Suzuki Qchord (Omnichord) - genuine UK model NEW with Q chord AC adapter

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Q? What am I getting? You are buying a brand new, boxed Qchord approved for distribution in the United Kingdom. You will also recieve a CE approved, UK mains adapter, Owners manual, Cleaning cloth and Quick Start Guide. Who are you? You are buying direct from Suzuki Europe. As we are owned by Suzuki you can by with total peace of mind knowing our instruments are of the highest quality and intended for use in the United Kingdom. Your 12 months warranty is directly with us and you are more than welcome to telephone on if you have any concerns regarding your purchase - before or after buying. Our offices are open 9-5, monday to Friday. Why Q? The Q Chord (the latest version of Suzuki's Omnichord) is both unique and innovative. The simplicity of Suzuki's quirky instrument has captured the imagination of musicians and songwriters since the early 1980s and continues to inspire.Anyone can play the Qchord, the first time you try... whatever level of playing skill! Just press a chord button, strum the "sonic strings" on the unique "strumplate". Always in tune, you'll sound great using just the basic features, without ever making a mistake. It's Easy To Play Just press a chord button, strum the "strings" on the unique "strumplate". Always in tune, you'll sound great using just the basic features, without ever making a mistake. Easy to use The Q Chord is quite simply a unique instrument that anyone can play, from novice to accomplished musician. By using the basic features, the player will always sound 'in tune' and the 'strum plate' has been designed to avoid any 'wrong notes'! The instrument The Q Chord incorporates the best technology from a basic keyboard and electric guitar and combines both in a portable, easy to use way. The instrument is divided up into three sections; a touch sensitive 'strum plate', a rhythm section and chord button section. Each of these areas can be used independently or combined. There are many wonderful and varied sounds obtainable from the strum plate and the combination of different musical sounds achievable is both impressive and unusual! This is the attraction of the 'soundscapist'. Famous Q Chord users There are many famous artists who use the Q Chord (or old Omnichord) such as Jarvis Cocker, Robbie Williams, David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Brian Eno, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, The Conchords, My Morning jacket, Jenny Omnichord and Bjork to name but a few! Radio Ones John Peel asked Sean Dickson (The High Fidelity) on Radio One "What's it like to play, is it easy?" Sean said "Oh, it's very easy, anyone can come up with something in about half an hour. It's not like any other instrument". Brian Eno maintains "I couldn't do without it!" Music composition Because the Q Chord takes the hard work out of playing, it makes the art of making music more fun and therefore allows more creativity with regard to composing music. As a composition tool therefore, the Q Chord is unmatched with regard to its versatility and portability. Conclusion Not everyone wants to be a world class musician, but many people would like to play an instrument well enough to enjoy what they are playing and hope that others are enjoying what they are listening to! The Q Chord does both! HAVE A QUESTION? Call: to chat with our knowledgeable staff Suzuki QChord Specifications: Range: 4 octaves General MIDI voices: 109 Chord: 36 soft-touch buttons, 84 chord combinations (major, minor, 7th) Buttons: major 7th, minor 7th, augmented, and diminished Rhythm: rock, country, dance, lounge, new age, waltz, ballad, march, bossanova, and blues shuffle (additional rhythm styles available on the optional rhythm style cartridges) Accompaniment: 4 channels (drums, bass, chord, and chord plus) with individually adjustable controls Effects: reverb, chorus, vibrato (all with adjustable depth control), and pitch bend QCard: optional song cards with lyric, chord, and melody books Variable controls: master volume, strum plate vol... read more

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