CASIO CZ-5000 Sound & Sequence

[WheelRock1]

@snolan1990 Thank you very much for your comment.

I didn't have keyboards except this one, so i had to devised to create sounds and tracks as a result.

Perhaps I think it was a good environment to learn CZ or PD or Synthesizers.

[SPFXsynthesisers]

Dude 37 seconds to 120 is superb-You have to make an album of stuff like that :)

Very TRS-80 Boards of Canada etc.

Superb work.

[maccagrabme]

What do you use to edit the sounds? I cannot find a free pc editor. Thanks

[lordoid]

You did a great job programming that synth. Now i know why some people are so crazy about the CZ Series. They can sound beautiful!

[synthead]

These arrangements and patches are incredible. Have you ever listened to the soundtrack to Machinarium?

[acidjack303]

wow..nice sounds ...is there a way to get your own patches ?

nice sounds

[WheelRock1]

Hi @acidjack303 thanks for your comment.

Sorry, I don't know how to up my patches,

Does anyone know something how simple way to upload the sound-data...?

[acidjack303]

@WheelRock1 hi,

i didn´t found a easy solution till now i have paper sheets to store my sounds.

but any how i have over 2000 sysex patches i can share them to you.

but they are not so nice than yours....

[TR0jAX]

is this also recorded on the Korg Multitracker ? Love it !

[WheelRock1]

Hi @TR0jAX Thank you!

These tracks are recorded on BOSS Micro BR, and move to PC.

[KiNeTiCsOuNdPrIsM]

love the demos , the cz range are very underated  .......

[WheelRock1]

Hi @KiNeTiCsOuNdPrIsM Thank you :-))

Has been underestimated CZ?

Oh I'm always appreciates the CZ.Hahaha!

[Sylviamarta]

Excellent demo , music and video!

[WheelRock1]

Hi, @Sylviamarta Thanks for your comment.

If you liked this,please see here videos as well.

CASIO CZ-5000 Sound & Sequence2

youtube.com/watch?v=Z35DBa2tWR­w

[zaphid]

Simply amazing

[WheelRock1]

@zaphid Thanks! :-)

[casiblake]

The last 30 seconds of this is pure and utter bliss... you should make a full track out of it.

In fact, this sounds like HIGHLIGHTS from a GREAT ambient techno album that I would be happy to buy... o.O

(It's also convinced me to get one of these synths!)

[WheelRock1]

Hi @casiblake

Oh thank you very much!

For now, you can listen the full length track in this url

youtube.com/watch?v=893f3on31z­o

Please listen, and write your impressions!

[SPFXsynthesisers]

37 secs to 120-amazing sounds.

[WheelRock1]

Hi @SPFXsynthesisers , I'm sorry for the late reply.

Thank you so much for your comment.

That track was made with CZ-5000's sound only.

but the rhythm track is overdub on PC. So cowbell sounds are panning and delayed.

It was pretty hard to make this cowbell sound....

[stellarartwars07]

I think I've owned every one in the range, except the CZ1, which I couldn't find for sale at the time, maybe because it was the flagship. There's a few good free software emulators for this keyboard which will even load the sysex data from the original.

It's a lot easier to program than a DX7.

[WheelRock1]

Hi @stellarartwars07

I think the ease of making sound was just a selling point of CZ.

the software is awesome! these days are now conveniently.

[KieronEdwards]

I've one of these in storage, still with the original manual and 3 or four of the memory cards for storing patches. Must get it out and give it a go!

[WheelRock1]

@KieronEdwards I also have original manual and 2 memory cartridges.

These helped me quite around first time.

[ux256]

great job the CZ 5000 was myu first synthesizer in 1985

[WheelRock1]

Hi @ux256 ,me too!

and CZ-5000 is still active.

love it!

[clubhappybest]

awesome track at 1:53!!!!!

[WheelRock1]

@clubhappybest Thank you so much.

The track is in full length at

youtube.com/watch?v=5JiU0i5jjx­Q

or

youtube.com/watch?v=u01XxXex_X­Y

so please try to listen.

[SciFiFunk]

TOP QUALITY DEMO, from someone who has taken the time to program the thing. Well done. Also the demo is musical. Just got a CZ-3000 so quite excited about how far you can go beyond the presets now!

[WheelRock1]

Hi @SciFiFunk , THank you!

I think CZ-5000 is different from the other CZ series.

CZ-5000 is an advantage of 8-track sequencer.

It was the start of the today's workstations.

This is very simple but very useful.

[benskia]

The soundtrack to this movie is from the casio?

Really?

I had one of these when they first came out, but never got it sounding anywhere as good as this. It just did crummy brass portastudio sounds.

