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Saturday, March 16, 2024
Friday, March 15, 2024
ALM Introduces CIZZLE - Casio CZ Style Digital 'Phase Distortion' VCO Eurorack Module
video upload by ALM TV
Update: 3rd video, pics, and details added below. Check with the dealers on the right for availability.
"The 'CIZZLE' is a dual digital 'phase distortion' VCO inspired by the classic Casio 'CZ' series synthesizers. It brings the specifics of 'CZ' style phase distortion (PD) synthesis into Eurorack with the inclusion of primary and secondary oscillator layering and detuning (with up to 8 voice chord generation), extended morphable PD wave generation algorithms, unique resonance wave generation, plus specific 'end of chain' ring modulation and noise modes that are key to the CZ sound.
The voices also feature built in VCAs and various modulation controls and inputs, a cv-able chord mode, tracking ability, triggered mode switching and can be output independently or mixed with stereo widening.
The 'CIZZLE' finally brings characteristic CZ style synthesis to Eurorack with a rich palette of sounds from mellow ambient tones, 90s Detroit Techno inspired chords, Reese style basses, and synth tones with unique faux resonance squelch."
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Frequency Controls
4:20 - OSC A Controls
12:38 - OSC B Ring Mod
18:08 - OSC B Noise
23:30 - Chord Mode
28:57 - Patches - Acid Bassline
30:58 - Patches - Ambient Chords
32:46 - Patches - Beat
34:38 - Outro
Satoshi & Makoto Meet CIZZLE
video upload by ALM TV
"ALM / Busy Circuits invited artists Satoshi and Makoto, renowned Casio CZ synthesists, to the Clockface Modular shop and studio in Tokyo, Japan to try out the new ALM CIZZLE module. This short film documents the visit and provides a translated interview.
Satoshi and Makoto are a twin duo that received international acclaim in 2017 with the release of their debut album 'CZ-5000 Sounds and Sequences' on Safe Trip. In 2020, their follow up album "CZ-5000 Sounds and Sequences Vol. II” was released, solidifying their dedication to the Casio CZ synthesizer.
The new ALM CIZZLE is a dual digital 'phase distortion' VCO inspired by the classic Casio CZ series synthesizers. It brings the specifics of CZ style phase distortion (PD) synthesis into Eurorack with the inclusion of primary and secondary oscillator layering and detuning (with up to 8 voice chord generation), extended morphable PD wave generation algorithms, unique resonance wave generation, plus specific 'end of chain' ring modulation and noise modes that are key to the CZ sound. The CIZZLE is available now from fine ALM stockists worldwide.
Very specail thanks to Clockface Modular for hosting Satoshi & Makoto.
https://clockfacemodular.com
Satoshi & Makoto's Music:
https://nemutai.bandcamp.com"
Cizzle: a killer Casio CZ-style voice from ALM / Busy Circuits
video upload by Tom Churchill
"Cizzle is a Eurorack synth voice from ALM Busy Circuits based around Phase Distortion synthesis, which Casio pioneered in their CZ series back in the 1980s.
It contains two digital oscillators that would typically be combined and used as one voice, but you can also use them independently. Each oscillator can produce four-note chords and has its own VCA, so all you need is an envelope or two to start using this as a complete voice.
Buy at Signal Sounds:
https://www.signalsounds.com/ALM_Busy..."
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:43 Patch previews
02:10 What is phase distortion?
02:48 Cizzle overview
06:27 Deep house chords
09:34 Ring mod electro synth
12:34 Sweeping synth arpeggios
13:56 Jacking house loops
16:22 Two separate voices
18:12 Dual stepped modulation
20:16 Chord progression sequencing
23:06 Freaky techno loops
The ’CIZZLE’ is a dual digital ’phase distortion’ VCO inspired by the classic Casio ’CZ’ series synthesizers. It brings the specifics of ’CZ’ style phase distortion (PD) synthesis into Eurorack with the inclusion of primary and secondary oscillator layering and detuning (with up to 8-voice chord generation), extended morphable PD wave generation algorithms, unique resonance wave generation, plus specific ’end of chain’ ring modulation and noise modes that are key to the CZ sound.
The voices also feature built in VCAs and various modulation controls and inputs, a cv-able chord mode, tracking ability, triggered mode switching and can be output independently or mixed with stereo widening.
The ’CIZZLE’ finally brings characteristic CZ style synthesis to Eurorack with a rich palette of sounds from mellow ambient tones, 90s Detroit Techno inspired chords, Reese style basses, and synth tones with unique faux resonance squelch.
Feature List
→ Dual phase distortion VCO with direct and voltage controlled parameters.
→ Easy, quick and accurate tuning via an encoder control.
