Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Oh yeah there's no doubt that the XD-5 runs circles around the RZ-1. But the
RZ-1 is fun in its own way. You're just kind of screwed if it's your only
percussion module. But remember that the RZ-1 does have .8 second of 8 bit
sampling memory..whew that's cool. Its 2001 and most drum machines still
don't have sampling capabilities!!  Not even .8 of a seconds worth.... 
 
I have a VB program that I wrote that transfers samples in and out of the
RZ-1, its about ½ written. I've got the sample dumps and loads all written
and working but haven't written the code yet that allows you to import wave
files and convert them to RZ format. I'm not even really sure how to go
about doing this, that's why my programs been ½ written for about a year
now. Some day I'll come back to it. I always thought that if I could get my
PC to dump samples into the RZ it would breath new life into it.

Speaking of the RZ I've heard it used in exactly 2 commercial recordings:
Thomas Dolby's  "Budapest By Blimp"
Kraftwelt's "Retroish"

It's funny because once you've owned a RZ-1 you'll recognize the sound
instantly when you hear it again. Especially those hi-hats.


Jon

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	> time favorites. Just out of curiosity how many Casio's do you all
have?

	CZ-1 (usually running through a boss SE-70)
	CZ-101 (none right now, but i've had several pass through my hands)
	CZ-1000 (see CZ-101)
	VZ-8m (had it for about a week. it's not my slice)
	RZ-1 (had it for about a week. i like the XD-5 better)

	the rest of my gear list is at:
	http://bassfactory.suspicious.org/studio/

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