Casio shows prototype of their new sampler at Namm.
Specs so far:
16 voices, 16 samples, 19 banks, sequencer, effects, 64GB memory, internal mic, audio in, usb-c…
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omg it’s happening, and casio is going to be the first one to put out the non traker hand held
akai is going to wish they had done it first
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No need for a lighter when you can make FIRE BEATZZ 
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I’m having a heard time picturing the scale. Gameboy size?
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I think there’s a hand in the right picture.
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Picture holding it here: Casio SAMPLER: Future Retro Handheld Beat Maker - Is This the SK-1 Reborn? - gearnews.com
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It’s a shame it takes batteries and doesn’t just have a built in one - but I gather this adds additional complexity for shipping, regulatory approval etc etc.
But at least it’s only 4 batteries. 2 hours isn’t amazing though and I’d assume that’s optimistic (as it normally is).
Couldn’t see anything in the articles but I wonder if it can take instrument level/has a preamp? Probably not as that’s starting to get greedy but that’s a great feature of the lofi12 and 404 etc - they’re obviously not the best preamps in the world but they are very useful to have.
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You don’t like AA battery ?
I really like that, and now with eneloop AA you have plenty of time and they are super durable.
I would really like to like internal battery but there size and shape and lack of standard make me hate them.
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I can see pros and cons - but with internal batteries it’s just something that’s easy to forget about. Plug the device in, it charges and runs from the mains - grab it and go. You don’t have to deal with battery door flaps, swapping batteries in/out and seperate chargers etc. AA’s are also often heavier than modern internal batteries.
But it’s a minor grumble - I’d rather it can run on AA’s than not have a battery powered option at all. And thinking (very) long term they’re easier to replace etc.
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I think this looks super cool!
Hopefully its at a good price, I’d love to see Casio doing more outside of the home keyboard market.
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OMG, it’s a giant hand.
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I’ve been holding, in my hands, the BlackBox and P-6 and others for quite some time now.
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Is it stereo? I hope it is
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A bit hard to estimate the size of it based on that photo but is this basically Casio’s take on the Pocket Operator?
I think it’s bigger and chunkier than a pocket operator. Expected to weigh 315g. I think a PO weighs about -5g 
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Right - it also has just one of those batteries, so naturally this one must be bigger.
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I kinda dig it. Looking quirky. Curious what it does, and what “creative limitations” it has.
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