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Get the AiR or at least version 4. Some apps, e.g. Korg Gadget take up a lot of processing power.

I was a little surprised to find an ad showing sale of a Casio Drum

I recently added a MA-201 to my VL-1 and MT-45. All "small" ones I know..

This I can agree.

Toyota created the Lexus and Honda Acura.

I "would" purchase for techno, trance and new age.

The information becomes useful as no. of replies increase. One or two markings usually would not work effectively.

Makes me feel like getting a G1..

A co-worker gave me a Casio MT-45 last weekend. I think it was dated 1982, quite vintage and was fun playing on it. I am so happy for you - enjoy!

Yeah mix them well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Oqk1jU-Oo

I posted some information in our Synth FB group - you can learn a little more here (hope the link works).

Great replies from everyone. By future, I give an example. We know how displays for tablets are getting larger, soon to be 12.2". Has Casio considered working with a tablet manufacturer to develop an elongated, say 20" x 2" touch screen display and OS to incorporate into their synths? This gives powerful software functions, flexibility to upgrade and a more integrated form of expression during play. We see this idea to release a hybrid of plug-in/out module (changes) + keyboard (constant), but not by any big name so far. The Internet has brought out wild and whacky ideas through crowd-funding sites. Has Casio considered acquiring some of these ideas/upstarts? Leveraging on partnership is important (I know it worked with Vestax). Casio should connect to more players in/out of music industry to bring innovation to market.

There. I said it. It was at the back of my head for quite some time. Well secretly, I hope Casio would do what Korg did, embark on a mission to reissue/release portable analogues with a modern touch. Casio - make vintage keys back in fashion in a cheap, fun and powerful sound way!

Here is a thread (if there isn't one yet) to give ideas/suggestions to Casio. I urge Casio to look closely how quickly DJ and music production are converging within the music industry. Technology advancement created access to software with tremendous capabilities. Many synth software makers are getting in the act to reap a slice of the ITB market with realistic emulation, motion/touch, easy-to-use interface, etc On DJ front, you see not only "ubiquitous" sync button but better beat, tempo, key and energy level matching with new forms of expression. 2013 saw release of many DJ controllers/mixers and DJ-ing is fast becoming accessible to everybody. On music production front, a slew of hardware synths released one after another. A comeback of analog-based synthesizers is on the cards but would its revival be sustained? It seemed that in music products, Casio had chosen a generic approach, releasing keyboards, synthesizers, iPad app, DJ controllers and even DJ headphones - basically a little of everything. However, Casio needs to address the reason(s) why it is not taking pole position and excelling in any of these markets. I think "CASIO" means different things to different people, to some watches and calculators and to others "light-synth action" keyboards, etc. Perhaps Casio's core and forte are not related to music at all. Still, if Casio is serious in getting into the music industry, I have the following ideas/suggestions. Feel free to contribute. Products Line-up - focus resources to lead (menu of complete products) in chosen product market(s) instead of generic approach. - understand market demand and competition, e.g. DJ arena already dominated by S & T houses, etc. - develop quality software applications to match/support hardware. R&D/Engineering - pioneer new sound synthesis, forms of expressions to making music. - look ahead of market trend, i.e. trend-set not market-chase. - take serious account of user inputs/consumer feedback. - provide regular updates of firmware/new functions. Brand Image/Loyalty - create desirable products, the rest would just fall into place! - put in place a cutting-edge marketing/PR team. - provide quality after-sales support.

My memory eludes me so I'd take what I could actually remember.. a VL-1