Latin Percussion LP1-8 - FLEX A TONE LARGE

Name: LP1-8 - FLEX A TONE LARGE
Brand: Latin Percussion
SKU: 7055
Price: 64.00 EUR
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EAN : 0731201132312

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Essential Information About the Flexatone
• Effect percussion capable of creating a "wave" of strange sounds, very close to a musical saw, with pitch variations.
• Thumb-modulable pitch : the flexible metal plate is pressed down to raise or lower the pitch.
• Distinctive attack thanks to the striking of the surface by a wooden ball, producing a sound that is both organic and expressive.
• Ideal as a sound color to dress an arrangement, highlight a transition, or create an unexpected atmosphere.

LP1-8 - FLEX A TONE LARGE

64,00 €VAT incl.

0,14 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

An iconic instrument among illustrative percussion, the flexatone has established itself as a reference whenever expressive sound effects are needed, between glissando and vibrato. It is found in orchestras, theater, and studios alike, as a simple and immediate tool to add a sonic signature.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

This flexatone is intended for beginner to advanced percussionists, as well as drummers curious to expand their effects set. It is particularly suitable for cinematic, contemporary, jazz, improvised music, foley, and experimental creations-anywhere a "floating" and surprising sound adds depth.

Features and Innovations

The principle is straightforward: you press with your thumb on the flexible metal plate to control the pitch, then the wooden ball strikes the surface to generate the attack and vibration. Playing allows for glissandos, undulations, and tremolo effects by varying pressure and motion, with quick handling and a wide range of expression.

The Sound

The flexible metal plate provides a very responsive reaction, with a bright and "vocal" character. By modulating thumb pressure, you achieve continuous pitch variations and inflections close to a musical saw: a sensation of undulating sound, ideal for creating tension, mystery, or humor. The strike by the wooden ball adds a more natural grain, with a clear attack that helps the effect stand out in a mix or ensemble.

Technical specifications

Instrument size	Large
Category	handheld

Type	effect
Material	multiple

Questions frequently asked

How to play glissandos with the Latin Percussion LP1-8 Flex A Tone Grand Model?

Pressing the thumb on the flexible metal plate changes the pitch while the wooden ball triggers the attack.

What sound does the flexible metal plate produce?

The flexible metal plate delivers a bright and vocal timbre, with pitch wavering similar to that of a musical saw. The wooden ball provides a clear attack at the beginning of each effect.

Is the LP1-8 flexatone suitable for sound effects and film music?

This instrument adapts well to cinematic contexts, sound effects, and experimental creations thanks to the trembling effects produced by the metal plate and the wooden ball. Glissandos allow for continuous ascending or descending sounds. Thumb pressure evolves the effect during playing.

Can vibrato be achieved with a wooden ball?

Strikes of the wooden ball on the metal surface generate the vibration, while the movement and thumb pressure create wavering and trembling effects.

Is this flexatone suitable for beginners?

This model is suitable for both beginner and advanced percussionists, its operation relying on thumb pressure on the metal plate and the action of the wooden ball.