Casio CZ waveforms?

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Halon
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Casio CZ waveforms?

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Hi. Was wondering how i would go about to make the waveforms you find in the CZ line of synthesizers e.g SawSquare, DblSine and Reso waveforms. They are all based on Sine waves i believe, so a waveshaper would do the job i guess?

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Casio used a method called "Phase Distortion Synthesis" for the CZ family. This video demonstrates the math behind it. Make sure to watch the follow-up video as well!

https://youtu.be/EW12RYc7QRA
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Thank you tulamide
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BobsPhaseDistoration.fsm
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Hi, saw this post so thought I would post this. Three methods of "Phase Distortion" . The cool thing about the Heterodyne and Allpass methods is you can use and external sources for your input waveform.

Later then, BobF

Enjoy and PLEASE comment.....
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Hey all,

thank you tulamide for sharing that youtube treasure-trove and thank you Bob for sharing your work.
Ya'll have a nice week-end

Best regards
Phil
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BobF wrote:
BobsPhaseDistoration.fsm


Hi, saw this post so thought I would post this. Three methods of "Phase Distortion" . The cool thing about the Heterodyne and Allpass methods is you can use and external sources for your input waveform.

Later then, BobF

Enjoy and PLEASE comment.....


Thank you bob 8-)
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I’ve attached the Casio patent for the technique.

I personally find it fascinating what was being achieved with the relatively limited digital electronics available back in the 80s.

Enjoy!

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Thank you spogg! :shock: :D
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