the OM300 released in 1995 offered the features of the OM250M but with more updated sounds. Suzuki released the Qchord QC1 in 1999; it features more modern versions of the original Omnichord's features such as PCM sampled sounds, and more rhythms. The Qchord additionally features both MIDI input and MIDI output ports. In February 2023, Suzuki announced an Omnichord reissue to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the company. Sound and features The Omnichord was primarily designed as an accompaniment instrument instead of a melody instrument, an ideal way to accompany a singer with basic rhythms and the ability to easily play chords with little music theory knowledge. The Omnichord has three main sound generators: A percussion section that plays rock, waltz, slow rock, Latin, foxtrot and swing rhythms, with adjustable tempo and volume. A chord generator providing different triad and seventh chords, either as organ-like chords or walking bass. The original OM27 was only capable of playing 27 different chords, but later models allow 84 different chords. A Sonic Strings section producing an arpeggio or isolated notes from a chosen chord over a 4-octave span, played using the touch strip. The notes played on the touch strip are always in tune with the chord button currently selected. Later models featured a selection of different voices for the Sonic Strings, including vibes, brass, organ, guitar and banjo. Later models feature a chord sequencer in a Chord Memory section that would allow the user to record up to 51 chords in sequence and play them back automatically or via a footswitch. Notable uses David Bowie played an Omnichord in his performance of Simon & Garfunkel's "America" for The Concert for New York City in 2001. Damon Albarn of Gorillaz used an Omnichord for the beat of "Clint Eastwood". Brian Eno used an Omnichord on "Deep Blue Day" as well as a live performance of "Miss Sarajevo" with Luciano Pavarotti and Bono in 1995. Daniel Lanois is an Omnichord user, having employed it on his own solo work (such as his debut album Acadie) and on U2's 1987 album The Joshua Tree. Joni Mitchell played an Omnichord on "The Only Joy in Town" from the album "Night Ride Home". "Love Is a Stranger" by Eurythmics features chords and Sonic Strings from the Omnichord. Minus the Bear used an Omnichord heavily on the album Omni Omnichord models References External links Q-chord users Q-chord website