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Cheap 80s Keyboard Gets Modern Brain Upgrade

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According to Hackaday, maker Max Vega upgraded a 1981 Casio VL-1 keyboard with modern electronics. The vintage instrument, originally limited in its sound palette, now boasts contemporary capabilities while retaining its distinctive retro character.

Source: https://hackaday.com/2026/06/25/cheap-80s-keyboard-gets-m...

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