Exploring the Chromaplane: Live Improv, Tuning Screws, & External Drones

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"A live, fully improvised performance exploring the unique architecture of the Koma Elektronik Chromaplane. This session is a deeper dive into the instrument's hands-on playability—including on-the-fly tuning—and external input processing.

On-screen captions are included in the first half to break down the basics of the instrument and explain exactly what is happening under the hood.

Performance Breakdown:
• The Core: Sound generation starts with the Chromaplane, interacting directly with its electromagnetic fields.
• On-The-Fly Tuning: Watch as I use the tuning screws mid-performance to shift pitches and reshape the harmonic foundation in real-time.
• The Expansion: In the final act, things get heavier as I introduce an external input—the gritty, texture-rich Triad drone/noise synth by DecadeBridge.
• The Space: The entire mix is processed through the Universal Audio UAFX Starlight Echo Station to pull the mono signal into an immersive, wide stereo space.

The performance was recorded live, then lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools.

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0:00 - Intro

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Signal Chain:
• Synthesizer: Koma Elektronik Chromaplane
• External Input: DecadeBridge Triad (Drone/Noise Synth)
• Delay/Modulation: UAFX Starlight Echo Station
• DAW: Avid Pro Tools (Mixing & Mastering)"

Sundown Synthesis (Chase Bliss Big Time, Kinotone Sparks, Koma Chromaplane)

video upload by Matt Lowery

"This was an instagram post that turned out to be a pretty darn good exploration of Chromaplane through Sparks and Big Time, so I'm tossing it on Youtube for those of you who are on the hunt for more Big Time audio examples. It’s admittedly busy sonically, but sometimes I just love making a big pot of sonic gumbo.

The modular stuff is a series of homegrown samples being processed by Multigrain, Arbhar, and Morphagene.

If you like these kinds of sounds, grab a copy of my sample pack Bokeh-- it's loaded with sounds from this universe that you can use in your music.

https://otakusound.gumroad.com/l/Boke..."

Passepartout Duo explains us the Koma Elektronik HALOPLANE | Superbooth 2026

video upload by Milk Audio Store

"The new Koma Elektronik Haloplane is an electromagnetic micro-loop sampler which works in stereo.
Chris from Passepartout Duo explain us all the features and possibility to use the Haloplane."

Koma Elektronik Haloplane | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"KOMA Elektronik’s Haloplane is one of the most unusual instruments unveiled around Superbooth 2026, translating the company’s experimental electromagnetic playing concept into a new digital instrument built around micro-loop sampling and wavetable synthesis. Developed together with Passpartout Duo, the expressive tabletop device replaces traditional keys and pads with playable electromagnetic fields, positioning Haloplane somewhere between a synthesizer, performance interface and sound sculpture."

Sounds from Superbooth 2026: KOMA x Passepartout Duo

video upload by Perfect Circuit

KOMA at Perfect Circuit - note the Haloplane is not yet available for order as of this post, however the Chromaplane is. They are different. The Chromaplane is an electromagnetic analog synthesizer with ten tunable fields, while the Haloplane is an electromagnetic micro-loop sampler.

Monoplex Melodic Microtonal Sequencer - Superbooth 2026 Reveal

video upload by KOMA Elektronik

"We're revealing our Monoplex Sequencer at Superbooth 2026. Come check it out at our booth O400!"

KOMA Elektronik Monoplex
Melodic Microtonal Sequencer
Berlin-based synth makers KOMA Elektronik reveal Monoplex, a performance-driven Eurorack sequencer built for evolving melodic control. Inspired by the Komplex Sequencer, it distills its hands-on philosophy into a focused, single-channel design packed with features. Patch everything into everything and let the melodies evolve.

Every core parameter can be voltage-controlled, opening the door to endlessly shifting yet fully deterministic sequences. From tight Berlin-school patterns to generative melodic systems, Monoplex encourages experimentation.

At its heart is a significantly expanded quantizer. Beyond chromatic, major, and minor modes, Monoplex allows you to upload your own scales via MIDI SysEx using our browser-based tool. Choose from thousands of microtonal scales or create and audition your own instantly.

A dedicated MIDI-note capture mode lets incoming notes define the active scale on the fly. Microtonal scales can also be played on MIDI Synthesizers via Pitch Bend information.

