Casio SK-100 sampling keyboard demo - "Over Again"

Published on Apr 17, 2020 Alfonse

"Casio SK-100 sampling keyboard (1987)
The SK-100 is a larger version of the famous SK-1 and SK-5 with more keys and features, including the ability to store two custom drum sequences, which can include samples. The sampler function itself has a great 8-bit / 10.113kHz lo-fi sound; grainy and interesting.

This track features vocal samples from my 2011 release 'Time Over' featuring Ayika. https://youtu.be/HRPFzpa3mSA

All sounds you hear in the track were made using the Casio SK-100 sampler or its factory sounds and were recorded to a DAW, where compression, EQ, reverb, and delay were added as required. Individual drum hits were sampled from the SK-100 and sequenced in the DAW. I gave the clap some more depth by triggering multiple samples, slightly differently pitch- and time-shifted, through a short reverb.

Music: "Over Again" (C) Copyright 2020 Alfonse
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Tablebeast TB-SK01 mkII Modified Casio SK-1

Tablebeast TB-SK01 mkII Modified Casio SK-1 Controls

YouTube Uploaded by tablebeast on Feb 1, 2009

"This is a video describing the controls of the new Tablebeast Modified Casio SK-1 model TB-SK01 mkII."

Tablebeast TB-SK01 mkII Modified Casio SK-1 Sounds

Uploaded by tablebeast on Feb 1, 2009



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"Presented here is the Tablebeast Modified Casio SK-1, model TB-SK01 mk II. Please be sure to note these keyboards are modified by hand one at a time and are MADE TO ORDER so may take up to a month to deliver. If you already have an SK-1, 5, or 8 I offer up to a $100 trade in credit for donor SK's based on condition. I have revised a few things from my original design and added some great features as well. Of course this new mkII model still has my original bending innovation, the 16 point RCA mod patchbay, but now it also has newly researched and revised mod points. In addition to that, other new mods include a filter switch that that bypasses the Casio filters and lets through a lot more high and low frequency content. This really opens up the sound, especially under mod and works great especially if you want to filter it on your own. I have also added a soft reset switch which is great for resetting the SK-1 quickly without having to turn it off completely and losing the sample in memory. There is also an advanced pitch control circuit with a built-in bypass switch and body contact for manual pitch adjustment. I have upgraded pretty much every part and aspect of my previous mk I mod plus I have done what no other SK-1 benders on ebay do: I perform a full recap of the SK-1's electrolytic capacitors. I recap the SK-1 with high quality Nichicon audio grade electrolytic capacitors for long life, lowered noise floor, and a better overall tone. The recapping really makes a significant sonic difference. It also extends the life of the SK-1 for another couple of decades as electrolytic capacitors start to go bad after about 20 years or so. Considering these guys were originally made in the 80's, without the recap the clock would be ticking on these vital parts. If you're going to spend $399 on a modified Casio don't you want it to perform like a new one? Well, look no further as I refurbish as well as modify! Your newly modified Casio SK-1 comes complete with instructions and a set of four short patch cables. Please note that this modified keyboard is made by hand lovingly one at a time and MADE TO ORDER so there may be a delay in shipping depending on stock on hand. Please inquire for details. The pictures on this listing are stock photographs of the new standard TB-SK01 mkII model not of the exact keyboard you will receive."

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Circuit-Bent Casio SK-1 custom Modular sk1

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"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 (Version 3) is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-sacapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK-1 is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was....) Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices.

