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100 Things To Do With FMReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Feb 1986Yamaha DX100 PolysynthThe latest addition to the DX family is the cheapest yet at just £349. Simon Trask slings it round his neck and takes it for a test drive: will it bring FM to the masses? |
21 TodayReview | Electronics & Music Maker, Aug 1985Yamaha's DX21 polysynth offers FM sound quality at a low, low price, plus a few features even the DX7 doesn't have. Simon Trask investigates. |
21 TodayReview | Electronic Soundmaker, Sep 1985Yamaha DX21 synthesiserThe latest in the DX synth series |
A Double Dose of RolandReview | Sound On Sound, Apr 1992Roland JV80 & JY30 SynthsIs Roland's new JV80 their best keyboard since the D50? Julian Colbeck thinks it is, as he puts the company's two newest synths to the test. |
A New Angle On FM?Review | Sound On Sound, May 1989Yamaha TQ5 ExpanderStylish or ugly, don't let the TQ5’s unconventional casing distract you from the fact that with its 8-track integral sequencer and digital effects, this 4-operator FM expander packs a pretty powerful punch for the money. David Hughes reports from his ring-side seat. |
Alesis QuadraSynthReview | Music Technology, Apr 1994synthesiserThere's a new synth in town, it's gunning for the competition and it aims to please. |
All Hail ValhalaReview | Sound On Sound, Mar 1992Studio Series Roland D110 Voice CardsSuper sleuth Simon Sanders finds himself hot on the trail of cool sounds for the Roland D110. Prime suspect: Valhala. |
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 | International Musician, Feb 1985SynthcheckSmall, digital and reviewed by Curtis Schwartz |
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 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. |
Cheetah MS800 Synth ModuleReview | Music Technology, Jul 1992Digital Wave SynthesiserCheetah's latest synth had already been axed and revived before the public got a glimpse of it. Simon Trask gets his hands on one of the cheapest, oddest and most intriguing modules on the market. |
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