Otamatone
OriginJapan
Year1998
FamilyElectronic
About the Otamatone
A Japanese electronic instrument shaped like a musical note. Squeezing the cheeks opens the mouth for vibrato. Played by sliding on a ribbon controller. Over 2 million sold worldwide. Designed by Maywa Denki. The cutest instrument in existence. The sound is surprisingly expressive.
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