Same. I love the instrument but cannot justify it at that price. Really going to keep it in a very niche market, which is kind of ironic as the original instrument was supposed to be an accessible everyman's digital instrument.
I’ve read long threads on Reddit about this very topic - I’m sure it’s a parts/inflation/supply and demand issue rather than greed but I respect your decision. Times are tough.
I preordered mine in March and I cancelled it a week ago to just order off eBay from Japan - and I just found out NOW retailers here are slowly sending shipment emails
Pre-ordred mine a few months ago but shipments aren't expected to Australia till July, but so keen! I've wanted one for years but they're hard to get here, functional vintage ones tend to go for $800-$1000 on eBay anyways. It will only cost me a few hundred more for this brand new model (which is worth is because I intend to use it for live performance), really excited to try out the MIDI functionality too. Great video, would love to see what pedals you experiment with!
Out of curiosity if you don't mind answering - did it come with the Power Supply included? and what batteries/power can it run off otherwise? I want to put a guitar strap on it for performances and be able to play it standing
Thanks for watching and saying hi!! I'm excited for you to get hold of this too. I ordered direct from Suzuki and had to get the power supply separate to the main instrument (1210A (220-240v) - I don't know what the Australian equivalent would be?), and also ordered the strap buttons so I can put my shiny gold guitar strap on it :) You can use 8 x AA batteries as well, which makes me want to go into a forest somewhere and make some shimmery noises!
@@Penfriendrocks I have some really good bushwalking tracks near where I live near running water so this might be what I need to do too haha. Omnichord players long to be ethereal forest creatures
Played an original (brown) one in the early 80's in a local music shop. It's amazing that it is available again! :) I look forward to hearing how you use it.
.. and quite at random I found this today.. period appearance with a band that would surely be familiar to most.. ruclips.net/video/f5-5bAgEueY/видео.html
@@NicholasBryantBonzaiSequoias Oh wow, how wonderful! That looks like a very strange TV show. I bought the strap buttons for the new Omnichord so now I have a style icon to emulate, thank you :)
Oh very cool! Excited for youuuuuuu. I've rarely touched such fancy chords in my own songwriting but it's lovely to have them there just in case :) What kind of music do you make?
Oh now that’s cool. Never knew they were bringing out a new one! Question: how much does the midi out control? I hope it’s more than just the buttons and sends note data out from the strumming bit, because that through synths and effects would be mind blowing!
If it's in the southern part of Thailand It rains a lot almost every day. If it's Bangkok, you can visit every month. It rains little, but the weather is hot.
I live in Thailand. I have Omnicord OM84 and Qchord. Qchord is probably the most perfect because it has 100 sounds and modern rhythms. OM108 only has more chords, 84 chords can be played already
Sounds like you're all sorted then! I've been reading about Thailand, hoping to visit in 2025 :) Can you recommend the best time of year (least humid, least rain?)?
Did you know that you can start the 108 in classic mode? Hold the swing-waltz button when pressing the power button!! Mine will arrive tomorrow, so have to check it but already read it in the manual!!
@@PenfriendrocksGot my OM108 today and absolutely love it!!! Get really carried away by the concert harp sound, will do a video soon!! Checked your music today, absolutely my cup of tea!! Great songs, great production, but emailed that to you already!
Beautiful! My preorder sadly got canceled due to availability -- did you import yours straight from Japan??? Trying to figure out how/if I can get my hands on one of these or if I'm stuck waiting. ;n;
Thank you for this lovely demonstration. I am wondering if you can figure out a workaround for not having the chord memory interface. Is it possible to control the chord keys with midi?
While i would love to own one, I'm in a bad financial state and 800 $ is too much. I'll enjoy watching you play. I'll rather buy a yamaha mini for this price which comes with a few finctionalities.
Do you mean the funky basslines? 🤣 You can switch between this and the standard chord sound, yes, or turn the volume of this down completely and have or the rhythm on its own. I can't say I have a lot of use for those either, though I find them fun for making stuff up over there top of.
Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see that you had replied( Yeah, I did contact them too and they said they don't ship to Ukraine, so I'm looking for ways to get it. I don't know much about shipping companies there, but I already know shipping will be expensive. Maybe I'll ask some friends! Thanks for answering me!
Omni 1 sounds a bit off. I’ve had my on-84 for the last five months and wanted to buy this one model but there’s just something about the pitch of it. Unless there’s more customisation you can do
Just checked on this and you can adjust the tuning. It’s possible that when I was pressing all the buttons when I turned it on the first time that I pushed the tuning a little out, I can’t hear it myself but anyway yes you can adjust tuning from -6 to +6
Cool chords! From the manual: “You can play 108 chords (in combination of roots and suffixes). Root: Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E, B, F# Suffix: Major, minor, 7th, Major 7th, minor 7th, Augmented, diminished, suspended 4th, add 9th” - it’s just a matter of pressing multiple buttons at once. I couldn’t find the exact ones you mentioned because my music theory doesn’t extend to those fancy chords, but I just played C sus 4 and C add 9 and my mind js blown!
