Almost Didn’t Buy This… GE Tote-A-Tune

video upload by D.J. Spacedude

It was also available in brown. You can find additional posts including pics and demos here.

Vtg GE TOTE-A-TUNE 1971 General Electric Piano Organ Keyboard Synthesizer Toy

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"Original booklet included. Booklet has minor tear, shown in pictures. Booklet contains songs to learn with purchase. Original removable strap included. Piano has been tested and works. AC adapter and batteries not included."

Horn, Brass, Reed, and Flute. Vibrato and Volume controls.

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ORGATRON 1 ~ Electronic Melody Organ

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Update via Pea in the comments: "this is the same thing as the GE Tote-A-Tune."

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GE Tote-A-Tune

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" Vintage portable monophonic electronic keyboard by GE. Four preset voices (changes waveform) and vibrato. Powered by C batteries. Includes original box, some slight discoloration. Sounds fantastic, very similar to the Mattel BeeGees keyboard that Kraftwerk used on 'Pocket Calculator'."

Orgatron I

via John:

"I've had this thing for several years-- found it at a pawn shop-- but never thought to look it up. It's an old monophonic electronic organ. It says "Orgatron I" on the front. There are four switches: 1. Power 2. Vibrato (On/Off) 3. Volume (Slider) 4. Voice (Flute, Reed, Brass, Horn). The last switch appears to be some sort of preset variable filter. It would be awesome to mod it to be continuous, but that's beyond me, and I wouldn't want to open it up. It will run on 6 C batteries, but also has a standard AC power adapter plug similar to the Casio SK-1. Anyone know more info on this? All I could find was this:" "Here is a vintage Orgatron I which is a battery operated organ or you can use an AC adapter for electricity instead of batteries. It takes 6 “C” batteries which are not included. This organ comes in the original box and there are 5 music folio’s included. They have 8 sheets of music with a song on each side and there is quite a large variety of music. The first folio also has the instruction sheet and it is dated ©1973 GTR Products, Inc.

Here is a list of some of the songs available to play on this organ. Little Brown Jug, Pop Goes the Weasel, Old Dan Tucker, Ten Little Indians, Skip to My Lou, Red Roses For a Blue Lady, A Hot Time in the Old Town, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Greensleeves, Fascination, Animal Fair, This Old Man, with some religious songs along with a few Christmas and so many more... It measures 15 ½” long x 8” wide x 2” tall."

Update via pea in the comments: "this is the same thing as a GE Tote-a-Tune"

and video via JohnnyJohny:

General Electric's Tote-A-Tune (1971)

YouTube via matiaslaporte

Casio VL-80 Vintage Calculator Synth W/ Vibrato VL-1 VL Tone

YouTube via electricinsect1. via Nusonica.

"After the Casio VL-1, this is by far the best Keyboard/Calculator, hands down. Such a unique little creature. It actually has a real time sequencer for recording and playback. A built in vibrato and 2 full octaves. Fairly loud for its size. Just like any VL, it also has built in melodies, tempo up / down and one key / auto play functions. Very impresive and very rare. A must have for any Calculator or Casio collector. Or if your like me and have a sicknes for unique vintage gear, toys, or what my parents always called......CRAP!"

Also:

CASIO MT-400v & GE TOTE A TUNE Analog Synthesizer - Orgatron


"The TOTE A TUNE is a real unique and warm sounding toy. I recommend this to anyone who likes that FARFISA / VOX / ACETONE sound. Of course, Its a joke to really compare these to compact organs. But made in 1971, I dont think you will be dissapointed with its tone. Also, the CASIO or CASIOTONE MT-400v filter is no way comparable to MOOG, ARP, KORG, ROLAND, ect. but it is nice to have around as a something different. The filter and white noise will please you if you keep this in mind. Was also realesed as the GTR Orgatron. Same thing, Different color."