Omnichord
The Omnichord is an electronic musical instrument introduced in 1981 by the Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation. It typically features a touch plate known as "Sonic Strings", preset rhythms, auto-bass line functionality, and buttons for major, minor, and 7th chords. The most basic method of playing the instrument is to press the chord buttons and swipe the Sonic Strings with a finger in imitation of strumming a stringed instrument. The Sonic Strings may also be touched in one place to create a single note. Originally designed as an electronic Autoharp, the Omnichord has become popular, due to its unique, chiming, harplike timbre and its value as a kitsch object.
Suzuki Omnichord OM-150 | |
Other names | Qchord |
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Classification | Electronic musical instrument, synthesizer |
Inventor(s) | Suzuki Musical Instrument Corporation |
Developed | 1981 |
Related instruments | |
Tronichord, autoharp, keytar |
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