Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Hi all,

I'm new to this group!

I intend to buy a CZ soon (probably on ebay) as I started to love their sound (heard on some youtube videos).
I might also consider the VZ series, but only if it can exactly also reproduce the CZ-1000 sounds.

- Are there differences in terms of sound between the CZ models?
- How do they compare in terms of programming interface?
- How do they compare in terms of MIDI, and which has the most complete implementation?

MIDI implementation might be on key point in my choice as I heard they can cumbersome to program, and anyway was thinking that I could build a panel for CTRLR.org.
So, I'd choose the one which can be completely programmed via MIDI, or the one which has most of the parameters programmable.

I'm leaning towards the CZ-101 or the CZ-1000.
Of the CZ-101 I like the portability and the fact that it could fit on my desk :)
Of the CZ-1000 I like the 49 keyboard format, but not much (the feeling of) the membrane buttons (also, are they prone to break/malfunction?)

However my choice will be also depending on the MIDI implementation, and if I can program them from the computer....
so any information or advice is much appreciated.

Thanks.
Best,
Marco