View and download casio vl 1 operation manual online. It has 29 calculatorbutton keys g to b, a threeposition octave switch, one programmable and five preset sounds, ten built. Vl1 is not a sample player, it is a real emulator that emulates the original hardware. Casio vl1 operation manual pdf download manualslib. Jan 03, 2009 the casio vl1 was the first synthesizer of casios vltone product line, and is sometimes referred to as the vltone.
Here is a ready go app that gives you the same feel of a fully assembled arduino kit change the predefined values in the code to see. Autodafe brings back the legendary casio vl1 synth as a free vstau plugin. Sound beep and tone are not emulated, though a keyclick may be toggled by touching the status bar. The vl 1 was the first instrument of casio s vl tone product line, and is sometimes referred to as the vl tone. You are a little nostalgic and fondly remember the good old days when a man was a man, a mouse a mouse and a synth. Jun 08, 2011 soldering a potentiometer in my casio i have used a switch and a variable resistor potentiometer. How to circuit bend a casio vl tone linkedin slideshare. Casio vl tone emulator vl1 is a freeware emulator of the world famous classic calculator annex minisynthesizer from the eighties made by casio. The casio vl tone adsr function how to program the adsr, and what each digit of the 8digit code actually controls a wonderfully useful site the casio room at history and technical information about casio instruments. Vl1 by polyvalens synth vst plugin kvr audio plugins.
Casio vl tone 1 in 1981 casio made the vl tone 1 vl 1, a small, monophonic synthesizer with builtin calculator. Anyone can enjoy playing immediate y even though they may have played before. Buy casio vl tone song book with rhythm and melody numbers. We have 1 casio vl tone manual available for free pdf download. Vl tone flash toy play with a virtual vl tone online. Find great deals on ebay for casio vl tone and casio vl tone vl 1. All 53 notes in the instruments range are individually sampled at 48 khz from the vltones line output so you can recreate the authentic sound of this classic vintage instrument. An envelope generator is provided for each dco, dcw and dca core block in the two systems, which makes it possible to vary the tuning, tones and volume over. The casio vl1 or vltone as its also called has 29 little calculatortype button keys, five preset and one user memory patches, builtin rhythm machine waltz, swing, rock, samba, etc. The rhythms are more complex but awkward to select. Feb 05, 2018 the casio sk1 keyboard is fairly wellknown in the circuit bending scene, where its simple internals lend themselves to modifications and tweaks to adjust the devices output in all sorts. The vl tone is provided with a line out output jack which allows connection of an external equipment such as stereo amp.
Keyclick will only be available over headphones on 1st generation ipod touch models. There is an lfo with vibrato and tremolo effects and an adsr envelope. It combines a calculator, synthesizer, and sequencer. Apr 03, 2011 casio vltone soundfont heres a soundfont i made a while ago of the piano sound from a casio vl1 keyboard. Vl1 was written in honour of casios little vltone that has given me many. Casio s strange vl 1 instrument sold 1,000,000 units between 1979 and 1984. Casio vl tone features one key play function you can play by just pressing one key. Calc41c is compatible with the iphone and ipod touch. The vl 5 is a 4 voice polyphonic keyboard from casio with 240 note monophonic sequencer, 10 preset sounds, and 8 preset rhythms. Released in 1981, the casio vl 1 was the first synthesizer of casios vl tone product line. The casio vl 1 or vl tone as its also called has 29 little calculatortype button keys, five preset and one user memory patches, builtin rhythm machine waltz, swing, rock, samba, etc. It combined a calculator, a monophonic synthesizer, and sequencer. Vl 1 was really small and could be taken anywhere even on the bus.
All sounds are generated by software equivalents of the original circuits and the calculator actually works. Help with a casio vltone picked up a casio vltone off ebay for. Remembering the sounds of casio vl1, a pocket calculator with chiming noises. Remembering the sounds of casio vl1, a pocket calculator with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Line out jack of the vl tone is made to miniplug specifications. It inclouds a synthesizer, sequencer and a calculator. Casio vl tone by david ellis its hard not to feel incredibly jealous of a company like casio. Trio, the german band, used it to record their huge hit dadada, and bands like human league, devo, the cars. Casio vl1 vltone keyboard 80er jahre vintage alt retro. Casio vl5 vl tone with case switched on music electronics. This quite rare keyboard was the polyphonic successor of the famous casio vl tone 1. The simple cheesy sounds of the vl tone have been used by devo, elastica, trio and the human league.
