Patch base has the best casio cz101 editor and librarian available for mac and. Casio cz, 64 patch cz sound bank 1, in cz libii atari tosgem computer file format, cz101 compatible casio cz, 64 patch cz sound bank 2, in cz libii atari tosgem computer file format, cz101 compatible the atari st czlib casio cz101 version 2. I spent many nights programming new sounds with it. Feb 20, 2018 the famous cs80 synth brass sound is one of the most iconic sounds in history of synthesizers. These patches should work on all the synths in the casio cz range.
It was not possible to detune the two patches in a tone mix. It doesnt have a graphical editor for the envelopes. Cello solo sound, roughly based on welshs synthesizer cookbook recipe, altered to sound a little more real. Diva presets my official soundbank for uhe diva34 carefully curated and custom made patches for one of my favorite goto synths. Enjoy deep basses, thick leads, punchy horns, rich pads, sweeps, effects and retro flavor galore. Casio cz101 cz1010 cz cz cz3000 cz3000 cz5000 volume 4. The cz 3000 is very much like the cz 5000, minus the onboard sequencer. Includes cz 101, cz, cz 3000, cz 5000 and cz 1 synthesizers. New sounds for vintage casio cz synthesizers synthtopia. Its diminutive size contrasted with its big sound, and soon cz sales were in dx7 territory. Each sound is this pack is made to be a little more complex than the. The cz s 8stage envelopes are finally easy to visualize and edit, and all 6 of them are in one place. But it boasts a much more friendly interface and one of the simplest battery mechanisms ive ever seen on synthesizer, so dont let that deter you. The cz patch library czpl is an essential companion for the casio cz series of synthesizers.
However, with only 32 patches 16 preset, 16 user storage is a bit slim. Edit every voice parameter on your casio cz 101 in realtime, no menu diving required. Additionally, the homekeyboard model ct6500 used 48 phase distortion presets from the cz line. Casio continued to improve the cz line with each model and with the release of the cz 1 in the late 80s they bought features like velocity and aftertouch sensitivity to the keyboard, along with programming parameters to control how the velocity and aftertouch pressure would affect the sound. Each ram card holds up to 64 vz10m patches and 64 vz10m operation memories. Yet the cz 3000 expands the casio cz series further into the professional arena. These sounds are compatible with the cz 1, cz 101, cz, cz 3000, cz5000, and the cz 230. Jun 30, 2016 czounds has announced 4 new patch sets for classic casio cz synths, including casio cz1, cz101, cz, cz3000 and cz5000 synthesizers. I also have a dx7, and i would say the keybed on the cz is comparable to it but not quite the same. Listen to our patch set audio demos to hear recreations and interpretations of sounds from dozens of classic songs. A page with some cz patches available for download.
It has some great sounds and capable of good percussive sounds as well as bass and pads. Patchman music offers professional soundbanks for the following casio cz series synthesizers. When loading the sysex file, make sure that your cz 1 is set to use midi channel 1, and that system exclusive messages are enabled press down in the midi menu. The cz series is a family of lowcost phase distortion synthesizers produced by casio in the mid1980s. I also have a couple of cz patch books around, i have to find them. Czounds has announced 4 new patch sets for classic casio cz synths, including casio cz 1, cz 101, cz, cz 3000 and cz 5000 synthesizers the new casio cz synth patches are inspired by 1980s synthpop bands.
Each part in a twopatch stack could be a different patch, allowing great flexibility in stacked sounds. The casio cz1 is the most highend model in the cz line of phase distortion synthesizers. Presets, patch and bank storage, and an arpeggiator. Despite the cz 230ss model numbering, it was not really a programmable synthesizer. Patchman music offers four soundbanks for the casio cz 101, cz, cz 3000, cz 5000, and cz 1 keyboards. Oct 25, 2012 cz 1 sysex have some extra bytes of info for names and velocityaftertouch, so there are a few cz 1 patches that i converted to cz 101,2000s,3000,5000 syx patches. Works as a sysex editorlibrarian for all cz hardware as well as an emulation. But you can create also on cheap and underrated synths sounds with legendary soul. No longer are you limited to saving only 16 or 32 patches. It can be thought of as a casio cz3000 with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch added to the keyboard.
Few now remember that casios czseries keyboards were some of the most popular synths of the 1980s. If you love weird, twangy, spaceage digital sounds that sound like youre trapped in a game of tron but weirder. An insiders guide to casio cz synthesizers the snowfields. The cz5000 is based on phase distortion pd synthesis, which is similar to fm synthesis. By contrast the cz 5000 is easy to program and fun to play.
