Quick Summary Casio's latest creation, the SXC-1 portable sampler, is one of the coolest gadgets I've seen this year. If you know your electronic music history, you'll know the Casio SK-1. Now Casio has taken that icon and given it a modern makeover. Rather than recreating the SK-1, Casio has leaned into its heritage. It manages to feel nostalgic without looking dated, mixing chunky physical controls with a bright pad layout and compact footprint that feels more like modern portable samplers than vintage keyboards.