Blue Man Group Percussion Tubes 5 - 12 Years by Manley List Price: $69.99 $34.99 At Amazon on 11-29-2008.

Features I-pod compatible Motion sensor technology allows quiet operation and smooth control Use internal speakers, headphones, or external amplifier Unique drum sticks and ear phones included Plays drums or a many instruments in a full octave Product Description Everyone loves music. Whether making up lyrics to a favorite tune, drumming the steering wheel while driving, or playing air guitar along with the video, you know you love music. But the Blue Man Group wants you to take that love one step further: they want you to create music. And this set of percussion tubes inspired by their live stage show is just the device you need to get started. This compact box (just shy of two feet by one foot) consists of eight PVC tubes that emit an invisible beam. By simply waving the included sticks, or even your hands, above the tubes, you break that beam and create a unique sound. Now imagine the variety of amazing tunes that you can make by breaking the beams at different intervals, from various distances, at changing speeds, and so on. The eight tubes reflect the sounds of the cymbal, snare, electric snare, conga, ride cymbal, hi-hat, hi-timbale, and bass drum. Wave sticks over tube openings to create fun, unique sounds. While that might sound like enough to keep you occupied, the musical versatility doesnt stop there. This magical kit provides even more interactive ways to make music with 10 pre-programmed songs, a speed drum setting that adjusts tempo, plus five instrument sounds to choose from: Blue Man tubes, drums, steel drums, xylophone, and marimba. You can also insert your iPod or other MP3 player into the loading dock to mix, fade, layer, or just play along with your favorite songs. High-quality, built-in speakers and volume control let others hear your musical wanderings straight from the tubes, or you can use the audio out jack and run the system through your stereo or TV. If the hour is late or baby is sleeping, you can plug the included earphones into the headphone jack and entertain yourself without disturbing those around you. Theres even a way to record your jam sessions and then play them back and a spot to plug in a microphone (not included) should you want to explore your vocal talents, too. When the concert is over, a storage tube keeps the wave sticks ready for the next time. Four AA batteries are required, but not included. Product Description Inspired by the ever-popular Blue Man Group, these tabletop percussion tubes play drums and other instruments in a full octave range. New motion-sensor technology allows for quiet operation and smooth control. Sound can be heard through internal speakers, headphones, or an external amplifier (not included). Percussion tubes are MP3-compatible, meaning you can create music on top of your favorite MP3 tracks. Includes Blue Man Percussion Tubes, two drumsticks and earphones. Requires 4 "AA" batteries (included). Colors may vary. Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism Unfortunately, this products concept is much better than the actual product itself. First, the packaging that the product comes in takes a structural engineer or master thief to open. The complexity at which the box is constructed is the products most amazing attribute. One of the biggest flaws of this product is that it is not a percussion toy as you might expect from the drum sticks/mallets included. The sounds are triggered by motion sensors inside the tubes, made simply by waving a hand or other object over them. This makes it very difficult to actually play the sounds you are trying to make without moving over the other tubes and triggering those sounds as well. The quality of the speaker is poor, popping and cracking at middle volume settings. The iPod integration is no more than an audio jack that plays your iPod through its' sub-par speaker. There is a cheap drawer to hold your iPod with a hole in the bottom to route the audio cable back to the audio jack. The sounds that you can make are limited and not very creative coming from a BMG product. I would be surprised if the "songs" were created/endorsed by the BMG as they are equally uninspired. Not to mention the "tin-like" sounds coming from the crap speaker (did I mention that?) As a BMG fan, this product looks to be no more than a great brand wrapped on a well-below average musical toy. Not recommended, especially at $[...]. Not even worth half of that. Blue Man Group Percussion Tubes Available from Amazon Updated on 11-29-2008.

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