Kodamo Mask1: Ambient "Cushion of air"

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"Discover the sonic depth of the Kodamo Mask1 in this ambient, semi-generative synth exploration. In this video, we dive deep into ambient sound design using the Kodamo Mask1, showcasing its unique synthesis capabilities and real-time generative textures. If you're passionate about ambient synth music and soundscapes that evolve organically, this is a must-watch.

Designed for ambient music enthusiasts and synth lovers alike, this video demonstrates how the Kodamo Mask1 excels at crafting immersive atmospheres and evolving pads. Watch as lush tones, delicate modulation, and generative sequences come together to create a meditative, cinematic experience. Whether you're searching for inspiration or researching the Kodamo Mask1, this demo highlights its potential in the world of synth music and ambient production.

Perfect for fans of modular-style workflows, ambient composers, or anyone seeking new tools for sound design on synths. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more ambient synth demos, tutorials, and generative synth explorations. Stay tuned for more videos featuring deep dives into gear like the Kodamo Mask1, and discover how to push the boundaries of synth music and ambient creativity."

Kodamo Essence FM Mk2 & Mask 1 | SynthFest 2025

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"Masami Komuro présente les 2 synthétiseurs de Kodamo:

l'Essence FM Mk2, un puissant synthé FM 6 opérateurs, 300 voix de polyphonie et multitimbral 16 parts, doté d'une interface tactile super réactive, permettant d'agence les opérateurs FM par glisser/déposer, dessiner ses enveloppes, etc...en offrant des affichages dynamiques. Jamais la FM n'a été aussi simple à programmer.

Le Mask 1 est un synthétiseur numérique haut de gamme doté d'un nouveau moteur de synthèse BitMask. Polyphonique 12 voix et multitimbral 4 parts, avec un filtre multimode, il est doté d'un excellent clavier Fatar, d'effet, d'un arpégiateur et d'un looper."

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"Masami Komuro presents Kodamo's two synthesizers:

The Essence FM Mk2, a powerful 6-operator, 300-voice polyphonic, 16-part multitimbral FM synth with a super-responsive touchscreen interface that lets you drag and drop FM operators, draw envelopes, and more, while offering dynamic displays. FM has never been easier to program.

The Mask 1 is a high-end digital synthesizer featuring a new BitMask synthesis engine. Featuring 12-voice polyphonic and 4-part multitimbral, with a multimode filter, it features an excellent Fatar keyboard, effects, an arpeggiator, and a looper."

Kodamo Mask1: Ambient Monster

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"Dive into deep ambient soundscapes with the Kodamo Mask1 in this immersive sonic journey. In 'Kodamo Mask1 - Ambient Monster,' we explore the unique capabilities of this powerful ambient synth, crafting lush textures, evolving drones, and atmospheric layers perfect for ambient sound design and cinematic scoring.

Whether you're new to the Kodamo Mask1 or a synth enthusiast looking for rich, expressive tones, this video showcases the synth’s vast modulation potential and spectral morphing. Hear how the Mask1 transforms simple waveforms into expansive, otherworldly ambient music using onboard effects, FM synthesis, and expressive envelopes.

This demo is designed for fans of synth music, ambient producers, and sound designers searching for inspiration and gear insights. If you’re exploring new tools for creating ambient soundscapes or looking to hear what the Kodamo Mask1 synth can truly do, this video is for you."

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Kodamo Mask1: Let's patch from scratch!

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"Welcome to Kodamo Mask1: let's talk about bitmasks! In this video, we dive deep into the world of sound design using the powerful Kodamo Mask1 digital synthesizer. Whether you're a seasoned synth music producer or just starting out, this video will provide you with valuable insights into how to harness the Mask1's advanced features, including its unique bitmask capabilities.

Explore innovative techniques for creating custom patches and cutting-edge sounds that are perfect for electronic music, ambient textures, and experimental sound design. The Kodamo Mask1 offers endless possibilities for digital synth enthusiasts, and in this video, we break down the process of creating dynamic, evolving sounds that push the limits of your creativity.

