MATRIXSYNTH: Vintage 1981 Casio CasioTone 101 Analog Keyboard Synthesizer w/ Extras


Monday, August 08, 2022

Vintage 1981 Casio CasioTone 101 Analog Keyboard Synthesizer w/ Extras

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This one was spotted and sent in via Kurt. Pricey but immaculate. It's a preset keyboard but well used (see the listing description directly below). You can find demos in previous posts here.

"Designed and manufactured in Japan in 1981, the CasioTone 101 (CT-101) analog synthesizer is one of the most iconic keyboards of the 1980s. It’s been used both in the studio and on stage by The Human League, Blondie, Severed Heads, Goldie, Moby, Pulp, Devo, Talking Heads, the Cars, Deee-lite, Stevie Wonder, Beastie Boys, White Town, Autechre, Portishead, Bloodhound Gang, Blur, Beck, Fatboy Slim, and Nine Inch Nails, to name a few.

This one is in absolutely superb condition, inside and out. Included are the original pedals, music rest, AC cable, and hard case.

The keyboard has 49 full-size keys and is finished in satin black painted metal, has wooden sides, and a wood grain finish underneath the front of the keys.

It delivers classic 80s sounds, like its “Cosmic Tone” patch, which uses two oscillators tuned an octave apart, and as the keys are held down, the sound drops an octave as oscillator 1 fades up, and oscillator 2 fades down.


Basic Details…

Polyphony: 8 note

Oscillators: 2 VCOs

Effects: Sustain and Vibrato

Keyboard: 49 full size keys

Memory: 25 patches, 4 performances


Included:

CasioTone 101 Keyboard

V-P1 Volume Pedal

Sustain Pedal

Metal Chrome Music Rest

AC Cable

Hard Carrying Case


Keyboard Dimensions:

30.5"x 12” x 3.5”

Weight: 16.5 pounds


Case Dimensions:

34” x 5.5” x 14”

Weight: 8.5 pounds


A rare gem, with original accessories, in exceptional shape."

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