Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

I use both the VZ10M and the CZ101, as well as a motley crew of synthesis types, including some analog (Matrix6r) and analog modelling(MicroKorg) synths.  I know the current craze is to go to software synths, but there's just something lacking there for me.  Heck, I still have my Ensoniq Mirage rackmount I use on occasion.  And as I regularly cruise Ebay, I see the Casio 80's synths are still being snapped up when offered and not for nickels and dimes, considering their 'vintage.' 

Regarding CZ VST patches/plug-ins, I would imagine a thorough Internet search would be in order.  It seems vintage analog synths are king of the heap for a lot of those. ---Charles J


--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, phil fuhrey <philfuhrey@...> wrote:
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> There are groups that are linked to the Casio CZ, I dont know if this link will work http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/CZsynth/files/VZ%20-%20DOCs/         you may need membership (free) they are linked to the VZ and FZ groupsthere is another one but I cant find it at the moment they are probably very interested in the CZEdit and patches, I use the VZ 8m and this site is connected but I cant find the exact  page   http://www.sallyandsteve.dsl.pipex.com/casio/software.htm    the CZ gets mentioned in the chat page, It is also mentioned in Vintage Synth site pages CZ is still a popular synth         Phil
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> To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, 7 May, 2009 7:18:38
> Subject: [CZsynth] Who Still Uses A CZ?
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> The CZ101 was the first MIDI device I ever bought. I still have it but I haven't even turned it on for years. Anyone still actively using it? Are there any CZ VST plugins? If so, do they accept CZ101 patches?
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> I wrote the DOS-based CZEdit back in 1988 as an excersize to learn Turbo Pascal. It's amusing to still be able to find a copies of czedit33.zip floating around on the internet. I guess nothing ever dies in cyberspace.. .
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