cubase SX 2.01.10

The GUI is similar to the Moog Modular V in that it intends to be a "photo-realistic" recreation of the original - which is good and bad. One major improvement is that the drop-down arrows are MUCH larger than the Moog Modular, which is a very good thing. There is also an "ALL" option in the preset list - two things that Arturia should include in the next update of Moog Modular V.

The bottom line: the thing reeks of class. Go out and buy it.

Last edited by MickGael on 4th June 2004

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