The 1982 sci-fi legend 'Blade Runner' is inseparable from its score by Vangelis. The defining instrument of that score is the Yamaha CS-80, an analog synthesizer. Vangelis used the CS-80 to create the lush, brassy 'pads' and the melancholic solo melodies that define the rain-soaked future of Los Angeles. The CS-80 was famous for its 'polyphonic aftertouch,' which allowed Vangelis to breathe human-like expression into every note just by varying the pressure on the keys. This 'electronic soul' perfectly matched the film’s themes of artificial beings (Replicants) seeking humanity. The CS-80 has since become a legend among synthesizers, largely because of its association with this film. It proved that a machine, in the hands of a legend, could create the most emotional music in cinema.