KOMA Elektronik Sensei Eurorack Sensor Module

video uploads by KOMA Elektronik

The Sensei Eurorack Sensor Module complements the Koma Elektronik Field Kit Sensor Pack from six years ago:

Making Music With Sensors | Koma Elektronik Field Kit Sensor Pack

video upload by HAINBACH

"I was doubtful whether sensors would be fun tools to create music with - beta-testing the Koma Elektronik Field Kit sensors taught me otherwise. They are ideal creative tools in that they make you think differently and far out of the box. Perfect for breaking writer's block or pure musical enjoyment."



Press release for the new Sensei module follows:

"Berlin-based synth makers KOMA Elektronik introduce Sensei, a new Eurorack module designed to connect your modular system with the world around you. Whether it's light, movement, heat, or touch, Sensei lets you patch your environment.

"Originally based on the Sensor Interface from the KOMA Field Kit, Sensei is a standalone Eurorack module built for artists, experimental musicians, and installation creators who want to go „beyond the knob“.

Two sensor inputs (one for continuous signals, one for triggers and switches) allow for expressive, non-traditional control over CV and gate signals.

From subtle environmental fluctuations like heat or wind to pulsing club energy fired by strobe lights, Sensei makes your surroundings part of the music.

Users can choose from KOMA's established lineup of Field Kit Sensors currently available:

- Light
- Temperature
- Sound
- Touch
- Movement (Accelerometer)
- A Micro Sequencer with three modes
- Softpotentiometer
- Ball Switch
- Button / Jack Input
or plug in their own Arduino / DIY sensors with standard three-pin connectors.

And even without sensors, Sensei offers creative functionality: it doubles as a re-triggerable saw/triangle envelope, voltage processor with gain and offset, or a simple CV source.

Key features:

2 sensor channels: one continuous, one switch/gate style
Built-in analog processing (offset & gain)
Re-triggerable envelope mode (saw & inverse saw, gate & inverse gate)
Works with KOMA and standard 3-pin sensors
Perfect for installations, generative patches & sound experiments

With Sensei, modular becomes tactile, responsive, and alive. Your modular just grew a few more senses!

KOMA is currently running an introductory sale on their Sensors that you should grab if you are interested!

Product page and more info:
https://koma-elektronik.com/new/product/sensei

MSRP: €169,-

Available now through KOMA Elektronik and selected dealers."

FM Radius by Koma Elektronik

quick demo/review video upload by Meska (Meska)

"Quick demo/review of the FM Radius by koma elektronik
RTFM: https://koma-elektronik.com/new/wp-co..."

"The FM RADIUS is a CV-tunable radio receiver capable of receiving radio broadcasts on the FM bands. It provides the user the ability to catch radio transmissions for further manipulation.

The CV Radio is capable of catching the strongest broadcasts without any external antennas but for better reception, an external antenna should be used.

Use it as a crazy oscillator, infinite sample generator or just listen to the news during your office break."

Chromaplane Mixtape #2

video upload by Passepartout Duo

0:00 - Cycles
0:58 - Dragging
2:09 - Detune

"We are exploring the Chromaplane one idea at a time in this series of short musical vignettes.

More about the Chromaplane: https://chromaplane.co/
More about us: https://www.passepartoutduo.com/"

Chromaplane Mixtape #1

video upload by Passepartout Duo

0:00 - Alphabet
0:46 - Pendulum
3:17 - Self-modulation

"We are exploring the Chromaplane one idea at a time in this series of short musical vignettes.

More about the Chromaplane: https://chromaplane.co/
More about us: https://www.passepartoutduo.com/"

KOMA Monoplex Sequencer Fully CV-able Eurorack Analog / MIDI Sequencer Update

You might recall the Monoplex from this Perfect Circuit SUPBERBOOTH video.

Click on the image to zoom in.

According to KOMA, the scheduled release date is 5/30/2025.

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Ambient w/ norns shield, Field Kit, piezo | Artificial Sea 2025-05-18

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with Norns Shield, modular synth, piezo elements, and a ‪@KOMAelektronik‬ Field Kit. Long electronic tones mingle with ocean-like sounds and fragmented radio voices.

Norns Shield: Runs sines ( https://norns.community/sines ) to generate a drone.

Marble & can piezo: A piezo pickup is attached to the underside of a tin can filled with marbles, routed into the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II for reverb and micro-looping.

Noise box: Fed through ‪@strymon‬ NIGHTSKY for filtering and reverb.

