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 Getting Started

My virtual instrument sample libraries use the SFZ format, and are designed to work
best withbasil Plogue's sforzando (or ARIA Player). sforzando is free to download for Mac or
Windows and functions as both standalone application and a VST/AU/RTAS/AXX plugin, which
can be used in most DAWs or notation software.

You can learn more and download sforzando here:

https://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando.html

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 About CT-7000

Thank you for purchasing CT-7000! I hope that you enjoy it and find it useful!

The Casio Casiotone 7000 was introduced in the early 1980s, as a high-end electric
keyboard. The one sampled for this virtual instrument (pictured bellow) was manufactured in
July of 1984. It uses the NEC D931C voice chip and, as far as I understand, vowel–consonant
synthesis, which combines two waveforms, that are mixed and then put though a lowpass filter.

Despite just appearing one day, almost two decades from its heyday, this Casio
keyboard holds a very special place in my childhood. I always like to say how I wrote my very
first film underscore on this keyboard. Of course, what I usually fail to mention is that I was
about ten years old and the film in question was “animated” using crude cartoon drawings,
created by my younger brother (who, by the way, is now a professional animator).

Sampling this old keyboard was pretty straight forward. The only real difficulty I
encountered were a couple of buttons, that need some encouragement. Everything was
recorded at 96 kHz/24-bit, from a direct input setup, and then filtered, to remove a slight hum.
After chopping everything up into separate files, they were then exported at 48 kHz/24-bit. I
also recreated the keyboard’s preset beat patterns as MIDI files.

CT-7000 is separated into three SFZ files: Tone, Bass/Accompaniment, and Rhythm. In
order to have everything work in tandem, you will need to setup a multi-track session in your
DAW.

- Tone: Twenty instrument sounds, selectable via key switches, as well as “Vibrato” and
“Sustain”effects.

- Bass/Accompaniment: A bass sound and a higher variant of the bass tone. On the original
keyboard, these sounds are used across three separate functions: Bass, Chord, and
Arpeggio. The latter two uses the higher variant tone. The original keyboard had three
preset chords: a major triad, a minor triad, a dominant 7th (omitting the 5th of the chord),
and a minor 7th (also omitting the 5th).

- Rhythm: Simple drum sounds. Included with this virtual instrument are MIDI files that
replicate the preset beats, from the original keyboard.

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 How to Use

1) MIDI CC:

CC14= Vibrato
CC15= Sustain

CC20= Bass Volume

CC21= Accompaniment Volume

2) Key Switches: In the "Tone" SFZ file, all of the different tone presets are accessible via
key switches, on the lower end of the keyboard. Alternately, you can use the dropdown menu,
labeled “K-SWITCH”, in sforzando.

C0= Elec. Organ

C#0= Elec. Piano
D0= Vibraphone
D#0= Synth Flute
E0= Oboe
F0= Horn (Full Version Only)
F#0= Cello
G0= Cosmic Tone
G#0= Elec. Guitar
A0= Banjo

C1= Pipe Organ

C#1= Piano
D1= Harpsichord
D#1= Flute
E1= Clarinet
F1= Trumpet
F#1= Violin
G1= Accordion
G#1= Synth Guitar
A1= Funny

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3) Vibrato: The effect is disabled from 0-33% (0-42, in MIDI speak). “Delayed Vibrato”
postpones the effect by half a second.

Vibrato Effect Percentage Equivalent MIDI Value

No Effect 0-33% 0-42
Vibrato 34-66% 43-84
Delayed Vibrato 67-100% 85-127

4) Sustain: At 0% (0, in MIDI speak), the effect is disabled. Increasing the value will lengthen the
tail of the note. Setting the control to 100% (127, in MIDI speak) will replicate the effect, as it
would be on the original keyboard.

(Full Version Only)

5) Bass & Accompaniment: In the "Bass & Accompaniment" SFZ file, the keyboard is spit
between a “Bass” tone (G1-A#2) and an a slightly thinner “Accompaniment” tone (C3-C7). The
“Accompaniment” tone is great for block or arpeggiated chords.

7) Rhythm: The “Rhythm" SFZ file features synthesized percussion.

C3= Bass Drum

D3= Snare Drum
A3= Long Cymbal
G3= Short Cymbal
C4= Low Woodblock
D4= Middle Woodblock
E4= High Woodblock

6) Rhythm Patterns: Included with this sample library are preprogramed MIDI files for a variety
of different beat styles. After loading the "Rhythm" file in your DAW, simply add one or more
of these MIDI files to the track. Also included are WAV files for each MIDI file, played back at
120 BPM.

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 License Agreement

By downloading my virtual instrument sample libraries, you agree and are bound
to the terms of this License Agreement.
 
All audio files, included as part of any sample library created by Michael Picher, are his
sole property, unless otherwise stated, and are licensed, not sold. The aforementioned sample
libraries, excluding versions explicitly marked as a “Demo” version, CAN be use as part of any
published commercial or non-commercial work, within the context and purpose of a musical
composition or performance. You are NOT allowed to modify, transfer, rent, lease, loan, resell,
distribute, network, electronically transmit, upload, duplicate, or copy any of the files that make
up the aforementioned sample libraries, especially any audio sample files, without expressed
permission from Michael Picher.

Furthermore, you are NOT allowed to use the audio sample files from the
aforementioned sample libraries, or any recordings using the audio sample files, with the
intention of using them in the context of an audio sample, as part of any other sample library,
virtual instrument, game, or related software. The aforementioned sample libraries and any files
included therein are licensed "as is" without warranties of any kind.

If you have any questions regarding my virtual instrument sample libraries or this license
agreement, feel free to send me an Email at contact@michaelpichermusic.com, or you can visit
my website, https://www.michaelpichermusic.com, for more contact options.

Other Legal Stuff

Michael Picher is in no way associated with Casio Computer Co., Ltd, Plouge, or
MakeMusic, Inc. Casio, sforzando, and ARIA Engine are all registered trademarks and belong
to their respective owners. Any other trademarks or logos belong to their respective owners.
Please don’t sue me.

CT-7000 © 2017-2020 Michael Picher

Contact Special Thanks

https://www.michaelpichermusic.com William and Maria Picher

michaelpicher@gmail.com Stephen Picher
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