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The SK-8 includes 8-bit sampling and can record four samples up to 700 milliseconds in length or two samples up to 1.4 seconds in length. These samples can be selected with the 4 individual sample pads.

It can play songs from Casio ROM packs.

Specifications

Year Released: 1987

Keyboard: 32 mini keys

Polyphony: 4 notes

ROM: 8 sounds, 10 rhythms

Sequencer Memory: 496 notes

Power Consumption: 1.8 watts

Dimensions: 470 mm x 169 mm x 47 mm

Weight: 1.4 kg

This keyboard has built-in 1-watt mono speaker(s).

Batteries: AA x 5

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