They worked in the broadcast film industry, dubbing and recording film sound tracks, hence the company name dubreq presumably, the q was used to add an air of european mystique. Dubreq stylophone beatbox, a portable electronic beats machine. We have found 3 virtual instruments on the interweb that try to capture the crunchy sound of the stylophone. Brian jarvis inventor of the stylophone, his brother ted and burt coleman. The david bowie stylophone connection started with the song space oddity in 1969, but he has gone on to use the instrument on numerous tracks since then. Mar 16, 20 the stylophone s2 is an analog synthesizer that can be played using a touch interface, like the original stylophone. One collection can have up to 256 icons if you are a registered user or 50 if you are not registered.
It consists of a metal keyboard made of printed circuit board and played by touching it with a styluseach note being connected to a voltagecontrolled oscillator via a differentvalue resistorthus closing a circuit. All sounds have been meticulously sampled and mapped out in kontakt, giving you the flexibility and ease to get started with that classic sound straight away. Original stylophone mods and fixes and how to fit a volume control this information is for the old original dubreq stylophone from the 1970s. Oct 15, 2009 dubreq has released the stylophone beatbox, a portable electronic beats machine. I only post via recorded delivery for both my protection and yours so please dont ask for normal delivery as this is not possible. Dubreq s stylophone is one of the most iconic and popular electronic keyboard instruments of all time, having sold over 4 million between its invention in 1968 and today.
This makes it easily one of the most popular electronic musical instruments of all time. The stylophone gen x1 is a battery powered synth with a stylus keyboard and ribbon touch pad. Stylophone j39368 over four million stylophone pocket synthesizers have been sold since its invention in 1967. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. The stylophone has been used by many great artists such as. It was used by kraftwerk, david bowie, pulp, erasure and dimitri from paris. Stylophone beatbox is the portable electronic beats. Stylophone 45 robertson street, tn34 1hl hastings, east sussex rated 4. Over four million stylophone pocket synthesizers have been sold since its invention in 1967. Todays stylophone reissue was introduced by the inventors son, ben jarvis and is manufactured by dubreq, ltd.
Just how amazing can a dubreq stylophone sound with a. The greats like bowie and kraftwerk have used them on. The stylophone pocket synthesizer steps into the future with the all retro classic instrument taking the next leap on the evolutionary ladder. Mar, 20 remember when we covered the introduction of the new dubreq stylophone s2, and everybody thought it was kind of expensive for a stylophone marc doty, known to some as the rock star of synth education for his series of indepth videos, got his hands on a stylophone s2 prototype and is impressed. A great sounding kids midi keyboard complete with piano lessons for kids with fun piano games. If you dont want this, he says, there is something wrong with you. The stylophone s1 retains all the features from 1968 but with uptodate technology, making it even more fun to make your own music. The latest stylophone is much more than a tiny toy synth engadget. The result is the rocking stylophone beatbox delivering the coolest sounds of the new millenium. Stylophone retro pocket synth lootd unboxing youtube. Stylophone is turning 50, and in celebration, the team at dubreq has created a global competition to compose stylophones 50th anniversary song. Over 40 years old, the stylophone pocket synthesizer made popular by the likes of rolf harris and david bowie as used in the timeless classic space oddity is now available in vsti format. From quirky beats to haunting melodies, you can twist and warp every note in the palm of your hand. It was david bowies use of the stylophone on the jonathan ross show in 2002, while.
The s1 was released in 2007 followed by the s2 in 2012. The stylophone is a toy synth, created by brian jarvis in a psychedelic era. The stylophone s2 is an entirely british made, analogue synthesizer that will fit in a laptop ba. The stylophone gen r8 is the latest touch analog synthesizer by dubreq. Jun, 2018 invented in 1967, stylophones are one of the biggest selling instruments of all time, but how does the retro pocket synthesizer stand in 2018. The basics of the stylophone story are already there, but there is so much more fascinating stuff to be added. The stylophone gen x1 is the latest portable analogue synthesizer by. Tm the self contained fullyencapsulated module is fitted to the instrument during our normal servicing procedure. Superwave stylophone, a free virtual stylophone instrument. That major tom sound found at two pivotal song transitions is a stylophoneglissando. It was designed for fans of the worldfamous stylophone pocket synthesizer. Yes, the stylophone is back, and heres our top 5 cool, classic songs that have used this instrument. Enter the edit mode by clicking the pencil icon to edit the name and color of each icon separately.
