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@patrickfitzgerald2861 5 күн бұрын

Five years late . . . but thanks for the video. I just picked up one of these in essentially unused condition (the plastic film was still on the display!) after watching Florian over at AudioPilz do a "Bad Gear" review of the CZ101. I'll try it out for a couple of weeks, and return it to Guitar Center if I don't like it. I do believe that there are a lot of good sounds hiding in this machine, and the UI is very interesting. This should be fun! 😉

@ProckGnosis 5 күн бұрын

Hell, it's never too late for a synth, if you enjoy playing it or making sounds with it! I did end up selling this, but then I got what is almost the "big brother" of the XW-P1, the Casio PX-5S. It's a bit more programmable and has a similar enough OS/UI that it felt semi-familiar to use. Unfortunately it ALSO has a not-so-thorough user guide PDF, much like the XW-P1. Yeah, I watched the Bad Gear review of the CZ-101. As a longtime CZ fan, I was happy to see it. My first gigging synth was a CZ-1000, basically a CZ-101 but with full size keys.

@patrickfitzgerald2861 5 күн бұрын

@@ProckGnosis That XW-P1 user guide makes me grateful for KZfaq tutorials, but I'm loving the sliders on this wacky machine! Casio synths seem to be hidden gems . . . who knew? 🤔

@SeenfromSpace 6 күн бұрын

Can I ask about using T’s sequencer and step mod when clocking from an ipad sequencer? It’s not working as I’d expect! I can sequence notes and CC from the iPad but only by losing a load of valuable onboard functionality. When I set master clock to “external” and modulator synch to BPM: * the onboard sequencer won’t run, neither independently nor when the external sequencer (Korg Gadget, iOS) is running. * the step modulator won’t run. Behaving as it does, the only option I can think of is to use Typhon as the master clock. That would be not convenient at all! Many thanks if you can advise!

@DatKhajiit 13 күн бұрын

I have a miniak too, you’re literally the only other person I’ve seen who has one lol, no but seriously there’s few of us.

@ProckGnosis 13 күн бұрын

I got back into the Miniak quite a bit in the last couple years. The synth fucking rocks for what it can do (the synth architecture, I mean). It less-than-rocks for the user interface that very successfully hinders user access to its full potential. Fortunately some programming software lets you MUCH MORE easily access that full potential.

@DatKhajiit 12 күн бұрын

Oh for sure, my biggest gripe with the miniak is the window diving but what it can do is really cool - I think it’s been extremely slept on. It has so many features.

@ProckGnosis 12 күн бұрын

@@DatKhajiit I've probably said it in 20 other posts, but if Akai or Alesis would re-release this, like a "super Alesis Ion" or something, with at least 16 voices and ample knobs/slider/button controls (minimal menu diving), I would be ALL OVER it. I even considered buying a used Alesis ION, just to have that knob control, but I held off.

@Steph_7d7 16 күн бұрын

Now you need to mount a behringer pro800 in that euro / key case. Its awesome with the bmd but i think the pro800 would be even better.

@nathanschapka6679 24 күн бұрын

is there a law requiring anyone making a video about synthesizers to show coffee at the start i dont get it

@ProckGnosis 24 күн бұрын

If there is, then I broke it. That's a German-style mug of beer! I usually have a beer nearby in the opening bit...that's why I refer to it in the notes as the "babble-and-breswki" part of the video.

@noreentariq9409 28 күн бұрын

Sounds so analogish n sexy does this synth have multiwaveforms just like the virus and clavia nord lead...

@ProckGnosis 24 күн бұрын

Does sound good, doesn't it? No, on the multiwaveforms though. Just a saw and pulse wave, with a few tricks like FM, PWM, Osc Synch, and Mix (letting you combine the saw and pulse wave).

@noreentariq9409 21 күн бұрын

@@ProckGnosis it does sound very clean and analogish...even better than the jp 8000...i can see its good for trance,house music and synth pop ...anyways how powerful is the unison on this one...?