If you’re passionate about synthesizers and want to take your sound design skills to the next level, this tutorial will guide you through the Mask1’s powerful features, showing you how to manipulate and craft distinctive tones using bitmask functions. Perfect for anyone interested in digital synth exploration, this video will help you unlock the true potential of your gear."

Kodamo Mask1: Let's talk about bitmasks!

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"Welcome to Kodamo Mask1: let's talk about bitmasks! In this video, we dive deep into the world of sound design using the powerful Kodamo Mask1 digital synthesizer. Whether you're a seasoned synth music producer or just starting out, this video will provide you with valuable insights into how to harness the Mask1's advanced features, including its unique bitmask capabilities.

Explore innovative techniques for creating custom patches and cutting-edge sounds that are perfect for electronic music, ambient textures, and experimental sound design. The Kodamo Mask1 offers endless possibilities for digital synth enthusiasts, and in this video, we break down the process of creating dynamic, evolving sounds that push the limits of your creativity.

If you’re passionate about synthesizers and want to take your sound design skills to the next level, this tutorial will guide you through the Mask1’s powerful features, showing you how to manipulate and craft distinctive tones using bitmask functions. Perfect for anyone interested in digital synth exploration, this video will help you unlock the true potential of your gear."

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Kodamo Mask1: Sound Explorations

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"Welcome to Kodamo Mask1: More Unique Sounds! In this video, we dive deep into the world of sound design using the powerful Kodamo Mask1 digital synthesizer. Whether you're a seasoned synth music producer or just starting out, this video will provide you with valuable insights into how to harness the Mask1's advanced features, including its unique bitmask capabilities.

Explore innovative techniques for creating custom patches and cutting-edge sounds that are perfect for electronic music, ambient textures, and experimental sound design. The Kodamo Mask1 offers endless possibilities for digital synth enthusiasts, and in this video, we break down the process of creating dynamic, evolving sounds that push the limits of your creativity.

If you’re passionate about synthesizers and want to take your sound design skills to the next level, this tutorial will guide you through the Mask1’s powerful features, showing you how to manipulate and craft distinctive tones using bitmask functions. Perfect for anyone interested in digital synth exploration, this video will help you unlock the true potential of your gear."

Kodamo Mask1: more unique sounds

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"Welcome to Kodamo Mask1: More Unique Sounds! In this video, we dive deep into the world of sound design using the powerful Kodamo Mask1 digital synthesizer. Whether you're a seasoned synth music producer or just starting out, this video will provide you with valuable insights into how to harness the Mask1's advanced features, including its unique bitmask capabilities.

Explore innovative techniques for creating custom patches and cutting-edge sounds that are perfect for electronic music, ambient textures, and experimental sound design. The Kodamo Mask1 offers endless possibilities for digital synth enthusiasts, and in this video, we break down the process of creating dynamic, evolving sounds that push the limits of your creativity.

If you’re passionate about synthesizers and want to take your sound design skills to the next level, this tutorial will guide you through the Mask1’s powerful features, showing you how to manipulate and craft distinctive tones using bitmask functions. Perfect for anyone interested in digital synth exploration, this video will help you unlock the true potential of your gear."

Kodamo Mask1: hands on with the user interface

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"Welcome to this hands-on overview of the Kodamo Mask1, an innovative digital synth that brings something new to the world of sound design. In this video, we dive deep into the user interface of the Kodamo Mask1, giving you an inside look at how this unique synthesizer can elevate your synth music production. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, understanding the Mask1’s UI is essential for unlocking its full potential in crafting custom sounds.

The Kodamo Mask1 is a game-changer in the world of digital synthesis, offering a blend of advanced features and intuitive controls. We explore the layout, navigation, and bitmask system, showing you how to make the most out of its capabilities to create complex, rich textures and sequences. If you’re passionate about sound design, this video will provide valuable insights into the workflow and power of the Kodamo Mask1.

