Clavibes

This keyboard operated almost like a harpsichord, using small rubber plectra to pluck small steel blades. It featured a vibrato and a few filters named after instrument names (metallophone, xylophone, music box, etc.)

Download: MP3 (709 KB) / AIFF (6.0 MB)

Guitarkeys

The blades in this reed instrument are constructed to allow chords. There is also a lever to activate the plectrum mechanism.

Download: MP3 (290 KB) / AIFF (2.4 MB)

Piano-Electro

This German electric piano, initially developed for educational purposes, operated quite similarly to the Classic Electric Piano, along with vibrating reeds.

Used by:

• Led Zeppelin
• And many more...

Download: MP3 (264 KB) / AIFF (2.2 MB)

Planet M

The sound of this keyboard came from metal reeds plucked by foam pads. The vibration was then transmitted via electrostatic pickups to an amplifier.

Used by these artists:

• The Zombies
• The Kingsmen
• The Beatles
• And many more...

Download: MP3 (545 KB) / AIFF (4.6 MB)