@ProckGnosis 21 күн бұрын

@@noreentariq9409 Well, if it says anything, I had a JP-8080, and I sold it. I still have this.

@ombo000 Ай бұрын

Nice video! Simple question: when both are paired and share the same bank and I change a patch on x4....does the tetra follow with the patch change?

@Singsing456 Ай бұрын

Love the video...🎉❤ can u comment my music...♥️⤵️🎶🎶⤵️

@ElectronicazMusic Ай бұрын

Lovely!

@Synthetrix Ай бұрын

I have the gold colored edition and it's a highly versatile keyboard.

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

That was a cool looking synth!

@nicogrubert 2 ай бұрын

Got my V3 yesterday and as I am new to modular your tutorial is really helpful. I really love the dreadbox synths for its OSC tone and filter sound. Also bought the V2 and the typhon.

@ProckGnosis 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and glad it was helpful. Can't usually go wrong with a Dreadbox synth. Mach viel Spass damit!

@D-MaxYT 2 ай бұрын

5:46 Lamour Toujours lead

@thaneco 2 ай бұрын

Just bought this beautiful synth. Thanks for your video!

@ProckGnosis 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I still think this is one of Dreadbox's most creative designs. It's a bit deep to figure out (I did the videos for myself as much as other folks), but it's WELL worth it.

@erikengheim1106 3 ай бұрын

Norwegian here, who just go interested in Dreadbox synths. I stumbled on them by accident. Until today I only really knew about Moog, Behringer, Arturia and Korg. Those where the companies I considered buying my first analog synth from. It is super cool that Dreadbox is not only European but also Greek. I don't often see Greek tech companies. And I know what it is like being from a relatively small country. We got a speaker manufacturers named Seas in my home town Moss, Norway. They are a bigger than this outfit but they still hand assemble. What they talked about is that to compete with large mass production in Asia you need to make unique specialized quality stuff. That is what it seems like these guys are doing. Anyway rooting for you. Hoping this company goes places. I love the design choices. That you can use these as standalone and in a Eurorack (or some of them). And that the interface is clean simply and very aesthetically pleasing. I am a sucker for nice looking stuff. Dreadbox really checks all the boxes in terms of ease of use, flexibility and aesthetics.

@ProckGnosis 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments. Pretty much everything you've mentioned is why I think they've done fairly well in the synth market. I did a follow-up visit/interview in 2021 ("Dreadbox Revisited"). You can see how they continued to grow and expand a bit into digital/analog with the Nymphes and Typhon. And though small, I would say Norway is a pretty cool country. Haven't been in a while, but my day job took me up there a couple times (Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim), and I always really enjoyed it. Both Norway and Greece definitely have their own flavor that I really like. And if you're from Moss, you might have heard of heard of the band "Magic Pie". They're out of Fredrikstad, and I met them on the Cruise to the Edge 2019. Really good guys. Tusen takk and cheers!

@DrUmSensitive 4 ай бұрын

Great singing, kudos!

@ProckGnosis 4 ай бұрын

Thanks...don't hardly sing on the channel, and this is a bit atypical of the rock or poprock stuff I do usually sing, but it was fun to do.

@jimvoos1820 4 ай бұрын

Wondering if you can replicate this with one of the Moogerfoggers. Not that proficient with synths yet, but would be interested in your opinion to get that analog richness.

@ProckGnosis 4 ай бұрын

Some of it yeah, but the Deadbox pedals can do some stuff that Moogerfooger pedals can't and vice versa. Lastly, the Dreadbox pedals are currently available. Moogerfooger pedals are only used (or software), and the used ones are not cheap! Dreadbox analog filters are known to be solid and have nice character. They're not Moogs, but they're still quite good. And welcome to the wonderful world of synths. It can be a long road of learning!

@chrisstaniforth5629 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video!! Really useful

@ProckGnosis 4 ай бұрын

Thanks. Always nice to know it helped someone.

