Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer
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The Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer is a legendary late-1970s analog polyphonic synthesizer renowned for its expressive performance controls and lush, cinematic sound, famously used by Vangelis on the Blade Runner soundtrack.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer canonical | 2 |
| Yamaha CS-50 | 1 |
| Yamaha CS-60 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1793785 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer Context triple: [Blade Runner (film score), usesInstrument, Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer]
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A.
Fairlight CMI
The Fairlight CMI is a pioneering digital synthesizer and sampler from the late 1970s and 1980s that revolutionized music production with its groundbreaking sampling capabilities and computer-based interface.
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B.
Kurzweil music synthesizers
Kurzweil music synthesizers are a line of high-end electronic keyboards and sound modules renowned for their realistic acoustic instrument emulations and advanced synthesis technology.
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C.
Roland TR-808 drum machine
The Roland TR-808 drum machine is a pioneering analog drum machine famed for its deep bass drum and distinctive synthetic percussion sounds that have profoundly shaped hip hop, electronic, and pop music.
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D.
Akai MPC3000
The Akai MPC3000 is a classic hardware sampler and drum machine renowned for its distinctive swing and influential role in shaping 1990s hip-hop and electronic music production.
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E.
Yamaha YM2612
The Yamaha YM2612 is a six-channel FM synthesis sound chip widely known for defining the distinctive music and audio of many 16-bit Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer Target entity description: The Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer is a legendary late-1970s analog polyphonic synthesizer renowned for its expressive performance controls and lush, cinematic sound, famously used by Vangelis on the Blade Runner soundtrack.
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A.
Fairlight CMI
The Fairlight CMI is a pioneering digital synthesizer and sampler from the late 1970s and 1980s that revolutionized music production with its groundbreaking sampling capabilities and computer-based interface.
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B.
Kurzweil music synthesizers
Kurzweil music synthesizers are a line of high-end electronic keyboards and sound modules renowned for their realistic acoustic instrument emulations and advanced synthesis technology.
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C.
Roland TR-808 drum machine
The Roland TR-808 drum machine is a pioneering analog drum machine famed for its deep bass drum and distinctive synthetic percussion sounds that have profoundly shaped hip hop, electronic, and pop music.
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D.
Akai MPC3000
The Akai MPC3000 is a classic hardware sampler and drum machine renowned for its distinctive swing and influential role in shaping 1990s hip-hop and electronic music production.
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E.
Yamaha YM2612
The Yamaha YM2612 is a six-channel FM synthesis sound chip widely known for defining the distinctive music and audio of many 16-bit Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | analog polyphonic synthesizer ⓘ |
| controlFeature |
expression pedal input
ⓘ
pitch bend control ⓘ portamento control ⓘ ribbon controller ⓘ ring modulation depth control ⓘ sustain pedal input ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Japan ⓘ |
| designFeature |
dual-layer voice architecture
ⓘ
front-panel performance controls ⓘ independent channels for upper and lower sections ⓘ preset selection panel ⓘ |
| discontinued | early 1980s ⓘ |
| effect |
built-in chorus
ⓘ
built-in ring modulation ⓘ built-in tremolo ⓘ |
| envelopeGenerators | ADSR envelopes ⓘ |
| famousUser |
Brian Eno
ⓘ
Jean-Michel Jarre ⓘ Stevie Wonder ⓘ Toto ⓘ Vangelis ⓘ |
| filterSlope | 12 dB/octave ⓘ |
| filterType |
high-pass filter
ⓘ
low-pass filter ⓘ |
| hasSuccessor |
Yamaha CS-50
ⓘ
linked to:
Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer
Yamaha CS-60 ⓘ
linked to:
Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer
|
| influence | inspired later virtual instruments and emulations ⓘ |
| keyboardSize | 61 keys ⓘ |
| keyboardType |
polyphonic aftertouch keyboard
ⓘ
velocity-sensitive keyboard ⓘ |
| lfo | single LFO ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Yamaha Corporation ⓘ |
| marketPosition | flagship Yamaha synthesizer of late 1970s ⓘ |
| notableUsage |
Blade Runner soundtrack
ⓘ
linked to:
Blade Runner (film score)
Chariots of Fire soundtrack ⓘ
linked to:
Chariots of Fire (film score)
|
| oscillatorsPerVoice | 2 ⓘ |
| polyphony | 8 voices ⓘ |
| powerRequirement | mains powered ⓘ |
| presetMemory |
factory presets
ⓘ
user-programmable presets ⓘ |
| releaseDate | 1977 ⓘ |
| soundCharacter |
cinematic
ⓘ
lush ⓘ warm analog tone ⓘ |
| status | highly collectible vintage synthesizer ⓘ |
| synthesisType | subtractive synthesis ⓘ |
| timbrality | 2-part multitimbral ⓘ |
| weight | approximately 100 kg ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer Description of subject: The Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer is a legendary late-1970s analog polyphonic synthesizer renowned for its expressive performance controls and lush, cinematic sound, famously used by Vangelis on the Blade Runner soundtrack.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer
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Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer
linked to: Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer