Casio SK-8

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The Casio SK-8 keyboard was introduced by Casio in the late 1980's. It was one of the first affordable, low-end sampling keyboards along with the Casio SK-1 and SK-5. Like the SK-1 and the SK-5, the SK-8 is popular for circuit bending or modding due to its complex multi-chip hardware [1]. One such mod is the ability for an SK-8 sample to be triggered via a drum pad or converted into an oriental keyboard. External samples are recorded via built-in microphone or a line-level input from another source. The SK-8 is considered an uncommon find for electronic musicians and can vary in price from $50-$100 USD [2].

The SK-8 has several advantages over the SK-5. These include:

• 'Melody Guide' LED teaching system
• 2 additional rhythms (rock2, tango)
• Scale switch for 'oriential keyboard' mode

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