Price: $39.98
(as of Sep 21, 2024 07:57:40 UTC – Details)
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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.
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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 SETUP – AAA Batteries ×3 Operated (Battery NOT included). Simply turn it on, and you’re ready to play! Its compact size (Approx 10.6″ or 27 cm) makes it perfect for travel and music on the move!
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Reviewer: Thomas Mercado
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cute, unique, engaging and a nice and entertaining gift idea
Review: I stumbled upon this by chance and bought it to entertain the kiddies at a holiday visit. I thought it was so neat that I tried it out myself but found it to be really small and that I couldnât work it too well, but it quickly became evident that the difficulty was with my larger fingers of my adult size hands that barely fit on its tiny fret board because when put it in the much smaller hands of my ten year old niece, she instantly took to it, could play it much better and liked it a lot. Although it still seems more like a toy than an instrument, I like that it was unique and cute enough to keep her and her younger sister entertained for a bit and that it gave them something to play with that stimulates some kind of artistic creativity.To me the sounds it produces are a little annoying, but the kids seem to like it. If I had to guess, the average age range for this is probably between 7 and 11 (I say this because my 6-year-old wasnât nearly as interested as my 10-year-old) and thatâs just basing it on the size factor of how the larger your hands and fingers are, the harder itâll be to use (but still have to be large enough). Any older and especially for adults, Iâd say that the larger more expensive deluxe model would probably be much better and that I myself am interested in trying out and might order soon.I recommend it because itâs cute, unique, affordable and that it did make a great gift for my 10 year old niece.
Reviewer: Molly Horn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best annoying gift for your child
Review: I love/hate this toy. It’s great. Annoying. And really fun.
Reviewer: Jacob Brinson
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fun fun fun!
Review: A little on the small size and the sound isnât super loud but my grandsons and I have a blast! Great fun product!
Reviewer: The Stack Family
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It was fun
Review: We got this for our son for Christmas this last year. It was fun while it worked and you can play a wide range of things with it. It is delicate and can not take the rigors of being with a child of 8 years old
Reviewer: Milo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Itâs very good
Review: The buttons/stem was a little hard to press and get notes out, but itâs probably just me getting used to it
Reviewer: Illuminated
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Pricey for what you get
Review: It felt very cheap for how much I paid. You have to press very hard to make the sounds and the volume, even at max, is not very loud. Mine did not come with a music sheet and I would think they could include batteries for 40 dollars. I will be returning mine. It felt like what you would get if you ordered the knock off version.
Reviewer: Betta
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This is so fun!
Review: It is so cute and fun to use. Consider is a small instrument but still can choose 3 ranges. Just be patient a play until you improve.
Reviewer: SL
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: fun, cute, strange
Review: I bought these as gifts for people who love music, have played instruments, but are not serious – these are cute, funny, and fun – I don’t know if they will go on the road with these, but they are a ogod time!
Reviewer: Brenda Sacrey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: My grandson absolutely loved this ð
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This was a gift for my music instrument loving daughter. She loves it. It shipped faster than expected. It arrived exactly as described.
Reviewer: Selena
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It has a fun sound and I enjoy playing with it. My dog gets the zoomies when I start playing! She loves it too!!!
Reviewer: Anonymous
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: First and foremost, the design is nothing short of adorable. Shaped like a musical note with a cute face and a sliding mouth, the Otomatone is as much a visual delight as it is an auditory one. It’s the kind of instrument that brings a smile to your face before you even start playing.Playing the Otomatone is an experience in itself. The sliding stem, which serves as the pitch control, allows for a wide range of notes. It takes a bit of practice to master, but that learning curve is part of the fun. The sound produced is surprisingly expressive, and with a bit of experimentation, you can mimic various instruments or create entirely unique tones.The Otomatone’s compact size adds to its appeal. It’s portable enough to take anywhere, turning any environment into a potential impromptu performance space. The battery life is impressive, providing hours of musical exploration before needing a refresh.One thing that pleasantly surprised me was the durability of the Otomatone. Despite its whimsical appearance, it feels well-built and capable of withstanding the playful handling it’s likely to encounter. The quality of materials used adds a layer of longevity that is reassuring, especially for an instrument that invites experimentation.While the Otomatone may not be the go-to choice for serious musicians, it excels in its ability to bring joy and creativity to music enthusiasts of all levels. It’s a fantastic gift for both children and adults, and it’s the perfect conversation starter for any gathering.
Reviewer: Pepe Peña
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Un instrumento simpático hecho para niños pero sin duda los adultos también pueden pasar un rato tratando de sacar alguna canción sin notas solo utilizando su oÃdo⦠primera vez que lo tengo asà que veremos qué tan divertido es usarlo
