The Stylophone was invented in 1968 by Brian Jarvis of Dubreq Studios, London. Repairing a toy piano for his niece, Brian had the idea to replace the toy keys with electronics, creating a monophonic organ and a unique, electronic sound. Designed with a simple oscillator, controlled by a metal keyboard on a printed circuit board and played with a hand-held stylus, the Stylophone was born.

The Stylophone pocket synthesizer was an overnight success as an instrument that’s fun to use and easy to play. It is one of the best-selling musical instruments of all time, selling over 4 MILLION since its launch in 1968. The Stylophone has been used by many great artists including David Bowie, Kraftwerk, Blondie, The White Stripes and Jarvis, securing its place in music history. Today the Stylophone is used in new and inventive ways - from hip-hop to classical, metal to folk, there’s always room for its unique sound.