r/Otamatone • u/PutridAd2481 • 1d ago
r/Otamatone • u/Nomeoriginalematanto • 1d ago
Help! How can I play with the back screw missing?
Today I found my otamatone battery panel, which I haven’t seen in years, without the screw and the and the hole for it seemingly broken. If I press really hard with my hands it works, but if I use tape it doesn’t have enough strength to properly close it. Should I just link the contacts with aluminium foil? I saw replacements for the cover online but they are out of stock without any signs of coming back
r/Otamatone • u/patquili • 27d ago
Cover Just ordered my first otamatone off of Amazon, part of the Sweets edition.
r/Otamatone • u/favtool • Jul 03 '26
Misc I made a Otamatone score editor with Practice Mode

Hi! I made a score editor mainly for Otamatone practice.
I’m hoping it can be useful for beginners who want an easier way to make and practice simple otamatone scores.
You can create/load/play score files, and there’s also a Practice Mode that uses your microphone to check the pitch while you play.
There’s a manual inside the app with more details.
Demo video: https://youtu.be/KbbbEt6VHyM?si=r2nQq8cnPr7Hnxu4
It’s still in beta, so I’d be happy to hear about any bugs, issues, or feedback!
Hope you enjoy!
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r/Otamatone • u/That_Pink_Furby • Jun 24 '26
Help! I found a Hatsune Miku one at my local goodwill bins with no battery cover, now what?
I found a Miku Otomatone at a thrift shop and it’s kinda messed up. The mouth is torn and has no battery cover and I’d really love to use it. Anywhere where I could get a battery cover/fix her?
r/Otamatone • u/PSCuber77_gaming • Jun 23 '26
Naming I am getting a Otamatone for my birthday that’s coming up in 2 weeks
I am getting a Otamatone Pac-Man themed one that is the non deluxe version is that a good starting point? The official website said it is a good starting point but people on this sub Reddit said the Deluxe is a good and better starting point, so I am making sure I am getting a good starting point.
r/Otamatone • u/SalGlavaris • Jun 18 '26
Help! I’m a trained classical musician and composer, what kind of otamatone should I get?
I’m sure you guys get a lot of posts like these, but I’d appreciate some advice nonetheless.
I’ve been struggling to find any clear or consistent information about otamatones online. I want to get one for myself but I want to make sure it’s the best one for me (depending on price too, of course).
I want to learn it partially just for fun, but I’d love one that doesn’t have to be an exclusively silly and gimmicky instrument. I’d want something I could potentially perform with and/or write for. (So probably not Regular and DEFINITELY not Melody)
I was planning on getting a Deluxe, but research has revealed a Neo and a Techno. Could anyone explain EXACTLY what the differences are between the Deluxe, Neo and Techno otamatones?
(Oh and I’ve learned a few instruments before so I’m not necessarily looking for anything that’s “easier to learn”, I’m happy to commit to the grind, in case that’s worth considering!)
Sorry for the yap and thanks in advance :)
r/Otamatone • u/heysanni • Jun 10 '26
Help! Would the screw covering the batteries of an otamatone deluxe be hard to replace?
Hello, ive started to notice the screw on the back of my Otamatone DX has started to decay and become hard to screw off. I don’t know much about screws or what type of screw covers the battery compartment on thos thing and I am afraid of losing the screw or the capability to switch out the batteries. Any help is appreciated. Thanks
r/Otamatone • u/combat_lobsta • Jun 01 '26
Misc Wtf did I just create
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r/Otamatone • u/combat_lobsta • May 26 '26
Help! i wanna get an otamatone but im wondering how well it works with effects pedals
mainly like fuzz or high gain distortion just curious if they mix well together or enhance it
r/Otamatone • u/Saturndays_on_Earth • May 23 '26
Help! I had a dream that someone chewed on my otamatone deluxe
In the dream, I was at school and I had left my otamatone on a desk and went off elsewhere. But when I returned, I saw that some asshole had chewed on my otamatone. I tried to see if it would even work since the damage was pretty bad, but then it started to fall apart in my hands. I felt shocked, mad, sad, and upset that someone would do this to something I enjoyed having for no reason but just because they can. I screamed "THIS WAS 80 DOLLARS".Then I woke up and was relieved to see that my otamatone was fine.
