VirtualCZ
Universal version latest seen at v1.3.1 · Reported by 2 Macs in the community.
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VirtualCZ is an Audio Units (AU) plugin for macOS that models the Casio CZ synthesizer, a classic 1980s phase-distortion synthesizer. It runs as a plugin inside compatible DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) and music production software that support Audio Units, allowing producers to access the distinctive oscillator and modulation characteristics of the original hardware. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of VirtualCZ exists and has been confirmed on Macs in our community. To get the native version, visit Plugin Boutique's website or use their plugin manager tool to update VirtualCZ to the latest available build — the universal (native and Intel-compatible) version will be automatically served to Apple Silicon Macs. If you originally installed VirtualCZ through a download from Plugin Boutique, simply revisit their download page and re-download the current installer; it will detect your Mac's architecture and install the native build. After updating, restart your DAW and the native AU plugin will be loaded automatically when you insert a VirtualCZ instance. You should see improved performance and lower CPU usage compared to running the Intel version under Rosetta.
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