Casio SK-8 Sampling Keyboard + Patch Bay + Pitch Mod

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"Rare 1987 Casio SK-8 8-bit sampling keyboard modified with a unique raised console featuring a 20 point ROM modulation patch bay, four illuminated preset effects switches and an illuminated pitch control. This is an otherworldly instrument which will inspire any alternative electronic musician and sound designer. Reed Ghazala named his modified SK units 'Aleatrons' due to their random, unexpected nature so nothing is obvious here- when the patch matrix is in use, the keyboard itself doesn't always function as you'd expect while the modifications open up a world of experimental audio possibilities, far outreaching Casio's original intentions. The pitch controller is switchable and can drop sampled sounds to crashing, aliasing lows.

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ako - Basic Microwaving (4 track tape version) - recording w MT-50, MMT-8, CZ-1000, PSS-480, TR505

video upload by ako

"Here's a video of the recording of the B-side for my new single (links to all formats below). It was recorded on a Yamaha MT-50 four track tape recorder with a Casio CZ-1000 (bass, this is honestly the weirdest synth I own and I think this the only track I’ve released with it on bc it’s just so weird), Yamaha PSS-480 (lead, despite masquerading as toy this thing packs some serious heat) Yamaha DX21 (chord layer) and Roland TR505 (drums – this gets some stick from TR purists, but it has some really usable sounds and the sequencer is super nice). The track was sequenced with the frankly legendary Alesis MMT-8 (the only hardware MIDI sequencer I’ve ever enjoyed using). Synchronisation between tape and MIDI was achieved using a Yamaha YMC10 MIDI clock to tape-synch converter. Dub style delays used on the lead came from a RocLab DD3000 (pretty obscure unit, sounds nice if you tweak it just right); Reverb came from a Behringer DR600 (solid reverb pedal, even more solid price at ~£25) and chorus for the bass via a Boss CH-1 Super Chorus - my favourite chorus, to me it just sounds how chorus should sound (this one is a vintage ‘made in Japan’ model, so fully analogue compared to later digital CH-1 models, and just sounds super warm). It was mixed on MT-50 but also with a Peavey Unity Series 2000-16 (for submixes and sends etc.), this mixer has a flavour all of it’s own, certainly not high fidelity, but kinda gritty and warm… The track is out now for stream and download (links below), hope you folks dig the track 🙂"



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Casio CSM-10P | Quick Demo of all 5 Sounds

video upload by General Midi Guy ⚡

This appears to be the first post to feature the Casio CSM-10P.

"This video is a quick demo of the Casio CSM-10P, showcasing the five built-in sounds, slightly lo-fi, warm, and relaxed — but not overly processed and no talking, no deep review, and no heavy effects etc.

Just a straightforward sound demo so you can hear what the Casio CSM-10P actually sounds like?"

Roland GP-16 + Synth Sounds

video upload by General Midi Guy ⚡

"Just running some synth sounds through this guitar fx unit to hear what it sounds like. Dont remember what synths were used as i recorded this a few months ago :p but it might have been a behringer boog module.

What is good about this Roland effects unit is that its 100% old digital (i think) :p it also sounds good with guitar but more fun to use synthesizer etc.."

And the Casio:

Casio Rave Stabs
video upload by General Midi Guy ⚡

"Must be some old classic rave track using these fantastic casio sounds? Do they all have the same sounds or are there casios with other sounds, have tried a bunch but many have the same sounds if they're from the same era anyways :p"

Setting loop points on the Casio FZ-1

video upload by Collector Current

"I'm practicing to get better at setting sample loop points for steady sounds with LFO's on the Casio FZ-1 and in this video I share what I have learned so far.

The main thing is to start by ear and nudge the numerical values of the loop points first, and then only if necessary switch to the waveform display.

I find that this goes faster than going straight to the waveform display. It's hard to judge the LFO cycle on the display but by ear it's easy.

Blog: https://blog.jacobvosmaer.nl/
Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/"

Casio CZ-1000 Phase Distortion Keyboard Synthesizer

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Casio RZ-1 Digital Sampling Rhythm Composer

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MicroFantics Inc. EZ-CZ Memory Cartridge For Casio CZ Synthesizers

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Making techno with the Casio FZ-1

video upload by Collector Current

"Showing how I make techno with the Casio FZ-1.