Yeah it’s pretty clear, I just didn’t know what other buttons to press for the particular chords you mentioned 🤦♀️ www.suzuki-music.co.jp/manual/om-108_en/#t=OM-108_En%2FOwner_s_Manual%2FOwner_s_Manual.htm&rhsearch=Output&rhsyns=%20
@@rtoipbezecha4257 We musicians have to help each other out! While going through the manual this afternoon I tried out a bunch of chords I'd never have known about, so thanks for nudging me towards them :)
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Been waiting a decade too but at $800-$1000… man I just can’t bite that bullet.
Same. I love the instrument but cannot justify it at that price. Really going to keep it in a very niche market, which is kind of ironic as the original instrument was supposed to be an accessible everyman's digital instrument.
I’ve read long threads on Reddit about this very topic - I’m sure it’s a parts/inflation/supply and demand issue rather than greed but I respect your decision. Times are tough.
Yeah, this should be $300.
My Grandma had one in the 80's ....loved it. So fun to play.
What a cool Grandma!!! YES I love how immediate it is, accessible and fun. I can't wait to get properly stuck in...Omnichord day is nigh xo
Just pre-ordered mine a few hours ago! I’ve never had any variation of it, I’m super excited! Been looking for a used one since 2018!!
OH I'm so excited for you, hooray!
Have you made any videos with it?
@@averyellis Not yet - but I have written two songs with it!! Watch this space for another omnichord video...what would you like to see?
I preordered mine in March and I cancelled it a week ago to just order off eBay from Japan - and I just found out NOW retailers here are slowly sending shipment emails
Can't wait to hear the songs you'll create with the Omnichord!!
Awh thank you!
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They couldn't help it - they were so delighted!!
Pre-ordred mine a few months ago but shipments aren't expected to Australia till July, but so keen! I've wanted one for years but they're hard to get here, functional vintage ones tend to go for $800-$1000 on eBay anyways. It will only cost me a few hundred more for this brand new model (which is worth is because I intend to use it for live performance), really excited to try out the MIDI functionality too. Great video, would love to see what pedals you experiment with!
Out of curiosity if you don't mind answering - did it come with the Power Supply included? and what batteries/power can it run off otherwise? I want to put a guitar strap on it for performances and be able to play it standing
Thanks for watching and saying hi!! I'm excited for you to get hold of this too. I ordered direct from Suzuki and had to get the power supply separate to the main instrument (1210A (220-240v) - I don't know what the Australian equivalent would be?), and also ordered the strap buttons so I can put my shiny gold guitar strap on it :) You can use 8 x AA batteries as well, which makes me want to go into a forest somewhere and make some shimmery noises!
@@Penfriendrocks I have some really good bushwalking tracks near where I live near running water so this might be what I need to do too haha. Omnichord players long to be ethereal forest creatures
The power supply is sold separately, but it does take 8 x AA batteries. I got the strap buttons as well yep!
That looks fun. Never even knew such a thing existed. Nice one x.
It's such a fun instrument :)
Question for next time: what new things can you do with this that wasn’t in the old one?
Ace question!
Played an original (brown) one in the early 80's in a local music shop.
It's amazing that it is available again! :)
I look forward to hearing how you use it.
Oh fantastic - yeah maybe my OM-27 in white came after the brown one? I'm excited to make music with this wooooop
.. and quite at random I found this today.. period appearance with a band that would surely be familiar to most.. ruclips.net/video/f5-5bAgEueY/видео.html
@@NicholasBryantBonzaiSequoias Oh wow, how wonderful! That looks like a very strange TV show. I bought the strap buttons for the new Omnichord so now I have a style icon to emulate, thank you :)
I just ordered mine! Can't wait! I have Q-Chord, but I often wished for the new sus4 and add9 chords.
Oh very cool! Excited for youuuuuuu. I've rarely touched such fancy chords in my own songwriting but it's lovely to have them there just in case :) What kind of music do you make?
Brilliant songwriting tool. On my wish list
I've written two bits of music with it already - so fun!
Oh now that’s cool. Never knew they were bringing out a new one!
Question: how much does the midi out control? I hope it’s more than just the buttons and sends note data out from the strumming bit, because that through synths and effects would be mind blowing!
I am excited to test exactly that!! xo
Great demo. We're still waiting for these to ship in The States.
I hope they hurry up for you!
Chiang Mai, you can travel here. There is not much rain in January. The weather is very good. The nights are cool because it is near the mountains.
Brilliant, thanks for the advice!
Just bought one on REVERB, hope I can play it as good as you 😁😄
Just press all the buttons, that's all I did! I'm excited for you, it's so fun.
