Hacking retro CASIO synth by TobaTobias
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I bought this nice synth to a friend in need for a few bucks. It is really cool, it is kind of retro but I decided to add more retro and a pot to change tune easily. I attached some pictures.
So I'll so you how to hack it easily. This will probably work with all synths and keyboards with a tune preset.
 
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Step 1: Materials

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The things you will need:
  • X1 50K potentiometer (check your preset pot to confirm value)
  • X1 Knob (optional)

Household items:
  • Drill
  • Wire
  • Retro style wood
  • Screwdriver
  • Dremel 


Homepwner says: Feb 3, 2012. 8:52 PM
Nice one, although I personally would have found it difficult to only mod the pitch control. did you try poking around in there?
TobaTobias (author) says: Feb 3, 2012. 11:24 PM
Yep, actually there are loads of resistor where you can put a pot so I'll put pictures when I finish with that.
Homepwner says: Feb 4, 2012. 6:29 PM
NICE! I have built more than a few "circuit bent " devices including an old Roland TR-505. Seeing the pictures of your casio keyboard open MADE me have to ask. :)
mpilchfamily says: Feb 2, 2012. 5:07 AM
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TobaTobias (author) says: Feb 4, 2012. 5:49 PM
Thanks mate!
resinipsa says: Feb 3, 2012. 4:30 AM
yes, it` a retro style, very beatiful... but here there are something that you can do yourself...
mpilchfamily says: Feb 2, 2012. 5:10 AM
Great little project.

I wish my old Casio CA-110 was that easy to mod.
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