A
monophonic analog synthesizer with a 37-note
keyboard. Released in
1979.
The CS-15D is basicially a
CS-15 with one of the 2 synth sections replaced with a collection of 15
preset sounds. The second signal path has 14 more presets, with a "manual"
tab for accessing the
programming parameters for the second 1-
VCO section. The two parts can be
mixed using a single
slider.
I actually own a 15D. It is very
limited, but has a pretty
distinctive sound - most likely due to the
VCF. The
keys have a good feel to them, but
velocity or
aftertouch sensitivity aren't implemented on such an old
cheap synth.
One can have
fun with this rather
obsolete model by
tweaking the
trimmer pots found inside. This will
mangle the envelopes and make the 15D
squeal like a pig, which might interest
musicians into
harsh analog sounds. Still, I'd recommend going for the
CS-15 instead.
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