Casio SK-2 Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources

Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven

Overview

The Casio SK-2 is a synthesizer with sampling capabilities released in 1987. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.

The SK-2 has 32 synth/organ style mini keys without touch sensitivity or aftertouch. It has four notes of polyphony. It has five on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and no pedals.

The SK-2 uses Casio's PCM, a classic wave-based synthesis offering basic sampled sound playback.

It has the ability to record and play back user performances. It has no built-in learning system. It has a built-in amplifier and speakers. It can run from both AC and battery power.

It's a part of the SK family of instruments.

Description

Despite the higher model number, the SK-2 looks to have fewer functions than the SK-1. It has 32 mini keys and uses the same sound technology (8-bit PCM), is four note polyphonic, has five preset tones (piano, vibraphone, trumpet, flute, clarinet) plus pipe organ as a default sample sound. Six auto-rhythms.

It has a 496 step real-time memory. Sampling rate of 9.38kHz and sampling time of 0.6s, which is about half of the SK-1. Effects are envelope, reverse and loop, with 16 pattern repeat.

Although the unit can be run from batteries or power pack, there is no other input or output jacks, making it far less versatile for use in music setups than the SK-1. It’s a shame as you only get to use the built-in mic for getting sound in, although I expect someone could hack the internals if they wanted sound input and output.

FAQ

What year was the Casio SK-2 launched?

This instrument was launched in 1987

What other models did Casio release in 1987?

• CT360
• CT510
• CT630
• MT-220
• MT-25
• MT-28
• MT-520
• MT-600
• MT-88
• PT-10
• PT-100
• PT-90
• SK-200
• SK-2100
• SK-5
• SK-8
• SK-8A

What models did other manufacturers release in 1987?

• Korg 707
• Korg DS-8
• Roland D-50
• Roland RD-200
• Roland RD-250
• Roland RD-250s
• Roland RD-300
• Roland RD-300S
• Technics KN2000
• Technics KN220
• Technics KN300
• Technics KN500
• Technics KN501
• Technics KN550
• Technics KN650
• Technics KN701
• Yamaha DSR-1000
• Yamaha DSR-2000
• Yamaha DX11
• Yamaha DX7IIC
• Yamaha PF85
• Yamaha PSR-11
• Yamaha PSR-12
• Yamaha PSR-22
• Yamaha PSR-31
• Yamaha PSR-32
• Yamaha PSR-40
• Yamaha PSR-80
• Yamaha PSS-130
• Yamaha PSS-170
• Yamaha PSS-270
• Yamaha PSS-30
• Yamaha PSS-370
• Yamaha PSS-470
• Yamaha PSS-570
• Yamaha SHS-10B
• Yamaha SHS-10R
• Yamaha SHS-10S
• Yamaha V2
• Yamaha VSS-30

What other synths were released at a similar time?

• Casio CZ-1
• Casio CZ-2000S
• Casio CZ-230S
• Casio CZ-2600S
• Casio CZ-3000
• Casio CZ-5000
• Casio SK-1
• Casio SK-10
• Korg 707
• Korg DS-8
• Korg DSS-1
• Korg DW-8000
• Korg M1
• Korg T1
• Korg T2
• Roland ALPHA-JUNO 1
• Roland ALPHA-JUNO 2
• Roland D-10
• Roland D-20
• Roland D-5
• Roland D-50
• Roland D-70
• Roland E-10
• Roland E-20
• Roland E-5
• Roland G-70
• Roland JX-10
• Roland JX-8P
• Roland PRO-E
• Roland S-50
• Roland W-30
• Yamaha B200
• Yamaha DS55
• Yamaha DX100
• Yamaha DX11
• Yamaha DX21
• Yamaha DX27
• Yamaha DX27S
• Yamaha DX5
• Yamaha DX7IIC
• Yamaha DX7IID
• Yamaha DX7IIFD
• Yamaha SDX2000
• Yamaha SY77
• Yamaha V2
• Yamaha V50
• Yamaha YS100
• Yamaha YS200

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