Plugin Boutique models a CZ synth

Plugin Boutique explains that VirtualCZ mainly models the CZ-1 synth, but you’ll also find some similarities with the other CZ instruments. They also added features that were not available on the hardware models, such as a unisson mode and ADSR or 8-stage MS envelope generators.

The good news for CZ synth owners is that the plug-in can load and transmit Sysex patches and even serve as an editor, since the most important synthesis parameters have their own controls.

Features:

• Phase distorsion synthesizer
• Sysex patch editor and librarian for all CZ hardware versions
• 32-voice polyphony
• Mono and Legato modes
• 2 oscillators per voice, 8 wave forms
• 6 loopable envelope generators per voice
• Tempo syncable LFO for vibrato with 7 forms
• Ring and noise modulations
• Stereo Panner
• Unison and detune features
• Microtonal tuning
• Vintage stereo chorus/ensemble
• Setting randomisation
• 200 presets in different formats (FXP, AU Preset, VST Preset, TFX)
• Ability to download CZ patches online
• Preset import/export

VirtualCZ is expected this month at www.pluginboutique.com. Il will be available in VST2/3, AU and AAX 32 and 64-bit plug-in formats as well as standalone on Mac OS X and Windows. Plugin Boutique announces a special introductory price of $99.