Yamaha CS-20M Free Analog Synth

Legendary 1979 Analog Synthesizer

Decent Samples has captured the rich and distinctive sounds of the classic Yamaha CS-20M and made them available as a completely free sample library. This collection is a valuable resource for producers seeking the warmth and fat character of the original analog hardware in an efficient and accessible format.

Sound Character

The library focuses on preserving the unique tonal essence of the CS-20M, known for its thick oscillators and rich filters that defined late 1970s electronic music.

Sampled Presets: Includes 20 high-quality presets sampled directly from the hardware. These presets offer a variety of essential sounds, from lush, atmospheric pads to punchy basses.

Analog Character: Each sound captures the warmth and vintage feel inherent in the CS-20M’s analog circuitry, making them perfect for genres like synthwave, ambient, and retro electronica.
Compatibility: The library is compatible with the DecentSampler plugin, which is also free and available for Mac and Windows (in AU/VST formats).

The Complete Virtual Synthesizer

The highlight of this collection is preset number 21, which transcends the concept of a simple sample library:

Functional Virtual Synthesizer: This preset becomes a complete analog virtual synthesizer, built using the original CS-20M waveforms as the sound source.
Programming Flexibility: It offers the key controls of a classic synthesizer, including amplitude and filter envelopes, pitch and filter LFOs, and effects processing. This allows users to design their own unique sounds while maintaining the authentic sonic foundation of Yamaha hardware.

Details

Source: Yamaha CS-20M (Analog Synthesizer from 1979).
Contents: 20 sampled presets + 1 programmable synthesizer preset.
Required: DecentSampler (Free VST/AU plugin).
Primary Use: Add analog, synthwave, ambient, and electronic textures to your production.

This plugin offers an exceptional opportunity to add the sonic character of a vintage synthesizer to any DAW without incurring any costs. It’s a powerful and accessible tool for sound design.

IMPORTANT

This library works with the free Decent Sampler player plugin

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