Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

I think we're shooting in the same direction, but where you stated 
the VZ doesn't sound like a CZ or a DZ, I would say "yeah, they don't 
sound exactly alike, but depending on the patches they can sound 
pretty damn similar."  There's a VERY similar digital quality on some 
of the string patches on the VZ that sound very CZ-like to me (very 
static), though some the electric piano patches on the VZ prompt more 
of a DX comparison.

Good description on the DX sounds.  Definitely the smoother quality 
of sound (and "glassy") with DX-FM.  I went nuts over the FM sound 
(ironically) after hearing Eddie Jobson's "Theme of Secrets" recorded 
with a Synclavier II. 

Have an FS1R, DX200, CZ-1, and a VZ-10 and they all have different 
strengths though I mostly use them in similar roles.  My only advice 
with the VZ-10 (and it's already been touched on in earlier posts) is 
it's not the friendliest beast to program.  Easier than a DX (without 
software assistance), but still menu/button intensive.  My investment 
of time tweaking doesn't always yield the usable results I'm looking 
for when I just want to make music.

Still, if you're a synth nut, it's a way-cool means of synthesis 
that's fun to play with...

Wadrad

--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "Summa" <flotorian@f...> wrote:
> The VZ neither sounds like a CZ nor like a DX synthesizer, it's 
comparable with 
> the difference between subtractive synths...
> Copared to the DX the VZ sounds less glassy and punchy but "richer" 
and rather 
> digital...
> 
> Btw. your question about the D50, I got the D-550 two days ago and 
it sounds 
> rather open and punchy compared MT32 and D110...
>  
> ..Summa
> 
> 
> On 8 Sep 2005 at 10:44, M.J.B. wrote:
> 
> > I have a cz-1 and the loveable tx-416 (dx7 rack)
> > 
> > To layer these two together...give or take, do I
> > have basically the sound of the VZ line.
> > 
> > I love layering them together but I'm wondering
> > if the VZ would give me any *real* difference?
> > 
> > mjb
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