{"id":7371,"date":"2014-02-10T18:25:35","date_gmt":"2014-02-11T01:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/version5\/?page_id=7371"},"modified":"2024-05-15T09:40:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T16:40:44","slug":"casio-digital-horn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bassic-sax.info\/version5\/vintage-saxes\/sax-shaped-things\/wind-controllers\/casio-digital-horn\/","title":{"rendered":"Casio Digital Horn"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Patent info<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n
Why the Digital Horn is unique<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n
DH-200<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n
DH-500<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n
Parts & Repairs<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
An appeal to the masses<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n
Online Resources<\/a><\/div><\/td>\n
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Patent info<\/h3>\n

The Casio Digital Horn, is a wind controller that was sold in around the mid 1980s. On April 10, 1990, the Casio Computer Co. was issued US Patent # 4,915,008<\/a> for its Digital Horn. Given that the instrument was already in production for a while at this point, it’s not surprising that the drawing that the company submitted with the patent application…<\/p>\n

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Source: Google Patents<\/span><\/p>\n

… looked pretty much the same as the production model.<\/p>\n

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Source: Pre-Owned Palace on eBay.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Casio Digital Horn is unique, but why?<\/h3>\n

Besides being one of the first of wind synthesizers, this instrument is unique in a number of other respects. First up, there is of course its shape. To this day it remains one of the only\u2014if not the only\u2014wind synth that is shaped like a saxophone.<\/p>\n

Secondly, there is the fact that it is fully self-contained. In the words of wind controller specialists, Patchman Music<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Unlike other wind controllers, the DH-100 can be powered via batteries, has a built-in sound generator, amplifier, and speaker, so you can play it in a parade or on the beach! It features built-in sounds as well as a MIDI OUT jack which allows you to expressively control MIDI synths. It also has a built-in synth featuring SIX sounds: saxophone, trumpet, synth-reed, oboe, clarinet, and flute. There is a built-in speaker with volume control.<\/p>\n

There are switches to select the sound, transpose (2 octaves), and a Breath switch which allows you to play the horn without needing to blow into it if desired. There are also connections for headphones, MIDI OUT, and an AC adaptor (AC adaptor not included). The DH-100 also runs on five “AA” batteries making wireless a possibility using a standard wireless guitar system. There is a power-on LED indicator…<\/p>\n

The DH-100 is a rather expressive MIDI controller. It transmits the full range of aftertouch data in response to your breath. It transmits variable velocity in response to how hard you attack a note. It transmits program changes 0 through 5 when you select the various tones with the tone button. It also transmits Portamento Switch (CC#65) when you press the Portamento key. This is a great way to get into the wonderful world of wind controllers.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

Source: Pre-Owned Palace on eBay.com  Sold for  $219.99 US in Dec. 2013<\/span><\/p>\n

In January 2014 this DH-100 appeared on eBay complete with case. Unfortunately unlike the one pictured above, this one needed repairs.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_1_placeholder\n

Source: jgn840 on eBay.com  Sold for $91.00 in Jan. 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

In January 2015 this beauty showed up on eBay. Although it came with all its original bits, and looks like it had never been used, it still had that infamous Casio squeal.<\/p>\n

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Source: chami2112 on eBay.com<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Casio Digital Horn models<\/h3>\n

Casio brought out a number of different models of the DH Series. Although the most commonly seen by far is the 100, other models were produced, and do pop up from time to time on eBay as well.<\/a><\/p>\n

DH-200<\/h4>\n

The DH-200 was the second most common Digital Horn that Casio made. The only difference between it and the DH-100 is the colour. The body colour of the DH-200 is black, but it has silver keys.<\/p>\n

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Source: faresrco2013 on eBay.com<\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_2_placeholder\n

Source: faresrco2013 on eBay.com  Sold for $153.50 US in Jan. 2014<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

DH-500<\/h4>\n

This model of the Digital Horn has quite a bit more bells and whistles than its DH-100 & 200 counterparts, and is seemingly a bit more rare.<\/p>\n

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Source: buyjapan001 on eBay.com<\/span><\/p>\n

According to one seller on eBay:<\/p>\n

Casio MIDI DH-500 Digital Horn<\/p><\/blockquote>\n