How the Casio CZ synthesizers makes its sound
In the Hornbostel–Sachs system, which classifies instruments by how they produce sound, the Casio CZ synthesizers belongs to the electrophones: sound is produced or shaped electronically – synthesizers, the theremin and electric organs.
Press play above and watch the spectrum: the evenly spaced peaks are harmonics, and their relative strength is what gives the instrument its character.
From Wikipedia
The CZ series is a line of low-cost phase distortion synthesizers produced by Casio beginning in 1984. Eight models of CZ synthesizers were released: the CZ-101, CZ-230S, CZ-1000, CZ-2000S, CZ-2600S, CZ-3000, CZ-5000, and the CZ-1. Additionally, the home-keyboard model CT-6500 used 48 phase distortion presets. The CZ series was priced affordably while having professional features. Around the same time, Yamaha released their low-cost FM synthesizers, including the DX21 and DX100, which cost nearly twice as much.
Other electrophones
Frequently asked questions
What does the Casio CZ synthesizers sound like?
As one of the electrophones, its sound comes from the way sound is produced or shaped electronically.
What type of instrument is the Casio CZ synthesizers?
It is classified as electrophones (Hornbostel–Sachs 541.32).
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q5048910 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Casio CZ synthesizers – CC BY-SA 4.0
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