SK-51 is a lo-fi music production app by Fingerlab that emulates the 80s Casio SK-1 and SK-5 keyboards. It provides professional-grade 16-bit/44KHz samples of classic instruments, drums, and VL-Tone sounds, combined with integrated sampling and pattern sequencing.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Music producers and hobbyists seeking authentic 80s lo-fi aesthetic and vintage sampling capabilities.
What does it look like?
Key features
Includes professionally recorded samples of instruments, drums, and sounds from the Casio SK-1, SK-5, and VL-Tone.
Features four dedicated sampling slots to recreate the classic lo-fi sampling experience.
Provides a collection of transcribed demo drum patterns and sounds from the original hardware.
Offers a resizable, true-to-life UI designed for quick inspiration and ease of use.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Steady developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: steady.
Who built it?
Fingerlab
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Atom RunUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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How's the Music market?
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The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for SK-51
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
The app successfully delivers a nostalgic, high-quality emulation of iconic 80s hardware, though users report stability concerns and paywalls in the full version.
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