Samples From Mars SK1 From Mars MULTiFORMAT | 405 Mb

The SK-1 is a cheap and un-assuming 8-bit synthesizer and keyboard sampler from the mid 80s. It's super gritty and lo fi in almost every regard — from the frequency-squeezing mic input to the uber-funky PCM based sampler (which gives you a whopping 1.4 seconds to cram whatever idea you have into it).

But what sets this toy-like instrument apart from all the other garage sale bound keyboards out there? The sound, of course! Coupled with its ease of use, it's no wonder almost all users have a soft spot for the synth (seriously, try to find some negative reports on this guy). The SK's sound is grainy, unique and charmingly archaic.

There are a lot of cheap and cheerful synths out there, and many of them have nostalgic roots that justify their desirability. But the SK-1 has maintained its popularity over the years, rising above the thousands of other consumer grade keyboards, because its sample engine is just so distinct and easy to use. Record your voice, dog barking, or clang a fork on a glass, and instantly spread the sound across the keyboard. That cheap digital converter sounds unlike anything made by today's higher standards.

Contents:

• 18 Multi-Sampled SK-1 Instruments For Ableton, Kontakt, Logic, Reason, Structure & 24bit WAV

• 22 Accompaniment-Style Drum Patterns and Fills recorded to tape available as 24bit WAV, Apple Loops & REX2

• Fun vocal synths, grainy trumpets, lo fi pads, 8 bit organs, cheap pianos and more

• Extensive multi-sampling, modulation and FX routing on all instruments

• Hand trimmed and looped to perfection

• Clean and processed recordings with a variety of Class A gear