CASIO CZ 230 S

If you thought you couldn't take up synthesizer until you first picked up a degree in computer science, you've got to get your hands on a Casio CZ-230S.

The time-consuming task of programming sounds that most synthesizers require is simply not part of its program.

Casio's unique PD. sound source provides you with 100 preprogrammed sounds of exceptional, professional quality simply by pushing a few buttons.

And does it have rhythm—20 preset patterns, plus an almost infinite number of patterns you can create by choosing from the 12 PCM tones and 100 PD tones.

These can be stored independently in one of the 10 rhythm banks.

In addition, the 230S has a song memory which can hold up to 199 measures.

As you would expect from Casio, there's more: MIDI in, out and thru are built in for system-building versatility.

It's multi-timbral. A pitch bender and portamento are included to create a wide variety of effects. And anon-board speaker (almost unheard of in a synthesizer) makes taking the CZ-230S around as easy as it is to take it up.

But then again, perhaps the easiest thing to take about it is its low price.

If you'd rather play around with a keyboard than a computer, test play a Casio CZ-230S—the synthesizer you don't need a master's degree in science to master.

CASIO CZ-1 - AZ-1 - RZ-1 - TB-1

Introducing a touch-sensitive system that's not out of reach.

You haven't gotten this far in your career by making compromises.

That's the whole idea behind Casio's new line of professional products—uncompromising performance.

It's also why we created a whole new division to help you get the most out of it.
And there's a lot to get.

Our CZ-1 ($1,399) is a full-size, 61-key synthesizer with programmable touch sensitivity.

Initial touch, or velocity, can be programmed to control pitch, timbre and volume; while after touch can be adjusted to control modulation depth and volume.

It has 64 RAM memories which are loaded at the factory with a powerful assortment of PD sounds, or can hold the same number of sounds of your own creation. (You can still recall any of the factory presets at the touch of a button—even if you have written over them.)

Our optional RA-6 cartridge ($89.95) can immediately access another 64 sounds, for a total of 192 sounds in all.

In addition, the CZ-1 has a new Operation Memory, which holds 64 key-splits, tone mixes and other combinations for instant recall in the heat of performing.

The key-splitsand tone mixes themselves now have added features to give you more flexibility, such as separate stereo outputs, independent detuning and octave shifts.

Of course the CZ-1's MIDI is advanced to the max—an 8-note polyphonic, multi-timbral system, which allows you to assign the 8 voices in any combination over the 16 channels of MIDI for all your sequencing needs.

And so you can easily keep track of all your sounds, the CZ-1 lets you name them yourself and shows you which ones you're using on its bright, back-lit alpha-numeric display.

Strapping on our AZ-1 ($549) 41-key, full-size MIDI keyboard con-troller is an easy way of adding mobility to your abilities. It's battery powered, touch-sensitive and will support all 128 program changes, even over two MIDI channels.

The AZ-1 can be used to control any function of any MIDI instrument on the market by the use of ten controllers, five of which are user-definable. This allows you to customize its performance to match your set-up, no matter how your gear changes.

Adding drums to your system is as easy as plugging in our RZ-1 ($649) sampling drum machine. It comes with 12 PCM presets, each with its own line output and volume slider, for ease of mixing.

When you want to add your own sounds, you can record up to four different samples at a 20 kHz sampling rate, with a .8 sec total sampling time.

And to make your search for just the right sample easier, it comes with an audio tape of 91 drum and percussion sounds.

The AZ-1 has a 100 pattern/ 20 song memory and is one of the only drum machines on the market whose memory can accept dynamics from a MIDI keyboard or drum pad.

Other features include real or step-time recording, auto-correction up to 1196 of a beat, and tape or MIDI storage of your pattern or sample data.

Whatever system you're using, our TB-1 ($89.95) MIDI switching thru box, will keep it neatly wired with two inputs and 8 switchable thru ports.

Even if price were no object, our new professional line would be a tough act to improve on. As it happens, though, it's the first touch-sensitive system that's not out of reach.

If performing is your life, you owe it to yourself and your audience to check out our performance. It's definitely noteworthy.
CASIO
Where miracles never cease

CASIO VL TONE

Now Casio introduces five instruments and a rhythm section-in the new VL-Tone.

The Casio VL-Tone is an amazing new instrument that's so advanced, even a person who's never tried playing Chopsticks can compose a recognizable song, the first time out.

The secret is Casio's development of a very small computer chip that has a very large capability.

With it, the VL-Tone lets you pick any one of 5 different instruments to play; record up to 100 musical notes and play them back; select pitch and tempo; go up and down 2 1/2 octaves; and if you want to hear the beat of a different drum, choose from 10 pre-programmed rhythms that swing from rock to rhumba.

The VL-Tone is battery operated and has its own speaker or can be plugged into a hi-fi or professional amplifier. And, so portable you can take your act anywhere.

