Critter & Guitari

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Overview

Critter & Guitari is a Brooklyn-based company producing compact electronic musical instruments including synthesizers, drum machines, and MIDI controllers. It focuses on portable, hands-on devices for musicians and hobbyists in experimental and electronic music. The brand is notable for handmade construction and creative, interactive designs.¹³⁴

History

Founded in 2007, Critter & Guitari operates from Brooklyn, NYC. It released the Pocket Piano in 2010, which became a popular entry but is now out of production. The company continues to develop new instruments like the Organelle S2.¹³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Organelle Series (modular synth platform)	Digital instrument for sound design and sampling	$600 - $800
Pocket Synths (compact synthesizers)	Portable melodic sound generators	$100 - $300
Drum Machines (rhythm sequencers)	Hands-on beat makers	$200 - $400
MIDI Controllers (performance interfaces)	Interactive control surfaces	$150 - $500

Manufacturing

Products are handmade in Brooklyn, New York. Construction emphasizes signature aesthetics and interactive features.¹⁴

Notable Products

Pocket Piano - Compact keyboard synth first retailed in 2010, now out of production but influential for sound possibilities.
Organelle - Modular synth with app-based sound processing, updated to OS 5.
Organelle S2 - Latest debut model in the Organelle series.

Reputation

Enthusiasts value Critter & Guitari for creative, portable instruments with unique handmade appeal. Professionals in electronic music appreciate interactive designs for live performance and experimentation. Some note limited production scale and occasional discontinuation of models like the Pocket Piano.¹⁴

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