If it's in the southern part of Thailand It rains a lot almost every day. If it's Bangkok, you can visit every month. It rains little, but the weather is hot.
Thank you! I definitely want to go to Chiang Mai as well. I read that January is good, does that sound right to you?
I live in Thailand. I have Omnicord OM84 and Qchord. Qchord is probably the most perfect because it has 100 sounds and modern rhythms. OM108 only has more chords, 84 chords can be played already
Sounds like you're all sorted then! I've been reading about Thailand, hoping to visit in 2025 :) Can you recommend the best time of year (least humid, least rain?)?
Did you know that you can start the 108 in classic mode? Hold the swing-waltz button when pressing the power button!! Mine will arrive tomorrow, so have to check it but already read it in the manual!!
Yes I tried that but couldn't really tell the difference - let me know how you get on with yours!
@@PenfriendrocksGot my OM108 today and absolutely love it!!! Get really carried away by the concert harp sound, will do a video soon!! Checked your music today, absolutely my cup of tea!! Great songs, great production, but emailed that to you already!
nice video! have you been able to figure out how to record the drum midi?
Thanks for watching! I haven't played around with that yet - but I'm looking forward to it.
Question: Have you used Omnichord in any Penfriend songs?
Beautiful! My preorder sadly got canceled due to availability -- did you import yours straight from Japan??? Trying to figure out how/if I can get my hands on one of these or if I'm stuck waiting. ;n;
Oh no, I'm sorry to hear this! Are you in the UK? I ordered mine direct from Suzuki Music: www.suzukimusic.co.uk/ordering.html
Thank you for this lovely demonstration. I am wondering if you can figure out a workaround for not having the chord memory interface. Is it possible to control the chord keys with midi?
That is an excellent question! I've emailed Suzuki to find out...
oh... now i need one!
That's how I felt when I first heard this was coming...in March 2023!!
Can you use the keyboard mode and the strumplate at the same time? I don't see Memory/Record/Playback functionality
From the manual: In keyboard mode, the chord buttons, strumplate and Instant OFF plate work as a keyboard/drum set.
Are we not hearing audio from the line output? Or rather is this audio from just the speaker?
Hi there! This audio is just from the speaker, yes.
While i would love to own one, I'm in a bad financial state and 800 $ is too much. I'll enjoy watching you play. I'll rather buy a yamaha mini for this price which comes with a few finctionalities.
Very cool - do you mean the Reface keyboards? They look excellent.
Do all rhythms have an auto-fill by default? Or can you turn this annoyance off somehow?
Do you mean the funky basslines? 🤣 You can switch between this and the standard chord sound, yes, or turn the volume of this down completely and have or the rhythm on its own. I can't say I have a lot of use for those either, though I find them fun for making stuff up over there top of.
Help where i can buy it 😭
I just contacted Suzuki UK direct! Where in the world are you?
Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see that you had replied( Yeah, I did contact them too and they said they don't ship to Ukraine, so I'm looking for ways to get it. I don't know much about shipping companies there, but I already know shipping will be expensive. Maybe I'll ask some friends! Thanks for answering me!
Omni 1 sounds a bit off. I’ve had my on-84 for the last five months and wanted to buy this one model but there’s just something about the pitch of it. Unless there’s more customisation you can do
Just checked on this and you can adjust the tuning. It’s possible that when I was pressing all the buttons when I turned it on the first time that I pushed the tuning a little out, I can’t hear it myself but anyway yes you can adjust tuning from -6 to +6
Hey❤ how to play sus4 and add9 chords? What if I want play c7 add9? Or c minor sus4?
Cool chords! From the manual: “You can play 108 chords (in combination of roots and suffixes).
Root: Db, Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, A, E, B, F# Suffix: Major, minor, 7th, Major 7th, minor 7th, Augmented, diminished, suspended 4th, add 9th” - it’s just a matter of pressing multiple buttons at once. I couldn’t find the exact ones you mentioned because my music theory doesn’t extend to those fancy chords, but I just played C sus 4 and C add 9 and my mind js blown!
@@Penfriendrocks thanks for the answer! does the manual describe exactly how to do it?
Yeah it’s pretty clear, I just didn’t know what other buttons to press for the particular chords you mentioned 🤦♀️ www.suzuki-music.co.jp/manual/om-108_en/#t=OM-108_En%2FOwner_s_Manual%2FOwner_s_Manual.htm&rhsearch=Output&rhsyns=%20
@@Penfriendrocks Thank you very much, you are very kind and helpful ❤️
@@rtoipbezecha4257 We musicians have to help each other out! While going through the manual this afternoon I tried out a bunch of chords I'd never have known about, so thanks for nudging me towards them :)
After looking at it, Q Chords should be more comprehensive to play, only O.M. 108 has more chords. In fact, 84 chords are enough to play music.
Arguably 3 chords are enough (but then I'm from a rock band background!) 😎 Do you own a Q Chord? They look ace too!