[WheelRock1]

Hi @benskia

Thank you, there sounds are all CZ's with a bit of effects.

[fexfreppl]

very nice vid ! the factory sounds were bad , but with this machine you could do every sound possible to imagine , even complete drumset sounds ; played this monster until the "square knobs " failed in their function ! would love to have it back , maybe as a software ?

[WheelRock1]

@fexfreppl Hi, thanks for your comment.

This synth is so deep, and unique sounds.

Because it, CZ would called "Cosmo Synthesizer"

[GEORGEMARAUDER]

I'm digging your style. The CZ is also great for atmospheric, huge pads and strings. It may not seem like it's built for those types of sounds at first, but play around for awhile and you will see. You can make Prophet-sounding evilness with this machine. Just ripping atmospheric stuff. I love the CZ synths. 

[WheelRock1]

Thank you @GEORGEMARAUDER.

I am sorry for my delayed response to your comment.

In a way, that I want to transcend the Prophet5 in this synth.

[Enufo]

hi my friend! great sounds, seqs and video, was very enjoyable, a big hug!!!

[WheelRock1]

@Enufo どうもありがとう "Domo Arigato" Enufo!

"Domo Arigato" means "Thank you very much" in japanese.

I also have been excited about your new videos!!

[mmrva]

Please, let me know where I can buy your tracks. Love them!

[WheelRock1]

@mmrva Wow! Seriously? I had never thought about distributing my tracks.

ASAP, I'll upload my full-length tracks on YOUTUBE.

[PaulFitzZaland]

@WheelRock1 You should upload your music to Soundcloud. Then people can listen and download or buy it. Check it out. Cheers!

[WheelRock1]

@PaulFitzZaland Thanks for the info!!

I'll try!

[mmrva]

@WheelRock1 - ;)

[TheHelixSpirit]

Just got a CZ-5000 at a rummage sale with a Pro stand for $20!!!!! The only thing wrong with it so far is the chorus slider makes clicks and pops. I had an AN1x back in 1997 that did the same thing and it was because a hanging daughter board didn't connect to the main board it fried the board trashed the keyboard in 2005. (outrage) I hope this Casio lasts for a LONG time!!! I'm loving it it's a lot better than the an1x.

[WheelRock1]

@TheHelixSpirit Thanks for your comment :)

Yamaha AN1X, I think a very good Analog-modeling synthesizer.

Also CZ, old musical instruments from it, take care to use!

[felipesancho]

i have CZ 1000...how far am i from this?? the drums are cz too?!!

this in one of the best demos of cz synths!

[WheelRock1]

Thanks! @felipesancho :)

Yes, Percussion sounds are CZ-5000 too. but the track Overdub.

Perc-track was non effect, and other track was with delay effect.

[ActivityRadio]

Beautiful... . I am thinking about getting a cz edition. Which one would you pick?

[luvnplster]

@ActivityRadio Look for a CZ-1 or a CZ-5000. Those are the two coolest ones. The CZ-101 is also cool because of its size, but not as complex as the CZ-1 or CZ-5000.

[ActivityRadio]

@luvnplster Thank you! Just got the CZ-1 in yesterday. It sounds pretty cool! However, it may need a cleaning. A bit dirty from an ebay seller. :( No cartridge, but I may have found someone that knows how you can make your own. I want to start programming and storing my own sounds instead of the presets. This synth will Not sound cheap if you spend some time with it. It can really create some verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry unique tones

[WheelRock1]

@ActivityRadio Yes!! CZ's sounds is so unique ,so deep.

Enjoy create new sounds and please let me hear the sound!!!

[ActivityRadio]

@WheelRock1 Thank you sir. I will do that! :)

[WheelRock1]

@luvnplster Hi, I agree with your choice. I have a CZ-5000, but i also want a CZ-1 because of it has velocity-aftertouch.

And above all cool design.

[1986uno45s]

@luvnplster The CZ1 is definitely the ultimate and most powerful CZ, though surprisingly they don't seem to go for much over the other CZ's. The 5000 is the same as the 3000 with an added onboard sequencer. With most people using computer based recording and sequencing, the 5000 is not worth more than the 3000. The CZ 101 is the cutest because of its size and often the most expensive. It only has half the polyphony of the bigger CZs though as does the 1000. They're all good & unique synths!

[xa1a]

This is awesome! I just bought one, and Im getting it on Friday! Cant wait! Your tracks were an inspiration to grab this thing! :) Thanks!

[WheelRock1]

@xa1a Thank you for your comment!

and congratulations! Have you already recieved the CZ?

This synth's sound is so cheep, but very very deep and interesting.

I hope you'll enjoying create new sounds from this machine ;)