Otamatone Japanese Electronic Synthesizer Musical Instrument Toy – Black

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What is Otamatone?

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 since become a favorite of music lovers all over the world.

Original Size

Otamatone Deluxe

Otamatone Melody

JAPAN’S FAVORITE – One of Japan’s most loved musical instrument portable synthesizer toy with more than 30 designs, sold globally, and enjoyed by all ages.
FUN & EASY TO PLAY – Touch or Slide Your Fingers Along The Stem to Vary The Pitch and Squeeze The Cheeks for Vibrato. Play in a low, medium, or high pitch – get together with friends and create a harmony!
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY – Express yourself and explore new musical possibilities by creating your very own sounds! Have fun singing and playing along with family and friends at home or outdoors – the lightweight, portable Otamatone is the perfect instrument to bring camping to accompany your campfire singalongs!
GREAT FOR ALL AGES – Kids, teens, and adults all love the Otamatone! Whether you’re brand new to music or an expert musician, the Otamatone offers a fun, silly new way to make music!
QUICK AND EASY SET UP – AAA Batteries ×3 Operated (Battery NOT included). Simply turn it on, and you’re ready to play! Its compact size (Approximately 10.6″ or 27 cm) makes it perfect for travel and music on the move!

Customers find the Otamatone toy keeps them entertained for hours and is particularly enjoyed by children and grandchildren. However, the sound quality receives mixed feedback, with some loving it while others find the sounds lame. Moreover, durability is a concern as customers report it will get broken fast and completely die with light use. Functionality and value for money also receive mixed reviews, with some saying it works great and is worth the money, while others report it doesn’t work properly and isn’t worth the price.