Modern VL-Tone?
October 17, 2009 7:24 AM Subscribe
What's the modern equivalent of a Casio VL-Tone?
I've seen suggestions like the microKORG, MINIKP, and KAOSSILATOR, but that really doesn't capture the same segment. I'm looking for something appropriate for a 5 year old.
I've seen suggestions like the microKORG, MINIKP, and KAOSSILATOR, but that really doesn't capture the same segment. I'm looking for something appropriate for a 5 year old.
I've found that Vtech keyboards, in particular something like the the Music Major and Little Smart DJ have sounds that will make it popular for years to come [like the VL-tone]. Both of those keyboards can sometimes be found at thrift stores and they have a stronger array of features and sounds than your typical slapped-together keyboard.
Really, your best option is to go to a thrift store and buy old keyboards.
posted by cloeburner at 8:17 AM on October 17, 2009
Really, your best option is to go to a thrift store and buy old keyboards.
posted by cloeburner at 8:17 AM on October 17, 2009
dude that thing was straight up AWESOME. I had that exact one as a kid!
how 'bout beaterator? Does your 5 year old have a PSP? You can sample your own voice and make sweet loops to rap over, etc. It is awesome!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaterator
watch timbaland play with it with his kid on youtube. it's amazing.
posted by wuzandfuzz at 9:24 PM on October 17, 2009
how 'bout beaterator? Does your 5 year old have a PSP? You can sample your own voice and make sweet loops to rap over, etc. It is awesome!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaterator
watch timbaland play with it with his kid on youtube. it's amazing.
posted by wuzandfuzz at 9:24 PM on October 17, 2009
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If you're looking specifically for the modern product that fills the exact same niche as the VL-Tone did (simple & durable for "grown-ups"), I don't think that niche exists anymore.
posted by Aquaman at 8:08 AM on October 17, 2009