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DCO settings in "The Easy CZ Book"

2014-06-16 by Jerome St-Pierre

Hi all, I recently acquired a CZ-1 and I was just going through The Easy CZ Book that was posted in the group files section. This book is indeed easy to follow

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Re: Patch Transfer Synth to Synth

2014-06-08 by soundprogramer@...

Which model are we talking about? If you refer to the CZ-101, 3000, 5000, 1000 the response is no. You need external Midi interface to do so. Rewards!

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Re: New Member Intro, 1 June 2014

2014-06-08 by soundprogramer@...

Wellcome to the familiy Jon! VZ-1 Is not the same as the CZ series but powerfull and distintive synthesizer if you learn how to take the best of this black

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-04 by James Meagher

Sometimes I think the lack of interest in early digital synths is simply because most people don t believe there s any difference between them and software

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-04 by webform@...

I think the CZ range will remain relatively obscure. If you didn t use (and like using one) in the 80 s, then I can t imagine too many synth folk are going to

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-04 by Benjamin Tucker

I recently bought a really fine, almost unused, CZ1000. It had what I assume are the original batteries in it: National Hi-top (Matsushita Electric). One had

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-04 by tucker.benjamin01@...

There may be a renewed interest in the CZs because of a growing appreciation of the unique aspects of phase distortion synthesis. Urs Heckman of U-He software

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-03 by Paul Krull

The Casio CZ line might be under valued at this point partially because now that folks are digging them out of storage they are finding that the back up

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Re: CZ synths market value

2014-06-02 by jimmcrae71@...

Thanks for all of the replies. I had checked Ebay completed sales, but there were so few that it was difficult to get a feel for what was the going

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Re: CZ synths and the XW-P1

2014-06-02 by napravobg@...

While I was browsing these CZ1 posts, I followed a link to a few Cz1 s on youtube, listened to some of the IPD voices again, (after all these years) , and then

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-02 by 350ypvs@googlemail.com

In the UK, CZ-1 prices vary quite a bit. I bought mine 3.5 years ago for £120. I ve seen tatty examples with issues go for as low as £60 or so, and this very

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-02 by nicholas dallwitz

Probably worth noting the value of these synths is only going to increase with time. They might not be entirely in fashion right now but give it a few years

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-02 by charlie midi gfa

what does the price really have to do with ? they are rare they are out dated . money will not replace the cz once gone have fun charlie ... From: Paul

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-06-01 by Paul

I bought a CZ 1 in the Seattle area about a year ago for $125. I bought a CZ 5000 on the same day for $100 but needed to replace a key and batteries and reload

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New Member Intro, 1 June 2014

2014-06-01 by jon_niborg_speier

Hi, all. Have had a CZ-101 in my home studio for about a decade, and I love it (though my programming skills are rudimentary at best). Had never actually heard

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Re: CZ synths market value

2014-05-31 by billbigrig@...

The CZ-1 I bought in the late 90s was $300. It was offered for $450. I called the guy in Seattle and asked, if I drive up there right now with $300 cash in my

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-05-31 by Francis Cote

Nice precisions! I didn t go into detail. I live near Montreal and selling a CZ1 for over 250$ locally... good luck. Location is very important indeed. Here,

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-05-31 by domgoold@...

if it s space, why not swap it for a cz101 with cart ;) with someone looking for the daddy of CZ. i sold my cz101 quite unnecessarily - it would not have hurt

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-05-31 by Benjamin Tucker

I agree with W. James Meagher. Checking completed auctions on Ebay, prices were from $490 (with 3 cartridges) to $152 I didn t check the shipping charges

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-05-31 by w.james.meagher@...

Sadly the CZ1 is hugely undervalued these days (I could have bought a mint one for $200 last week). If it s an instrument you love I d keep it because you ll

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-05-31 by analogmonster@...

to extend Francis point, it should be sold listings rather than just completed listings-completed listings may show the price someone hoped to sell it for but

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Re: CZ synths market value

2014-05-31 by soundprogramer@...

Hi! Very good condition will sell about 250€. Try in this price but is possible you have to sell it in a lower price because there are no so many Casio

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Patch Transfer Synth to Synth

2014-05-31 by Jon Zaremba

Is it possible to transfer patches from one CZ to another...directly...without using a computer or RAM cartridge? If so....how? Thanks, Jon Zaremba

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Re: [CZsynth] CZ synths market value

2014-05-31 by Francis Cote

Hi, Search ebay for completed sales. Gives an estimate. Expect a bit less on local ads, but also less problems as the buyer can inspect it. Plus, on ebay you

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CZ synths market value

2014-05-30 by jimmcrae71@...

Hi all, looks like I m going to have to reluctantly sell my CZ1 that has been my pride and joy since around 1986. With most things that you sell you can get

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Manual CZ5000 Español

2014-05-26 by iMac

Hola buenos dias me gustaría si hay alguien tan amable de facilitarme el manual del Casio CZ-5000 en español ya que solo lo he visto en Inglés y sé que por

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Re: CZ5000 restoring and customizing.

2014-05-23 by jy342@...

Best of luck restoring it...I ve had mine since 85, is still in great shape. There should be some links to restoration, see which ones will give you a good

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Re: [CZsynth] Re: CZsynth

2014-05-13 by napravobg@...

Thanks for the advice folks. . I saw the VZ10m on e-bay a few weeks ago, but the price seemed a bit high, and although a replacement machine might be a good

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Re: [CZsynth] Re: CZsynth

2014-05-13 by analogmonster@...

it s definitely a custom part and I ve not found any spares being sold. I did a lot of hunting, my screen is 90% functional and I was pre-emptively trying to

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Re: CZsynth

2014-05-13 by dlonrattam@...

Hi Richard, Sorry to hear that your VZ-10M is not feeling well. Unfortunately, from what I understand, the LCD in the VZ synths was a custom part. So, I m

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Re: [CZsynth] Sequencer CZ5000

2014-05-13 by Lee

If the 5000 works like the sz1 then i have some idea. Sent from my iPhone ... If the 5000 works like the sz1 then i have some idea. Sent from my iPhone On 13

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Re: [CZsynth] Sequencer CZ5000

2014-05-13 by Daniel Forró

I can t help you as I haven t CZ5000, just wonder why RTFM is not enough helpful? Try to read and follow the pages 8, 9, 35-48, 52-54. Daniel Forro

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Sequencer CZ5000

2014-05-12 by dnaatomico@...

Hi, could someone give me a hand with the sequencer CZ5000? I can not do anything with it because I could not understand how it works. Any help will be

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