MATRIXSYNTH: Casio FZ-10M Digital Sampling Synthesizer


Friday, July 13, 2012

Casio FZ-10M Digital Sampling Synthesizer

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"The FZ-10m is an eight voice, monotimbral digital synthesizer/sampler rack (3U) with flexible I/O (2 inputs, mix output, 8 individual outputs, RS232, MIDI). Waveforms can be sampled (16b, 9/18/36kHz, 64 sample points, 2MB memory), additive (48 harmonics), hand drawn (similar to Korg DSS-1) or preset (6 waves available). Sample editing includes 2 loops, reverse, mix, cross mix. Resonant, low pass digital filter and digital amplifier are controlled by 8 stage envelope generators, LFO and velocity/aftertouch. Patch memory contains 8 user locations (also has 3.5" DSHD disk drive).

The FZ-10M is the rack-module version of the FZ-1 with 2MB internal memory and XLR inputs and outputs. Dated by today's standards, the FZ-1 is a neat piece of Casio history to own but could never replace your current sampler. With the look and features you'd expect from a vintage pro-sampler, this Casio has been used by Underworld, Kronos Quartet, Dee Lite, 2 Live Crew, KMD, and Kitaro.

Features:

Aftertouch: Modifies LFO and EGs
Architecture Class: additive subtractive sampler
Audio IO: Headphones, 2 audio inputs 8 individual, TRS and XLR mix
Audio Source: The waveform can be a sample, an additive wave (48 harmonics), hand drawn (similar to Korg DSS-1), or a preset wave (i.e. random, pulse, saw, square, double sine, saw/pulse). Samples are 16 bit (9, 18, 36kHz) with up to 64 sample points. Sample editing includes 2 loops, reverse, mix, cross mix.
Communication Interface: MIDI In, Out, Thru, 25 pin RS232 communication port
Effects: None
EG: Dedicated, 8 stage EG's modify DCF and DCA
Expansion: 3.5" 2HD Disk drive
Filter: Resonant, low pass
Form Factor: 3U rack
Key Scaling: Switch samples and modify EGs rate/level
LFO: Modifies pitch, amplitude, or filter level. Waveforms include up saw, down saw, random, sine, square and triangle. LFO also features delay and key sync
Memory: None
Multitimbral: No (only via sample assignment)
Pedal Inputs: None
Performance Control: None
Polyphony: 8
Power: AC (IEC C13 to NEMA 5-15P)
Released: 1987
Sequencer: No
Signal Class: digital
Velocity: Switches samples and modify pitch and EGs rate/level"

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