MATRIXSYNTH: Circuit Bent Casio SK-1


Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Circuit Bent Casio SK-1

Thought this one looked particularly nice. No title link, just the shot and details pulled via this auction.

Details:
This auction is for a heavily modified Casio SK-1 keyboard. This keyboard has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years due to how well it lends itself to circuit bending. Some might say the SK-1 is almost considered a staple in any benders collection. I originally purchased and modified this board to use myself, but have recently grown more interested in building synths from the ground up, so I am selling this instrument to raise some money for more projects.

If you are familiar with circuit bending, you are probably familiar with the SK-1. This keyboard contains the following modifications:

-18 toggle switches to control bends (contains most "standard" bends, you know, the "tablebeast" and "ghazala" bends)
-3 knobs (one controls pitch, two control bends)
-1/4" Audio out jack (for simpler compatibility with standard pro audio gear)
-DB-25 connector for external patch bay (connect to patch bay such as those from highlyliquid.com, or if your soldering skills are up to snuff, create your own unique controller)
-MIDI IN kit from highlyliquid.com (control the SK-1 from your computer or other MIDI controller)
-Fresh coat of glossy red paint (looks great next to your Nord Lead, and don't worry, none of the original control legend is painted over.)

SK-1's with MIDI capability don't seem to come up for sale too often, so if you're in the market for a new instrument to add some character to your MIDI studio, this may be the thing for you.

One last thing, if you follow the whole circuit bending "scene", you're probably familiar with the sound these things can make, but here's a quick sample for you. (it's just the sk-1 recorded and sequenced with MIDI thru cubase LE)"

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