NAMM 2024: It’s lastly occurred! Suzuki has formally launched the brand new Omnichord OM-108 – the primary Omnichord mannequin launched in 26 years.
First launched in 1981, adopted by a number of fashions till 1998, Suzuki’s Omnichord has change into a cult basic embraced by artists like The Bee Gees, David Bowie and, extra not too long ago, Gorillaz, for instance. This reputation comes right down to its accessibility, distinctive, strummable interface and distinctive sounds that supply a distinctly retro really feel.
Now, a brand new iteration of Suzuki’s much-loved Omnichord, the Omnichord OM-108, has been introduced and is on show on the Winter NAMM Present 2024, confirms Suzuki.
It’s been a very long time coming. Initially scheduled for a 2023 summer season/fall launch to mark Suzuki Musical Devices Manufacturing’s seventieth anniversary, the discharge was sadly postponed “to enhance and refine specs, so as to present our clients with the very best efficiency expertise doable with the brand new Omnichord”, it stated on the time.
Designed for ease of use, the brand new Omnichord OM-108 permits customers to play accompaniment immediately, even with out prior musical expertise. With a touch-sensitive strumplate, you’ll be able to effortlessly strum chords and create arpeggios comparable to the chord pressed.
The OM-108 reproduces the basic sound of the OM-84 mannequin utilizing analogue circuits, providing a number of retro and new tones. It contains ten strumplate tones, together with the basic “omni1” and “omni2” sounds harking back to the OM-84. The instrument additionally contains a layer operate for added expression, up to date rhythm picks with modern drum beats, and expanded chord choices.
Its compact and light-weight design, together with battery-powered operation, permits for straightforward portability and efficiency anyplace, whether or not within the studio or on stage.
No worth has but been revealed for the OM-108.
Discover out extra at Suzuki Music and discover the model at sales space #9906.
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