Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

> 1. How is aftertouch - do you have to press it down like a madman or
> is it responsive (I have experience with Korg DSS-1, and it's too
> hard for me). Casio doesn't strike me as a "softie" - hopefully I am
> wrong.

Actually, it's fairly light. It doesn't take much force to use the
aftertouch.
 
> 2. How's velocity? A sensible curve, or that all-too-familiar "full
> or none"?


It has a very nice curve. Again, it doesn't take much force.

 
> 3. Is the keyboard mechanism as good as on the CZ-3000? You might be
> surprised, but I love the feel of the keyboard.

I like the feel of the CZ-1 better than the CZ-3000. I had been playing
a CZ-3000 for seven years before I got a CZ-1, and I instantly liked the
feel of the CZ-1 better than the CZ-3000. The CZ-1 feels a little less
mushy.


> 4. Are velocity and aftertouch prone to failure? Any other common
> problems?

I'm not aware of any common problems inherent to the CZ-1.

Troy