Patchman music offers four soundbanks for the casio cz 101, cz, cz 3000, cz 5000, and cz 1 keyboards. But none are as small and portable as the cz 101 is. Subtractive digital synthesizers are a silly idea, the classic moog 4pole filter needs 10 transistors in analogue form a 4pole audiorate digital filter takes hundreds. Virtualcz, virtualcz plugin, buy virtualcz, download. Demo of the casio cz101 with some of my custom patches. A midi data chart providing the midi messages that can be used with cz series synths. Casio cz230s electronic synth 49 keys synthesizer reverb. View and download casio cz1 service manual and spare parts list online. Gforces jon hodgson has been a longterm fan and still owns a cz101 and a vz8 which uses a very different synthesis method to the cz series.
It should be said that this set will work only on model cz1 and not any others i. Casio cz midisysex this is aimed specifically at cz101,cz and cz5000 owners. This compact synth sported tiny keys, battery power and guitar strap pegs. However the cz is without a doubt the best lowcost means of truly useable sounds for pads and lead synth sounds. Cz 1 sysex have some extra bytes of info for names and velocityaftertouch, so there are a few cz 1 patches that i converted to cz 101,2000s,3000,5000 syx patches. Cztranger things is a free collection of 16 patches for casio cz synthesizers, inspired by the stranger things theme song. I remember paying that for a casio cz 101 in 1984 dollars. Fortunately its become known for having a surprisingly good 8stage envelope.
Products for the casio cz series replacement keys parts. Casio cz5000 my original patches demo part1 youtube. Time break time break occurs and exclusive messages control ends when each data byte transmission exceeds the time set above the time limit between data bytes during input of exclusive messages in the cz 1. Additionally, the homekeyboard model ct6500 used 48 phase distortion presets from the cz line.
Casio cz101 does not send patch sound quest support. For other needs, this would be a decent first synth if you can live with four octaves. This copy of owners manual was originally available from. Cz synthesis handbook cz101 fan page info and more. To cut down on costs casio did not include a traditional analog type filter, but the cz series used a new synthesis technique called phase distortion to simulate a analog filter there were eight models of cz s produced throughout the 80s. I remember paying that for a casio cz101 in 1984 dollars. I still have a notebook full of handwritten patches. Cz1 sysex have some extra bytes of info for names and velocityaftertouch, so there are a few cz1 patches that i converted to cz101,2000s,3000,5000 syx patches. Czounds has announced 4 new patch sets for classic casio cz synths, including casio cz1, cz101, cz, cz3000 and cz5000 synthesizers the new casio cz synth patches are inspired by 1980s synthpop bands. Casio cz101 is a miniature version of the cz that started the whole cz lineup of synths.
These patches should work on all the synths in the casio cz range. Casios pro line of synths from the 80s using phase distortion synthesis. For patches using one oscillator per voice, this allows. So grab all the patches for the casio cz 5000 and enjoy. So grab all the patches for the casio cz5000 and enjoy.
The casio cz line of synthesizers had a great sound in the 1980s. Even though the cz was released at the same time 1985 as the cz101 same synth but with a full sized keyboard the 101 still proved incredibly popular and it features on many professional recordings and used right up until the present day. Upozornujeme, ze nyni budete presmerovani na stranky spolecnosti fast cr, a. Works as a sysex editorlibrarian for all cz hardware as well as an emulation. The cz101, cz230s, cz, cz2000s, cz2600s, cz3000, cz5000, and cz1. I higly recommend reading the cz or cz 101, its the same manual if you are starting in the world of synthesizers there are. When it first appeared, it really changed the playing field in the industry. As an added bonus, we offer outstanding quantity discounts when ordering more than one soundbank. Exclusive free patches giveaway rob jones has got his sound design head on and come with this free set of synth patches for the virtualcz synththe selection includes ones used in his tutorial in fx, bass and pad categories.
