#phase distortion

Welp, my random assortment of synths and drum machines grows even larger. Since now as of yesterday I own a Casio CZ-1000! Because yes children, Casio actually made proper synthesizers and not just cheesy toy keyboards and watches.

But yes! Thanks to a guy on Craigslist that I bought this from, I finally have one of the CZ-series of digital synthesizers that Casio put out in the mid-1980's. They're an interesting series since they used Casio's proprietary "Phase Distortion" synthesis. Which is actually a very interesting and weird form of synthesis since it focuses on manipulation of envelopes (that can be up to 8 friggin steps!) in a more analog subtractive synthesis sort of manner. And I can actually wrap my head around it somewhat! Unlike fucking FM synthesis...

Alright-y then. Here’s a bit of an explanation of what Phase Distortion is.