/PRNewswire/ — Today,Casioannounces another addition to its G-SHOCKMOVE lineup of fitness watches. Three sets of 8-stage envelope sections are used to modulate your sounds extensively. Another 8-stage envelope section in the DCW is used to modify the Phase Angle over time . Finally the DCA amplifier also has an 8-stage envelope to modify the volume of sounds over time.
It also uses Phase Distortion synthesis so it is quite capable of some cool digital/analog sounds! PD is Casio’s own take on digital synthesis from the mid-eighties and is found in all of their CZ series. You basically modify digital waveforms to create various sounds. It can create wild new sounds, notably percussive sounds. But it’s not too easy to program if you don’t know much about waveform theory and design. If the smartphone is set to power saving mode, the app may not operate properly.
For further tweaking the CZ-1000 employs some surprisingly analog effects. Four types of Vibrato make up a simple LFO-type section with triangle, square, ramp up or down waveforms as well as rate, depth and delay settings. Portamento adds that classic glide effect from one note to the next. It’s also MIDI equipped with 4 monophonic multitimbral parts. Coming from baby g shock you might assume entry-level and that just about sums up the CZ-1000. Fortunately it’s become known for having a surprisingly good 8-stage envelope.
It also began selling calculator watches during this time. In the later years, Casio’s wristwatches were fitted with receivers to synchronise with radio towers around the world and Global Positioning System for timekeeping accuracy. Tech-savvy watch enthusiasts should take a closer look at the ref. It comes with Casio’s Bluetooth Smartphone Link technology that allows data to be transferred between your watch and smartphone, including time synchronization. There’s a digital compass, step tracker, location indicator, and a world time function for displaying the time in up to 29 time zones.
It feels quite small relative to the rest of the watch, but it isn’t difficult to use, and I like that it doesn’t dominate the watch’s design. The bigger problem is that it just doesn’t look great compared to the OLED panels used in most smartwatches — it’s quite low in contrast and isn’t easily visible in bright sunlight. The monochrome layer, however, can be left on all the time and is much more glanceable if you don’t need to use it for anything complicated. RedDeerWatches.com lists out a wide spectrum of watch price points for your easy consideration, so make sure to sort out and find the watches that match your budget.
The unidirectional bezel features a countdown function for tracking how much time has passed. The case measures 41 mm in diameter and is water-resistant to 100 m . Casio outfits this model with hands and indices instead of a digital display.
The same watch is also available in different materials and color schemes. BLX560-7 is a perfect example of a typical Baby-G timepiece. Features include a world time function, stopwatch, and three independent alarms. The case is water-resistant to 200 m and nearly 45 mm in diameter. Casio lists this watch as having a three-year battery life. Mint-condition pieces change hands for slightly over 70 USD.
If you prefer less conspicuous watches in plain stainless steel, you may enjoy the ref. Otherwise, this model is identical to the A700WMG-9AVT and sells for under 40 USD. Another interesting option bears the reference number A168WGG-1BVT.