This is the latest in our series of custom modular SK-1s by Diabolical Devices. A incredible amount of labor and materials have gone into make this one of our most extensively modified, and visually appealing SKs to date. Circuit-bent SK-1 are famous for their seemingly endless variety of unique glitches and soundscapes, we have designed the features on this SK to let you get the most out these one of a kind devices. Inspired by the MS-20 and other early modular synthesizers this is a functional art piece with amazing sounds and stunning visual effects. Hand made wooden enclosure and 100% custom panels are loaded with ultra violet LEDs which shine through patch-bay and connectors. Check out the features below. This SK is one of a kind and its specific features will not be duplicated. When no modifications are engaged this instrument will behave like a 100% stock SK-1

Modular SK-1 Features :
Solid wood enclosure: High quality construction and paint
Custom fabricated and labeled panels with LED backlighting
Bending interface: 20 point bending patch-bay using 1/8" phono connectors. When these points are linked directly using provided patch cables or routed through bending accessories a wide variety of effects, glitches, drones, and other unique sounds can be generated. Everything from playable effects to circuit-bent madness. These points also interact with the onboard LFOs and square-wave generator, as well as some CV and audio signals. Experimentation is the key to unlocking some of the most unique audio and soundscapes you will ever hear.

Bending Accessories: The bending points, and the reaction they will generate can be altered and further manipulated using the selection of patchable electronic components located next to the main bending patch bay. Features two silicone diodes, two potentiometers, and two patchable switches.

Dual LFO and Square-Wave Generator: This section serves a few different purposes. First, it's a stand alone analog synthesizer capable of some amazing pulsing and droning sounds. Second it can be patched into bending points for a variety of unique reactions, and finally the output can be patched into the SK-1's sampling line input (relocated to added panel assembly) for some amazing sampled sounds.

Main Audio Output and Sampling Line Input relocated to panel assembly. Main output disconnects internal speaker which was left in tact and fully functional.

CPU clock mod/PITCH: Added clock source generator allows for a wide range in pitch from WAY below to well above normal pitch. This modification has a bypass switch which allows you to select either the original internal CLK or added external CLK.

Master Power Switch

MIDI Retrofit: Highly Liquid MIDI input kit has been installed in this unit, the MIDI Channel select switches have been relocated to the front panel assembly for easy access.

LED color change on SK-1: The only thing actually changed physically about the SK-1 is that the main power LED was changed from Red to Blue, All other cosmetic features were left original (except for the big box around it.....). Speaker and all onboard controls work as normal, and when none of the modifications are engaged this machine will behave as a 100% stock Casio SK-1."

Diabolical Circuit-Bent Casio SK-1 Custom Modular

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"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 (Version 3) is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-sacapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK-1 is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was....) Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices.

This is the latest in our series of custom modular SK-1s by Diabolical Devices. A incredible amount of labor and materials have gone into make this one of our most extensively modified, and visually appealing SKs to date. Circuit-bent SK-1 are famous for their seemingly endless variety of unique glitches and soundscapes, we have designed the features on this SK to let you get the most out these one of a kind devices. Inspired by the MS-20 and other early modular synthesizers this is a functional art piece with amazing sounds and stunning visual effects. Hand made wooden enclosure and 100% custom panels are loaded with multi-colored LEDs which shine through patch-bay and connectors. Check out the features below. This SK is one of a kind and its specific features will not be duplicated.

Modular SK-1 #0010 Features :
Solid wood enclosure: A lot of time went into the finishing of this cabinet. It is constructed of stained Red Oak. It as been hand sanded and 4 coats of polyurethane have been applied to give it more gloss and higher durability.

Custom fabricated and labeled panels with LED backlighting

Bending interface: 21 point bending patch-bay using 1/8" phono connectors. When these points are linked directly using provided patch cables or routed through bending accessories a wide variety of effects, glitches, drones, and other unique sounds can be generated. Everything from playable effects to circuit-bent madness. These points also interact with the onboard LFOs and square-wave generator, as well as some CV and audio signals. Experimentation is the key to unlocking some of the most unique audio and soundscapes you will ever hear.

Bending Accessories: The bending points, and the reaction they will generate can be altered and further manipulated using the selection of patchable electronic components located next to the main bending patch bay. Four silicone diodes, two potentiometers, and two (4) point multi-patch banks keep the unique sounds coming.

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Diabolical Devices Circuit Bent Patchable Casio SK-1

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"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast soundsacapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK-1 is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was).

