Casio VZ-1 the forgotten answer to the DX-7

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2023
  • The Casio VZ-1 was released in 1988 after the successful CZ line and became Casio's flagship synthesizer, replacing the CZ-1 at the top end as an ansewr to the DX-7 from Yamaha. The VZ-1 takes a hybrid approach to its sound generation. Where the CZ line used Phase Distortion Synthesis and the Yamaha DX line used Phase Modulation (incorrectly advertised as FM), the VZ-1 uses Phase Distortion for ring modulation and waveform generation but true Frequency Modulation Synthesis to generate harmonics. It is very complicated to program. The results are quite metallic sounds, very nice for bells and for PPG wave similar tones, just without that nice resonance filter from the PPG. It has basically 8 operators and you can layer 8 saw waves and get wide stereo spread sounds. It definitaly has its own character and sounds different to the DX line and less warm then the CZ line. But it is much more versatile than the CZ synths. In this video I did not use any FX just to demonstrte the raw tone of the Caiso. When using a bit reverb or delay, it really shines and the synth can sound also quite modern and useful in present productions. It is a very underrated synth which you can find for less than 200 bucks.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 19

  • @TheCliffzone
    @TheCliffzone Рік тому +16

    I had this thing for about 35 years. Still to me this is the most breathtaking and versatile synth ever. Nice sounds you've played.

  • @adamshatwell
    @adamshatwell 6 місяців тому +4

    My VZ-1 is still going strong, had it from new & the only thing i can never sell, very original sounds, wish i hadn't lost all my ROM cards, left them at a gig

  • @SuperMax_____0.0_____
    @SuperMax_____0.0_____ Рік тому +3

    Nice playing, nice sounds 😊

  • @philippezsiga1125
    @philippezsiga1125 8 місяців тому +5

    I have a Cz1 and Vz1 they are much more warm sounding than the dx7 and keep this amazing , accoustic like , sensitivity/ response that only FM snd PD have . Add FX and it can blows away ANY synth .

  • @KurtFuller
    @KurtFuller 2 місяці тому

    Best synth from Casio

  • @travisguide4516
    @travisguide4516 Рік тому +3

    Cool board haven’t heard one before

    • @vintagesynths
      @vintagesynths  Рік тому +2

      It’s quite rare. It came too late after DX-7 and D-50. People didn’t recognize it.

    • @travisguide4516
      @travisguide4516 Рік тому

      I see what you’re saying awesome 😎

  • @user-abid69
    @user-abid69 3 місяці тому

    عندي هذا الاورغ لكن لم اعرف من ااين اختار الاصوات هل من الممكن ان تعمل فيديو من اين اختيار الاصوات

  • @SynthMenKeyboards
    @SynthMenKeyboards Рік тому

    ❤🇧🇷

  • @pappysheart6710
    @pappysheart6710 Рік тому +4

    Is there a preset called "Seegod"? Awesome playing!

    • @vintagesynths
      @vintagesynths  Рік тому +3

      I don’t remember, I sold it. Thanks for your nice comment

    • @producedbykemp691
      @producedbykemp691 9 місяців тому +2

      On the new Casio ct-s1000v there is a seegod preset

    • @pappysheart6710
      @pappysheart6710 9 місяців тому

      @@producedbykemp691 awesome. Thanks! Do you have one? How do you like it?

    • @producedbykemp691
      @producedbykemp691 9 місяців тому +1

      @@pappysheart6710 i returned it but it was fun. At least the vocal engine. But i think the instruments were trash. Doesnt sound good to me.

    • @adamshatwell
      @adamshatwell 6 місяців тому +1

      The first multi preset is 'God's Bathtub' which is huge, deep sounds, meant to highlight what the vz-1 is capable of

  • @MediaMusik777
    @MediaMusik777 11 місяців тому +1

    There are no answers only questions in the endless sea of confusion , live your life poor or die rich and lonely , pick your poison