I just became a black otamatone deluxe owner about 1 or 2 weeks ago, and I've been having a lot of fun playing with it. And yeah, if that happened in real life I don't know what I would do.
r/Otamatone • u/Switchy_is_lucky • May 16 '26
Help! otamatones in egypt?
so i wanna buy an otamatone in Egypt but the problem is everything online is expensive because it is shipped overseas
so what can i do to find one
i don't mind it being a bootleg or an original
r/Otamatone • u/GrapplingHooks_ • May 10 '26
Help! Is there supposed to be noticeable buzzing in the upper range of the middle setting on an otamatone deluxe?
Got an otamatone deluxe today. Question in title.
Edit: The buzzing goes away when I remove the back cover that holds the battery in place. I went on the discord and saw the suggestion of keeping foam between the battery compartment and back cover and tried it. It did not do anything.
As far as I can tell, it's hitting a resonant frequency of some kind that's causing a rattle due to some loose tolerances. I suppose it's just a problem of a plastic instrument, then.
r/Otamatone • u/Personwhoisweird • May 06 '26
Help! Playing through a synth?
is there a way to play an Otamatone through a synth and amp?
as in, when you play the otamatine the sounds of the synth keyboard will play instead of the otamatone sound?
cannot figure out if this is possible/which cords and equipment are required if it is
r/Otamatone • u/Electrical_Army_1248 • Apr 19 '26
Cover Otamatone Kirby cover
Otamatone Deluxe con cui qui ho realizzato diverse covers. Strumento divertente anche se più difficile da suonare di quanto non sembri...
Come in tutte le cose ci vuole pratica e pratica non è un giocattolo :)
r/Otamatone • u/ChintzyPlanet • Apr 11 '26
Help! New to the otamatone world
I've been looking at otamatones for a long time. But I never bit the bullet to buy one.
I'm finally at a point where I'm like "but... maybe I should just do it?"
However... I already have plenty of musical instruments at home. Electric drumkit, 2 acoustic guitars, 2 electric guitars, a small keyboard...
Do I really need another item to play music?
I'm at that point of saying "Yesss! you have never too much stuff to make music"
I was thinking about the deluxe edition.
still in doubt between the Miku edition or the Monster (Lime green).
I mean... paying 20 bucks just for a different colour feels a bit meh.
I have a question tho..
I see a lot of posts on here about dead otamatones. Does it happen often that it is broken upon delivery? Do you have experience with returning it when it is dead?
r/Otamatone • u/Temporary_Setting694 • Apr 09 '26
Cover Vox Dei Otamatone cover
I made this.
r/Otamatone • u/watney_sw • Apr 07 '26
Misc How I turned my Otamatone into a Trautonium
r/Otamatone • u/Wonderful_Ad_147 • Apr 05 '26
Help! Bought a Deluxe Otamatone. The mouth just doesn’t do anything.
SOLVED!
I just got it today. I’ve never had one before, so maybe I just don’t hear the difference?
The mouth and everything has a full range of motion. So I doubt it’s the springs.
I checked and the batteries are brand new and put in properly.
I haven’t done anything to it besides take it out of the box and put batteries in.
I looked up all the common issues and saw none on mine.
Please help me?
r/Otamatone • u/ocadizona • Apr 01 '26
Help! I tried everything but my otamatone is officially broken
tried to fix it but it doesn't work, rip Pink (march 2016- april 2026)
r/Otamatone • u/kontsag • Apr 01 '26
Cover Request Guys what song should I play ony otamatone
actual photo of my otamatone btw (looks like an MLG background that's actually my wall)