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The instrument that sounds like a singing note

Otamatone unicorn synth

Slide a finger along the stem for pitch, squeeze the cheeks and the mouth opens for a wah. That's the whole technique, and it produces a wobbling electronic voice that has made the Otamatone a fixture of Japanese pop and the internet since 2009. This one is the unicorn version, with low, mid and high range switches. Nobody plays it well at first.

$42.99
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What it actually is

  • Pitch by sliding, vibrato by squeezing
  • Three pitch ranges
  • A cult instrument since 2009
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In stock on 1 of 1 day we have checked since Sep 10.

If it sells out, the closest thing still in stock is Fight a shadow on your wall.

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BrandOtamatone
ConditionNew
CategoryWeird living room gadgets

Listed on Amazon as: Otamatone Japanese Electronic Synthesizer Musical Instrument Toy - Unicorn

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Otamatone Japanese Electronic Synthesizer Musical Instrument Toy - Unicorn

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