Bending Interface

20 point bending patch-bay using 1/8" phono connectors. When these points are linked directly using provided patch cables or routed through bending accessories a wide variety of effects, glitches, drones, and other unique sounds can be generated. Everything from playable effects to circuit-bent madness. These points also interact with the onboard LFOs and square-wave generator, as well as some CV and audio signals. Experimentation is the key to unlocking some of the most unique audio and soundscapes you will ever hear.

Bending Accessories

The bending points, and the reaction they will generate can be altered and further manipulated using the selection of patchable electronic components located next to the main bending patch bay. Features two silicone diodes, two potentiometers, and two patchable switches.

Dual LFO and Square-Wave Generator

This section serves a few different purposes. First, it's a stand alone analog synthesizer capable of some amazing pulsing and droning sounds. Second it can be patched into bending points for a variety of unique reactions, and finally the output can be patched into the SK-1's sampling line input (relocated to added panel assembly) for some amazing sampled sounds.

CPU clock mod/PITCH

Added clock source generator allows for a wide range in pitch from way below to well above normal pitch. This modification has a bypass switch which allows you to select either the original internal CLK or added external CLK.

LED color change on SK-1

The only thing actually changed physically about the SK-1 is that the main power LED was changed from Red to Blue, All other cosmetic features were left original (except for the big box around it.....). Speaker and all onboard controls work as normal, and when none of the modifications are engaged this machine will behave as a 100% stock Casio SK-1."

Inputs/Outputs

MIDI Retrofit: Highly Liquid MIDI input kit has been installed in this unit, the MIDI Channel select switches have been relocated to the front panel assembly for easy access.

Main Audio Output and Sampling Line Input relocated to panel assembly. Main output disconnects internal speaker which was left in tact and fully functional.

Features

Custom Wood Enclosure
Custom fabricated and labeled panels with LED backlighting
Bending Interface
MIDI In
Master Power Switch
Patch Cables Included"

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Diabolical Modified Circuit-Bent Casio SK-5

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"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-5 custom version is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-scapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK series is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was....) **When no modifications are engaged this will behave as a 100% stock Casio SK-5. Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices

Diabolical Modified Casio SK-5 Features: 20 point Banana Jack patch bay: Generate a WIDE variety of strange sounds and unique glitched sounds by linking these patch points with provided patch cables. Clock/Pitch mod: An external clock generator has been added. When engaged you have control over the master pitch of all keyboard voices, drum sounds, and bent sounds ranging from well above to WAY below original pitch. This modification has a bypass switch, pitch control and LED status indicator.

MIDI input: www.highlyliquid.com 1/4 audio output: Original speaker has been removed." 

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Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 with Highly Liquid MIDI

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"The Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 custom version is the new and improved circuit-bent glitch monster from Diabolical Devices. Create vast sound-scapes, unique synth sounds and total chaos, all packed inside your favorite childhood toy. The Casio SK-1 is loaded with original features, sampling capabilities, and great sounds (for what it was....) **When no modifications are engaged this will behave as a 100% stock Casio SK-1 Diabolical Devices aka Class A Electronics, LLC is a leader in Professionally Modified Synthesizer and Audio Equipment, Expert Repair Services, and has a full line of Hand-Wired Tubes Amplifiers and Effects (Diabolical Amplification). Their work has been featured at NAMM, art galleries, music videos, countless tech blogs, and used by musicians all over the world, professionals and enthusiasts alike. The circuit-bending and synth mods are the work of head-technician James Gramling who has spent the last 12 years in professional audio service and electronics prototyping. Check out the new www.circuit-bent.com for updated specs, custom work questions, and new releases from Diabolical Devices

Diabolical Modified Casio SK-1 Features: 16 point circuit-bending interface: Heavy-duty 1/8" jacks on hand made turret board panel. This patch-bay allows you to scramble sound data as the synth addresses it, and the result is an endless variety of weird effects, noise, filtered and modulated bends, and one of a kind sounds (seriously, you might one hear some things once). It's a mixed bag of playable bends and bends that play themselves. These patch locations will affect each preset sound differently and also affect samples and chord/auto-play functions. This patch-bay also allows you to cross-patch with other bent devices for more ROM scrambling goodness.