@db_illin 4 ай бұрын

Love this synth! So amazing 🤩

@ProckGnosis 4 ай бұрын

Weirdly, I just rewatched this last week (hadn't watched it in years) and concluded this needs to be a standard part of the new home music studio, when I set it up (I happen to be moving in about 6 weeks). It really is a great, ballsy synth.

@diogoqueiroz4726 4 ай бұрын

Great bônus

@ProckGnosis 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jorgealvarez8967 4 ай бұрын

two 15 seconds ads before the video.. sigh

@ProckGnosis 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, sorry about that. When I chose not to monetize the site, I never thought KZfaq would do it anyway, against my wishes. And it seems like it's getting worse.

@germanshepherdlover2613 5 ай бұрын

I bought the Juno DS-61 but changed my mind due to the lack of decent organ sounds and the cheesy Leslie effect. I wanted the FA-06 but was unavailable since being a discontinued model. I have ordered the Fantom 06 which I am hoping will be very good with pianos, organs synth etc.

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

Oh yeah...anything the Roland FA-06 can do, the new Fantom 06 should be able to do as well, probably better.

@hill-di2ui 5 ай бұрын

cool

@DJ-Lazy-Lodger 5 ай бұрын

hey there:-)

@JohnHafner 5 ай бұрын

Are these the stock presets?

@ProckGnosis 5 ай бұрын

All but a couple

@JELmusic 5 ай бұрын

I sold mine in 2019 :( I regret that very much now. It was such a wonderful machine. So responsive to play and with such a lively beautiful sound. There aren't really any substitutes for this thing. Lovely to hear this sound again in your video :) (I have lots of old music I made over the years with it, but I never recorded it 'clean' like this (On its own) so very cool video. Definitely one for history :)

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

Yeah, mine needs some servicing again, but I'll definitely keep it until it permanently kicks the bucket.

@inputsandoutputs 6 ай бұрын

Kind of late but do you recall what sequencer features are not available for when sequencing external gear? Are there different sequences(notes/parameters) available per pad for external gear? Any multitimbrality possible when sequencing samplers or loops?

@ProckGnosis 5 ай бұрын

Oooo...sorry...can't answer that one. I never used it with external gear, and I haven't used the synth in about 4 years. They've also done several OS updates (that I still need to do) and updated the manual. Best way to find out would be to download the last manual they put out.

@Kleinebombair 6 ай бұрын

Can i program seq without Keyboard ?

@ProckGnosis 5 ай бұрын

Yes, you can. It's a lot slower, but it's doable.

@MichaelMartinez-mr3uy 6 ай бұрын

Hi do you have any VZ-1 patches for sale/download? I just bought a VZ-1, I don't have time to develop patches, so looking for somewhere that has some for download or purchase.

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

Sorry...no. I've never backed up my patches. There are some good free ones out there on forums though.

@albiber 6 ай бұрын

great video. really pro level

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

Thanks...love the synth, so I must have been inspired!

@antico.2757 6 ай бұрын

Rad song!!! CS-5 was my first synth, handed down to me long ago. Just fired it up again and was curious what videos about might be out there. Your two are the winners!!!!

@ProckGnosis 6 ай бұрын

Thanks much! It's a pretty capable little synth, especially with some multi-tracked recording. Had a good time putting this together, and I even surprised myself how the CS-5 was able to carry the whole song. Enjoy getting reacquainted with it. Cheers!

@danielortizdecaracas 6 ай бұрын

its expandable 8x ROM cards

@danielortizdecaracas 6 ай бұрын

I love e-mu P2K

@ramonpooser2434 6 ай бұрын

Who has a fix for the screen that goes out. This is the big problem.

@liamg6328 7 ай бұрын

Nice guide. Cheers!

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

Cool. Glad it was helped. Cheers!

@manuelsirotti9340 7 ай бұрын

Cool. Is also a sampler like a Fz-10m ?

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

No, not any sampling available.

