Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

I'm going to sell my CZ-3000 and "upgrade" to a CZ-1. I'm absolutely 
thrilled with its sound and also its rugged construction.

I know the CZ-1 is built well enough to be used as a gig master 
keyboard but I'd like to know about the velocity and aftertouch:

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.

2. How's velocity? A sensible curve, or that all-too-familiar "full 
or none"?

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

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

Thanks in advance, and long live the CZ-series!
Saso.

> 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

Wow, man, you're making me drool. Now I know I simply HAVE to get 
one...

Saso.

--- In CZsynth@y..., "Troy" <troyc@x> wrote:
> 
> > 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

> Actually, it's fairly light. It doesn't take much force to use the
> aftertouch.
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ugh... not on mine.... ymmv.

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On 26 May 2002 at 23:19, Atom 'Smasher' wrote:
> > Actually, it's fairly light. It doesn't take much force to use the
> > aftertouch.
> ==========================
> 
> ugh... not on mine.... ymmv.
> 
>         ...atom

Same here even the one of my VZ-1 is lighter. I think only my Matrix-
6 needs a bit more pressure, but I haven't compared them directly...


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There is an adjustment you can make for the sensitivity 
of the CZ-1 aftertouch sensor. VR4 on the main board #MA1M, 
located on the upper right of the board. Fully counter
clockwise for maximum sensitivity, and clockwise for 
less sensitivity. Unless the sensor strip under the 
keyboard is shot, this should dial in the amount of 
aftertouch pressure you prefer.

Terry (The Casio Kid)

Dang..that's a GOOD tip! Thanks Terry!!

Jon

	-----Original Message-----
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	To:	CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
	Subject:	[CZsynth] Re: Velocity and aftertouch on the CZ-1

	There is an adjustment you can make for the sensitivity 
	of the CZ-1 aftertouch sensor. VR4 on the main board #MA1M, 
	located on the upper right of the board. Fully counter
	clockwise for maximum sensitivity, and clockwise for 
	less sensitivity. Unless the sensor strip under the 
	keyboard is shot, this should dial in the amount of 
	aftertouch pressure you prefer.
	
	Terry (The Casio Kid)
	
	
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