4 Hard wired toggle switch bends: Preset circuit bent points at the flip of a switch

Clock/Pitch mod: An external clock generator has been added. When engaged you have control over the master pitch of all keyboard voices, drum sounds, and bent sounds ranging from well above to WAY below original pitch. This modification has a bypass switch, pitch control and LED status indicator.

MIDI input: www.highlyliquid.com
1/4 audio output: Original speaker has been removed."

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Casio DM-100

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"The Casio DM-100 is basically a Casio SK-5 and a MT series keyboard in one housing. I believe it was the only mini-keyed keyboard to have dual keyboards on it.

Strangely though, not all of the SK-5 features are present (or at least brought to the control surface). Absent is the ever-useful lions roar, laser gun, dog, and surf sounds, but it features a few others instead. It does keep up to four samples and retains the useful sample tune, reverse, loop, and amp envelopes. The samples are stored in the memory after power off as long as batteries or AC adapter are present. I never cracked it open to see, but I imagine that some of the other SK-5 features are still there on the circuit board and accessible to hardware hackers and circuit benders. It has a built-in microphone as well as a 1/8" line-in jack for the sampler. The larger speakers on the DM-100 make it sound better than any SK-5 ever did.

The bottom keyboard has a PCM sampled soundset with the ability to layer any two of the 20 sounds together for a total of 210 possible combinations.

It also has rhythm accompaniment as well as Casio's auto chord accompaniment feature. It has a mixer section to balance the sound output of the top and bottom keyboards with the accompaniment and a 1/4" headphone jack on the front. On the back are RCA outputs, a 9V DC-in (AC adaptor not included) and individual tuning knobs for each of the keyboards so you can get detuned chorus-style effects out of this thing if you play both boards at once."

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Update via Alex in the comments: "Hate to break it to you, but the sampler is not based on the SK-5. I've owned two of these and had a good, long look inside them. The sampler is basically a stripped down SK-8 with the same instrument set and sampling capabilities.

So, you won't find any lion's roar or laser gun in this keyboard, I'm afraid. Neither will you find the oriental features or even any of the ROM related features."

HR 100% - an Casio SK-1 exploration - 4-tracks LO-FI RETRO SAMPLER

Published on Oct 22, 2014 LFORSK

"Here's another wierd and awesome testrecord.
made in 2002 in Denmark by HR 100%.
all made on one of the first cheep lo-fi home sampler,
all made on a casio sk-1.
There is very little info on this,but it has 6 tracks on,
and was a self release in 15 copies,"

Casio SK-1s on eBay

(1 PCS) Highly Liquid UMR2 Universal Midi Retrofit Board for Matrix Keyboards

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"The UMR2 can be used to add MIDI input and output functionality to a wide range of non-velocitysensitive keyboards.

These keyboards include the Casio SK-1, Casio SK-5, Casio SK-8, Roland Juno 6, Korg Polysix, Korg Poly-61, Yamaha CS-01, Yamaha VSS-30, Yamaha VSS-100, Yamaha VSS-200 ...

Matte black PCB, gold finish and high quality components."

YAMAHA VSS-200 + CASIO SK-1 Sampling Keyboards by RetroSound

YouTube via retrosound72

"vintage gear demo by RetroSound

Back to the 80`s!

Some people wished that:
The funny Demo Songs of the Casio SK-1 and Yamaha VSS-200 Sampling Keyboards.

