But isthe sound of the CS-80V really close to the original? It is up to you to decide,but after painstaking efforts and tests, we would tend to say YES. TheCS-80V is based on TAE , the proprietary technology developed by Arturia’ssound engineers, and already successfully used in the Moog Modular V. TAE standsfor True AnalogEmulation and brings superior quality of sound when reproducing analog circuits.In the case of the CS-80V, we honestly doubt you could really hear anydifference. TheCS-80V offers compatibility with all major interface standards and formats whichguarantees a perfect integration into any studio environment. And with theability to work at 32 bits/96kHz, you can now begin to make music on yourcomputer the way you would with a real hardware synthesizer. Notconvinced yet? Just listen to one of the presets made by our selection of thebest sound designers on this planet. PeterForrest (in the A-Z of Analogue Synthesizers, Susurreal, First published31/10/96) says: “When it comes to trying to decide which of the top-flightsynth is the best ever, it’s not easy. (…) But if you are looking atrichness of sound coupled with performance power, and sheer overkill, maybenothing can touch it”. In 1976,Yamaha introduced the CS-80, a synthesizer based on the same circuits as theGX1. The price tag ($6900) put it out of the reach of most musicians, and theweight (83kgs with stand) made it sometimes hard to use on stage. But thequalities of this synthesizer, considered Japans first great synthesizer, madeit immediately famous in the Music Industry. TheCS-80 was popularized in the late 70’s and early 80’s by a number of popgroups, including Electric Light Orchestra, Toto, Paul McCartney and Wings.Other artists and bands like Vangelis,Bon Jovi, Jean-Michel Jarre, Geoffrey Down, Stevie Wonder and some others turnedthe CS-80 into a real myth. 
| | Standalone | VST | DXi | MAS | RTAS | Pro Tools HTDM | Audio Unit | | Windows | Asio & Direct Sound | (Cubase 3.7 5.0 SX Logic Audio 4.7+ 5.0+ etc | (Sonar 2.0+) | | (Pro Tools 5 & 6) | | | | MAC 0S CLASSIC | | (Cubase 4.1+ Logic Audio 4.7+ 5.0+ etc.) | | (Digital Performer 3) | (Pro Tools 5) | (Pro Tools 5) | | | MAC OS X | Core Audio Supported | (Cubase SX) | | | (Pro Tools 5) | (Pro Tools 5) | (Logic Audio, Cubase SX, Digital Peformer 4...) | THE CS-80V CAN BE USED AS STAND-ALONE SOFTWARE OR AS A VIRTUALINSTRUMENT. WITH ITS 32 BIT/96 kHZ. YOU CAN NOW BEGIN TO MAKE MUSIC ON YOURCOMPUTER THE WAY YOU WOULD WITH A REAL HARDWARE SYNTHESIZER. Arturia CS-80V - On sale | 
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