Circuit Bending

Casio SK-1

German Version

The Casio SK-1 belongs to the most famous Casio classics and is much beloved for its lo-fi sampling functions. There's a lot of information about it in the internet. The SK-1 is also excellent for circuit bending, as it has a very open, digital, multichip architecture. Through modifications, samples & preset sounds can be completely alienated and the auto accompaniment patterns transformed into the strangest electro loops.

I've implemented the following modifications, so far:

• Mute switch for bass, chords and drums
• Aditional volume control for the drums
• 10 switch matrix for "special effects"
• Two freeze knobs

I often use this one, so I've got 3 sound examples for you: the first one is pure SK-1, the second features it as a basic intrument for a track from my studio project Muttermahl the third one as a main instrument in a Monomal & Muttermahl session.

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