thomann Otamatone - User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please turn over
Insert the box this way
Contact
Contact
Battery cover
Tab
Place batteries in the right directions
Follow the directions shown on the
bottom of battery box.
Change the batteries when the
sound gets softer or intermittent
Turn left
to open.
Turn right
to close.
Step 1
Before using the product please take out the cushioning material provided for
maintaining the shape of the mouth.
Discard the material
Requires batteries: AA x3
Put new batteries
in the battery box.
How to change batteries:
Included batteries are
for testing only.
Alkaline batteries
are recommended.
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Hold the battery cover
and open it with a right
size coin (or an equivalent
item.)
Caution: The battery cover may spring open
as you loosen it. Keep your face away from it
Hold the cover
as you open it.
Take the battery box out and place batteries.
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Disconnect the AC
adapter from the unit
before changing the
batteries
Attach the cover as shown, push
to close, and tighten the screw
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Power LED
Step 2
Power / Volume control switch
Set up the Otamatone for playing
Turn the power/volume switch off until it clicks after playing
Hint to make the batteries last:
Turn the switch toward the right to
turn the power on and to increase
the volume.
Turn it toward the left to decrease
the volume.
Turn it all the way to the left until LED
light comes off to turn the power off.
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Turn the Power/volume control switch to the right until it clicks; LED light will come on.
Set the Octave switch to the desired level.
Octave switch
Set to the desired level.
Low / Mid / Hi
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OTM Link
let's you connect your Otamatone
to a smartphone.
4-pole 3.5mm stereo jack
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Step 3
Hold the Otamatone
Left-handed persons may want to switch hands.
Push this part with your
index finger and thumb
Stem switch is not touch-
sensitive; you need to push
the switch to make sounds.
Right hand
Left hand
Place your index finger and
thumb on the raised dots
Push raised dots to
open the mouth.
Tail
It swivels around
Stem switch
(Black part)
Mouth
Step 4
Push Technique
Push the Stem switch anywhere! This will make „mmm“ sound.
Push different places and the sound will change too.
Push the Stem switch with your index finger and thumb.
Portamento Technique
Push and hold the Stem switch.
Slide the fingers up and down.
This will make „peooow“ sound.
Push a bit harder and slide to make sure the sound
does not break.
After mastering the technique, you can adjust
the pressure.
* Change the Octave switch to try a different pitch.
Techniques! - Try different techniques!

Summary

Getting Started with Power

Battery Installation and Replacement

Instructions for installing and replacing AA batteries in the battery box.

Powering On and Volume Control

Guide to turning on the Otamatone and adjusting volume with the power/volume switch.

Octave and Connectivity Setup

Setting the octave level and understanding the OTM Link for smartphone connection.

Playing the Otamatone

Holding the Otamatone

Proper grip and hand placement for playing, including left-handed options.

Basic Playing Techniques

Instructions for Push and Portamento techniques to create sounds.

Advanced Techniques and Features

Wah Wah and Vibrato Techniques

How to perform Wah Wah and Vibrato effects using mouth and stem manipulation.

OTM Link and App Integration

Connecting the Otamatone to a smartphone or tablet via the OTM Link cable.

OTM Studio App Usage

Overview of the OTM Studio app interface, menus, and instrument selection.

Important Safety Instructions

AC Power Source Safety

Crucial safety guidelines for using the AC power adapter to prevent hazards.

thomann Otamatone Specifications

General

Brand	thomann
Model	Otamatone
Category	Toy
Language	English