Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

i knew ya'd come through, terry....

> > off topic, but this ~is~ where all of the casio geeks hang out....
>
> Not really OT, as the AZ-1 is the official remote for the
> CZ series synthesizers. And has specific features to access all
> functions on the CZ's.
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i had no idea! tell me more....


> > anyone have any thing to say about the AZ-1?
>
> Probably the best remote out there. Has the one of the best
> keyboards, with after-touch and velocity. The weight is perfect,
> not too heavy like a Korg RK-100, or Yamaha KX-1. Not too light
> like the Roland AX-1. Two assignable wheels, one assignable slider,
> two assignable switches. Transmits on two assignable MIDI channels,
> seperate or combined.
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how is the aftertouch? on my CZ-1 i have to press so hard i'm afraid of
breaking it before it sends any aftertouch. but i think i there's an
adjustment for that....


> > does it have full-size keys?
>
> Yep, the Yamaha's are the only remotes I know of with small keys.
> The KX-5 has short stubby keys, and the SHS-10 and SHS-200 have the
> mini keys like the CZ-101.
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of course the CZ-101 and DX-100 also have guitar "nubs" for a strap.


> > how easy is it to transpose?
>
> Has an octave up/down slider. No key transpose, but you can assign
> the wheel/slider to send a transpose message to the CZ's. Octave
> slider located at bottom base of the neck/arm.
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so, i can quickly adjust it up/down one octave? two octaves?


>  Don't forget to dissassemble the AZ-1 and put a custom paint job
> on it. The pearl white finish is nice, but the large CASIO billboard
> is just silly. Every remote from Japan had the billboard. What were
> they thinking?
>
> Pic of my AZ-1:
> http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Frontrow/4877/cz101.html
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since the shape seems very phallic, i'd be tempted to paint it like a
giant penis.


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