Casio FZ-1 – Installing the New OLED Display Kit

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"INFORMATION

The project works perfectly for normal use of the FZ-1, FZ-10M and FZ-20M. All menu screens, editing pages, sampling functions, parameters and general operation display correctly. Only a few fully graphical screens, such as Hand Drawing, Sin Synthesis and Graphic Envelope, may show minor pixel irregularities. This does not affect usability in any way; these functions continue to work normally and the issue is purely visual.
As I no longer have time to continue development, I do not plan to refine these small graphical details. Even so, the kit leaves the FZ fully usable, which is exactly what allowed me to bring my own FZ-1 and FZ-20M back to life and use them normally again.

FZ-1 Kit

For the FZ-1, we supply a complete kit, including:
A dedicated support with the logic board.
A second support with the new OLED display that fits perfectly into the original display mounting position.

Installation requires no soldering and no special skills. The kit uses the original FZ-1 mounting screws, and the entire installation can be completed in under 20 minutes.
Please watch the FZ-1 installation video on our YouTube channel for a full step-by-step demonstration.

FZ-10M and FZ-20M Kit

For the FZ-10M and FZ-20M, we supply a single integrated assembly including the support, logic board and display. This assembly fits perfectly into the original display location of the module.

Installation is very simple, requires no soldering, and typically takes around 15 minutes. The process is also demonstrated in the installation video available on our YouTube channel.

Pricing and Ordering

The price for the kit (logic board, display, supports and cables) is US$249.00 + shipping.

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CASIO FZ-10M / FZ-20M New OLED Display connection.

video upload by EMW Synthesizers

"The project works perfectly for normal use of the FZ-1, FZ-10M and FZ-20M. All menu screens, editing pages, sampling functions, parameters and general operation display correctly. Only a few fully-graphical screens — such as Hand Drawing, Sin Synthesis and Envelope — show small pixel irregularities. This doesn’t affect usability at all; those functions still work normally, it’s only a visual detail.

Since I no longer have time to continue development, I don’t plan to refine those small graphical variations. Even so, the kit leaves the FZ fully usable, which is exactly what allowed me to bring my own FZ-1 and FZ-20M back to life and use them normally again.

For the FZ-10M and FZ-20M, the kit is supplied already mounted on a dedicated support/bracket. You simply remove the original display module and install the new assembly in the same place, as shown in the video. This makes the upgrade very straightforward for these models.

For the FZ-1, I provide the logic board, the display and the cables for connection. In this case, the internal mechanical mounting and support are left to each user, who can adapt the installation to their own unit. It’s not difficult, but it does require some basic DIY skill.

The price for the board, display and cables is $199.00 + shipping. The payment must be made to our PayPal registered account: info@electronicmusicworks.com

If you are interested just send an email to: info@electronicmusicworks.com

Note: We are currently unable to ship to the United States, as our mail service is still adjusting its system to the new tariff policies."

CASIO FZ-1 / FZ-10M / FZ-20M New OLED Display

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"Here is a quick demo of the Casio FZ module in operation using our OLED display kit."

EMW PATCH SYNTHESIZERS for the KORG DW-8000, Roland Alpha Juno & JX-8P

Some of you might remember the EMW Patch Synthesizer JX-810P posted back in 2011. There are also EMW PATCH SYNTHESIZERS for the KORG DW-8000, Roland Alpha Juno, Yamaha TX-81Z & DX11, and the Casio CZ series.

"What is the EMW Patch Synthesizer?

The EMW Patch Synthesizer is an intelligent patch creator. It operates on a certain degree of randomness but it is not just a simple patch randomizer like the ones that can be found on patch editors. Its internal software uses an intelligent algorithm to maximize the usability of the generated sounds.

Why use it? Or why use it instead of a Patch Editor?

The Patch Synthesizer does not exclude the use of a patch editor, they can be used together to extend the sound creation possibilities. One thing that is usual when creating a patch is that we humans have our preferences and always tend to use the same parameters, envelope settings and modulations, this is not bad but limits the creative process in a significant way.
Think about the EMW Patch Synthesizer as a new point of view generator, another opinion in sound creation or a friend that can throw some light and new perspectives. Its really like not to be alone in the process anymore.

For which synthesizers is it available?

We now have the Patch Synthesizer for the following synthesizer models:

- Roland Alpha Juno 1, Alpha Juno 2 and MKS-50
- Roland JX-8P and MKS-70
- Korg DW8000 and EX8000
- Casio CZ101, CZ1000, CZ3000, CZ5000 and CZ1
- Yamaha TX-81Z and DX11"

Casio CZ-101 with the EMW CZ-500

YouTube Published on May 12, 2012 by stuthomson

"The EMW CZ-500 patch bank is basically a ROM box loaded with 500 patches for the CZ series synthesizers. This was an impulse/curiosity buy. I was hoping it was loaded with pads - but no, however there are a few great strings patches (one is demo'd here). Lots of very good lead and solo patches including a very good job on acoustic instruments (check out the flute). Excellent root patches for your own mod.s. Effect is the Chora Lush chorus pedal. Nice job EMW. My apologies for the poor focus on the close-up."

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