For more information about how I load samples into the FZ-1, see my previous video • Casio FZ-1 batch sample conversion [posted here]"

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Mixer
3:19 MIDI and FZ editing
11:17 Music

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Casio FZ-1 Polyphonic Sampler / Synthesizer SN 001855

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Thomas Dolby Demonstrates synthesizers (1982)

video upload by electrozaps

"Thomas Dolby Demonstrates synthesizers (1982) clip from BBC Riverside."

Roland System 100m, Roland TR-808, PPG Wave, Casio VL-1, Moog Micromoog, ARP Solina, Roland Junpiter-4, and Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus.

Casio FZ-1 - FZDUMP2026 - Data Loader Software overview

video upload by DeftAudio

"This is a quick tutorial on the NEW Parallel port Data Loader Software for Casio FZ-1.
Free to all, runs on Windows only and needs an old LPT port:
https://github.com/Deftaudio/Casio-FZ...

Please, don't miss my other video on Casio FZ-1 upgrades:
• Casio FZ-1 - New Hardware Upgrades in 2026" [posted here]

JAPAN SYNTHESIZER BAND COSMOS - Spiral Dreams

video upload by Иван 8633

Wait for it...

This one is in via Ivan Trajkovic aka deejayiwan.

Rare white Yamaha CS01 with breath contoller.

Casio FZ-1 - New Hardware Upgrades in 2026

video upload by DeftAudio

"Here is the list of Casio FZ-1 Hardware upgrades in 2026:

1. Floppy Emulator based on FlashFloppy.
Configs here: https://github.com/Deftaudio/Casio-FZ...)

2. OLED screen design by Dmitrins. Source files here:
https://github.com/Deftaudio/Casio-FZ...

3. NEW 1MB Memory Expansion board (recreation of the original FZ-1 upgrade)
https://deftaudio.com/store/tproduct/...

4. NEW Parallel port Data Loader Software
https://github.com/Deftaudio/Casio-FZ..."

Casio RZ-1 - the 60 classic factory patterns

video upload by SynthMania

"Full demo of the 60 factory patterns originally loaded on the Casio RZ-1 sampling drum machine from 1986 (titles and descriptions taken from the original manual)."

00:00 00-09
03:49 10-19
07:28 20-29
10:40 30-39
14:12 40-49
19:06 50-59

Casio Casiotone 405 Polyphonic Synthesizer SN 308006

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Scrigno Synth - New Soft Synth Based on Casio's Phase Distortion Synthesis Coming May 2026

Scrigno Synth to be released on May 2026 by nusofting.net

Playlist:

1. Scrigno Synth (VST/AU) RC 1.0 [some presets]

NUSofting announces the new Scrigno Synth (Techno sounds from 2:26 time point)

2. Scrigno Synth RC 1.0 - "mysterious space" sounds

NUSofting announces the new Scrigno Synth .
A few "mysterious space" sounds tweaked live.
Check these novel timbres.

3. Scrigno Synth RC 1.0 - *Grainy Stuff*

NUSofting announces the new Scrigno Synth .
An industrial ambient sound with ultra fast arpeggiator
for extra grainy modulation.

4. Scrigno Synth 'CZ PD Blender' basic sound 1

Scrigno Synth to be released on May 2026 by nusofting.net

5. Scrigno Synth 'CZ PD Blender' basic sound 2

Scrigno Synth to be released on May 2026 by nusofting.net

UVI Vintage CASIO Legacy | Exclusive interview featuring Cosmo Synthesizer Prototype

video upload by UVI

"We sat down with Hiroshi Iwase, who spent over four decades shaping Casio’s approach to electronic instruments. In this exclusive interview, he shares insights into the vision behind Casio’s synthesizers, their role in making electronic music more accessible, and the legacy they continue to hold today.

Video credits : Anthony H. / Pauline B.
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Discover the new Vintage CASIO Legacy - Legends of Digital Instrument
https://www.uvi.net/vintage-casio-legacy

A premium collection built to honor a generation of iconic instruments, while unlocking their full potential in a modern workflow. With six classics, a Multi groove engine, deep editing, and a huge preset library, it’s a uniquely CASIO sound world for today’s producers, composers, and sound designers."

Casio SK-2100 Sampling Keyboard w/ Detachable Corded Mic

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Casio FZ-1 multi-looping

video upload by Collector Current

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"The Casio FZ-1 lets you define up to 8 loop segments per sound. The arrangement of the segments is very flexible. You can even jump backwards!"

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Music: https://music.jacobvosmaer.nl/