I thought Uli's initial remarks were a bit classless, but I passed the product itself off as, "Hey, not for me, but for those who want it, knock yourselves out." I found myself a little annoyed when he released his concept drawing with colors, typography, and a big "D". But still, I thought "Whateve...

I read in a recent article on the Behringer Minimoog clone that the patent for the Minimoog had already expired, which gives them (and anyone, really) free reign over the design. It's actually not that different than those hundreds of guitar manufacturers coming out with Strat or Les Paul clones. T...

Based one what you are describing, and what is a somewhat common problem with old CZ's, I would look closer at the relay. You may simply need to replace it. That would be my first step to try to isolate the problem. Do a Google search for cz 5000 omron . These are two links worth checking out: https...

there is a low-freq rumble/pop (not the clicking envelopes) that appears to be quite random and it is most present on polyphonic string patches (this sucks the most) Try setting the LFO Key Sync to OFF in Program Edit, button 3 for these patches. It often helps get rid of that thump in the poly pre...

The two PDF docs in this zip file are ancient documents, but should tell you everything you wanted to know about SysEx and MIDI on the Casio CZ line. I've got no experience with MIDI Quest, but perhaps they will help. I would think Chadwick has these as well. ZIP File - Casio CZ SysEx and MIDI Info ...

This is the Internet Archive for (I believe) CZ Rider's original Geocities page, with zip files of many, many CZ Patches. It appears the zip files are still downloadable. Orbital Decay's Casio CZ Patches Page (Geocities cached) https://web.archive.org/web/20071202081419/http://www.geocities.com/Suns...

2. Sequence Switching While not at all a groovebox, for DJ remix effects you can with practice get seamless switching between patches with sequences running. This example has three patches using the same sequence. I switched between patches in real time. I could have also used the same sound with d...

FYI: 24 hour Virtual CZ sale at Plugin Boutique. 50% off, US $49.50 (£33.36). 24 HOURS ONLY, expires Dec 29th @ 6pm ET (midnight UK?). Probably only the third time this year I've seen it on sale, so if you're sitting on the fence, this is the best time to buy. http://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1...

Pretty sure that song was done by The Waitresses. Unless Tracey Ullman did her own version. It definitely was The Waitresses (in 1980, charted later), but Tracey did cover it in 1984. Waitresses': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UX2afsTqFI Tracey's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH440zvvidY The ...

I do believe the Casiotone 201 predated the VL-1 by a year or so. Afaik it was the first Casio keyboard to hit the market back in 1980. You're very likely correct. I was second guessing myself, and went back and add "after the VL-1" a few minutes later. I think I saw someone say that the VL-1 came ...

So weird, this was just released today: Ben Folds on a Casiotone 201, Casio's first consumer keyboard (after the VL)

I've just been waiting to have a second unit (JP-08, pre-ordered, here soon I hope) to compare to my JX-3P, but I think the latter is a real winner. I didn't even realize it until I had it, but this is actually my first "knob per function" synth. After decades of buttons and LCDs, it's a real revela...

Yes, you hold the Chorus button down and adjust and set portamento using the ribbon strips.

First thing I did this afternoon was download PDF manuals for the JX-3P and the PG-200. Not really sure I even need them, but maybe I'll find some gem as I've never owned a now-vintage Roland. The second thing I did was grab the JX-03 PDF manual, and cut/copy/paste it onto two letter-sized pages. Wo...

Got my JX-03 yesterday, and it kept me up until 3:30am. But it's a good kind of tired. Thank you, coffee. :shock: No regrets. Incredible sound and a solid build. The only thing I hate about it is the "manual". Sparse and folds out like a damn road map (to account for 20 languages). Can't wait for my...