So many memories... :)

Casio SK-1 (1985):
5 PCM tones: piano, brass ensemble, trumpet, synth drums, human voice
3 additive synth tones: flute, pipe organ, jazz organ

Yamaha VSS-200 (1988):
4 voices, 8-bit sampling, 100 FM tones, 9 DSP effects: loop, u-turn, reverse, FM, AM, fuzz, echo, level and pitch"

Those wonderful demo songs... also, my current collection

YouTube via frostedminipete
"* = circuit bent [at time of upload, not filming]
** = will be circuit bent [at time of upload, not filming]
Casio PT-1
Casio PT-10*
Casio PT-50
Casio PT-80
Casio PT-100 x2*
Casio MT-55*
Casio MT-205*
Casio SK-1
Casio SA-8*
Casio SA-2*
Yamaha QY-100 midi sequencer
Yamaha PSS-80 **
Yamaha PS-200 *
Yamaha PSR-77
Speak & Read *
Speak & Spell *
Speak & Math **
Hing Hon EK-001 x3* *
Geosafari traveller *
Wuv luv toy *
Discovery Kids drum pads *
Magnus Chord organ
Mini kids keyboards
E-mu Xboard 49 midi controller
Toy electronic guitar **"

Transanalog Casio SK-1 MIDI Retrofit

via TRANSANALOG
"Works for SK-1, SK-5, SK-8, SK-10, and DM-100 (top keyboard). Available soon for PT-1, VL-1, Yamaha VSS-30 and many others.

All features accessible from side of keyboard!

User selectable MIDI channel or set it to respond to all MIDI channels. Can also be set to respond to the first MIDI channel received after reset.

SK-MIDI retrofit turns on and off with the keyboard. Will not drain the batteries.

Responds to MIDI notes 53 to 84.

Optional out of range loop feature allows the SK-MIDI to respond to MIDI notes 0 to 127.

Best of all - the internal speaker is retained!"

Haunted Casio SK-10 Demo - Circuit Bent Sampling Keyboard by Haunted Harmonics

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"This keyboard is for sale! Check out our Reverb shop at:

https://reverb.com/shop/haunted-harmo...

Don’t see the keyboard you want listed?

Shoot us a message at: https://www.instagram.com/hauntedharm..."

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Use this code on checkout for $30 off orders of $100 or more from now until December 31: MATRIX30

"Casio x Haunted Harmonics - Haunted Casio PT-100 👻

This custom Casio keyboard features 10 distinct modifications, including: A combo pulse/filter switch (with knob for tuning), a sustain toggle, drum fill, lead and chord distortion, drum distortion, drum reverse switch, gain control, and an 1/4” line out.

All of the PT-100’s original features are intact and unaffected when the mod switches are turned off. When turned on, they provide a wide range of musical effects, all of which interact with each other, providing nearly endless possibilities for unique tones & sounds.

It’s bass-y chiptune drums, fuzzy growling chord section, & breathtaking bit crushed leads make it the perfect instrument for dance punk, dubstep, & vaporwave, & Crystal Castles cover bands."

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Casio Christmas

via Kasio Kristmas on the forum

"Greetings everyone!

We just finished our experimental 10 track CD of classic Holiday tunes using only Casio instruments (mostly Casio keyboards, but we also used the Casio DH-100 Sax, DG-20 Guitar, and some Casio hand-held games). The recordings are mostly instrumental, but the few that do have vocals, we sampled our voices using the SK-1 & SK-5 or sang through the Casio VA-10 Vocoder, and Casio Rapman keyboards. This was an entirely fun and experimental project that we are very excited to have released. So far the respones has been great.

We hope that some of you here will have some time to check out what we have done with these old cheesy keyboards.
We have blended the nostalgic sounds of 1980's arcades, new wave, synth rock, modern electronica, chip tunes, ambient, atmospheric, disco, sountrack, jungle, & exotica all into one on this new Holiday CD. Even though limiting ourselveselves to only using Casio Instruments, extra care was taken to keep things interesting! It has many Audio layers and great production value . Isaiah Ikey Owens (The Mars Volta) plays a special appearance on the exotica honored track Mele Kalikimaka.

Thank you for your time and we hope to hear from you.

