 Xylosynth

The xylosynth, also known as a "xylophonic synthesizer", is an instrument created by Will Wernick in 1986, originally specifically designed for the English pop band, the Drum Theatre.In the early 1990s, there was a demand of artists wanting to play on acoustic mallets, Gerry McCavana, who was originally a Metrology Engineer, quit his job to spend time with Will Wernick.