Casio VZ-10M User Manual

nughout this manual you will encounter terms (words) which you may - or may not ~
familiar with. Before jumping into VZ-10M operations, it’s important to make sure that
Qu understand the basic usage of these terms in this manual. Take a few moments to read
ugh these words and become familiar with them - you'll find it will enhance your overall
standing of the VZ-10M.
‘A displayed list of the various FUNCTIONS you can select to perform on the
\VZ-10M. The VZ-10M features three basic Menus,
Any of the items listed on the VZ-10M menus. Each Function contains a variety
‘of PARAMETERS, and is identified by a two-digit number. For example, Func-
tion 02 in Menu 1 contains parameters related to detuning.
‘A constant control which features variable levels. These parameters control not only
data that affects the various components of a sound, but also aspects of the overall
setup.
The level or setting assigned to an individual parameter.
‘The VZ-10M’s iPD sound source features 8 independent “modules.” These can be
thought of as independent - but interrelated - oscillators with controls.
IRNAL LINE. Sound source MODULES work together in “pairs.” These pairs form what is known
as an INTERNAL LINE, or simply “line.” For example, Module 1 and Module
2 (MI and M2) form Internal Line A - known in this manual as LINE A, M3 and
Mé form LINE B, etc.
‘TERNAL PHASE In addition to using the output of any LINE to create an audible sound, the VZ-10M_
lets you utilize the output of any LINE to modulate the succeeding line. For exam-
ple, the output of LINE A can be used to modulate LINE B. This configuration
is known as an “External Phase.”
With analog synthesizers, a “patch” literally referred to the way in which various
synthesizer blocks or modules were hard-wired (hooked up). With digital synthesizers,
this term has come to refer to completed sound data which can be output by the
synthesizer.
In
this
manual,
you
can
think
of
“patch”
as
referring
to
any
complet-
ed sound data coming from modules 1 through 8.
‘TION MEMORY | An operation memory is literally a full setup, including specifications for multiple
patches
(when
desired),
keyboard
and
velocity
spit,
MIDI
specifications,
etc.
The
‘VZ-10M features 64 operation memories which allow onboard storage of up to 64
different multi-patch setups.
‘A voltage which changes as a function of time. Envelopes are generally triggered.
bby controllers, and are used to shape the amplitude (volume) and pitch of a note.

Casio VZ-10M Specifications

General

Brand	Casio
Model	VZ-10M
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English