Casio vz 1 owners manual

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Main Features _ /

1 Amazing Synthesis Versatility Thanks to Casios All-new 0 Sound Source

Casio's all-new Interactive Phase Distortion (iPD) sound source system actually consists of 8 independent mod
ules" (Ml to MS) Each of these modules contains a DCO and a DCA, and is capable of generating independent
waveforms. In the iPD system, the wave generated by any module can be used in either of two ways; to produce
audible sounds or to modify waves generated by Other modules.

The 8 iPD sound source modules work in associated pairs that are called Internal Lines," or simply lines." There
are 4 internal lines ~ A, I3, C and D.

The waveforms generated by both modules in any line can be used together in three different ways They can be mixed,
or one ofthe waveforms Catt be used to modttlatc the other for RING modulation or as the Pl-IASIE ola succeeding line.

2 Instant Recall of tip to 256 Sounds and 256 Operation Memories

64 presets give you a wide range of vocal versatility. And with the use of a standard ROM card, the VZ-l gives you
incredible tonal expansion potential - up to 128 patches and 128 keyboard setups are literally at your fingertips. What's
more, you can store up to 64 sounds and 64 operation memories on an optional RAM card, for even greater freedom
of timbral expression.

3 Player-friendly Menus and Functions

Virtually all of the VZ-ls editing attd programming operations are organized into three basic sub-modes - Menu 1,
Menu 2 and Menu 3 that feature a variety of functions." Each of these functions is further broken down into
parameters," which are constants that have changeable values or settings. To alter VZ-l sounds or programming,
you simply alter the value of these parameters using a value slider or value keys.

4 Wide Backlit LCD Graphic Display

The VZ-ls wide graphic LCD features a hierarchical, player friendly menu structure, which allows speedy and
accurate operations Sound source configuration, patch editing, keyboard setup creation, output channel and MIDI
specifications - in fact, virtually all VZ-l operations are controlled by interacting with various functions that are found
in the three VZ-l menus. And a number of VZ~I functions feature graphic editing" capabilities.

5 Combination Mode Provides Layered and Split Voicing

The VZ-ls Combination" mode lets you mix together up to 4 different patches in any of 8 different patch mix
or patch split configurations. You can set effect and amp levels independently for each patch, and output them together
through the MIX OUT channel. Or output the 4 patches through the VZ-l's L/R LINE OUT channels.

6 Multiple Control Wheels

In addition to a versatile. accurate pitch bend wheel, the VZ~I features 2 user»assignable Definable Wheels" for con»
trol of a wide range of modulation effects, including tremolo and vibrato, Delinable Wheel 2 is spring loaded,"
so that it returns to the OFF position automatically when it is released.

7 Inital Touclt and After Touch for Greater Musical Expression . ~

The VZ~ls responsive keyboard features both initial touch and after touch, for expanded expressive and dynamic
control. With initial touch, you can control changes in pitch, timbre and volume according to key attack speed, while
after touch gives you playing-hand" control of amplitude and modulation contours. Tlte VZ-l - precise control of

keyboard effects, witlt both hands still on the keyboard!

8 Velocity Split & Positional Cross Fade . .
The VZ-l puts powerful multi-voice performance in your hands, with advanced features such. as velocuy split and
positional cross fade. Set up multi-laycred voices with tip to 3 split points, and fade" the VOtces into one another
so theres no audible split point" with the cross fade function, or control multiple v0tces through keyboard veloctty

using velocity split.

9 Key Follow Function , .
Casios innovative key follow function lets you vary both DCO and DCA contours tn accordance With the pitch of

the key played on the keyboard. This function gives timbres a mttch tnore natural" and realistic sound.

10 Mulli-Cltanncl MIDI Performance

The VZ-l features Casio's exclusive multi-channel mode which can accept up to 8 Iimbres from separate MIDIsound
sources. These can then be divided into constituent polyphonics attd ensembled in any format you deStre. Multt-ttmbral
MIDI expansion, monophonic MIDI performance, or total l6-note MIDI polyphony can be selected.

11 Optional Foot Pedal (VP-IO)

Choose an optional VP-IO for foot-pedal control of definable wheel functions.

12 Optional RAM Card (RA-500)
Choose an optional RA-SOO RAM card for expanded sound storage and recall capabilities. Each RAM card holds

up to 64 VZ~l patches and 6-3 VZ-l operation memories.