The Playtronica Orbita is a new kind of musical instrument that looks a bit like a modern record player. But instead of playing records, you make music using colorful magnets. It’s a “tactile sequencer” that lets you see, touch, and…
Your Stylophone’s metal keys are a magnet for the natural oils on your fingertips, not to mention dust and tiny bits of grime from the air. Over time, this buildup creates a thin layer on the surface. At first, it…
A Stylophone is a miniature pocket synthesizer known for its unique, buzzy sound, played by touching a metal surface with a pen-like stylus. For decades, there was just one classic version, but now, the choice isn’t so simple, leading many…
The Stylophone is a cool little pocket synthesizer with a unique buzzing sound. But did you know you can do some amazing DIY mods on a Stylophone to completely change how it sounds and works? It’s true! You can take…
The Stylophone is a tiny synthesizer you play with a pen-like stylus. At first glance, it looks simple, but that’s what makes it so powerful for learning. Instead of getting lost in complex instruments, you can jump right into hearing…
Knowing how to tune a Stylophone to a song is the secret to unlocking the true musical potential of this iconic retro instrument. The process is simpler than you think: you just use the small dial on the back to…
You can use pedals with Stylophone to make amazing sounds. This small electronic instrument works great with guitar effects. When you put a Stylophone through a phaser and delay pedal, it makes a huge, growling sound that will blow your…
What is a Stylophone? It’s a mini, pocket sized analog synthesizer first created in 1968 by British engineer Brian Jarvis at his company Dubreq. Unlike traditional keyboards, it uses a metal stylus that touches a printed circuit board laid out…