Suzuki Omnichord OM-108
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An Iconic 80s Instrument, Reinvented for Today
Born in 1981, the Omnichord established itself as a unique electronic instrument thanks to its automatic accompaniment (auto bass/chord) and its uniquely tactile strumplate. By combining accessible chords and a tactile playing style close to an electronic harp, it appealed to both musicians and non-musicians, especially in Europe and America, eventually becoming a true cult object for its distinctive 80s sound aesthetic and presence across many musical genres.After the Omnichord name was discontinued following the OM-300 model (1996), the spirit of the instrument returns today with the OM-108: an approach still as immediate, enriched with new colors, modernized rhythms, and connectivity designed for current setups.
Who Is the Omnichord OM-108 For?
The OM-108 is ideal if you are looking for an ultra-intuitive instrument to accompany a voice, write chord progressions, or add a retro sonic signature to your productions. It is perfectly suited for beginners (no music reading required, the essentials rely on chord names), while remaining inspiring for experienced musicians who want to compose quickly, texture a track, or trigger arrangement ideas in seconds.Style-wise, the Omnichord fits comfortably in pop, indie, synthwave, ambient, lofi, electro, and film scoring. In the home studio, it becomes a harmonic hook machine; live, its strumplate and rhythms transform simple accompaniment into a tactile and expressive performance.
Technical specifications
| Arpeggiator | No | Vocoder | No |
| Sampler | No | Category | Synthesizer |
| Velocity sensitive | No | Number of keys | 20 |
| MPE compatible | No | Key format | button |
| Semi-modular | No | Outputs | Midi, Jack, 3.5 mm headphone |
| Synthesis type | Digital, sampling, PCM | ||
Questions frequently asked
Suzuki Omnichord OM-108: Can it control an external MIDI synthesizer?
The MIDI OUT output sends chords, strumplate data, and drum performance, with the strumplate able to transmit on two MIDI channels.
Can melodies be played on the chord buttons?
The KEYBOARD mode converts the chord buttons into a 20-key melodic keyboard, with octave shifting up or down. The omni1 sound operates in monophony, while the other sounds allow polyphonic playing.
Which rhythms are integrated?
Ten rhythmic patterns are available: rock1, rock2, slow rock, country, swing, disco, hip hop, funk, bossanova, and waltz. The Hip Hop pattern features a trap-style beat. A startup operation allows selection of a drum color inspired by the OM-84.
Can the Omnichord operate on batteries?
Power is supplied by 8 AA alkaline batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable cells, with continuous runtime approximately 8 hours. An AC adapter is also compatible but sold separately.
What sounds does the OM-108 offer?
The palette includes 10 sounds: omni1, omni2, harp, celeste, A.piano, guitar, FM piano, organ, vibes, and banjo. The omni1 and omni2 sounds use analog circuits, while the other timbres are PCM-based; the layer function overlays a main voice with a secondary voice.
