Yamaha KX1 Synthesizer, used by Herbie Hancock

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Hancock, Herbie
manufacturer
Yamaha Corporation
Description
Used by Herbie Hancock on all live and televised performances of Rockit during the 1980's. The design and style lent itself to more movement around the stage and more animated performances.
Credit Line
Gift of Herbie Hancock
ca. 1983
ID Number
2004.0055.03
accession number
2004.0055
catalog number
2004.0055.03
Object Name
Synthesizer
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 cm x 125.5 cm x 25 cm; 4 5/16 in x 49 7/16 in x 9 13/16 in
place made
Japan: Shizuoka, Hamamatsu
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Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
Music & Musical Instruments
Electronic Musical Instruments
Exhibition
Sounding American Music
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1255579
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-6008-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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