Lo-Fi Crank Music Box With Recorder & Pitch Control
Have you seen Jeff Tweedy of Wilco using his Krankie? Well you too can use your lo-fi music box to play and sing Happy Birthday or compose your own music just like a pro.
Our music box comes with a pre-punched "Happy Birthday" roll, three blank rolls and a hole puncher. Record a melody in all its glory and unique weirdness. Play it back with pitch control to explore outrageous highs and lows. Flip the switch to keep the fun on repeat.
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.
Customer Reviews
My kids love playing with their Krankie, when I get done playing with it!! lol
Finally bought a Krankie after owning a Space Oddity for a couple of years. This is an excellent device, constant inspiration. I would absolutely love to see a “deluxe” or custom version that had a volume knob (it’s quite loud) and in-built delay. Keep up the excellent work Richard
Whole family love it. Richard’s kind notes in each delivery make the special instruments even more welcome in our home. Wonderful.
I spent a few hours just playing with the Krankie when it arrived - so many new ways to experience Happy Birthday! I look forward to more experimentation by creating my own songs with it, then weirdly warping them.
Within an hour of having this my daughter made a custom lullaby for her new baby cousin and I’ve managed to sneak it into a film score. I also love recording lo-fi elements through the onboard mic while using the pitch knob for warping. Such a well made, fun, easy to use instrument! I’m hooked! And the handwritten note in the shipment was something I’ve never seen before from any other company. Truly special. You guys are the best.
Have you seen Jeff Tweedy of Wilco using his Krankie? Well you too can use your lo-fi music box to play and sing Happy Birthday or compose your own music just like a pro.
Our music box comes with a pre-punched "Happy Birthday" roll, three blank rolls and a hole puncher. Record a melody in all its glory and unique weirdness. Play it back with pitch control to explore outrageous highs and lows. Flip the switch to keep the fun on repeat.
