Unique instrument: a classic Yamaha CS-50 originally owned by the late great Juergen Haible, great in its own right as one of the warmest, most organic synths with a wonderful keyboard action and user interface. But with Juergen's modification to turn it into a modular controller as well. The custom 19-inch rack connects to the CS-50 with a set of DIN leads, and although some of the features he planned don't seem to have been completed, it still acts as a wonderful controller for a modular.
Checked over by Hideaway Studios in October 2020. A copy of Juergen's invaluable paperwork is included.
Cosmetically, the CS-50 is a bit tatty at the back and is missing the cover for the mains lead, but is otherwise generally good. The important bits - keys, controls, front panel - are very good. The rack is excellent, with (we presume) Schaeffer etching.
This is a unique testament to the skills and vision of one of the great European synth brains, who sadly died far too young.
Packing 45GBP - precious and heavy, with two carefully designed packages.