Casio vltone features one key play function you can play by just pressing one key. Other you can see a photo of casio vl tone found to the left. Vl1 casio vl tone emulator vsti windows free vl1 is a freeware emulator of the world famous classic calculator annex minisynthesizer from the eigthies made by casio. There is no chance at any external or midi control and there are no filters or effects. It combined a calculator, synthesizer, and sequencer. Autodafe brings back the casio vl1 synth as a free vstau plugin. Free casio vl1 tone emulator for windows synthtopia. The vl tone achieved a certain cult status and was used in later years by moby and goldie and others. This little guy is a fullon circuit modelled emulation that even offers that arcane and intimidating. The vl1 was the first instrument of casios vltone product line, and is sometimes referred to as the vltone. It was followed by the lovely vl10 finished in a thinner, metal case and the vl5 which was capable of polyphony and even came with a barcode reader for inputting music from a special music book see pictures below for the vl5 and vl10. Five preset sounds and one user programmable sound. This also means that adsr sound programming is fully functional. Jul 14, 2007 casio vl 1 is a cult of the mini synthesizers.
Casio vltone song book with rhythm and melody numbers. If you want to save money you can just use a pot or a switch with a resistor. Apr 20, 2011 retro toy keyboard demo by retrosound casio vl tone vl 1 the vl tone from the year 1980 combined a calculator, synthesizer and a sequencer. The largest online museum of vintage electronic musical instruments, including synthesizers and drum machines, both analog and digital. Vl1 is not just a sample player, it is a real emulator that emulates the original hardware. We also added the sounds from the casio vltone, a keyboard. The famous vl tone vl 1 1979 uses a method of sound synthesis based on the walsh function. Maximum cheesecore the ultimate casio vl 1 super site. Casio vl tone rare small portable keyboard 12 x 3 play varies sounds violin, fatasy, piano, flute, guitar, adsr can recorddelete, auto play, rhythmmelody, low or high octave includes 4 aa batteries.
May 4, 2017 synth anatomy free plugins ios, software 0. Released in 1981, the vl1 is notable for its kitsch value among electronic musicians, due to its cheap construction and its unrealistic, uniquely lowfidelity sounds. Dec 27, 2010 free casio vl1 tone emulator for windows vl1 is a free vst version of the classic calculator minisynthesizer from the eighties, the casio vl1. Arduino simulator for iphone ipad and android youtube. May 31, 2010 casio vlt1 demo song and preset sounds. Well, the casio vl1 is famous for its use in popular music. Circuit bent casio sk1 gets an arduino brain hackaday.
The later model of this family, the mt65, is one of the more well known and sought after models, as it also contains autoaccompaniment drum beats and bass lines. This little guy is a fullon circuitmodelled emulation that even offers that arcane and intimidating. The vl 5 is a 4 voice polyphonic keyboard from casio with 240 note monophonic sequencer, 10 preset sounds, this vl 5 is fully functional and in good condition. It implements all functionality of the original calculatorminisynthesizer from casio, including song recording and calculator. Synthesizer and rhythm are on two separate channels. Vl1 casio vltone emulator vsti windows free download. Vl1 is a freeware emulator of the world famous classic calculator annex minisynthesizer from the eigthies made by casio. Operation manual casio vl tone operation manual 33 pages. And despite its obvious limitations, the vl tone sold 1,000,000 units in its five year lifetime 19791984. Casio vl tone t1 bei fragen schreiben sie mich gerne. Vl1 is a free vst version of the classic calculator minisynthesizer from the eighties, the casio vl1. Unfortunately it is missing the great builtin synthesizer, the octave switch and even the natural violin sound of the vl 1. He came to school one day with a casio vl1, referred to as the original. Vl1 was written in honour of casios little vltone that has given me many hours of pleasure and fun.
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