The Casio VL-1
03Jan09
The Casio VL-1 was the first synthesizer of Casio’s VL-Tone product line, and is sometimes referred to as the VL-Tone.
Released in 1981, the VL-1 is notable for its kitsch value among electronic musicians, due to its cheap construction and its unrealistic, uniquely low-fidelity sounds.
Features:
- LCD display capable of displaying 8 characters.
- Real-time monophonic music sequencer, which could play back up to 99 notes.
- 10 pre-loaded rhythms, which included waltz, samba, swing and bossa nova.
Resource:
- Maximum Cheescore – the ultimate Casio VL-1 site.
- Casio VL-1 sample library
- Freeware Casio VL-Tone emulator
- The Casio VL-Tone manual
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Tags: Casio, music toys, vintage synthesizers
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