Phase distortion through oscillator circuitry was accomplished by reading a sine wave table stored in memory. Please note that you now get linked to the an web presence of fast a casio europe distributor. This is a run through of 64 sounds loaded into my casio cz1 phase distortion synthesizer. It can load and transmit cz patches it functions as a sysex editor for the hardware. The cz101 and cz appeared in 1985 and were hugely popular with cashstrapped musicians. The casio cz digital synthesizer has one of the most unique oscillators of all time. Nov 07, 2018 these soundbanks are also compatible with the cz 1 except for velocity parameters. A value less than this is equivalent to a setting of 1c 16. The cz is a fullsize keyboard version of the cz101 for a slightly more practical edge. Casio cz101 synthesizer for windows nt9895 casio cz101 synthesizer soundfont download casio cz101 synthesizer here. It has some great sounds and capable of good percussive sounds as well as bass and pads. Part of the cz synthesizers series based on digital synthesis pdphase distortion inspired by yamaha fm technology yamaha dx7 the cz101 is the portable version of the series with minikeys. The minimum time break for each lsb is approximately 8. Yet it would be the companys cz101 that set the tills ringing.
Jun 30, 2016 czounds has announced 4 new patch sets for classic casio cz synths, including casio cz1, cz101, cz, cz3000 and cz5000 synthesizers. The cz101 only has 1 lineout jack and 1 headphone jack so not split lr. Part of the cz synthesizers series based on digital synthesis pdphase distortion inspired by yamaha fm technology yamaha dx7. A locally cached version of owners manual is available at. I bought a jv1080 just for your patches but cant find a decent cz 1 anywhere. There is some background noise due to the laptops card, and also to the cz the adda converters and the technology of the mid80s werent so perfect yet. This page contains information about the owners manual for the cz101 from casio. Schlesinger, andrew an insiders guide to casio cz synthesizers isbn. The cz is a fullsize keyboard version of the cz 101 for a slightly more practical edge.
Casio cz101 editor and librarian patch base coffeeshopped. To cut down on costs casio did not include a traditional analog type filter, but the cz series used a new synthesis technique called phase distortion to simulate a analog filter there were eight models of czs produced throughout the 80s. By no means a pro instrument, it still found its way onto songs by the fall and trio. Also a big beast and good midi keyboard for all the other gear. The default value is 1c 16 when the power of the cz 1 is switched on. More importantly, the cz101 ushered in casios shortlived attempt to market professional electronic. If a part has no buy button and shows out of stock, it is typically out of production and we dont know when or if we might have it again.
Sep 29, 2014 by no means a pro instrument, it still found its way onto songs by the fall and trio. All pro patches are new and original, professional quality sounds. Oct 25, 2012 here is a zipped file of all the cz sysex files. The casio cz 101 is sometimes viewed as little more than a toy due to the synthesiser featuring minikeys rather than a fullsize keyboard. The sound character is typical for pd synthesis, a bit fm like but more warm. Coming from casio you might assume entrylevel and that just about sums up the cz. Cz101, cz, cz5000 because a lot of the patches use the velocity to modulate the amount of phase distortion. Pd is casios own take on digital synthesis from the mideighties. The cz series is a family of lowcost phase distortion synthesizers produced by casio in the mid1980s. The cz101 and cz has eight digital oscillators, each with a dedicated 8stage pitch envelope. Music machines has links to a handful of free cz patches. Pd is casios own take on digital synthesis from the mideighties and is found in all of their cz series. Originally a usenet article from sometime in 1985, before the great renaming, detailing the midi messages available on the casio cz101 midi synthesiser for web publication, i have changed some of the formatting of. But none are as small and portable as the cz101 is.
The casio cz 101 is a 49 mini key, 8 voice digital synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators 8 waveforms with ring and noise mod, dedicated 8 stage pitch, phase, and volume envelopes per voice, along with vibrato, portamento, 32 presets 16 editable and midi. I didnt have my indigo io with me when i recorded these samples, so i recorded through the laptops internal audio card. The sounds are very similar to the yamaha dx synthesizers, and theyre much more affordable. Jan 29, 2015 the casio cz 101 phase distortion synthesizer is from the year 1986. Edit every voice parameter on your casio cz 101 in realtime, no menu diving required. The cz patch library czpl is an essential companion for the casio cz series of synthesizers. More about the casio cz101 casio cz101 specifications notes about the casio cz101. It used the synthesizer technology of the cz101 in a 100 tone preset sound ba. Patch filter show all basic bass clean dark lead mono pad percussion percussive sound effect strings transition. It also uses phase distortion pd synthesis so it is quite capable of some cool digitalanalog sounds.
Later cz series models like the cz 3000 and cz 5000 used this new phase distortion synthesis in more professional instruments. Phyczical attraction 64 casio cz patches inspired by the songs and. The cz101 can be powered by batteries 6 d or 9vdc adapter. Miles for the book cosmo the history of the cosmosynth and patches to download.
