Who doesn't adore the Casio SK-1? Once the cheapest sampler in the world, this little number may be underpowered, flimsy, and lacking in MIDI, effects and memory that extends beyond space for a single sample, but it's got a certain charm that we simply cannot deny.
As is often the case with quote-unquote "bad gear", the SK-1's apparent flaws have become the very things that music-makers love about it. Whether its the crunchy 8-bit sound of its sampling engine, its cheesy stock drum patterns or its delightfully nostalgic set of synth presets, this miniature marvel has lo-fi goodness written all over it.
That's why we've devoted today's edition of SampleRadar entirely to this lo-fi legend. Scroll down and download for a collection of hits, beats, loops and single-shots sampled directly from the SK-1.
- Read more: Blast from the past: Casio SK-1
What you need to know
This sample collection offers a variety of samples in five folders.
All the samples are supplied as WAV files so can be imported directly into your DAW or sampler of choice. Because they're royalty-free, you're welcome to use the samples in your music in any way you like - all we ask is that you don't re-distribute them.
The samples are supplied in a zip file, so you'll need to extract them before you can see them. Enjoy!
Example sounds
Casio SK-1 samples: click to download
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