Stylophone

UK, est. 1963 · 9 products across 1 categories

9
Total Products
1
Categories
$84
Avg Price
$37
From

About Stylophone

Stylophone, originally known as the Rubiphone, burst onto the scene in 1963 as a novel, pocket-sized synthesizer designed to introduce music creation to a wider audience. Its distinctive, single-tone sound and playful design quickly gained popularity, particularly through its association with David Bowie. Today, the brand continues to innovate, offering a range of accessible and engaging instruments while retaining its iconic charm.

Founded
1963
Country
UK
Segment
Mixed-range
Target
Stylophone appeals to music enthusiasts, children, and anyone seeking a fun, acc
Known For
Original Stylophone design Association with David Bowie Accessible entry point to synthesis Portable, single-note sound Creative case bundles
PROS
  • • Unique, instantly recognizable sound
  • • Extremely portable and travel-friendly
  • • Simple to learn, great for beginners
  • • Offers surprising creative potential
  • • Fun and engaging for all ages
CONS
  • • Limited sonic palette compared to modern synths
  • • Can feel somewhat toy-like to experienced musicians
  • • Sound can be perceived as simplistic or novelty-driven
  • • Limited polyphony

Stylophone Products

Stylophone Stylosette - General Synthesizers

Stylophone Stylosette

General Synthesizers

$43
Monophonic Mini Synthesiser in Cassette Look, Touch-sensitive keyboard, With integrated vibrato...
4.6 Expert Rating
Stylophone CPM DS-2 - Sound Modules

Stylophone CPM DS-2

Sound Modules

$296
Analogue Drone Synthesizer, Two analogue 3340 oscillators, Two analogue sub oscillators, Two...
4.4 Expert Rating
Stylophone Beat Case Set - Drum Machines

Stylophone Beat Case Set

Drum Machines

$54
Mini Drum Machine, Built-in speaker, Sound banks: Rock, Techno, Hip Hop and Beatbox, Four...
4.5 Expert Rating
Stylophone S-1 Analog Case Set - General Synthesizers

Stylophone S-1 Analog Case Set

General Synthesizers

$46
Stylophone Stylophone S-1 Analog Case Set, Mini Synthesizer, Built-in speaker, Remake of the original Stylophone from...
4.4 Expert Rating
Stylophone Theremin - General Synthesizers

Stylophone Theremin

General Synthesizers

$142
Theremin, Portable, touch-sensitive synthesizer, Pitch control via antenna, Effects such as...
5 Expert Rating
Stylophone Beat - Drum Machines

Stylophone Beat

Drum Machines

$43
Mini Drum Machine, Built-in speaker, Sound banks: Rock, techno, hip hop and beatbox, Four drum kits as...
4.7 Expert Rating
Stylophone Bowie Case Bundle - General Synthesizers

Stylophone Bowie Case Bundle

General Synthesizers

$52
4.8 Expert Rating
Stylophone Bowie - General Synthesizers

Stylophone Bowie

General Synthesizers

$43
Stylophone, Mini Synthesiser, Limited Edition - white design with embossed Bowie logo, Built-in...
4.9 Expert Rating
Stylophone S-1 Analog - General Synthesizers

Stylophone S-1 Analog

General Synthesizers

$37
Mini Synthesizer, Built-in speaker, Remake of the original Stylophone from the 70s, Vintage...
4.4 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Stylophone

While originally manufactured in the UK, current production is primarily based in China, ensuring affordability while maintaining design integrity.

While not a replacement for a full-sized synthesizer, Stylophones can be incorporated into electronic music productions for unique textures and sound effects.

Both are touch-sensitive instruments, but the Stylophone uses a stylus to play a single note, while a theremin uses hand movements to control pitch and volume without physical contact.

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