→ 9 morphing phase distortion ’Algorithms’ (Osc A) with direct and CV control.
→ PD Offset ’Shape’ with direct and CV control.
→ Unique CZ resonance waveform (Osc B) with direct and CV control.
→ Multiple Osc B modes; Rez, Ring Mod, and Noise based on classic CZ synthesis.
→ Mode switchable via direct and trigger control.
→ Optional Osc B frequency tracking of Osc A with offset.
→ Voltage controlled chord mode with inversion and up to 8 voices.
→ Dedicated oscillator output level VCAs.
→ Separate dual or mixed outputs with stereo widening effect.
→ Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
→ 2 Year Warranty.
→ Made in England.
Ideal For
→ Flexible and precise primary digital voice duties in a Eurorack system.
→ Creating basslines, rich chords, drones, morphing tones, percussive hits etc.
→ Unique digital squelch.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
DUKE JUPITER - SHE'S SO HOT (1984) KEYBOARD PIANO COVER
video upload by Eaglechild
"DUKE JUPITER - She's So Hot (1984) Copyright Notice I do not claim ownership of this song. All material is the copyrighted property of its respected owner(s). This is for the sole purpose of entertainment; no profit is gained from this.
INSTAGRAM: chriseaglechild
Song: She's So Hot
Artist: Duke Jupiter
Album: White Knuckle Ride Year: 1984
Keyboard used in the video:
Casio VZ1 and Korg M1 VST
Cameras:
Olympus OM-D Mark III"
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Casio FZ 1 Overview
video uploads by Synthdude
Playlist:
Casio FZ 1 Overview Part 1 of 5
Casio FZ 1 Overview Part 2 of 5
Casio FZ 1 Overview part 3 of 5 Sampling Rates
Casio FZ 1 Overview part 4 of 5 Wave Synthesis
Casio FZ 1 Overview part 5 of 5 Looping Single Cycle Waveform
Playlist:
Casio FZ 1 Overview Part 1 of 5
Casio FZ 1 Overview Part 2 of 5
Casio FZ 1 Overview part 3 of 5 Sampling Rates
Casio FZ 1 Overview part 4 of 5 Wave Synthesis
Casio FZ 1 Overview part 5 of 5 Looping Single Cycle Waveform
Monday, February 05, 2024
Casio CZ-5000 61-Key Synthesizer
Friday, January 26, 2024
Sticker Blinged Casio CZ-1
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"One key is popped up. Otherwise fine."
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"One key is popped up. Otherwise fine."
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Putting the Casio CZ101 Through Its Paces
video upload by Dylan Pank
"Warrning, this video contains Synthesizer! A 1980s Casio CZ101 Digital Phase Distortion synthesizer to be precise.
The sounds start a 01:13 if you're impatient. [Of course the music is a pastiche, not the real thing, as I've had enough copyright claims at the moment thank you!]
Midi control for the percussion track and arpeggios was done in Musescore 3: http://musescore.org
Percussion patches from CZounds: https://thepatchbay.io/creator/czounds/
Multitracked, mixed and reverb added in Audacity: http://https://www.audacityteam.org
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Music: "Escape from the Thing In Precinct 13" © 2024."
Sunday, January 07, 2024
Casio XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer - Factory Demo Songs
video upload by DKDiveDude
"Video playing back the three factory demo songs off the Casio XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer."
Saturday, January 06, 2024
Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING
video uploads by Scifi Funk
Follow-up to this series below.
"How to really understand programming the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/
This series demonstrates how the synth works at a detailed level. By the time you have watched them all, you will have a great idea of how all the parameters interact for making sounds.
The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."
Playlist:
Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 1 of 4. “Creating movement”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1 etc)
Follow-up to this series below.
"How to really understand programming the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/
This series demonstrates how the synth works at a detailed level. By the time you have watched them all, you will have a great idea of how all the parameters interact for making sounds.
The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."
Playlist:
Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 1 of 4. “Creating movement”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1 etc)
00:00 CZ-101, CZ-1 Introduction to programming using the Virtual CZ plugin.Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 2 of 4. “Combining Waveforms”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1)
00:40 We start with most basic sound BUT with Velocity sensitivity, so the sound is alive as you play (tone movement).
01:51 Fine tuning movement. The built-in chorus, plus Chorus defined (technically).
02:56 More fine tuning movement. A manual chorus - using the Vibrato section.
03:41 Harmonic movement. Using a chord that doesn’t resolve. E.g. C Maj 7 flat 5.
04:22 Add a vintage reverb with a long tail and the sound comes alive.
05:17 Using Detune to add movement. Line 1 + Line 1 or Line 1 + Line 2.
