An instrument created by Henry Cowell, who wanted an instrument that could play compositions which had rhythmical patterns far too complicated for existing keyboard instruments. Could produce sixteen different rhythms each associated with a particular pitch.
Chamberlain Rhythmate - 1957
A device containing 14 tape loops with a sliding head that allowed playback of different tracks on each piece of tape, or blending them. Contained a volume and a pitch control, and also had separate bass and treble level controls.
The Wurlitzer Side Man:
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