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.
[1] 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.
[1] The xylosynth is an electric percussion mallet instrument, similar to a xylophone.
[2] The sound generated from the xylosynth is very clear and each note is easily heard.
[2] The xylosynth can by complemented by a variety of accessories such as a single or double foot pedals.