However, with only 32 patches 16 preset, 16 user storage is a bit slim. Later czseries models like the cz3000 and cz5000 used this new phase distortion synthesis in more professional instruments. Casio s pro line of synths from the 80s using phase distortion synthesis. Includes cz 101, cz, cz 3000, cz 5000 and cz 1 synthesizers. A page with some cz patches available for download. Cz editor is made by coffeeshopped as well, but this one is open source and free, and works on windows and os x. The cz101 and cz has eight digital oscillators, each with a dedicated 8 stage pitch envelope.
Includes cz101, cz, cz3000, cz5000 and cz1 synthesizers. Jan 30, 2014 by contrast the cz 5000 is easy to program and fun to play. The casio cz101 phase distortion synthesizer is from the year 1986. This listing reflects our current inventory and is updated in real time. I was totally in love with the cz, and literally fell asleep programming patches and recording the outcomes on my vestafire 4track cassette recorder. I own a cz 101 and i am writing to ask you to please adapt the patches that do not make extensive use of aftertouch so that 101 owners can buy them. A windows editor for the cz 101 and cz you can download.
The new casio cz synth patches are inspired by 1980s synthpop bands. The casio cz101 is a 49 mini key, 8 voice digital synthesizer, featuring dual oscillators 8 waveforms with ring and noise mod, dedicated 8 stage pitch, phase, and volume envelopes per voice, along with vibrato, portamento, 32 presets 16 editable and midi. Czounds has announced 4 new patch sets for classic casio cz synths, including casio cz 1, cz 101, cz, cz 3000 and cz 5000 synthesizers the new casio cz synth patches are inspired by 1980s synthpop bands. A yahoo group for discussion on cz and vz series synths. The casio cz 101 phase distortion synthesizer is from the year 1986. By contrast the cz5000 is easy to program and fun to play. The cz 101, cz 230s, cz, cz 2000s, cz 2600s, cz 3000, cz 5000, and cz 1. The cz 101 is the portable version of the series with minikeys. It is succeeded by the cz 3000 and cz 5000 which really fatten up the synth and provide more professional features and looks.
People on internet said that the cz is the same synth than the cz 101 but with larger keys although the 101 is more expensive and i dont know why. May 20, 2017 casio cz5000 original patches demo part2 duration. Free casio cz sound library inspired by stranger things. Yet it would be the companys cz 101 that set the tills ringing. I have been a long time fan of cz101 synthesizer which i still own and use today. Brasses, basses, pads, leads, percussion, drums, its all in there. Ive recently installed midi quest 11 and installed several instruments which run with no problems kawai k1, kawai k5000s, akai ewi4000s.
Despite the cz230ss model numbering, it was not really a programmable synthesizer. Czingles 1984 64 casio cz patches inspired by radio hits of 1984. Phyczical attraction 64 casio cz patches inspired by the songs and sounds of madonna. The default value is 1c 16 when the power of the cz1 is switched on. No longer are you limited to saving only 16 or 32 patches. While the later cz3000 offered more keys, greater polyphony and more patch memories, and the cz5000 added a sequencer, the smaller. And also the headphone output is working fine, both left and right, and a lot louder, which is nice, but unfortunately it also has some background noise. This soundset comes with 64 patches and 64 combinations aka tone mix. Use a sysex transfer program for mac or pc and a midi connection to send patch data from your computer to your casio cz synthesizer cz101, cz, cz3000, cz.
Furthermore the only other instruments casio had produced were the vltone calculatorsynth range. Edit any parameter, organize patches, create random patches, and more. The cz s 8stage envelopes are finally easy to visualize and edit, and all 6 of them are in one place. Cz pack 1 is a set of 20 custom patches that work with most of the cz synthesizer family. Use a sysex transfer program for mac or pc and a midi connection to send patch data from your computer to your casio cz synthesizer cz101, cz, cz3000, cz5000, cz1. Patch base has the best casio cz101 editor and librarian available for mac and ipad. If you can afford an moxf6 or something comparable, though, start there instead. Unfollow casio cz 101 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This document covers transmission of programming information both to and from the cz, setting of the controllers you previously couldnt access like tone mix level, and other bits besides. Needless to say, it became extremely popular over a very short period of time.
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