THE BEE GEES RHYTHM MACHINE SYNTHESIZER MATTEL EIB 1978

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"This is an original Bee Gees Rhythm Machine electronic music synthesizer from Mattel dated 1978. The keyboard measures 7-3/4" x 4-1/8". It is in the original display box that includes the Bee Gees music book. This portable rhythm machine operates on one 9-volt battery. Pre-programmed Disco, Latin & Pop rhythms. The 20-key keyboard chimes out synth-tones while the percussion sounds can be raised or lowered in tempo. Has a 3.5mm output jack for use through an amp or mixer... Techno band Kraftwerk used this keyboard on "Pocket Calculator" and on their 1981 concert tour"

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Note the Bee Gees Rhythm Machine

BeeGees Rhythm Machine

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"This little gem has a 1 1/2 octave keyboard and a diverse selection of 3 rhythms--disco, latin and pop! It even has tempo adjustment for the rhythms and tuning control for the keyboard. Plus you get a box with some really happening pictures of the BeeGees. Runs on a 9 volt battery. This toy is for ages 8 and over. Please do not bid if you are under the age of 8."

Bee Gees Rhythm Box

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Kraftwerk and their BeeGees Rhythm Box.

Kraftwerk Pocket Calculator on Bee Gees Rhythm Machine

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"Further adventures in extreme music geekdom. This is me playing Kraftwerk's "Pocket Calculator" on a Mattel Bee Gees Rhythm Machine keyboard, followed by Kraftwerk's Ralf Hutter playing the song live one their Mattel Bee Gees Rhythm Machine. Except theirs is all painted black to hide the "Bee Gees" bit. Clever. You can also see this keyboard on the "Computer World" LP jacket. The other hand-held noisemakers are a Stylophone, TI Language Translator (same sound chip as the Speak & Spell), and a home-made electronic percussion trigger." Sent my way via J Lesser.



And the original. YouTube via technik.