Casio CZ-1

The Casio CZ-1 is a digital synthesizer released by Casio in 1985. It was the first in the CZ series of synthesizers and was designed to be an affordable alternative to the more expensive analog synthesizers of the time. It was used by a variety of artists, including Depeche Mode, New Order, and Jean-Michel Jarre.

The Casio CZ-1 is a subtractive synthesizer, meaning it uses oscillators to generate sound and then filters to shape the sound. It has 8-note polyphony, meaning it can play up to 8 notes at once. It also has 8-voice multitimbrality, meaning it can play 8 different sounds at once. It has a variety of features, including a built-in arpeggiator, a built-in sequencer, and a variety of modulation and effects options.