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Big BrotherReview | Sound On Sound, Oct 1986Casio CZ-1Since the release of their diminutive yet ground-breaking CZ-101 synth, Casio have been steadily improving the facilities of their Phase Distortion keyboards with each subsequent CZ product. The culmination of those efforts is now manifest in their best-ever synthesizer, the CZ-1, a truly professional performance instrument. Chris Jenkins says 'welcome'. |
Casio CZ-1 Digital SynthReview | Making Music, Sep 1986 |
Casio CZ-1 Programmable Polyphonic SynthReview | In Tune, Nov 1986 |
Casio CZ1 Polyphonic SynthesiserReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Oct 1986Following in the footsteps of their successful budget CZ models, Casio add touch-sensitivity for the professional user. Simon Trask evaluates the results. |
Casio CZ101Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Jan 1985Programmable Phase Distortion PolysynthAt last, Casio come up with the pro keyboard goods. Paul Wiffen tests the first of a whole range of synth gear from the calculator people, and concludes that it's 'probably the best Casio of all time.' |
Casio CZ101Review | International Musician, Feb 1985SynthcheckSmall, digital and reviewed by Curtis Schwartz |
Casio CZ230S KeyboardReview | Electronics & Music Maker, May 1986What the ghetto blaster is to hi-fi, the CZ230S is to synthesisers. Annabel Scott takes a spin in Casio's streetwise preset synth. |
Casio CZ3000 - The Obvious Solution?Review | Sound On Sound, Apr 1986Mark Jenkins reports on this recent addition to the popular CZ range of polysynths and suggests that the Phase Distortion synthesis it employs could well be the answer for those of you caught in the 'analogue versus digital' dilemma. |
Casio CZ3000 PolysynthReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1986Casio plug a gap in their range by introducing a CZS000 without the sequencer. Trish McGrath uses her fingers to see how it sounds. |
Casio CZ5000Review | Electronics & Music Maker, Jun 1985Programmable Phase Distortion Polysynth with SequencerContinuing their fight for pro keyboard acceptance, Casio double the CZ1000's voices and throw in a multitrack sequencer for good measure. Simon Trask casts a critical eye over the results. |
Casio HZ-600 synthesizerReview | Sound On Sound, Oct 1987Looking for a low-cost introduction to synthesis? With its simplified programming method and variant on the Phase Distortion sound, Casio's latest 8-voice, splittable, polysynth could well prove the ideal first choice. Mark Badger explores... |
Casio HZ600Review | Music Technology, Nov 1987Portable KeyboardBudget polysynth or home organ accessory? Casio attempt to find another gap in the market with Spectrum Distortion synthesis. Nicholas Rowland finds it's not too far from old-fashioned analogue. |
Casio VZ1Review | Music Technology, Sep 1988iPD Digital SynthesiserCasio's latest synthesiser employs the successor to the company's own PD synthesis system - interactive Phase Distortion. Bob O'Donnell investigates a new phase in synthesis. |
Casio VZ8MReview | Music Technology, Oct 1989iPD Synth ExpanderThe VZ8M is the latest application of the synthesis system behind Casio's popular VZ synths. Simon Trask evaluates iPD synthesis in this age of digital development and analogue reincarnation. |
Casio VZ8MReview | Sound On Sound, Feb 1990If you're tired of sampled sounds and are searching for a source of non-imitative synthetic voices to balance your repertoire, these low-cost instruments could well deliver the goods. Martin Russ finds out. |
Digital DynamiteReview | Electronic Soundmaker, Jan 1985The CZ101 is the spearhead of Casio's first serious onslaught on the pro-synth market. We check out this contender for the DX's digital synthesis crown. |
VZ-1Review | Micro Music, Jan 1990Peter Fitzpatrick gets to grips with Casio's flagship synth - the VZ-1 |
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