@amonster8mymother 7 ай бұрын

😮😮😮

@mattwaters6987 8 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your song. Nicely done. 😊

@ProckGnosis 8 ай бұрын

Thanks much. Have to say, when it was about 80% done, I wasn't that impressed with it. Amazing thing was adding that last 20%, and trimming some of the ingredients (merely by muting a few clips) just really turned me around on liking it. And no, I still haven't sold the Proteus 2000 yet. : )

@JohnnyMacaw 8 ай бұрын

HI, is there way to just hold down a chord once you play a chord.. like the Juno 60.? I mean lets say I hold down the Bassy notes for a Eminor chord and release my hand and the chord will stay sounding while I play lead with the higher keys ?

@ProckGnosis 8 ай бұрын

No, unfortunately the Mopho x4 can't do that.

@ET2carbon 8 ай бұрын

Yeah I'm not sure I'm feeling it. It's got some digital distortion going on like an irritating soft clipping. It certainly sounds cheap not rich.

@ProckGnosis 8 ай бұрын

It sounds 80s digital, and a bit thinner, like most of the FM or PM (phase modulation) digital synths of the time. People's mileage may vary on what they get out of it, no doubt, and it also heavily depends on how you use it. Wouldn't ever envision using this in a rock back, lol...

@videosuperhighway7655 8 ай бұрын

I still use my Alesis QS8.1 24 years of use, built like a tank still works great.

@ProckGnosis 8 ай бұрын

Isn't it incredible this thing was so well-built? Alesis was a company to admire before they became part of the inMusic monster.

@glowwaveofficial 9 ай бұрын

maybe a new thing, but when i play on top of the sequence it just changes the key of the sequence, ie it doesnt allow me to play over it, ive only had mine a few months now so maybe its changed.

@rickbottari600 3 ай бұрын

this happens on mine as well, but then sometimes It allows me to play on top ? What gives ?

@TheBigMclargehuge 9 ай бұрын

I just got a good deal on one and I really feel as though I've been handed the holy Grail. I've always wanted a good analog and after dabbling with plugins for years it is an absolute joy to work the knobs on this beastie. Anyhow the device is still relevant so your video is still relevant thanks for the help

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

Yeah, this is a synth that just really hit the mark. And with the later firmware updates, YEARS after the release, it was like getting a Christmas present twice.

@macsemo9043 9 ай бұрын

Interesting melodies and an excellent sounding synth

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

Thanks...definitely has that classic 70s ARP sound...

@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 9 ай бұрын

Your singing style reminds me of Mikael Åkerfeldt. Well done!

@ProckGnosis 8 ай бұрын

Not a comparison I've heard before, but a comparison I'll happily take. Think Åkerfeldt has a great tonal quality to his voice (post-growling phase), and I've been a big fan of Opeth's newer, proggier stuff.

@tzodearf2596 9 ай бұрын

Nice consistent warmth, dry with enough heat to start a brush fire - I listened through ear buds the 1st time and didn't feel cheated.

@decimal1815 9 ай бұрын

I never understood why the 'seq retrig' function exists on this synth.. and is switched on by default!

@christ5826 9 ай бұрын

one of the best most deep incredible sounding most original unique synths ever made! thanks 🎉🎉

@cover-retro73 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@ProckGnosis Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@valdir7426 9 ай бұрын

well will we ever see the "mystery" project shown at 8:43? or was it killed by the chip shortage? I guess these things takes time. or maybe it was scraped for the nymphes. still would be totally down for a sub 1000-ish Abyss 2

@ProckGnosis 9 ай бұрын

Not sure of the reasoning, but yeah, that Abyss 2 idea was put on the back burner, at least for now, it seems. They have hinted at some other ideas in work, but I guess we'll have to see what comes out. The analog synth market is lagging a bit currently, so I expect they're being a little more critical on what they pursue.

@valdir7426 9 ай бұрын

@@ProckGnosis ok; thanks for your insight

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