On the yahoo casio czvz group, some of us havent been able to get midiox to send sysex patches to the vz instruments. Normal is single voice, combination is stacking max of four patches with velocity splittingswitching, keyboard crossfade, transposition etc. I have the tx7 as well there are s of patches on the net but i found that it was a bit involved to load the patches without knowing what you were getting spent hours sifting through patches trying to find something ethereal and interesting and eventually gave up. The casio vz range of synthesizers include the casio vz 1, the casio vz 10m rack mount expander version of vz 1, and the casio vz 8m cut down version of vz 10m. The vz 10m was first released in 1988 by casio computer company, ltd. If you love weird, twangy, spaceage digital sounds that sound like youre trapped in a. The normal tnode is mode, patches created through the vziom s modular sound source system can be selected and output individually for l. A tape memory jack allows the internal patches to be saved and loaded via a cassette tape. The zamorakian hasta is made by taking a zamorakian spear to otto godblessed, along with a payment of 300,000 coins. The cz series is a family of lowcost phase distortion synthesizers produced by casio in the mid1980s.
The vz10m, a 3uhigh rackmount version of the instrument, offers similar facilities, but adds an xlr. The casio vz10m is a rackmount version of the casio vz1. Sound patches, software, manuals for casio synthesizers. And here is a verrrry long video covering the casio vz10m, including listening to a lot of patch examples, looking at how casio. You can set effect and amp levels independently for each patch, and output them together through the mix out channel. Casio vz10m editor and librarian for midi quest ipad developed specifically for the casio vz10m, sound quests midi quest multiinstrument editorlibrarian protects the vz10m from data loss, provides an intuitive graphic interface to display the instruments settings, and includes unparalleled editing, organization, and creative tools to maximize the sonic potential of the vz10m. Sysex messages no sysex messages found for this device. It is a 1uhigh 19 expander that only offers 8 voices of polyphony, which is half of what the vz1vz10ms have. This card has an additional 64 sounds installed on it and is quite rare. Jul 21, 2015 hello, here are a few impressions of how i did programed my casio vz10m synthesizer. The casio vz 10m is one of the synths were considering adding support for in patch base if you want to see an editor for this synth, give us your feedback on the patch base voting page, to let us know. The vz10m is a keyboardless rackmount version of the vz1 that sells for. Midi quest casio vz10m editor and librarian for windows.
This is presentation of 64 synthcorner single presets for casio vz1 or vz10m synthesizer. Patch banks for ensoniq esq1, esqm, sq80 patch banks for casio vz1, vz10m, vz8m, pg300, pg310, pg380 they were programmed by me, circa 20012005. The casio vz1 is a pressure and velocity sensitive 61 key, 16 voice multitimbral digital synthesizer, featuring 8 oscillators with various phasering modulation arrangements, dedicated 8 stage pitch and amplitude envelopes per voice, along with vibrato, tremolo, portamento, 64 presets and midi. Also marketed under the brand hohner in some european country. It can store an additional 64 patches and 64 performances operation memories on an ra500 ram card. Well see how long i keep iti dont really intend to program it, but just to find some decent patches and use it as a source for distinctive digital sounds. Published on jul 4, 2019 prockgnosis and here is a verrrry long video covering the casio vz10m, including listening to a lot of patch examples, looking at how casio implemented the phase modulation engine, and lookinglistening to the basic waves and some phasemodulated waveforms available for programming. It was made to make their earlier cz synths of phase distortion to better interactive phase distortion and the difference is notable.
