Casio RZ-1 Drum Machine
Straightforward menu-less interface with a sound and workflow that became iconic in hip‑hop, house, and techno!
Built‑in sampling — Four sample pads with 0.2 seconds each (or one 0.8‑second sample). The specs are primitive, but that’s exactly why the samples sound so dirty and distinctive. Great for your lo-fi tracks or getting an authentic 80’s/90’s hip-hop and electro character.
I cosmetically cleaned it (it has the usual marks associated with age), cleaned and lubricated the faders and cleaned the jacks with DeoxIT D5. I also soldered in a new internal battery, so it keeps songs, patterns and sample data!
Comes with the power cable. Shipping is based on your location so you won’t pay more than necessary.
Product Specs:
- Condition: Very Good (Used)
- Brand: Casio
- Model: RZ-1 Digital Sampling Rhythm Composer
- Finish: Gray
- Categories: Samplers
- Year: 1986
- Number of Pads: 16 Pads
- Built-In Speakers: No
- MIDI I/O: MIDI Through
- Polyphony: 16 Voices
- Color Family: Grey
- Analog / Digital: Digital