Perfect for synth enthusiasts, sound designers, and synth music creators, this video is a must-watch if you’re considering the Kodamo Mask1 or want to enhance your sound design skills on digital synths. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more expert tips on synth music and sound design!"

Kodamo Mask1: unique sounds from bitmask exploration

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"Welcome to Kodamo Mask1: Unique Sounds from Bitmask Exploration! In this video, we dive deep into the world of sound design using the powerful Kodamo Mask1 digital synthesizer. Whether you're a seasoned synth music producer or just starting out, this video will provide you with valuable insights into how to harness the Mask1's advanced features, including its unique bitmask capabilities.

Explore innovative techniques for creating custom patches and cutting-edge sounds that are perfect for electronic music, ambient textures, and experimental sound design. The Kodamo Mask1 offers endless possibilities for digital synth enthusiasts, and in this video, we break down the process of creating dynamic, evolving sounds that push the limits of your creativity.

If you’re passionate about synthesizers and want to take your sound design skills to the next level, this tutorial will guide you through the Mask1’s powerful features, showing you how to manipulate and craft distinctive tones using bitmask functions. Perfect for anyone interested in digital synth exploration, this video will help you unlock the true potential of your gear."

Kodamo Mask1: Starship Selector

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Kodamo EssenceFM 2025.03.04 Blackthorn spring

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"After the grime of the FBO01 I am back in the clean clean world of 2-Op EssenceFM sounds"

Comparison: Yamaha FB01 vs EssenceFM

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"In this sound test video, we compare two iconic FM synthesizers: the Kodamo EssenceFM and the Yamaha FB01. Whether you're a seasoned sound designer or just starting out with FM synthesis, this video offers an in-depth exploration of their unique tones and characteristics. We dive into the FM sound engines of both synthesizers, examining how the Kodamo EssenceFM's advanced features stack up against the more classic approach of the Yamaha FB01.

Discover the power of FM synthesis as we demonstrate how each synthesizer shapes sound through frequency modulation. If you're passionate about synth music and sound design, you'll appreciate this side-by-side comparison of two powerful machines. We’ll showcase a variety of sounds to help you decide which FM synth fits your creative needs.

This video is perfect for musicians, producers, and sound designers who are into FM synths, exploring new FM synthesis gear, or learning how to use the Kodamo EssenceFM and Yamaha FB01 to shape their music."

00:00 Intro
01:15 Yamaha FB01 sweep
01:41 Kodamo EssenceFM FM sweep
02:01 Discussion of sweep test
03:55 Patch 3/10 EBass
12:15 Patch 3/20 Glocken
18:45 Patch 3/25 Clav
23:54 Conclusion

Kodamo EssenceFM: 6-Operator drones and looping envelopes

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"In this tutorial, we dive deep into the Kodamo EssenceFM, an incredible 6-operator FM synthesizer that opens up endless possibilities for sound design. If you're into FM synthesis, this video will help you understand how to harness the power of the EssenceFM's looping envelopes to create unique, evolving textures. Whether you’re a seasoned sound designer or new to FM synthesis, this video provides a clear guide on how to get the most out of your Kodamo EssenceFM.

We’ll explore the essential features of the EssenceFM, focusing on its 6-operator architecture and how you can use drones to generate atmospheric, evolving sounds. Learn how to manipulate looping envelopes to create evolving textures that will elevate your synth music. Perfect for anyone who loves experimenting with FM synthesis and wants to dive deeper into sound design using the Kodamo synthesizer."

Kodamo EssenceFM: 4-Operator FM Sounds. Meditation on 6 Perre Villez Patches

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"Welcome to 'Kodamo EssenceFM: 4-Operator FM Sounds. Meditation on 6 Perre Villez Patches'! In this video, we dive deep into the world of FM synthesis with the incredible Kodamo EssenceFM, exploring the lush and intricate 4-operator FM sounds that make this synthesizer a standout in modern sound design. Whether you're a seasoned FM synthesis enthusiast or a beginner looking to learn more, this tutorial will guide you through creating rich, evolving textures inspired by the unique Perre Villez patches.