07:25 Future lessons will use the Envelopes to add further movement.
00:00 Combining Sawtooth and Square Waves (keeping the same octave discussion)Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 3 of 4. “2 Osc FULL CONTROL”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1)
01:00 Combining Sawtooth with the other waveforms inc. Resonance waveforms.
01:51 How resonance waveforms can work the same as a resonance slider.
04:11 Using resonance to sound a bit like a vocal sound (low-end frequencies).
06:01 54% is the magic number for performance vibrato (demo as well)
06:25 Stacking. Super Saw wave examples.
07:29 Ring modulation add complexity (or fuzziness) to a sound.
00:00 How to have full control over 2 oscillators. Set up explained.Casio CZ Synth PROGRAMMING. 4 of 4. “4 Osc STACKING”. (CZ 101, CZ 1000, CZ 5000, CZ 1 etc)
02:16 Start point. A tiny delay means it sounds like its being phased/flanged.
03:19 Lets hear how each combination of waveforms sound.
04:00 The threshold for hearing the same waveform on the other oscillator.
04:50 Using envelopes to smooth filter sweeps.
05:35 More combinations.
06:39 Pulse width discussion. Using Filter sweeps to hear the differences in waveforms)
00:00 How to have full control over 2 oscillators. Set up explained.
02:16 Start point. A tiny delay means it sounds like its being phased/flanged.
03:19 Lets hear how each combination of waveforms sound.
04:00 The threshold for hearing the same waveform on the other oscillator.
04:50 Using envelopes to smooth filter sweeps.
05:35 More combinations.
06:39 Pulse width discussion. Using Filter sweeps to hear the differences in waveforms)
Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Casio CZ Series Programming (CZ-101, CZ-1, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000) Part 4 of 4
video upload by Scifi Funk
All parts here
"How to program the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/
A Step-by-step tutorial for programming the Casio CZ Series of Vintage Synthesizers. I explain what each Pot and Slider does on the synthesizer and how they interact to create sound.
PLEASE NOTE - Subsequent Casio Programming Tutorials will use Plug-in Boutiques Virtual Casio CZ VST plugin, as its so much quicker to program this way.
This series demonstrates how the synth works at a high level, enough to get you making sounds. For an in-depth look at programming the Synth as a whole. Please refer to my advanced programming series.
00:00 Key Follow. Change the sound as you play higher up the keyboard
01:58 Filter programming examples. Patience is required! (Better to program via Plugin Boutiques Virtual Casio CZ VST plugin).
05:14 Sharper sound example. (Taking chorus off, key follow off)
06:12 CZ-1 Name your sounds (pretty good for 1985/6)
06:50 Velocity key applies velocity sensitivity. (CZ-1 only) Examples shown. How to get your sound sharp.
08:30 Add waveforms together, Ring Modulator.
09:00 An old cliche: Get a sound close to what you want to achieve and start fiddling = quicker results.
Please watch the whole video to make sense of the chapters."
Monday, January 01, 2024
Casio CZ Series Programming (CZ-101, CZ-1, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000) Part 3 of 4
video upload by Scifi Funk
All parts here
"How to program the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/
A Step-by-step tutorial for programming the Casio CZ Series of Vintage Synthesizers. I explain what each Pot and Slider does on the synthesizer and how they interact to create sound.
PLEASE NOTE - Subsequent Casio Progamming Tutorials will use Plug-in Boutiques Virtual Casio CZ VST plugin, as it#s so much quicker to program this way.
This series demonstrates how the synth works at a high level, enough to get you making sounds. For an in-depth look at programming the Synth as a whole. Please refer to my advanced programming series.
00:00 Example CASIO CZ programming session. Waveform sounds.
01:58 The 8 stage envelope.
03:08 Envelope visual examples.
Please watch the whole video to make sense of the chapters.
The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Casio CZ Series Programming (CZ-101, CZ-1, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000) Part 1 of 4
video upload by Scifi Funk
All parts here
"How to program the Casio CZ Series from the CZ-101 to the CZ-1
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/
A Step-by-step tutorial for programming the Casio CZ Series of Vintage Synthesizers. I explain what each Pot and Slider does on the synthesizer and how they interact to create sound.
This series demonstrates how the synth works at a high level, enough to get you making sounds. For an in-depth look at programming the Synth as a whole. Please refer to my advanced programming series.
00:00 Introduction demo playing with settings that can easily be tweaked live.
03:30 All the CZ synths are basically the same architecture. The CZ-1 is the best model as it is velocity-sensitive.
04:16 Articles from the period explaining how to program the CZ-101.
04:58 The essence of Phase Distortion programming.
05:30 All 8 basic waveforms that start sound on a Casio CZ-101 etc.
