Casio CZ/VZ Files... part of CZsynth

The first thing to learn is this: Clearly state what kind of computer you're using when asking for software recommendations.  Since you are a guitarist, I'll assume you're using a Commodore 64.  Kidding!  PC?  I use a piece of free software called "SysExBox", which works fine on Windows 98 - Vista.  You'll need to set the CZ and the SysExBox to the same MIDI channel.  The set of 32 voices will go into the "Memory" bank.  There is a "Memory Protect" switch on the back of the CZ - set it to "Off" for loading voices into the CZ.  BTW, "MIDI Out" on the PC goes to "MIDI In" on the CZ, and vice versa.  I don't know about the FZ.

IMHO, the CZ is the best bit of gear for learning how to program a synthesizer (okay, maybe a big modular might be better).

- synergeezer

--- In CZ-VZ-Files@yahoogroups.com, "marvcoolness" <marvcoolness@...> wrote:
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> Yeah, I know, I can see everybody's eyes rolling! :) Ha!
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> I'm a guitarist just getting into synths, lots to learn! I have both a CZ5000 and a FZ1, my first question is...
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> I kinda understand how syex works, you plug the keyboard into your computer VIA MIDI cable and transfer the commands, but how exactly do yo do it? I probably need some kind of software, right? anything free out there that would give me basic transfer capabilities? How does it work specially with the CZ and FZ sybths? I know they have very limited memory, so when you transfer stuff, do yo uloose what's in there, where does it load to?
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> Thanks in advance
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