Synths ⇝ Casio ⇝ Casio CZ-5000

The CZ-5000 is based on phase distortion (PD) synthesis, which is similar to FM synthesis. It is nearly identical to the Casio CZ-3000, but with an 8-track sequencer added. When recording sequences in real-time, the sequencer note memory is halved to 3500. It uses 3 "D" batteries for its memory backup.

Specifications

Year Released: 1985

MSRP: 1195.00 USD

Keyboard: 61 keys

Polyphony: 16 notes

Preset Patches: 32

User Patches: 32

Sequencer Memory: 7,000 notes

Effects: stereo chorus

Screen: 32-character dot matrix

Power Consumption: 26 watts

Dimensions: 1025 mm x 341 mm x 127 mm

Weight: 11.7 kg

User Demo Videos

Rating

Sound Samples

WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.

File Downloads

Casio CZ-5000 Manual

Casio CZ-5000 Sound Synthesis Summary

Casio CZ-5000 Service Manual

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