Being a phase distortion synthesizer, its very similar to the yamaha dx9, both in terms of sound and features. In honor of s first ever casio day, ive put together this little collection of free casio vsts and sound banks. Sound library organization, with icloud integration. Coffeeshopped cz pack 1 custom patches for casio cz. You are bidding purchasing a large library of sysex patches for the casio cz family. Cz230 is actually based on the legendary cz101 engine. Patchman music offers four soundbanks for the casio cz101, cz, cz3000, cz5000, and cz1 keyboards. Czsysexy is a patch librarian and editor that runs on windows, os x, and linux. I still have a notebook full of handwritten patches. It used the synthesizer technology of the cz 101 in a 100 tone preset sound bank, had a mini keyboard of 49 keys, incorporated.
The mzx series is the genuine evolutionary successor to casio s epochmaking mz2000 series instruments. Includes cz101, cz, cz3000, cz5000 and cz1 synthesizers. One listen and youll be really big on the new, improved cz v. Also a big beast and good midi keyboard for all the other gear. Ive created a cz 101 patch editor thats free for download. Casio cz101 editor and librarian patch base coffeeshopped.
The casio cz 5000 sequencer explained and played duration. And you can copy and paste any envelope, for easier, faster sound design. With real sound providing inspiration and an enhanced controller and intuitively operated color touch panel stimulating creativity, its various advanced specs nurture imaginative music creation. So grab all the patches for the casio cz 5000 and enjoy. Brasses, basses, pads, leads, percussion, drums, its all in there. It adds a ton of new features that make it an instrument for the ages. Czsounds announces 4 new casio cz synth patch sets and summer. Casio s pro line of synths from the 80s using phase distortion synthesis. Xylophone sound with a sustained quiet pad in the background. A yahoo group for discussion on cz and vz series synths.
Patch filter show all basic bass clean dark lead mono pad percussion percussive sound effect strings transition. Phyczical attraction 64 casio cz patches inspired by the songs and sounds of madonna. Czingles 1984 64 casio cz patches inspired by radio hits of 1984. Later cz series models like the cz 3000 and cz 5000 used this new phase distortion synthesis in more professional instruments. Casios pro line of synths from the 80s using phase distortion synthesis.
This is needed because the sysex file you get from don is coded for midi channel 1. Patch base is a collection of the best patch editors available for ipad and mac. The new casio cz synth patches are inspired by 1980s synthpop bands. A collection of 20 customdesigned patches for casio cz synthesizers. The cz v models the casio cz101 and cz, two cult synthesizers behind many 80s pop hits. Nov 29, 2017 czounds casio cz synth patches are inspired by 1980s synthpop bands. So, for the modicum sum of 300,000 lire back then the euro was still in the dreams of some european functionaries i became the proud owner of a casio cz. The cz 1 also included 61 full sized keys, 8 voices. Casios mid80s digital synths were light on price and big on sound. It is nearly identical to the casio cz3000, but with an 8track sequencer added. The cz is a fullsize keyboard version of the cz 101 for a slightly more practical edge. Dec 10, 2018 with a help of my good old atari 1040stf and a program called czdroid ive managed to upload 7 banks each containing 16 patches originating from the little known casio cz230 synthesizer.
Based on the cz 101 and cz synths, the cz 3000 adds many new features while retaining much the same sound and programming methods as the latter. A separate program is needed to transmit the patches it creates. And then repack the whole thing for the cz1 series. Free casio cz sound library inspired by stranger things. The content is mostly oriented toward bass, pad and lead sounds with bass being a trademark of cz line of synths. Includes over 2000 presets, storage for thousands of your own patches and patch banks, and an arpeggiator that brings your casio cz series to.
Casio ra500 ram card for casio vz1, vz10m, 8m, pg380 is included. Casio cz1 phase distortion synthesizer preset patch demo. Aug 16, 2016 cztranger things is a free collection of 16 patches for casio cz synthesizers, inspired by the stranger things theme song. Edit any parameter, organize patches, create random patches, and more. Casio cz patch library, memory module and arpeggiator youtube. Casios pro line of synths from the 80s using phase. This is a collection of 7 windows based vsts, 2 sound banks, and one ableton instrument that are all either casio emulators, sampled from, or casio inspired. There was also an old site called temple of cz, and all those files are included in the zip file. A windows editor for the cz 101 and cz you can download.
Create sounds for synthesizers from korg, roland, yamaha, casio, oberheim, ensoniq, and more. Use a sysex transfer program for mac or pc and a midi connection to send patch data from your computer to your casio cz synthesizer cz 101, cz, cz 3000, cz. When loading the sysex file, make sure that your cz1 is set to use midi channel 1, and that system exclusive messages are enabled press down in the midi menu. Czounds breathes new life into the casio cz synthesizer. Casio cz 101 patch editor coffeeshopped its pretty good for sound design because it automatically makes the changes on the synth as you make them onscreen. Its a bit thin when combined with other audio, best for solos. With the exception of the analogue choruses on later models, they were wholly digital instruments with almost incomprehensible sound generators and equally impenetrable control surfaces, but they were cheap, and that counted for a lot. The casio cz 5000 is a seriously underrated synthesizer, and relatively simple to use.