Field Kit: Mixes an FM-radio feed with noise from Mutable Instruments Braids, then sends the blend into Clouds for granular processing."

Getting Started with the Chromaplane - Electromagnetic Synth

video upload by Passepartout Duo

"More about us: https://www.passepartoutduo.com/

Thanks for watching!"

Sounds from Superbooth 2025: Koma Monoplex sequencers

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"We're on the ground in Berlin at the year's biggest synth event. Stay up to date with all the latest gear news, announcements, and preorder info on our Superbooth coverage hub."

KOMA Elektronik - Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH25

video upload by Superbooth Berlin

"KOMA demonstrate their new Chromaplane device."

New KOMA Sensei, Kassiopeia & More Superbooth!

Via KOMA

"Dear synthusiasts,

long time no hear!

First of all, big THANKS to everyone who made it to our KOMAPARTY 2.0 some weeks ago! We had great fun and were happy to hang out with friends and our community <3

 
Big ups Bertolt Meyer, Teslator, Cate Hops with FridaY and Echosisters!

Here's a few snaps for the vibes:

KOMA BOOTH AT SUPERBOOTH

What's all this??? We're excited to share what we've been working on during the Superbooth preparations, including a few mysterious surprises! You will find us at Booth O400 - same as last year. Just walk up the main big stairs and turn left until you see a bunch of nerds in black dungarees playing weird looking instruments… Probably our best SB drip yet!

This year, we will showcase a handful of brand new designs of upcoming modules to be released later this year including Monoplex - a smaller version of the Komplex sequencer, Bürste - a noise burst generator, a Wavefolder, a Dual Envelope and a KOMA VCO!
Sensei and Kassiopeia, which are both available for pre-order, will also have their space in special installations we’ve prepared especially for this year.

One of them is using your movements or even your heartbeat to generate cool shapes with our new VCO and Sensei sensor modules. You'll be
able to print out the results as a sticker!

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Introducing Lore - FM oscillator pair by Crows Electromusic

Press release via Crows Electromusic:


March 26, 2025 - Crows Electromusic, a small synth company from Vancouver, Canada, is thrilled to introduce Lore, a standalone all-analog tool for exploratory sound synthesis, ambient, drone, and noise music. With individual controls for each function, Lore gives direct control of two independent triangle-core oscillators and can be switched to an FM synthesis mode to unlock a wide range of complex tones. The instrument’s unique un-quantized interface is perfect for exploring pure tones, drones, and FM sound textures.

Features:

• 100% analog circuitry
• Two triangle-core oscillators
• Crossfade between triangle and square waves
• One-control-per-function interface
• Fully standalone, just add headphones
• Transparent bioplastic enclosure
• USB powered
• Handmade in Canada

Lore is our second release, building on what we’ve learned making our first product OVUM analog sound explorer. We had two goals in mind during development: first we wanted to make something that could create a harsher and more aggressive sound, and second, we wanted to see how small a synth we could make. On both fronts we think Lore is a success - it measures under 3 x 3 inches, and the FM mode gives you access to a whole range of shimmering, grinding, and metallic sounds. Just like with OVUM, we prioritized immediate control and ease of exploration. No understanding of oscillators, wave shapes, or FM synthesis is required to pick it up and start creating interesting and inspiring sound. We think people of all ages, musical abilities, and experience levels are going to love this instrument.

Lore is available now for $79 CAD / $59 USD.

Crows Electromusic is a small synth company based in Vancouver, Canada. Started by Cory Alder in 2022. Crows’ goal is to develop new hardware instruments that challenge the established ways we interact with sound and music creation. Their first product, OVUM was released in 2023, and their second product Lore is available now.

For more information, please visit Crows’ website at https://crowselectromusic.com or follow us on social media (Instagram, Bluesky) at @crowselectromusic.

Links:

Lore fm oscillator pair

Our interactive introduction to FM synthesis

OVUM analog sound explorer

https://crowselectromusic.com

"Cyclical Forces" Koma Elektronik Chromaplane, Kommander & Ouroboros Alea

video upload by Stephano Gavilanes

"Dreaming big, let’s go for a full album!

This is the eighth exploration with the Koma Elektronik Chromaplane analog synthesizer, a dual Kommander setup, and the Ouroboros Alea👌🏽

Music composed and recorded by Stephano Gavilanes.© Copyright 2025. All rights reserved."

