Plugin Boutique Virtual CZ $19 (reg. $79) +FREE Plugin +Virtual Cash

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PETER’S TAKE: I’ve contemplated getting this a number of times, for that 80s synth pop sound. At $19, it’s pretty compelling.

Add a Touch of the Classic: VirtualCZ
Plugin Boutique Present VirtualCZ – Inspired by an Iconic Series of Digital Synthesizers Made in the 1980s

About the Synth
Many people fondly remember the CZ synths and they have become retro-classics that are highly sought after, having been used on countless techno, house, rave and synth-pop records in the late 80s and early 90s.
Many artists still use the CZ today for its unique sounds, including great pads and synth strings, screaming leads, big basses, weird FX, metallic percussion and above all RAVE ORGANS. Like many timeless synths, it has a unique sonic quality and will be a beneficial addition to anyone’s synth collection.

For the First Time User: Faithful Emulation and Great New Sounds

If you are new to the CZ you’ll find that VirtualCZ delivers the same sound quality as its hardware predecessor, along with new features that bring its sound up to date.

As with its hardware inspiration, VirtualCZ uses Phase Distortion, which is similar to FM  Synthesis but easier to program.
Big stereo UNISON sounds (new feature!) – great for modern synth stabs.
Familiar ADSR envelopes (or switch to 8 Stage MSEG for the purists!)
200 quality presets featuring both retro and modern sounds.
For the Experienced User: Amazing New Features with a Modern Workflow

If you are familiar with the CZ synths, we think you will find VirtualCZ faithfully emulates the sound of the hardware in both sound and feel, also offering some great new features.

VirtualCZ mirrors the synthesis architecture of the original.
All key synthesis functions are on  the front panel, with graphic envelope displays – no more menus!
It can load and transmit CZ patches (it functions as a sysex editor for the hardware).

Features
Recreates the unique synthesis engine of the CZ synths
Works as a SYSEX editor/librarian for all CZ hardware as well as an emulation.(it models the flagship CZ-1, but is also compatible with the CZ-101, CZ-1000, CZ-3000 and CZ-5000)
2 CZ-style Phase Distortion oscillators per voice (each has 8 wave shapes, which can be different for alternate cycles)
6 loop-able envelope generators per voice (switchable between easy-to-use ADSR and powerful CZ-style 8-Stage MSEG modes)
Tempo sync-able LFO for vibrato, with 7 shapes
Ring Modulation and Noise Modulation
32 voice polyphonic/mono/legato modes
Unison and detuning effects
Stereo panning effects
Microtonal tuning support
Vintage stereo chorus/ensemble effect (2 different algorithms)
Randomization of parameters
Easy to use interface (all key synthesis functions accessible on the front panel)
Includes over 200 high quality presets plus ability to load thousands of CZ patches online
Presets come in multiple formats: fxp/aupreset/vstpreset/tfx
Import/export presets for all plugin formats
Optional cross-format preset browser
Available for Mac and PC in VST2, VST3, AU and AAX plug-in formats plus standalone app

Sale ends Apr 30, 2026.

https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/4-Synth/1158-VirtualCZ?a_aid=66fd59ee09bb9

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