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Otamatone Deluxe [Japanese Edition] Electronic Musical Instrument Portable Synthesizer from Japan by Cube/Maywa Denki, Black
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- The otamatone can be played easily and has an analog to digital sound motion with the sounds of a drum.
- World's cutest and weirdest musical instrument
- The single note chord has three phases High,Middle and Low. It has the parts divided equally and can be dynamically ensembled just like before.
- By pressing down various parts of the tail button, different pitch and tone will start playing.
- Move its mouth and Otamatone will start singing for you.
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Volume control | 4.6 | 4.8 | — | 4.1 | 4.0 | — |
Giftable | 4.5 | — | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.2 | — | — | 4.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
Easy to learn | 4.1 | 4.3 | — | — | — | 3.7 |
Sound quality | — | 4.7 | — | 4.0 | — | 2.3 |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 17.32 x 3.94 x 8.66 inches |
ASIN | B007ONHDN8 |
Item model number | 1079 |
Batteries | 3 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #25,638 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #92 in Synthesizer & Workstation Keyboards |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 20, 2012 |
Color Name | Japanese Black |
Connector Type | 3 5mm Jack |
Battery type | Alkaline |
Color Screen | No |
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Japan's Favorite Musical Toy!Innovative, unique, and now a popular toy worldwide, the Otamatone has earned high praise from fans and the toy industry alike, including the Japan Toy Association's grand prize Japanese Toy Award in their 'High Target' toy division. |
Perfect for Kids, Teens, and Adults!A perfect toy for lovers of all things cute, silly, and weird, the Otamatone also makes a great gag gift, and a unique and amusing gift for violinists and other musicians. |
Strap Included!Each Otamatone Deluxe comes with an exclusive clip-on carrying strap for easier playing! Strap attachment points are designed to rotate around the neck of the Otamatone comfortably for ease of movement. |
What is an Otamatone?
The Otamatone is a cute, quirky, and fun to play electronic musical toy characterized by its eighth note-shaped body, adorable moving mouth, and silly, buzzing, amusingly off-key "voice." Developed by design firm Maywa Denki, it was first released in Japan in 2009 and has been the country's best-selling musical toy ever since.
Innovative, unique, and now a popular toy worldwide, the Otamatone has earned high praise from fans and the toy industry alike, including the Japan Toy Association's grand prize Japanese Toy Award in their 'High Target' toy division.
Available in your choice of Otamatone Deluxe - the largest variety and the one most suited to musicians and others looking to master the instrument, the Original Otamatone, perfect for beginners and those looking for an Otamatone that’s a bit smaller than the Otamatone Deluxe, and the Otamatone Melody, a mini, keychain sized Otamatone great for both kids and collectors that plays a variety pre-recorded melodies.
How does it work?
The Otamatone creates electronic tones that you can control based on the position of your finger on the touch-sensitive fretboard. Use a switch on the back to choose an octave and slide your fingers up and down to play different notes. Open the Otamatone's mouth with a squeeze to change the sound from a hum to an “ahh” and create a “Wah Wah” effect.
A perfect toy for lovers of all things cute, silly, and weird, the Otamatone also makes a great gag gift, and a unique and amusing gift for violinists and other musicians.
Size
- 4” x 17” x 8.5”
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- Deluxe: 3 AA batteries (Included)
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Size: | 10.5 inch | 10.5 inch | 10.5 inch | 10.5 inch | 10.5 inch | 17.5 inch |
AUX Connection: | ✓ |
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Customers like the fun and quality of the musical instrument toy. For example, they say it's a joy to play with, and easy to play. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance. That said, some complain about the performance. Opinions are mixed on ease of use and sound quality.
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Customers find the musical instrument toy fun and easy to play. They also say it's a joy for the whole family, with good tone. Customers also say the instrument is quirky, funny, and great for kids. They say it makes a whimsical and hilarious gift.
"...It's a fun instrument and I recommend it to any music enthusiast who wants something interesting but also functional." Read more
"...I've also had a few goes on it. It's fun to play, and the silliness of its face will make you laugh. 👍..." Read more
"This thing is so fun! I bought it as a gift and now have heard bizarre versions of multiple songs...." Read more
"...On the other hand, it is so unusual and has such a rapid initial learning curve, it is difficult to put down...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the musical instrument toy. They mention it's a great product, easy to learn and play, and very well made. Some say that the volume dial feels really solid and the tone (hi/medium/low) adjustment switch is OK. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...out of the box and still working weeks later so they seem to be good quality...." Read more
"...The otamatone appears to be quality made and works as advertised...." Read more
"...sound and strange input surface, this instrument is not destined to make beautiful music...." Read more
"Overall a great product with good quality but much harder to learn then it seems." Read more
Customers find the appearance of the musical instrument toy cute, whimsical, and fun. They also say the silliness of its face makes them laugh. Customers also mention that the toy is sturdy and intricate for what is marketed as a toy.