"Antique Compasses" Koma Elektronik Chromaplane & The Analog Thing (THAT)

video upload by Stephano Gavilanes

"Seventh exploration. This track marks one full week with the amazing Koma Elektronik Chromaplane analog synthesizer👌🏽

The Analog Thing (THAT), provides the initial drone signal along with later textures where the Chromaplane overlays melodic lines, plus sending an envelope back to THAT🎛️💫

Music composed and recorded by Stephano Gavilanes.© Copyright 2025. All rights reserved."

You can find additional info on The Analog Thing previously posted here.

"Flux" Koma Elektronik Chromaplane and Panasonic RD-8944

video upload by Stephano Gavilanes

"Third exploration with the Koma Elektronik Chromaplane analog synthesizer👌🏽

This time I’m using a 1974 Panasonic RD-8944 rhythm machine into the Chromaplane with an improvisation piece with only one pickup, and my improvised magnet pins! 🎛️

I think I’m going to record an EP❤️

Music composed and recorded by Stephano Gavilanes.© Copyright 2025. All rights reserved."

"Like-Minded" Koma Elektronik Chromaplane with Biofeedback

video upload by Stephano Gavilanes

"First exploration with the Koma Elektronik Chromaplane analog synthesizer, and brainwaves via the SoundMachines BI1👌🏽

Beta waves are sending control voltages into the Chromaplane filter, and Apha waves modulating the delay time. I also made a finger ring to hold a magnet while performing with the pickups, it helps generate a subtle kick sound when tapped with a pickup💡

The Chromaplane is an inspiring masterpiece! 🖤

Music composed and recorded by Stephano Gavilanes.© Copyright 2025. All rights reserved."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Percussion and DIY Looper Improv #electronicmusic #synthesizer

video upload by Passepartout Duo

"Playing with our new DIY varispeed looper alongside some found percussion sounds"

"Check out our music here: https://passepartoutduo.bandcamp.com/"

Unboxing the Chromaplane! New Electromagnetic Instrument

video upload by Passepartout Duo

"What's it like to receive an instrument after working on its design for four years? Well... it's pretty nice! This is what it might be like to receive your Chromaplane in the mail!"

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

The table of Zviij

video upload by zviij

"The table of Zviij is a short portrait of sound artist Zviij Franck Smith at work. Filmed in November 2024 by Julien Smith.

Feat. Zviij Franck Smith (electroacoustic manœuvres), a wood board, contact microphones, springs, rubber bands, metal tines, marbles, motors, music boxes...

Thanks to Soma Laboratory (Enner), Koma Elektronik (field kit, gate delay), Moog (low pass filter, mf ring), Landscape fm (stereofield, tape transport), Vongon Electronics (paragraphs, polyphrase, ultrasheer), Oto Machines (biscuit), Bastl Instruments (thyme), Syro Instruments (diddley bow).

All rights reserved for all countries.
(c) Ijnveïq de Ernestine & Mat Meo

http://www.zviij.com"

In Beijing's golden autumn, an impromptu of refreshing natural(synthetic) sounds 🍂 🎛️

video upload by 合成少数派 Synthesis Minority

"A jam session with the traveling artist Passepartout Duo.

孟奇 Meng Qi: Horizon Prototype
Nicoletta Favari: Digital Chromaplane Prototype
Christopher Salvito: Analog Chromaplane

㊗️ Congratulations to my good partner Annqi on her wedding
㊗️ Happy birthday to Trent
㊗️ Happy National Day"


You can find additional Meng Qi Horizon posts here

You can find additional KOMA Elektronik Chromaplane posts here.

A Very Unusual Analog Synthesizer

video upload by HAINBACH

"The Chromaplane by Duo Passepartout and Koma Elektronik is an oddity: it is an experimental analog synth that does not have a keyboard or MIDI, but instead it is played with telephone coil pickups. A beautifully unique idea thatl found success on Kickstarter, funding within minutes. I got to play with the pre-series model for a week."

KOMA Elektronik Chromaplane KICKSTARTER Overview - New Electromagnetic Synthesizer

video upload by KOMA Elektronik

"Countdown for our Chromaplane, launching on July 23rd!

Three price tears will be available:

🐣 Super Early Bird (limited availability): €299
🐥 Early Bird (limited availability): €319
🏷️ Kickstarter Price: €359

We're so happy with how the Chromaplane has turned out, and we can't wait for you to give this special instrument a spin for yourself.

@KOMAelektronik https://koma-elektronik.com/"