The Banan-A-Synth is a mini synthesizer shaped like a banana. It works as a pocket synth for musicians and as a STEAM device for exploring conductivity. It has no screen and does not connect to a computer.
It has a custom sound engine with 12 instrument sounds and 8 built-in sound effects. It is 4-note polyphonic, so it can play chords. An analog conductivity sensor to the left of the keyboard controls effects: the harder you press it, the stronger the selected effect. A built-in metronome lets you set the beats per minute and rhythm structure.
There are no knobs. To change tuning, volume or sound mode, touch a setting touchpad and one of the keyboard keys at the same time. The included alligator clips connect conductive objects, such as real bananas, to the touchpads so you can play them as keys. Clip an object to a touchpad and create a path to ground to complete the circuit.
- Instrument sounds
- 12
- Sound effects
- 8 built in
- Polyphony
- 4 notes
- Effects control
- Analog conductivity sensor
- Audio
- Built-in 1W speaker, headphone jack
- Tuning
- Pitch and volume adjusted with the setting keys
- Metronome
- Selectable beats per minute and rhythm structure
- Power
- 2 x AA batteries (included); USB-C (cable not included)
- Connectivity
- No computer or screen connection