Casio SK-8

The Casio SK-8 keyboard was introduced by Casio in the late 1980s. It was one of the first affordable, low-end sampling keyboards along with the Casio SK-1 and Casio 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 [http://users.informatik.haw-hamburg.de/~windle_c/TableHooters/Casio_SK-8.html]. 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 .
The SK-8 has several advantages over the SK-5. These include:
*ROM Pack slot with 'Melody Guide' LED teaching system
*2 additional rhythms (rock2, tango)
*Scale switch for 'oriential keyboard' mode (SK-8).
Scale slider for 'Arabic' and other 2 scales for middle eastern (SK-8A)

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