LP Flex a Tone LP1 5 Standard
The LP's unique Flex-A-Tone instrument creates a ripple of eerie, sing-along sounds through varied sounds. As the wooden ball hits the metal surface, the sound can be doubled more or less as you wish.
The Flex-A-Tone LP LP1-5 Standard transforms sound into surprise, surprise into music, and music into fun.
This percussion instrument is a small metallic device capable of generating unique sound effects, full of character and expressiveness. From classic cartoons to experimental musical productions, the Flex-A-Tone has carved out its own space in modern percussion for its distinctive sound and creative potential.
Made of metal, the LP1-5 Standard produces a timbre that oscillates between melodic and mysterious, with a characteristic sound of a metallic and undulating vibration that seems to come alive with every movement. Its operation is simple, yet surprising: when the steel spring is pressed with the thumb while the wooden ball strikes the metal blade, the sound bends, folds, and molds itself in an almost vocal way. With a little practice, it's possible to create melodic lines, comedic effects, ethereal atmospheres, and even imitations of electronic instruments.
The Flex-A-Tone LP LP1-5 boasts a practical and high-quality design. Its robust yet lightweight metal frame allows for immediate and controlled sound response. The instrument's size and balance make it easy to handle, ideal for stage musicians, percussion orchestras, theater bands, film score composers, and experimental artists seeking to add unexpected textures to their creations.
Its versatility extends far beyond traditional music. The Flex-A-Tone is used in recording studios, jazz bands, theatrical productions, and film and television soundtracks, thanks to its ability to generate unusual sounds that instantly capture the audience's attention. It is also an excellent educational tool, helping to explore concepts of vibration, timbre, and dynamics in a playful and engaging way.
Latin Percussion, founded in the 1960s, has always stood out for its ability to reinvent percussion. The brand was born in New York when founder Martin Cohen began manufacturing Cuban instruments that were no longer available in the United States due to the embargo on Cuba. Since then, LP has been present on stages and in studios around the world, influencing the sound of Latin music, jazz, pop, and rock with authentic and excellent instruments.
The Flex-A-Tone LP LP1-5 Standard proves that even the smallest instrument can have a huge impact. Its combination of simplicity, ingenuity, and expressiveness makes it a timeless classic of modern percussion and a true invitation to sonic experimentation.
Specifications:
- In metal
- The unique LP Flex-A-Tone creates a vave of eerie, saw-blade-like sounds through varied pitches
- Bend the spring steel with thumb pressure as the wooden ball strikes the surface
- With a little practice, any song can be played on the Flex-A-Tone-even the Star-Spangled Banner!