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Vintage Synth Rescue Kit: Casio CZ / VZ Families
CD-ROM for Macintosh & PC
Includes: Sound Patches, Software, Manuals for Casio Synthesizers 
CZ-1, CZ-101, CZ-1000, CZ-3000, CZ-5000 & VZ-1, VZ-8M, VZ-10M

Casio's Phase Distortion (PD) was their take on Yamaha's FM, pitting the lowly CZ-101 against the $2000+ DX7. Back in the day, if you couldn't afford the expensive instruments from Yamaha, Casio offered affordable alternatives that were surprisingly professional -- especially coming from a company that was popular for making calculators. As many folks have moved on to other, newer keyboards, rackmounts, and virtual synths, now is a great time to get great professional vintage gear for a lot less money. This disc offers a lot of information and sounds for Casio synths and will help you get the most from your investment.

I have created PDF documentation on how to use the tools on this CD to reload your sounds. Additionally, I provide technical support via email, IM, and Skype. Please do not send technical questions about how to use these products through the eBay messaging system, because Ebay limits our messages.

These sounds are not for use in Apple GarageBand or Logic, Steinberg Cubase, Avid Pro Tools, Cakewalk Sonar, Reaper, Studio One, Tracktion, MOTU Digital Performer, Ableton Live, or other DAWs. They are not Samples, they're programs for the hardware synthesizer models mentioned above.

I have been an eBay preferred seller since 2001. I have shipped cd's and cassettes to over 70 countries, keeping vintage synthesizers in playable condition, bringing music across the globe. I now sell cd's, cassettes, and downloads exclusively through Ebay.

All files shipped to you on CD-ROM that is compatible with both Macintosh & Windows PCs. This would make a wonderful addition to anyone who owns any of these synthesizers. There are separate folders for CZ and VZ series synths, and some of these files may work across models. However, no conversion programs are included. Breathe more life into your vintage Casio by using the files on this CD-ROM!

This CD-ROM has been double-checked, and does *NOT* contain copyrighted patches from other commercial developers.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions - taken from real emails I have received)

Q) Do I get a free synthesizer along with this CD-ROM?
A) NO! This CD-ROM includes program data for CZ and VZ model synthesizers. But since most people buy a new synth to get new sounds, you can pump more life into your vintage gear by purchasing the collection of sound data that is available on this CD-ROM. Installing these sounds is like buying a brand new synth -- you will be impressed.

Q) How do I get these sounds into my (other make) synthesizer?
A) It cannot be done! These sounds are not samples or WAV files, but instead the settings files provide programming information that must be loaded into specific synthesizer models. This program data will only work for the models specified above.

Q) How did you get to be so good with synthesizers?
A) I've been using synthesizers and MIDI since the late 1980's. I've worked in a number of studios and have consulted to a couple of big names in the industry. Plus, I've got a vast array of software tools that helped in the development of this CD-ROM. Save yourself the time and money, and just buy my disc already. It's less than $10!

Q) Do you have demos that we can hear?
A) Sorry, not at this time.

Q) How do I get this to work on my computer?
A) You will need a MIDI interface, and the software required for Windows XP, Windows 7, MacOS 9 and Mac OSX is included on this cd. I've created PDF instructions for some of the programs, and support is available through email or Skype.

Q) Your disc Rocks! I spent hundreds of dollars on commercial patches that aren't as good.
A) Thanks. I didn't get a high thumbs-up rating on Ebay by just waiting for success to happen. 

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