The casio cz 101 the cosmo synthesizer as it was titled by casio on release back around 19845 so many people tapped into this affordable budget synth back in the 80s as a firstbuy and its actualy a good little synth utilising casio s phasedistortion synthesis which is similar to fm. An insiders guide to casio cz synthesizers the snowfields. The cz series are digital synths that use a technique known asphase distortion a close relative of frequency modulation fm made popular by yamahas dx series. The cz v models the casio cz 101 and cz, two cult synthesizers behind many 80s pop hits. Manuals watch manual archives enter the 4digit or 3digit module number shown enclosed in rectangular box on the back of the watch back plate, either in the center or around the circumference, then click search. But none are as small and portable as the cz 101 is. Most casio keyboards feature automated accompaniment sections which may include drums, bass, chords and harmonies. A locally cached version of owners manual is available at. If working on 80s synths, this is a great guide, along with the cz 1 manual. It can even be strapped on like a guitar and run on battery power.
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. Schlesinger, andrew an insiders guide to casio cz synthesizers isbn. However the cz is without a doubt the best lowcost means of truly useable sounds for pads and lead synth sounds. The cz 1 has the most advanced keyboard of all the cz series synths. The cz1 was a step up with two separate outputs, but retained the restriction of manual no. In this fourpart video, i describe the features of the casio cz 101, pr.
In appearance and facilities the cz1 is similar to the cz5000 and 3000. I didnt have my indigo io with me when i recorded these samples, so i recorded through the laptops internal audio card. Im a huge fan of old casio keyboards, especially the cz series, so this is like a dream come true, being able to add new controls and effects to the characteristic phase distortion synthesis adds a whole new dimension to the sound. Normal time, net time, split time and 1st2nd place times battery. Watch 5121 online without downloading, good for mobile. The cz is a fullsize keyboard version of the cz 101 for a slightly more practical edge. Digital projectors, pianos, calculators, watches casio usa. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Later cz series models like the cz 3000 and cz 5000 used this new phase distortion synthesis in more professional instruments.
Manufacture of innovative new digital cameras, watches, digital keyboard pianos, calculators, projectors, label printers, cash registers, electronic dictionaries. Enjoy our recent news about gw3000 series all gshock gw3000 news. The system uses a few different voltages, control by some really critical trimmers and a couple of power transistors. View and download casio cosmo cz 1 operation manual online. Service manual and diagrams of equipment and musical instruments for casio. Like many early digital synthesizers, its sound was regarded as thinner than the sound of an analog synthesizer.
To receive load system exclusive patch information 70. View and download casio cz series an insi ders manual online. It has eight digitally controlled oscillators with eight digital waveforms to choose from, three of which have a resonant filter type sound. Essentially, here are in addition to the cz series, the fz series and the vz series to call. A little different architecture and technique for sound production. In this capacity, it was described by casio in the cz 1s manual as being phase distortion synthesiss equivalent. Midi comprises a set of defined instructions, or midi messages, telling a compatible. The cz1 was a step up with two separate outputs, but retained the restriction of manual note.
Additionally, the homekeyboard model ct6500 used 48 phase distortion presets from the cz line. It has a full 61note 5octave keyboard with velocity and aftertouch sensitivity. Casio cz 101 digital cosmos synthesizer synth w manual, book, power supply, and carry bag. This pd sound source system can thus casily output. Unlike fm synthesis, casio sphase distortionmethod is very simple to control.
The casio cz 101 is not the most powerful of cz family but surely the cutest and most soughtafter for its cheap 80 design with minikeys. It is also possible to determine whether the pitch is. Purchase madtheory casio cz authentic sample library for kontakt. Miles for the book cosmo the history of the cosmosynth and patches to download.
Please note that you now get linked to the an web presence of fast a casio europe distributor. Many casio keyboards can be run on both mains electricity and battery power. Amazing design as every uvi release, a must for any casio lover or synth addict in general. I found the schematics and others docs as a bunch of separate files so i combined them into this single pdf. Casio cosmo cz1 operation manual pdf download manualslib.
Home manuals casio cz 1 owners manual this page contains information about the owners manual for the cz 1 from casio. So if your fingers are fabulous on a keyboard but all thumbs when it comes to things electronic, get a casiocz 101. I have never owned a cz series synth, only little casio samplers sk1 and 5. Outboard chorus units were so popular with early cz owners that casio built the effect into their later cz 3000 and cz 5000 synths. Home manuals casio cz 101 owners manual this page contains information about the owners manual for the cz 101 from casio. The cz 101 has four octaves made up of 49 miniature keys. Casio cz101 manual the legendary cz101 miniture in size. Casio collection watch manuals in pdf for all models. The pitch difference can be designated in units of one octave, one semitone or 160 semitone. Otherwise it is essentially a cz 3000 which is essentially two cz s or cz 101s. Compatible installation of special driver not required. We will easily help you to get the collection manual you need. With the cz 1 you get 8stage envelopes, 2 oscillators per.
Casio cz series an insiders manual pdf download manualslib. The preset browser works across all plugin formats vst, au, aax etc. Jan 22, 2009 casio cz 101 synthesizer from page 15 of keyboard magazine september 1985. Dramatic changes in the audio spectrum can be created by manipulating one parameter. Casio list of service manual andor schematics on synthxl. Casio cz101 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio. Casio started with the cz series which was sold very successfully. View and download casio cz 1 operation manual online. Cr2016 except module 1271br2020 module 1271 only approx.
The cz101 uses the unique pd phase distortion sound source systern developed by casio. Casio cz1 operation manual pdf download manualslib. To recall them, turn your unit upside down, and press the reset button with a toothpick or similar object. Official casio collection watch user instruction manuals in pdf format. The cz series is a family of lowcost phase distortion synthesizers produced by casio in the. Spare parts and replacement keys for casio cz series. Electronic musical instruments information support casio. The casio cz 101 is an 8 voice phase distortion digital synthesizer. A page with some cz patches available for download.
Jul 18, 2020 if working on 80s synths, this is a great guide, along with the cz 1 manual. In this fourpart video, i describe the features of the casio cz101, pr. Meanwhile, casio s updates on the basic cz idea the cz5000, 3000 and 230s have remained steadfastly nonsensitive. The company casio was in the 1980er years in the market of digital synthesizers activ and brought different series and model series on the market. As the words phase distortion indicate, this system distorts the. Dulezite upozornujeme, ze nyni budete presmerovani na stranky spolecnosti fast cr, a.
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