CZ V is Arturia’s software recreation of the Casio CZ-101 and CZ-1000 phase distortion synthesizers, built around the original CZ parameter set and sound engine.
CZ V at a glance
| Developer | Arturia |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Synth |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 3 GB |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What CZ V does
The instrument rebuilds Casio’s 1984 phase distortion synthesis. The developer states that all original CZ-101 and CZ-1000 parameters are present, and that the DAC behavior of the original hardware is emulated. Sound design is organized through 8 original waveforms, a custom waveform editor, and support for importing original CZ SysEx data. Over 400 factory presets are included, and up to 32 voices of polyphony are available, with up to 8 unison voices and adjustable unison detune. A synthesis line state viewer gives real-time feedback on each line.
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Key features
- Two synthesis lines. Each of the two synthesis lines has an independent noise source, and each line has its own state viewer showing its activity in real time.
- Modulation sources. Two modulation envelopes, two LFOs with 6 waveforms, a Sample Hold module and three source combinators are provided, along with 4 assignable macros.
- Modulation matrix and arpeggiator. An advanced modulation matrix connects all of the envelopes, filters, LFOs and effects, and an arpeggiator with beat-sync to the host tempo is included.
Compatibility
CZ V is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed. The minimum macOS version is 10.13, and the plugin requires 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of disk space. A trial version is available.
CZ V compared with similar plugins
VirtualCZ, from Plugin Boutique, is also a CZ-style synth available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. It is the closest alternative in type, and it offers VST3 where CZ V does not. F.’em, from Tracktion, is a synth available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with a different architecture from CZ V.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ V | Arturia | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| VirtualCZ | Plugin Boutique | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €18.84 (regular €78.34) |
| SH-101 | Roland | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €101.15 |
| F.’em | Tracktion | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €159.66 |
| D-50 | Roland | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €151.13 |
Price and availability
CZ V was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
CZ V FAQ
Does CZ V run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native Apple Silicon support is listed, and the minimum macOS version is 10.13.
Which formats does CZ V come in?
It is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit).