pfontaine2 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Over at the unofficial Teenage Engineering OP1 forum, someone asked why none of the big companies have followed the OP1 with their own innovative portable synth. Personally, I'd love to see Casio come out with a portable keyboard that approximates the OP1, such as an updated SK1. Think back on how ground-breaking the SK1 was. It could sample, it could sequence, it had additive synthesis and some decent though limited built-in sounds as well for a very affordable price. If an updated version of the SK1 came out with additional synthesis functionality, better quality sampling, a robust sequencer (as opposed to the 4 track audio recorder that the OP1 has) and effects for under $300, I think it would sell like hot cakes.I'm a big fan of Casio's XW synths as well as their earlier CZ series. I even have an HT700 as well as some other Casio and Yamaha portable keyboards. Casio definitely has the technology to create great sounding synths.Korg has released so many cool electronic instruments over the past few years, such as the Kaos and Volca series, as well as their Monotrons and the Monotribe. The upcoming Electribe looks really interesting as well. It's clear that there's a market for low-cost music "toys" and I'd love to see other companies like Casio pick up on that strategy as well. Does anyone have any additional thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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