Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Hi everyone
It's not very user friendly and there are few of us Amigans left but I have made some software to make putting CZ tone_data into OctaMED a lot easier.
This is my website..help yourself...http://www.tstevens.freeserve.co.uk




> Message Received: Feb 05 2007, 03:16 PM
> From: "narfman96" 
> To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: 
> Subject: [CZsynth] Re: CZ software interface.
> 
> Hey Rob,
> 
> I helped debug JSynthLib using Windows. The programmers haven't 
> done much to it lately. I've never used it with a Mac. The biggest 
> problem Windows user have is either finding the JSynthLib executable 
> to run the program or making a shortcut to start the program. Because 
> Java is similar to Unix the caps have to left in the shortcut or it 
> errors and says class not found. Fun, fun, fun!!!
> 
> I have to admit it is a blast setting up any midi interface or 
> program from scratch. Even with years of PC's under my belt it would 
> be nice to put in a CD and have everything come up working. Though 
> I've yet to see that happen....
> 
> Rock on, Narfman
> 
> --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "Rob" wrote:
> >
> > I think I see what you are doing, Narfman. What I don't understand 
> > is why can't someone create a software program to do all of 
> > this "right out of the box"? i.e. for us less technical people who 
> > don't have a lot of computer knowledge. 
> > 
> > I just want something quick and easy. Something that will look like 
> > Steinberg's Cubase SX (or something like it), and will run on MAC 
> > and PC. ...and have all the MIDI built in.
> > 
> > The JSynthLib is cool, but why is it so hard to download it. I hear 
> > that people who are trying to use it on MAC OS have a really hard 
> > time getting it started.
> > 
> > hope it helps.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "narfman96" wrote:
> > >
> > > Rob, 
> > > 
> > > I've been sitting here with my Casio AZ-1 controller playing 
> > some 
> > > sort of NI B4 thing on my laptop (what's all this ASIO crap, 
> > anyway?) 
> > > I'm wondering what programs you've tried to drive the CZ from 
> > PC? 
> > > Midi-Ox can record everything I play on my CZ1 or the AZ-1 
> > controller. 
> > > Then the script file can be replayed with all the CC and program 
> > > changes. M-O can even remap the controllers and save the setup. 
> > The 
> > > midi ports in one of my PC's include Midi-Yoke 1-8, SB MP-401 
> > Midi, 
> > > Roland Serial Midi, and MidiSport 1X1 USB to Midi. This is only a 
> > PIII 
> > > Win98SE machine. The laptop has XP-SP2 with Roland Serial, and 
> the 
> > 1x1 
> > > USB Midi.
> > > 
> > > There are several other programs that can do the same deal as M-
> > O so 
> > > unless I misunderstood your question I hope this helps.
> > > 
> > > Narfman
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "Rob" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Furthermore, it would be nice if someone came up with a 
> software 
> > that 
> > > > would handle all the Sys-EX recognition for the user. Not 
> > strictly a 
> > > > MIDI-USB. Something with a PC converter that you could hook 
> into 
> > your 
> > > > CZ and then drive the CZ via software.
> > > >
> > >
> >
> 
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