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fanriffic · 17th January 2009

I know-its not the place but hey this'll be of most interest to you guys..

I have up for grabs a beautiful circuit bent Casio SK-1.

The sounds this creates just CANNOT be made with software...but only by physically opening up a machine and skillfully abusing the original circuits

All the original functions of this 80's classic are retained but when you start flicking those switches,dialing those dials and patching those little leads-things begin to get very strange! &..the more switches flicked ,dials dialed,and leads patched....the stranger she becomes !

There are alot of inexperienced benders(.

..i said benders..)doing IMO very weak bent instruments and putting them on eBay for silly money-I've seen stuff on you-tube where the MOST you get is,for example,a little distortion on the drums..or a res filtered sounding bass...I can assure you this is NOT one of those..Of course If all you want is a little distortion or wot-not then fine it can do that..but it can also go waaaaaaay deeper...
When I first got this I literally did not come out of the house for week..I just sat there and made sounds!!
It palette ranges from basic SK1...to all-out random chaos..and all thats in between.The well of sonic goodness is truly bottomless..!

I looked at alot of bent stuff before I got this and this just seemed the most versatile,capable and flexible I came across.
It is in great condition and all bends and original features are fully functonal.

Its added features(on top of original SK1 functions)include-light sensitive theremin style control,two body contacts,detachable patchbay-with eight patch points,pitch dial,the ability to dial in/out drums/bass,adjustable LFO-with LED indicator,ability to control some of the bends with an Atari joystick,1/4 jack output,blue LED...and a shit load of other switches which do things that defy description..

Included is an original Atari joystick,the detachable patch bay,and a couple of patch-leads(phonos) to get you started

Am in desperate need of money which is the reason I'm having to part with her-so cash on collection is my preference,and I'm looking to sell ASAP.I'm in North London but would be happy to meet in anywhere in the London area. Would also ship worldwide if no ones interested locally.

Looking for £140.OBO

I've also got some mp3 samples of this-(just me having a little play around-no FX or other processing)-but there're a bit too large to attach to this.If you want a listen just PM me your email and I'll be very happy to send them

Any questions give me a shout-thanks for looking.

17th January 2009	#1
fanriffic Lives for gear Joined: May 2006 Posts: 719 Thread Starter	FS:CIRCUIT BENT CASIO SK1.V-NICE!.(London U.K) I know-its not the place but hey this'll be of most interest to you guys.. I have up for grabs a beautiful circuit bent Casio SK-1. The sounds this creates just CANNOT be made with software...but only by physically opening up a machine and skillfully abusing the original circuits All the original functions of this 80's classic are retained but when you start flicking those switches,dialing those dials and patching those little leads-things begin to get very strange! &..the more switches flicked ,dials dialed,and leads patched....the stranger she becomes ! There are alot of inexperienced benders(...i said benders..)doing IMO very weak bent instruments and putting them on eBay for silly money-I've seen stuff on you-tube where the MOST you get is,for example,a little distortion on the drums..or a res filtered sounding bass...I can assure you this is NOT one of those..Of course If all you want is a little distortion or wot-not then fine it can do that..but it can also go waaaaaaay deeper... When I first got this I literally did not come out of the house for week..I just sat there and made sounds!! It palette ranges from basic SK1...to all-out random chaos..and all thats in between.The well of sonic goodness is truly bottomless..! I looked at alot of bent stuff before I got this and this just seemed the most versatile,capable and flexible I came across. It is in great condition and all bends and original features are fully functonal. Its added features(on top of original SK1 functions)include-light sensitive theremin style control,two body contacts,detachable patchbay-with eight patch points,pitch dial,the ability to dial in/out drums/bass,adjustable LFO-with LED indicator,ability to control some of the bends with an Atari joystick,1/4 jack output,blue LED...and a shit load of other switches which do things that defy description.. Included is an original Atari joystick,the detachable patch bay,and a couple of patch-leads(phonos) to get you started Am in desperate need of money which is the reason I'm having to part with her-so cash on collection is my preference,and I'm looking to sell ASAP.I'm in North London but would be happy to meet in anywhere in the London area. Would also ship worldwide if no ones interested locally. Looking for £140.OBO I've also got some mp3 samples of this-(just me having a little play around-no FX or other processing)-but there're a bit too large to attach to this.If you want a listen just PM me your email and I'll be very happy to send them Any questions give me a shout-thanks for looking. Attached Thumbnails