CZ V is a precise software recreation of the iconic Casio CZ-101 and CZ-1000 synthesizers that shaped the sound of 1980s pop music. This instrument captures the distinctive phase distortion synthesis that made the original hardware famous while enhancing it with modern capabilities. Users benefit from a significantly expanded polyphony, a vast collection of presets, and an intuitive graphical interface designed to reveal the intricate details of the original synth’s sound engine.

Beyond faithfully replicating the classic features, CZ V introduces powerful new tools including additional envelopes, filters, and LFOs, as well as extensive modulation options. The flexible modulation matrix allows for complex routing and sound design possibilities. Effects can be applied in multiple slots either in series or assigned per synthesis line, providing creative control over tone shaping. Enhanced by a clear synthesis line state viewer and an emulation of the original digital-to-analog converter, the instrument delivers authentic analog character with modern precision.

Users gain immediate access to a comprehensive library of over 450 presets crafted by expert designers, covering a wide range of sounds from basses and leads to keys and pads. The software supports importing original CZ SysEx patches, enabling musicians to use their favorite hardware sounds or explore decades of user-created material. With advanced search and organization tools, CZ V is an inspiring and powerful synth that adds rich, distinctive textures to any music production.