The stylophone line of tiny analog synths has been around for decades. The stylophone s2 is an entirely british made, analogue synthesizer that will fit in a laptop bag. This is the official dubreq youtube channel owners of the stylophone. There are a lot of modern reproduction stylophones that use an 8 leg chip to produce the sound, these stylophones usually have multiple sounds and already have a. Stylophone instrument is a ni kontakt 5 instrument consisting of both the stylophone and the stylophone beatbox. Remember when we covered the introduction of the new dubreq stylophone s2, and everybody thought it was kind of expensive for a stylophone marc doty, known to some as the rock star of synth education for his series of indepth videos, got his hands on a stylophone s2 prototype and is impressed. Jul 06, 2009 the original dubreq stylophone a kind of stylusoperated pocket synthesiser, marketed mostly at kids was in production from 1967 to 1980 and its migraineinducing tones invoke a rubiks. Dubreq was founded in 1967 by three british workmates. This makes it easily one of the most popular electronic musical. The stylophone beatbox and the original stylophone. Stylophone retro pocket synth from thinkgeek youtube. Invented in 1967, stylophones are one of the biggest selling instruments of all time, but how does the retro pocket synthesizer stand in 2018. Like the original stylophone, the stylophone beatbox is a handheld electronic instrument. Stylophone electronic keyboard pdf manual download.
Aproca hard carry travel case for stylophone retro pocket synth. The redesign of the circuit was in the hands of david muir, who would not only greatly reduce the number of components that were required in the early stylos, but also introduce a major move forward in circuit board design and assembly the keyboard resistor block. Dubreq stylophone gen x1 gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. The gen x1 has a built in delay and an aux input that runs through the filter and delay. Buy stylophone the original pocket electronic organ. It features a metal keyboard played by touching it with a stylus. Superwave has released stylophone, a free virtual stylophone instrument for windows. David bowie space oddity official video if playback doesnt begin shortly, try. The stylophone gen x1 is the latest portable analogue synthesizer by dubreq. Dubreq stylophone and stylophone beatbox keyboardmag.
The retro pocket synth retains all of its original features including stylus operation and adds new sounds, controls, and other features such as an audio input to let you play along with your favorite songs on your mobile device. Im playing with a unfinished version of a song of mine, the way back. The stylophone is a miniature stylus operated synthesizer invented in 1968 and used by such iconic musicians as david bowie, kraftwerk and erasure. It features pads on its circular play surface which, when touched by the. Aimed at serious musicians and synthesizer fans, this miniature analogue synth packs in the features of much larger and more expensive instruments. Using the attached stylus, you touch individual pads to trigger notes, hence the instruments name.
Invented in 1968 by the english engineer brian jarvis, the dubreq stylophone is a portable electronic instrument that resembles an old transistor radio with just over an octave of metal pads. Bringing together artists and bands who have used the stylophone over the last 50 yea. Still in polystyrene box cw original instruction booklet including original guarantee and two tunes. Manufactured in the uk by dubreq this professional twooscilator analogue synth packs the features of a much larger and more costly keyboard synthesizer into a portable and very stylish package. Its metal pads are in a circular configuration, and like the standard version, you trigger sounds using the attached stylus. The emedia my piano starter pack is a complete package with everything your child needs to learn how to play the piano. Download soundbits stylophone instrument prime loops. It was designed to make life more fun for fans of the worldfamous stylophone pocket synthesizer. The stylophone is a miniature analog stylusoperated keyboard. Dec 19, 2012 the new dubreq stylophone s2 takes the basic idea of the stylophone, a stylus played instrument that uses a printed circuit board as the keyboard, and turns it into a fully specd analogue. There are a lot of modern reproduction stylophones that use an 8 leg chip to produce the sound, these stylophones usually have multiple sounds and already have a volume control. This would cut down assembly time and testing significantly. The new dubreq stylophone s2 takes the basic idea of the stylophone, a stylus played instrument that uses a printed circuit board as the keyboard, and turns it into a fully specd analogue synthesizer. If any of these sounds have been of help, and you are feeling charitable, please do consider donating to freesound to help keep the site running a link is also on the home page.
In january 2017, dubreq released details of the stylophone gen x1 portable analogue synthesizer. The original stylophone went on sale in 1968 and has since sold more than four million units. The stylophone s2 is an analog synthesizer that can be played using a touch interface, like the original stylophone. Registered office suite 19, maple court, grove park, maidenhead, berkshire sl6 3lw. I am selling this vintage stylophone book and record in good condition. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Invented in 1967 by brian jarvis, it entered production in 1968, manufactured by dubreq.
The dubreq stylophone s2 if you dont want this, there. The gen r8 comes packed with features of much larger and more expensive instruments, including a full analog signal path, dual vcos with saw, square and pwm, plus suboscillators for room shaking bass. They worked in the broadcast film industry, dubbing and recording film sound tracks, hence the company name dubreq presumably. The dubreq stylophone s2 if you dont want this, there is. Piano lessons for kids with electronic keyboard and piano. Probably the most high profile user of the stylophone. The new dubreq stylophone s2 takes the basic idea of the stylophone, a stylus played instrument that uses a printed circuit board as the keyboard, and turns it into a fully specd analogue. It features pads on its circular play surface which, when touched by the stylus, trigger beatinspiring sounds. Touch the stylus to any part of the circular keypad to trigger electronic drum samples, vocal beatbox samples or a synth bass line. This package contains two fantastic instruments developed by stylophone.
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