Numerous iterations of the Omnichord were released during roughly ... Bjork, Bob Dylan, David Bowie and Damon Albarn. The player would strum Sonic Strings to trigger sounds according to buttons ...

But it can also be treated as a serious instrument - David Bowie and Gorillaz have both used it in their songs. Dr Jason Betts gives us an introduction to the Omnichord and plays one of his own ...