Stylophone Retro Pocket Synth
The Stylophone is a miniature stylus operated synthesizer invented in 1968 and used by such iconic musicians as David Bowie, Kraftwerk and Erasure. It features a metal keyboard played by touching it with a stylus. That’s right, over four decades ago with computers the size of a gymnasium and nary a PDA in sight the Stylophone was a portable electronic music instrument with stylus based control. This exact recreation of the original sounds the same as it did in the 60s. Simply remove the pen and tap any key for classic synth sounds. There is a switch to add vibrato and you can choose from one of three different retro organ type sounds. The tuning knob on the bottom allows for some pitch-bend effects if you must. The Stylophone is one of the simplest electronic instruments you will find, but it’s minimal style is a big part of its charm. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included)
Product Features
- Miniature stylus operated synthesizer is a recreation of the 1967 classic
- Choose from three different retro organ sounds, Optional vibrato effect
- Tuning knob on bottom allows you tune the Stylophone or do pitch-bend effects
- Built in speaker with volume control, Optional headphone jack
- Input for MP3 player mixes your music with the Stylophone and outputs everything through the built-in speaker
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Fun Toy for the Price An interesting instrument. Monotones are made by pressing down on certain areas with the stylus (attached). I am a practicing musician of 10 years and always enjoy playing around with new instruments. One thing I’ll say: don’t let the video ad have you think that this produces some loud, rocking sound. By itself, it makes an 8-bit videogame-like note. The sound itself is responsive and the device overall is easy to use and eventually, with some practice, you can figure out a number of different…
No oddity here, this thing is retro cool. Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, review…This is my review of stylophoneIt’s really made quite wellAnd the retro sound will take you back some yearsNow the stylus chord’s a little short, who cares?This is good for playing with your tunesIt’s sound is plenty loudAnd won’t sound like high end speakers anywayAnd doesn’t cost much for something fun to playFor hereAm I jamming with my kids andFar…