Dual CS 5000

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Brand: Dual

Dual CS 5000 is a digital synthesizer that was introduced by the Japanese company, Dual Electronics, in the late 1980s. It is a MIDI-compatible synthesizer that uses two digitally generated oscillators to create a wide range of sounds. The CS 5000 offers a total of 128 preset voice sounds, which includes percussive sounds, lead and bass synths, pads, and organs. Additionally, it has 64 user-defined voices that can be manually edited using dedicated controls or the built-in software editor. The CS 5000's polyphony is 64 voices, which means it can play up to 64 notes simultaneously. This is impressive for a synthesizer of its time. It also features a multi-timbral mode, which allows it to play up to 12 voices simultaneously. The CS 5000's sound engine offers several modulation sources, including ring modulation, frequency modulation (FM), phase modulation (PM), and envelope modulation, which allow the user to create a broad range of timbres. The frequency resolution of the oscillators is 0.25 cents, which provides high accuracy and detail in the sound. The CS 5000 has an easy-to-use MIDI interface that allows for real-time performance and playback of MIDI sequences. It also includes an internal drum machine, called the DRX-1, as well as a pattern sequencer for creating complex arrangements.Overall, the Dual CS 5000 was a technically advanced synthesizer for its time and has continued to hold value among vintage synth collectors. Its versatility, expansive voice selection, and sophisticated sound engine make it an instrument that is still highly regarded today.