Even more amazing, in addition to being an incredible musical instrument it's also a full-function calculator.

So, if you're known as a one-fingered player or an accomplished musician, the Casio VL-Tone can put a whole world of music in the palm of your hand.

As well as a song in your heart.

AT CASIO MIRACLES NEVER CEASE.

CASIO VZ1 - PD SYNTHESIZER - 1989

The Casio VZ 1 literally puts sound creation in your hands.

No other digital synthesizer can compete with its vocabulary.

It gives you 64 factory preset patches, 64 operation memories and comes complete with a standard ROM card (RC-100) for an additional selection of up to 128 patches and 128 operation memories.

You can create 64 original patches and store up to 64 sounds and 64 operation memories on an optional RAM card (RA-500).

All in all you can build a library of over 1000 sounds from the existing 8 ROM cards currently available for use with the VZ1

So what is the key to its unrivalled flexibility?

Quite simply; Casio have developed a revolutionary Modular Sound Source. (We call it iPD or interactive Phase Distortion.)

Basically it consists of 8 independent sound source modules, each composed of an independent DCO and DCA.

The wave forms can be used either to produce audible sounds, or to modify waves generated by other modules.

So unlike synthesizers which only produce one or two oscillators you have eight, allowing you to create an unrivalled array of sonic textures.

Given its sophisticated capabilities the VZ 1 is incredibly simple to edit and programme.

Three menus allow you to set the parameters.

The first develops an effect, the second controls all effects. The third sees to keyboard tuning and MIDI functions and has overall control.

It's not only simple, but the wide graphic LCD gives quick and accurate reactions.

Waveforms, envelopes and other parameters are displayed graphically for precise `visual editing' (it even features a built-in `zoom in' function).

If your creative process isn't stimulated yet, we could go on to describe additional benefits like its combination mode and how it adds a new dimension to multi-timbral texturing.

We could examine the "definable wheels" concept. (Which gives you complete control over modulation effects as tremelo and vibrato.)

We could even discuss how its MIDI compatibility takes it into the future; with multi-channel modes.

Then there's the fact that its talents can be reproduced via a RAM card to the Casio PG380 synth guitar.

And of course you'd like to known that it's available as a rack, in the form of the VZ 1OM.

However, like its talents, a full description would take forever.

Instead we think trying is believing.

Casio Synth advert - 1989

CASIO PG380 MIDI Synth Guitar - 1989

The Casio PG380 MIDI Synth Guitar is incredibly quick to respond.

Pluck a string and you'll get an immediate sound reaction which is more than you can say for most synth guitars). Even straight synth voices sound entirely natural.

But it's not just its reactions that make the PG380 an outstanding guitar, or more to the point a unique guitar.

Firstly it is an excellent sounding natural electric guitar. Added to which it successfully combines its talents to become the most flexible synthesizer to date.

And Casio's revolutionary Interactive Phase Distortion (iPD) ensures perfect sound delivery whether you're after straight guitar notes, complex synth sounds or even a combination of the two.

It's also incredibly easy to control sound changes.

The LED display mounted on the guitar face gives you an at a glance confirmation of the selected voice number. And the touch of a button lets you choose from any of the 64 built in sounds.

Most importantly you'll always be in perfect pitch.

The automatic tuner with built in synchronised tremelo unit allows you to switch from the slightest singing vibrato to the most outrageous sounds, without the slightest deviation.

In terms of voice potential your range is unlimited. A pre-programmed ROM card gives you. an additional 128 sounds to your original 64 pre-set synth sounds.

A total of over 1000 sounds are available from an exciting ROM library of 8 cards.

And if you insert a RAM card you can utilise original sounds created yourself on Casio's VZ1 digital synthesizer, and enter new musical territory

You can also use the guitar as a MIDI master controller, by connecting it to other MIDI sound sources or devices. Once again the built in programmes ensure precise and effortless programme changes.

For live performances the PG380 comes into its own. Battery power and on-board synth capabilities overcome the need for cables, so you can enjoy greater freedom on stage.

Casio Cz 1000 Brochure - 1985

THE CZ-1000 IS POLYPHONIC, PROGRAMMABLE, PORTABLE,DIGITAL.

WITH THE SIMPLICITY OF ANALOGUE-STYLE PROGRAMMING.

CREATE YOUR OWN COMPOSITE SOUND SHAPES WITH CASIO'S UNIQUE PD SYSTEM - BUILD YOUR OWN LIBRARY OF SOUNDS.

TOTAL FLEXIBILITY IN SOUND AND PERFORMANCE. PITCH BEND, VIBRATO, ,PORTAMENTO ALL PROGRAMMABLE. SOLO VOICE MIX/TRANSPOSE.

FULL MIDI CAPABILITY WITH ASSIGNMENT ON ALL 16 CHANNELS.