( ( ( ( ( Kasio Kristmas ) ) ) ) )

www.kasiokristmas.com
www.myspace.com/kasiokristmassong"

Modular Casio SK-5 Bent by Oceanus, the Vince Clarke Machine

YouTube via xd515
"Following on from the Modular Sk-1, this is a Mega bent SK-5 in a modular design, with a intergrated Speak and Spell called the 'Vince Clarke Machine'.. not endorsed by Vince but totally capable of making erasure'esque sounds!

Over 100 man hours went into putting this beast together and it has many technical bends previously unheard on the SK, such as the spacial distorter the Auto bend ( as on my modular SK-1 but now syncronised to the internal clock signals ) and the ability to re-program the percussion patterns.

Sadly I can't show all the features in the 10 minutes youtube allow, It can also separate and solo any one of the 4 channels, has separate Percussion / Speak outputs, will sync the autobend to the address bus, you can switch of the internal highpass filters etc.

The Intergrated Speak and Spell has it's own LFO and I have a similar one here on youtube.

This machine may also be for sale for a sensible offer.. :-)

Some hi-res pictures and sound clips can be downloaded from here" When you get there, click the more link in the description on the right and scroll.

Switched On Austin - Synth studio & store tour | Austin, TX

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https://www.switchedonaustin.com

A synth studio and store tour of Switched-On in Austin, Texas -- including the Switched On synthesizer showroom, walk-through of the Switched On synth store and brief highlight of the synthesizer repair area.

During a trip to Austin in early 2020 I had a chance to revisit the Switched On synth shop I first toured in 2018 [video bellow]. Switched On have since moved from their original location to a new spot and are under new ownership, so it was a great opportunity to see the new synth store.

This synth studio and store walkthrough showcases Switched On's extensive record collection, tape machines, various synthesizers, modular gear, classic vintage synths, rack units and more. To learn more about Switched On, visit https://www.switchedonaustin.com

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Casio SK-1 Sampling Keyboard w/ Original Box & Docs

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"Mint condition Casio SK-1 in original box. Includes manual, warranty card, and Casio item brochure / model comparison sheet. Also, I'll include a DC adapter power supply matching the keyboard specs.

Fully tested, works perfectly, no corrosion in the battery area, didn't need to clean the keyboard at all, it looks like this unit was opened and maybe used a couple times before getting boxed back up."

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Chiptunes & Preset Keyboard Reviews by 8-bit Keys

Published on Apr 7, 2016 8-Bit Keys

This one in via Soviet Space Child. The above is a playlist of all videos from 8-Bit Keys. He goes over various preset keyboards from Yamaha, Casio and the Commodore 64 along with a few demos. Enjoy the ride!

Playlist:
Square Wave Delight - Yamaha PSS-30 and PSS-130
WarHawk game music remade on Yamaha PSR-36
Restoring and review of the 1983 Yamaha MK-100
Installing dual SID chips in your Commodore 64 with SID 2 SID
The Incredible Musical Keyboard for the Commodore 64
Repairing a FedEx damaged MIDI keyboard Yamaha PSR-36
Yamaha PSS-270 Retro-Keyboard Full Review
Carol of the Toy Keyboards
Techno Music on Vintage Toy Keyboard Yamaha PSS-270
Casio VL-TONE VL-1 Full Review
Commando High Score Music performed on Yamaha PSR-32
Lemmings Music #1 performed on Casio SK-1
Lemmings Music #1 Performed on Casio SA-76
Full Review of the Casio PT-80 keyboard
Creating the Intro music on a Yamaha PSS470
The Miracle Piano hardware restoration and review
Ultima VI Introduction Music performed on vintage Yamaha PS-55

Casio SK-100 49-Key Sampling Keyboard

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You can find a demo of one here, and additional mentions here.

"A bigger version of the classic SK-1 sampling keyboard with more sounds and features but with the same lo-fi goodness. A really fun keyboard with tons creative potential! The synth is in great condition and all keys, buttons, and sampling features function as they should. The keyboard operates on 6 AA batteries or an optional power supply. Also comes with a gig bag!"

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