Zoots | Kalimba Recorder Repeater
This New York Times Wirecutter pick is well loved by many. In fact, we love these instruments so much, we made one with a recording audio sampler, playback speed control and a repeat switch, so you can hear your tune over and over. Also known as the thumb piano, the Kalimba is a West African instrument easy to learn and difficult to master.
We think the Zoots kalimba makes a perfect gift for a music-lover, budding musician or music professional. You might have heard the Zoots kalimba on the Lego Movie soundtrack, or in recordings by Death Cab for Cutie, Toro y Moi, or Mark Mothersbaugh? the highly portable, handmade wooden instrument is perfect for taking musical ideas on the go. Play your melodies fast, slow, and even on repeat.
Zoots Kalimba Audio Recorder Features:
- 6 Kalimba keys
- 30 second audio sampler recorder
- Playback speed control/audio distorter
- Repeat/Loop switch
- 1/8 inch / 3.5mm output jack
How it works
One button to record. One button to play back. A switch to loop the recording. A knob to distort sound. This recording toy’s simple design makes it easy-to-use for professional musicians and kids. Go on a sonic exploration with friends and family for endless fun. Our hand-made wooden instruments are made for creativity, curiosity and fun.
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I'm a music therapist and so excited to have a recording looping reversing easy to use device! I work with a variety of neurodivergent kiddos and they all love it!
reverse the curse - a rare piece of artsy toy for adults, children and grandparents - fun to play or record samples for your logic / ableton DAW. never gets boring...i particularly enjoy the wooden box and the coloring/large knobs/ vintage-design! shipping from us/dallas to germany/munich with DHL express was smooth and troublefree. the box is perfect - if i had one wish free, a tiny bit louder speakers. thanks
Completely impressed, absolutely excellently made, excellent customer service..been tinkering recording loops live real time..vocal percussion,, jibbering is a palate of adventure,,..Thank You Folks At BNN..I will purchasing more adventure devices...!
My dad and I are still enjoying each of our Frankie’s years later, they’re such fun musical tools! My boyfriend is also very happy with his Reverse the Curse as his birthday gift this year!! Always a pleasure to deal with the owner, Richard, and I’ve gotten a personalized handwritten note each time I’ve ordered. Thank you so much Richard/Brand New Noise!
This is one of my favorite BNN gadgets!! Highly recommended!!
This thing is awesome. A fun little toy that compliments the rest of my synth set up and easy enough for my son to learn and play with. Can’t wait to check out more
from the moment he opened the package to bedtime he was recording himself and giggling! he picked up the controls right away and loves it! thanks for making such a unique toy. some day i'd love to see a keyboard that could play it at different pitches. the only thing i know of is the casio sk-8 and it's discontinued (from the 80s!). so glad I found your page by accident!
I have previously purchased the “Frankie” (whom I Love) and decided to buy the RTC to keep Frankie company. It’s a match made in heaven
I can’t stop playing with this. Thankfully I have a supportive tolerant wife.
Sincerely though, this is incredibly well made, easy to use, and insanely fun.
My friend had one and i ran off with it, recording sounds and making weird new music, then ordered my own and now i spend even more time recording hitting pans, rustling plastic bags, whistling and distorting them into beautiful new sounds. so simple and great!
Only peeped into the box because this Krankie is a gift, but it looks amazing! I’m so excited to see if my brother loves it! Thank you for the awesome instrument!
This item was the perfect addition to our puzzle room experience, where attendees had to "reverse the curse" and unscramble the secret message. Super high quality construction and design!
We had hours of fun recording backward phrases and playing them in reverse, trying to make them sound normal. Would be nice if there was a volume booster, though as it is severely underpowered sounding.