FM synthesis is an essential technique for anyone passionate about creating complex, evolving soundscapes, and the Kodamo EssenceFM is a powerful tool that brings 4-operator FM to life with ease. Join us as we explore the nuances of this versatile synth, showing how it handles 6 patches by Perre Villez (also known as Pedro Villez).

Whether you're interested in sound design, synth music, or specifically exploring the capabilities of the Kodamo EssenceFM, this video will give you valuable insights and inspiration. Learn how to harness the power of FM synthesis with a focus on the EssenceFM’s unique features, and discover how Perre Villez’s patch designs can elevate your own music production. Subscribe for more FM synthesis tutorials and in-depth reviews of synthesizers like the Kodamo EssenceFM!"

Kodamo Essence FM: exploring an expressive patch

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"In this video, we dive deep into the Kodamo EssenceFM, exploring an expressive and dynamic patch. If you're passionate about FM synthesis and sound design, especially with the powerful Kodamo EssenceFM synthesizer, this tutorial is a must-watch. We break down how to create intricate and dynamic sounds using FM synthesis techniques and how you can do so using some of the basic techniques of traditional sound design.

Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced user of FM synthesis, this video will help you understand how to harness the full potential of your Kodamo EssenceFM. Learn tips and tricks to craft expressive and unique patches that stand out in your synth music production. The EssenceFM's intuitive interface and cutting-edge features make it a standout choice for any serious sound designer interested in FM sound design."

00:00 Intro
02:30 Noise on the EssenceFM
05:02 Gritty noise from bit-reduced sine waves and disabled waveform interpolation
07:50 Modulation on the EssenceFM
08:20 Each operator has its own Mod section
11:55 Vibrato from the LFO
12:25 Key Volume Scale
13:38 ModMatrix
16:35 Adding a third operator to a two operator stack
17:50 Intentional FM sound design - ratio of modulator determines harmonics
21:12 Conclusion"

Kodamo Mask1: Dark Ambient - video 6

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"In this series of videos, I explore the creation of dark ambient music using the powerful Kodamo Mask1 synthesizer, processed through the Akai MPC Live 2. If you're into ambient synth music and enjoy the deep, atmospheric textures of dark ambient, this video is for you. The video showcase how the Kodamo Mask1's unique synthesis capabilities, combined with the sampling power of the Akai MPC, can create immersive, lo-fi soundscapes perfect for dark ambient tracks.

I use the Kodamo Mask1 for rich, evolving pads and drones, and then transform those sounds with the Akai MPC Live 2 to produce textured, gritty, and atmospheric results. This video is perfect for anyone interested in sampling synthesizers to create raw, organic sounds and explore the potential of lo-fi ambient music.

Whether you're a fan of Kodamo synthesizers, the flexibility of Akai MPC, or simply enjoy the process of crafting ambient synth music, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this session."

Kodamo Mask1: Dark Ambient

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"In this series of videos, I explore the creation of dark ambient music using the powerful Kodamo Mask1 synthesizer, processed through the Akai MPC Live 2. If you're into ambient synth music and enjoy the deep, atmospheric textures of dark ambient, this series is for you. These videos showcase how the Kodamo Mask1's unique synthesis capabilities, combined with the sampling power of the Akai MPC, can create immersive, lo-fi soundscapes perfect for dark ambient tracks.

I use the Kodamo Mask1 for rich, evolving pads and drones, and then transform those sounds with the Akai MPC Live 2 to produce textured, gritty, and atmospheric results. These videos are perfect for anyone interested in sampling synthesizers to create raw, organic sounds and explore the potential of lo-fi ambient music.

Whether you're a fan of Kodamo synthesizers, the flexibility of Akai MPC, or simply enjoy the process of crafting ambient synth music, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in these sessions."

Waldorf Kyra / Kodamo Mask1 comparison

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"Comparing these are two high quality VAs which can do more than VA..."