Omnichord
Fab 80s synthesizer 🎹
These unusual and quirky little instruments started their commercial life back in 1980 when clever chaps in white smocks at Suzuki HQ, Japan released futuristic gadget the OM-27 Omnichord. The Omnichord was quickly adopted by singers, songwriters, musicians, - and the actual target audience: people who wanted to play an instrument but had never found the time to learn. Like an acoustic guitar it is ideal as an instrument to accompany vocals by simply strumming. Owners did not need any previous musical knowledge or even learn chord shapes. Just press a chord button and strum away. The Sonic Strings adopt the notes of the chord. Changing to another chord button causes the notes of the Sonic Strings to also change. This makes it very quick to learn, impossible to play wrong notes and the perfect tool for songwriters who can play with chord progressions on the go. Whilst many musicians dismissed the Omnichord as a toy, those with a little more imagination and an understanding of music soon found uses for this most unique of musical instruments.