Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

does balkan style imply microtuning? that is not possible on the cz, for
that id recommend the Yamaha dx11. if you dont need microtuning google
czedit which is an editor for the cz series and youll also be able to
find tons of patches in sysex format you can browse through and im sure
ill find some suitable sounds.
/peter


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 	  	 From: cooneypiano@... [CZsynth]
[CZsynth@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 6/6/2015 2:09:31 AM
To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [CZsynth] New to the list. Interested in "Balkan" CZ101
programming 






Following the prompt from the moderator in the welcome email I am
introducing myself to the CZsynth list.


My CZ101 arrived in the mail yesterday. It is my first CZ synth. I have
only been interested in synths for the past year or so and have
purchased several pieces of gear as I try to figure out what works best
for my various needs. I purchased the CZ101 because it seems to be so
widely used in Balkan/Roma/Eastern European music. I am a jazz pianist,
playing and teaching professionally, but I have a secrete desire to
learn to play like Amza Tairov... and maybe down the road to learn to
play Ivo Papasov-style Bulgarian wedding-band music on a synth. Before I
get too far with transcriptions it seems like I need to find the right
synth sounds and put together a set-up that approximates what I have
seen on youtube videos of Bulgarian synth players. I am hoping that
finding some inspiring sounds on the CZ101 won't be too daunting. I
understand that there are some editing progr ams that are helpful and
that I can likely find some patches to transfer via Sysex. (I've not
done this before, so I'll have to figure out that workflow first.)


I am interested to hear how other folks handle the peculiar programming
interface of the CZ series and especially to meet others interested in
this style of music.










Having only had a few moments with the 101 since it arrived, I've
already been pleased with some of the sounds I've fooled around with.
The mini-keys are definitely a obstacle to any sort of coordinate
playing. I wonder if down the road I will need to get a cz1000 or use a
controller to play the cz101. It seems the latter is often the method
used by the synth players I've watched on youtube.