06:50 How the synth sound chain hangs together (DCO, DCW, DCA)
07:48 Line select. How the oscillators work together. This is an important setting.
08:20 Noise and Ring modulator, plus detune, examples of using them with line select.
Please watch the whole video to make sense of the chapters.
The Casio CZ-101 was my very first poly synth bought way back in 1985."
Vintage Lexicon PCM90 Casio CZ-1 Synthesizer Live electronics Demo. Improv. “Inner Joy”.
video upload by Scifi Funk
"VINTAGE CASIO CZ-1 Synthesizer with a LEXICON PCM90 Reverb. Improv. 'Inner Joy'
https://hyperfollow.com/scififunk/
In this demo, I play a VINTAGE CASIO CZ-1 Synthesizer (big brother to the CASIO CZ-101) sound through the classic LEXICON PCM90 Reverb. Two of them are housed in a LEXICON LDI-12T PC Interface. The track is an improv around a riff I thought up moments before the demo.
I was feeling happy as I’d just got the LEXICON LDI-12T working again after being years out of service. Fiddling around, these chords came to mind. As it was a demo I quickly recorded before the idea left me. There is no programming involved. There are times when you just need to play.
So, why the LEXICON PCM-90 Reverb? Well, it gives THAT distinctive reverb sound which oozes quality. Reverb is a very important part of recording giving the instrument or vocal depth or near-field presence.
These demos were played live, then received a few little tweaks here and there because in real life my brain and fingers fall in and out of alignment. However in this case I left a few small errors in, just so you know I wasn’t faking it. I was happy! Sadly since then the Lexicon interface and its reverbs have died again. Oh well, back to the VST plugins!"
Friday, December 22, 2023
Hello Strega - 3 jams - no talk
video upload by Stazma
"My first day with Strega in a few jams. Just a few jam with different state of minds.
I think the Casio and this thing are going to be a great couple."
00:00 Lofi Dream Team w/ Casio PT-20
03:26 Crunch Drums
06:15 All Alone
Thursday, December 14, 2023
5 Minutes With Boss RV-200 Reverb
video upload by sonicstate
"Support us on https://patreon.com/sonicstate
The Boss RV-200 is Boss's latest algorithmic reverb pedal - indeed it can be battery powered (3 AA) though not sure quite how long that would last, given that the unit features 32-bit Float DSP and 32-bit AD/DA 96kHz and Stereo in and Out.
Paulee Bow takes a look in this FIVE MINUTES WITH
With 12 algorithms mostly offering what one would class as atmospheric or ambient processing, it excels at just that."
Saturday, December 09, 2023
Five vintage keyboards: Casio, Yamaha, Amstrad, Realistic Concertmate
video upload by Alfonse
"Music: "Nightlight" (C) Copyright 2023 Alfonse
Download the track here: https://alfonse.bandcamp.com/album/ni...
Sounds used in the track:
Yamaha PSS-680 - Voice 34, 0.63, 1.63, 2.21, 3.21, 4.01, 5.00, 6.06, 7.67
Amstrad Fidelity CKX100 - E Guitar, Synth 2
Casio CT-320 - Elec Guitar layered with Synth Reed
Casio MT-400V - Elec Guitar with short filter envelope, Organ with Waw!
Realistic Concertmate 660 - Strings"
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Casio Sk-1 Circuit Bent with Control Box
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Casio CZ-5000
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"Tested in great working condition, one slider cap is unoriginal but fully functional. Also missing the rear battery compartment cover. Includes AC power.
Digital synthesizer based on Phase Distortion Synthesis, kind of similar the DX-7 FM Synthesis in terms of sound. Its a 16 voice synth that can be split into 2 parts, plus an 8 track sequencer. The voice structure is 2 oscillators, with a variety of standard and unusual waveforms including resonant waves that make up for the lack of filter. The waveforms get modulated by the 8 stage envelope generator (of which there are 3 for the pitch, waveform, and VCA) to create timbral changes. In addition to that there is a ring modulator, noise source, and chorus."
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"Tested in great working condition, one slider cap is unoriginal but fully functional. Also missing the rear battery compartment cover. Includes AC power.
Digital synthesizer based on Phase Distortion Synthesis, kind of similar the DX-7 FM Synthesis in terms of sound. Its a 16 voice synth that can be split into 2 parts, plus an 8 track sequencer. The voice structure is 2 oscillators, with a variety of standard and unusual waveforms including resonant waves that make up for the lack of filter. The waveforms get modulated by the 8 stage envelope generator (of which there are 3 for the pitch, waveform, and VCA) to create timbral changes. In addition to that there is a ring modulator, noise source, and chorus."
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