Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

VZ1 is quite different machine and type of synthesis (iPD), there's no  
similarity between both. It makes different sounds, but don't expect  
miracles. I don't think it's redundant.

Daniel Forro


On Aug 15, 2012, at 8:21 AM, mz82003 wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have the opportunity to buy a used VZ-1.
>
> I already own a Yamaha FS1R 8 op FM (that is actually PM) synth, and  
> according to its specs the VZ-1 has many similarities: like the FS1R  
> it does phase modulation (PM), it has 8 oscillators and for each  
> oscillator you can chose among several waveforms.
>
> So I'm wondering if a VZ-1 could actually do something a Yamaha 8 op  
> (with other-than-sine waves) FM synth cannot do, or would it be  
> redundant?
>
> Thanks for your advice.