View and download casio vz 1 powerplay manual online. Pedals can be connected for use as a sustain or patch advance. The vz8m is a 1988 synthesizer by casio that only lasted a few years until it was discontinued in 1991. Available as system exclusive or standard midi files. Also included is a brand new lcd replacement backlight bought new from germany. The new casio cz synth patches are inspired by 1980s synthpop bands. The casio vz 10m is a 16 voice phase distortion digital synthesizer. Patch king sounds for casio vz1, vz10m and vz8m are your best upgrade value. It is available in rackmount form as the casio vz 10m. The casio vz 1 was released in 1988 hot on the heels of the successful cz line and became casio s flagship synthesizer, replacing the cz1 at the top end and going flat out to town with the feature list, easily putting it toe to toe with products from yamaha, roland and korg.
It can also store 128 patches on an rc100 ram card. Midi quest pro, midi quest and midi quest essentials each include a library of public domain sounds which have been collected, converted to midi quests file format, and freed of duplicates. The audio was recorded in one take without any edits. Still, the cz sometimes sounded kinda analog to me even though it isnt. Despite the examine text calling it a spear, the zamorakian hasta does not deal full damage when fighting the corporeal beast. Eerie, digital and crisp hollow synthesizer voices. Akai pro ax73 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio.
Works with the casio cz1, cz101, cz230, cz, cz3000, cz5000 as well as the vz1, vz8m and vz10m. The vz1 is a synthesizer based on interactive phase distortion ipd, which is similar to fm synthesis. The scrolls are mostly made of animal skins or papyrus, but one is made of copper. The case design also reflected a more professional approach. I bid, almost at random, on a synth ive always been curious about, the casio vz10m. I want to point out that casio vz1 is very neat synth. Casio vz10m wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio. Theres also fullfledged multitimbral mode with static voice and output allocation. Now freeware windows patch lib for over 17 synths including casio cz. The sound is often crystalline, icy and gets your attention. Syx system exclusive format, plus manuals and articles on the casio series as well as a howto documentation. The vz1 features internal memory for 64 normal patches and 64 operation memories. If you have some files you want to share please upload them.
The case design also reflected a more professional approach that casio was taking. It has 16voice polyphony and has 64 each of user and factory preset patch memories. Casio called it ipd, for interactive phase distortion. It is a late1980s synthesizer with a sound generation engine based on phase distortion, which is similar to yamahas fm. This would make a wonderful addition to anyone who owns any of these synthesizers. The casio vz 8m is a pressure and velocity sensitive 1u rack, 8 voice multitimbral digital synthesizer, featuring 8 oscillators with various phasering modulation arrangements, dedicated 8 stage pitch and amplitude envelopes per voice, along with vibrato, tremolo, portamento, 64 presets, guitar and wind controller modes, and midi. The casio vz1 was released in 1988 hot on the heels of the successful cz line and became casio s flagship synthesizer, replacing the cz1 at the top end and going flat out to town with the feature list, easily putting it toe to toe with products from yamaha, roland and korg. The casio room at synth museum featuring info and pictures. The casio vz 1 is a pressure and velocity sensitive 61 key, 16 voice multitimbral digital synthesizer, featuring 8 oscillators with various phasering modulation arrangements, dedicated 8 stage pitch and amplitude envelopes per voice, along with vibrato, tremolo, portamento, 64 presets and midi.
The vz was much more powerful but required a lot more patience. Once you select one of the menu buttons for editing you can scroll through the various. I loved them both but got more music out the cz5000 even though the vz10m helped me to make sounds that were more professional sounding. The casio vz range of synthesizers include the casio vz1, the casio vz10m rack mount expander version of vz1, and the casio vz8m cut down version of vz10m. The vz 1 is a synthesizer based on interactive phase distortion ipd, which is similar to fm synthesis. Casio vz10m exploring the synth and sounds youtube. I set the last stage of the amplitude envelopes to be fully on i. Its similar to the yamaha dx7 but offers more options. The vz10m is a late1980s interactive phase distortion synthesizer and sounds similar to yamahas fm synthesizers. Forums for keyboard related discussion including forums for casio, korg, roland, technics and yamaha. Whats more, vz8m patches can be used in a casio pg series guitar synth. This midi synthesizer is 16 note polyphonic, with 8 part multitimbral capability. This is no music or proper playing of the synthesizer.
