The quirky Stylophone synthesizer, iconic since the 1960s and famously used on David Bowie's 'Space Oddity,' has been refreshed as the Stylophone Mini. Despite its diminutive size—small enough to attach to a keychain and roughly the size of a credit card—it retains the full keyboard layout of its larger sibling. The Mini includes a built-in stylus, speakers, and a loop for keychain or dashboard attachment.
Available now in three colors, including a brand-new pink option, it is priced at just $30. The company's CEO emphasized the goal of creating something simple, fun, and real in the age of AI. Though minimal in modern features, the instrument proudly embraces its historical legacy.
Artists such as The White Stripes, Kraftwerk, Blondie, Pulp, and even The Beatles have used the Stylophone in recordings or performances. The Stylophone Mini is currently available for purchase.
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