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Synthesizer

CZ V

Arturia

CZ V is Arturia's virtual recreation of Casio's Phase Distortion synthesis from the 1980s, featuring two independent sound generators with dynamic waveform morphing via Digitally Controlled Waves (DCW). It combines classic CZ synthesis with modern conveniences like up to 32-voice polyphony, a 16-by-16 modulation matrix, multiple envelope types, and studio-quality effects, making it an accessible yet powerful tool for creating both vintage and contemporary synthesizer sounds.

Key Features

01Two independent Lines with simple or compound waveforms
02Eight original Casio waveforms plus custom waveform drawing
03Phase Distortion synthesis with Digitally Controlled Wave (DCW) for dynamic waveform morphing
04Three envelope types: original CZ 8-stage, DADSR, and 16-stage MSEG with adjustable slopes
0516-by-16 modulation matrix with 24 modulation sources and 51 destinations
06Up to 8-voice unison layering with adjustable detuning
07Up to 32-voice polyphony
08Four simultaneous effects in series or parallel chains with reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, multimode filter, overdrive, compression, and bitcrusher
09Ring and noise modulation with adjustable noise color
10Two syncable LFOs with 6 waveforms and up to 20 seconds delay
11Powerful arpeggiator with 6 patterns and up to 4 octave range
12VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats plus standalone application
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAXSTANDALONE

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