Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

The 230s is a very odd machine,and what it lacks in voice/patch programmability,it makes up for in the sequencer/drum machine. 
Patches 96-99 are RAM,not ROM and can be modified using files from CZ101/1000 although it's a real pain to do and requires a SYSx program like MIDIox and the instructions of how to transmit the 101/1000 file.
The sequencer/drum machine programming is not particularly user friendly,but Vince Clarke has used it in the past I believe,so with some tenacity it's possible to get results from it that perhaps were not readily self evident.
One review I read called it 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' - with which I would agree.

LEE


      From: "danforcz danforcz@... [CZsynth]" <CZsynth@yahoogroups.com>
 To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com 
 Sent: Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 4:00
 Subject: Re: [CZsynth] Casio CZ230s repair
   
    Here somebody offers Service Manual:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/casio-cz-230s-service-manual-616941954
Here is some detailed info about this instrument:
http://weltenschule.de/TableHooters/Casio_CZ-230S.html
Quite frankly said, it has no sense to repair it from more reasons, the main one is a lack of programmability. Try to get some other CZ model, I would recommend CZ1 because it has velocity and aftertouch. There is service manual for it available, and display replacement for modern one with LED backlight is possible.
Daniel Forro





On Dec 6, 2018, at 23:46, jdbrice@... [CZsynth] <CZsynth@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Anybody have any success repairing or replacing the CZ230s screen? All the functions work except the screen. I have completely disassembled it, checked the ribbon connector and circuit board, still can't get it to work. I am Jokeyman on the Casio music forum, an old hand with CZs and current Casios. Thanks.