Casio SK-8A Synthesizer Information, Specifications and Resources
Author: Andy Merrett / Data Driven
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Overview
The Casio SK-8A is a synthesizer with sampling capabilities released in 1987. It is aimed at musicians wanting to create and modify their own sounds.
The SK-8A has 32 synth/organ style mini keys without touch sensitivity or aftertouch. It has four notes of polyphony. It has eight on board sounds including pianos and real world sounds, accompaniments and rhythms, and no pedals.
The SK-8A 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.
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Launched in 1987 alongside the the SK-8 as a regional variant apparently designed for the Arabic market. The only noticeable difference is the addition of a “scale” slider which permits Western scale, Arabic scale, and two other modes which seem to allow the setting of quarter tones on specific notes.
Specifications
Form
Number of Keys: 32Key Weight: Synth
Key Size: Mini
Touch Sensitive:
Aftertouch:
Sound
Number of Voices: 8Polyphony: 4
Sound Generation: PCM
Piano Sounds:
Real World Sounds:
Sounds Editable:
Accompaniments:
Extra Features
Recorder/Sequencer:Tutorials:
Communication
MIDI:USB:
Tablet Connectivity:
Power
AC Power:Batteries:
Audio
Speakers:Audio Out:
Audio In:
Pedals
Sustain Pedal:Soft Pedal:
Expression Pedal:
Release Info
Year: 1987RRP: Unknown
Description
This was a regional variant of the SK-8, apparently designed for the Arabic market. The only noticeable difference is the addition of a “scale” slider which permits “normal” (ie Western) scale, Arabic scale, and two other modes which seem to allow the setting of quarter tones on specific notes. Not sure exactly how this works but definitely a basic system for utilising alternative tunings.
Apparently there is an “Easter egg” on the SK-8 which allows it to have this function, suggesting that the SK-8 and SK-8A are basically the same machine but with a couple of extra interface switches.
FAQ
What year was the Casio SK-8A 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-2
- SK-200
- SK-2100
- SK-5
- SK-8
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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