What is it?
Many vintage and new synths can make thousands of sounds, but have only a handful of patch storage locations onboard. The CZPL is a “magic box” that provides virtually unlimited patch storage space for your synthesizers.
The CZ/PL patch library comes preloaded with thousands of patches for many brands of synthesizers. It also allows you to save patches and banks that you have created yourself. No more tracking down obscure, expensive RAM catridges or having to resort to a computer. And as a bonus, it features a very nice arpeggiator to explore all of these new sounds!
Video Overviews
Feature Overview of current version
It works especially nicely with the Casio CZ series of synthesizers, for which it was originally designed:
It also works VERY nicely with the Yamaha Reface series of synthesizers, and comes with extensive patches for all Reface models:
What patches are included?
The CZ/PL 88 mini comes preloaded with thousands of patches:
| Synth | # Presets |
|---|---|
| Casio CZ Series | 2,198 patches |
| Ensoniq VFX Series | 126 banks of 32 patches |
| Roland D-50 / D-550 / D-05 | 305 banks of 64 patches |
| Yamaha DX7 / Volca FM | 4,400 banks of 32 patches |
| Yamaha FB-01 | 125 banks of 48 patches |
| Yamaha SY77 | 226 banks of patches |
| Korg M1 | 295 banks of patches |
| Roland JD-800 | 174 banks of patches |
| Yamaha Reface CP | 158 patches |
| Yamaha Reface CS | 4,551 patches |
| Yamaha Reface DX | 4,270 patches |
| Yamaha Reface YC | 1,655 patches |
All Yamaha Reface Patches are from Martin Tarenskeen’s website which provides the freely available patches from Yamaha’s public SoundMondo site in SysEx format, cleaned and deduplicated. See more at http://soundmondo.martintarenskeen.nl
Click Here to view all Patches and Banks Included
How do I connect it?
Connect the CZPL to your synthesizer with 2 MIDI cables and power the CZPL via USB or a 9V power adapter (center positive).
How do I use it?
How much is it?
- Price is $179 USD.
- Shipping is $10 to the US, $50 outside of the US.
What’s in the box?
- The CZ/PL 88 mini Patch Library
- USB Power Cable which can be plugged into any USB charger. For power only – the CZ/PL 88 mini does not support MIDI over USB.
- Quick Start Guide
How can I get one?
Please read all of the following before ordering:
- The CZ/PL 88 mini is assembled by hand, by me. It is not a commercial, polished product. That said - there are many hundreds of them out there being happily used!
- The CZ/PL 88 mini box is 3D printed. 3D printed parts have a textured, uneven appearance.
- The CZ/PL 88 mini has a single set of MIDI ports. Some of the videos on this site show the earlier CZPL or PL88, which had 2 sets of MIDI ports. These products are no longer available.
- US customers: Returns offered within 7 days of receipt, with evidence that the CZ/PL 88 mini is defective electronically or physically. Return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.
- International Shipping: NO RETURNS. The extremely high shipping cost, possible customs problems and chance of damage when shipping outside of the US means that I cannot offer any returns or exchanges to international customers.
To Order:
Send an email to iestyn.lewis@gmail.com. If I have them in stock, I will send you a PayPal link for ordering. I ship in 1-2 business days. If I am backordered I will put you on a waiting list and email you when they are ready.
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