"...I've also had a few goes on it. It's fun to play, and the silliness of its face will make you laugh. 👍..." Read more
"It's a cute toy, but it's alot of money for something that is only played with a short time...." Read more
"Insanely cute. I love this thing and it's not as easy to play as one might think. I can tell this is going to be a fun little gadget...." Read more
"Fell in love at first sight with that big goofy smile. Best thing I've bought all year. Very easy to play once you get use to it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the musical instrument toy. Some mention that it's very easy to play once you get use to it, and user friendly. However, others say that it takes practice to be able to play anything, and requires skill to master it.
"...player myself, I can definitely vouch and say that this is 10x easier to play since the hand positioning is similar, being fret-less isn't a worry..." Read more
"...The instructions were in japanese (which I imagine is the only difference between the japanese and english versions)..." Read more
"Insanely cute. I love this thing and it's not as easy to play as one might think. I can tell this is going to be a fun little gadget...." Read more
"Overall a great product with good quality but much harder to learn then it seems." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the musical instrument toy. Some mention that it sounds much louder with an amp, making unique sounds. However, others say that it barely can be heard in headphones, the high range is essentially inaudible white noise, and the volume at max is incredibly soft.
"...But there’s a way they play it where it starts to sound like a wailing pregnant cat that just wants to be put out of its misery...." Read more
"...It's actually quite loud when the volume is turned all the way up so that isn't an issue...." Read more
"...It's sound is a bit strange and it's somewhat difficult to play because it is an instrument, not a toy, but I'm incredibly happy with my purchase." Read more
"...This one is connectable to an amp, sounds much louder and has a good sound range...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the musical instrument toy. Some mention it's worth the extra money, while others say it'd be better off buying a used one.
"...anything remotely recognizable at first, but it's definitely worth the upgrade...." Read more
"...The smaller versions are worth the price of admission, but the larger deluxe version is debatable." Read more
"It's a cute toy, but it's alot of money for something that is only played with a short time...." Read more
"...Definitely worth the money." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the musical instrument toy. They mention that it stops working, the 3.5 plug is not working properly, and that it completely died and won't power up after about a month of light.
"...It never worked for me. The package also came slightly pre-opened. I didn't receive my package until 3 months after it told me it was delivered...." Read more
"The 3.5 plug is not working properly. I plug the headsets, and still sounds, that's why I don't put 5 stars" Read more
"Bought two of these, japanese version.They both work great right out of the box and still working weeks later so they seem to be good..." Read more
"...It stopped working after 3 days. We tried changing the batteries, of course, and it didn't help. Amazon again refunded in full...." Read more
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They both work great right out of the box and still working weeks later so they seem to be good quality.
The instructions were in japanese (which I imagine is the only difference between the japanese and english versions)
But it includes pictures and the whole thing is easy to set up, no instructions required.
People complain about having to push the board down or something but it hardly takes any effort to do so, I didn't have a problem with it.
I imagine people who play the violin would have an especially easy time learning this instrument as it is slightly similar.
It's actually quite loud when the volume is turned all the way up so that isn't an issue.
You can plug headphones into it but it will still play the sound through the speaker as well as the headphones.
The first few lines on the volume knob don't actually cause the otamatone to produce sound, you need to turn it up a couple notches before sound actually comes out.
It has a line out, though the input hole is about as big as a normal headphone plug and is not big enough to fit a normal guitar cable for example.
The top tail thing can be rotated in any position you like, and the metal loops for the neck/shoulder strap which it comes with can also be rotated 360 degrees.
It's a fun instrument and I recommend it to any music enthusiast who wants something interesting but also functional.
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Cela dit, je ne regrette pas. L'instrument est assez facile à jouer, mais c'est plus facile quand on sait jouer d'un instrument à cordes comme le violon, voire le violoncelle/contrebasse. Le son est extrêmement amusant, c'est juste chouette.
Reviewed in Australia on September 29, 2020