Casio VL-5 VL-Tone Polyphonic Keyboard

The Casio VL-5, released in the early 1980s, is an upgraded version of the VL-1, offering additional features and sounds. It is part of Casio's VL-Tone series and retains the compact, portable design of its predecessor. The VL-5 introduced more preset sounds and rhythms, expanding the instrument's versatility. Its affordability and ease of use made it a popular choice for musicians looking for a portable and fun synthesizer.

The Casio VL-5 features a single oscillator capable of generating sawtooth and square waveforms. It includes a more advanced ADSR envelope generator and an improved filter compared to the VL-1. The VL-5 also also has a built-in rhythm machine with additional preset rhythms and a slightly larger keyboard. This model introduces more preset sounds, allowing for greater sound variety. The instrument maintains the calculator mode, the internal speakers and battery-powering options, adding to its unique charm and portability. The VL-5's enhancements over the VL-1 provide more options for sound creation while keeping the instrument compact and portable.