I bought a cz back in 1986, then a vz8m in 1988, then have owned vz1, vz10m and the sampling drum machine over the years since so i am used to casios and this one is the best yet. It is a late1980s synthesizer with a sound generation engine based on. Each ram card holds up to 64 vz10m patches and 64 vz10m operation memories. It is available in rackmount form as the casio vz10m. The vz10m is the rack version of the vz1, and hohner has a version of it, too.
Sound source configuration, patch editing, multipatch setup creation, output channel. Included is the power cord, bound copy of the owners manual and a rc100 rom card. The casio vz10m is a 16 voice phase distortion digital synthesizer. Casio professional synthesizer vz10m with original manual. Whats more, you can store up to 64 sounds and 64 operation memories on an manusl ram card, for even greater freedom of timbral expression. Its a very nice looking 2space rack module, the rack version of the vz1. The vz10ms combination mode lets you mix together up to 4 different patches in any of 8 different patch mix or patch split configurations. This cdrom contains with program data for this model synthesizer.
Most of us dont have a real vz manual, but there are some docs and info from the users. Replacing the successful cz series, vz became the most advanced pro synths casio ever made. Operation memory allows saving either of them in a memory slot. Czounds has announced 4 new patch sets for classic casio cz synths, including casio cz1, cz101, cz, cz3000 and cz5000 synthesizers. The vz8m makes use of casio s ipd synthesis, which consists of eight sound modules that can be configured the dco and dca each one has. Boston cambridge newton, manh spokane spokane valley, wa. Performing some custom casio vz1 patches fed through strymon bluesky. Download via our free email delivery and get your new casio vz patches. Casio ra500 ram card for casio vz1, vz10m, 8m, pg380 is included. The youtube video referenced on this page was not created by me, but the synth is exactly the same. It is a popular weapon against dragons of all types. This library includes 704 patches for the casio vz10m and is a great way to instantly enhance your collection of sonic resources. If you love weird, twangy, spaceage digital sounds that sound like youre trapped in a game of tron but weirder.
Used to scroll or advance up and down the selected vz menu. Czingles 1984 64 casio cz patches inspired by radio hits of 1984. Vz10m also operates in very fancy performance modes. Dont be fooled by the casio name this is definitely a pro level synthesizer. The vz 10m is a late1980s interactive phase distortion synthesizer and sounds similar to yamahas fm synthesizers. These can then be divided into constituent polyphonics and ensembled in any format you desire.
Or output the 4 patches through the vz10ms lr line out channels. Synthse phase distortion, recalling in its principles and the rsultats synthse oprateurs yamaha fm 6. Sound source configuration, patch editing, multi patch setup creation, output channel and midi specifications in fact, virtually all vz10m operations are controlled by interacting with various functions that are found in the three vz10m menus. Jun 20, 2012 the sounds available from this synth are very wide and like all casio synths, if you take a lot of care with your programming you can get excellent results.
The dead sea scrolls are believed to have been written by the essenes during the period from about 200 b. It is the fastest hasta in the game and the second most effective stab weapon behind ghrazi rapier. The casio vz8m is a pressure and velocity sensitive 1u rack, 8 voice multitimbral digital synthesizer, featuring 8 oscillators with various phasering modulation arrangements, dedicated 8 stage pitch and amplitude envelopes per voice, along with vibrato, tremolo, portamento, 64 presets, guitar and wind controller modes, and midi. Additionally, the homekeyboard model ct6500 used 48 phase distortion presets from the cz line. The vz10m was first released in 1988 by casio computer company, ltd. The casio vz1 was released in 1988 hot on the heels of the successful cz line and became casios flagship synthesizer, replacing the cz1 at the top end and going flat out to town with the feature list, easily putting it toe to toe with products from yamaha, roland and korg. Casio cz101 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio.
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