Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

>#1 is possible, the complete 3-6 Operator line, if you can live with the 
>1:2
>limitation for 1,2 and 5,6 even the complete algorithm..

...etc.

The problem is that I really don't like the fixed ratio limitation- even if 
the ratio is suitable for the sound, I generally prefer to subtly detune all 
of the oscillators from each other to get a thicker sound.  So I avoid FM 
unless I can really do it "right".


> > 0 Hz?  I've noticed it can go a lot lower than the DX but I don't
> > think it goes all the way down to 0 Hz...  does it?
>
>It does go down to 0Hz...

Maybe I should check that again.


> > The two LFOs are definately appreciated, though honestly I don't use
> > the tremolo much.
>
>Since it's possible to change its influence for single operators it can be 
>the
>basis for moving/changing sounds and another way to create PWM type 
>sounds...

Yeah, I usually use fixed-frequency ring mod instead.


> > I at least like the "multi" setting (but the TX802
> > includes that, right?), and the way the controllers can change the
> > speed.  No random wave though!
>
>T802 should be able to do what? Sorry, haven't had a good night sleep, so 
>it
>might be my fault having problems understanding your question...

The "multi" setting on the LFO page enables a different LFO for each voice- 
unlike the DX7 (and a lot of other synths) that only has one global LFO.  I 
think I read somewhere that the TX802 and DX7-II models have this feature.


> > I'm not saying the ESQ-M is the king of all synths any more than the
> > VZ is, but waveforms, when used with AM or sync, can do some radical
>
>AM before or after filter?

Before.  Oscillator 1 modulates Oscillator 2.  Doesn't seem that great that 
great at first but it enables all kinds of really nasty weird sounds, or 
really thick sounds, or whatever.


>Well, I haven't tried that but the VZ-1 should be able to do panning too 
>when
>layer a patch with tremolo settings with itsef and using the tremolo invert
>switch of the OP-Mems...

I hadn't thought of that!  But usually when using operation memories I'd 
just detune the patch against itself in stereo and invert the vibrato, the 
sound is then interesting enough that I don't need the panning effects.