Compact and hands-on, Monoplex delivers an endless supply of melodies and modulations inside your Eurorack system.

Fully CV-able 16-Step Eurorack Analog / MIDI Sequencer
42HP

CV-able Features
First Step (Sequence Start Point)
Sequence Length
Skip Step – Multiple Modes
Gate Length
Repeat Step – Simple or Ratcheting
Glide
Play Mode – Multiple Modes
Transpose
Divisions

Sequencer Features
CV Out
Gate Out
Trigger Out
MIDI Out (Note and CC)
Output Range 2V, 5V, 10V
Unipolar / Bipolar CV-Output
One-Shot Mode
Swing
User Interface Color Changes

Quantizer / User Scales
Wilson MTS-ESP scale system
3 user-definable scales, on-the-fly editing
Live scale upload via web interface directly via browser on PC, laptop and mobile, via SysEx
Live scale input via MIDI, e.g an attached keyboard
Live scale input via slider method on the sequencer itself (future feature)
MIDI implementation via Note On + Pitch Bend information for MIDI synthesizers

Sync
Clock Input
Clock / Division Output
Start Trigger Input & Output
End Trigger
Reset / Pause Trigger Input
MIDI In
MIDI Sync Master / Slave
MIDI Sync Start / Stop


Product page and more info:
https://koma-elektronik.com/monoplex

MSRP: €498,-

Available now through KOMA Elektronik and selected dealers.

#Superbooth: KOMA Elektronik motors & Kassiopeia pinball machine

video upload by CatSynth TV

"An electro-acoustic installation with solenoids hitting a string driven by KOMA Elektronic triggers. We also see a little pinball game triggered by a KOMA Kassiopeia."

Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

Meet the Haloplane: Electromagnetic Micro-Loop Sampler From the Makers of the Chromaplane

video upload by Passepartout Duo and KOMA Elektronik

"The Haloplane is a new electromagnetic micro-loop sampler.

For more info and to sign up for notifications about price, availability, and features: https://www.chromaplane.co/"

"The Chromaplane and Haloplane are unique electromagnetic synthesizers played using pickups. They’re instruments that emphasizes expression, intuition, and play.

Chromaplane

Electromagnetic analog synthesizer with ten tunable fields

Self-contained and pure, the Chromaplane creates a cloud of electromagnetic oscillations above its surface - play melodies by drawing above the surface, or just drone. A simple and intuitive interface focusing on immediate and organic electronic sound.

Haloplane

Electromagnetic micro-loop sampler

We’ll be showing the Haloplane at Superbooth 26 (booth O400) in Berlin."

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Introducing KOMA KASSIOPEIA, a 4-channel DC interface

video upload by KOMA Elektronik

"Kassiopeia is a 4-channel DC interface that lets you control motors, solenoids, LEDs, fans, lights and more with MIDI or CV/Gate.
Tap, shake, vibrate, and move objects to create sound in ways you’ve never imagined. Build kinetic sound installations, trigger solenoids rhythmically, or illuminate objects for an immersive performance.
#komaelektronik #synthesizer #sounddesign #kineticsculpture"



"Kassiopeia is a 4-channel DC interface that lets you control motors, solenoids, LEDs, fans, lights and more with MIDI or CV/Gate.

Tap, shake, vibrate, and move objects to create sound in ways you’ve never imagined. Build kinetic sound installations, trigger solenoids rhythmically, or illuminate objects for an immersive performance.

What if sound wasn’t just about speakers and synthesizers? What if you could make music by striking metal plates, shaking objects, or vibrating strings?

Kassiopeia is a 4-channel DC interface that turns movement into sound and light. It lets you control motors, solenoids, fans, LEDs and lamps using MIDI or CV/Gate. Each channel can either smoothly adjust power levels (great for controlling motors and movement) or send short, punchy triggers (perfect for percussive hits).

Designed for experimental musicians, sound artists, and tinkerers, Kassiopeia lets you:

Trigger solenoids to create percussive rhythms on any object.
Control motors and fans to shak, vibrate, or bow strings.
Control lamps and LEDs for an immersive performance.
Build kinetic sound sculptures that interact with the physical world.
Power-starve devices for glitchy, unpredictable results.
Simply connect it to a laptop via MIDI (Ableton-ready!) or control it with CV/Gate from your modular system.

During its development, we worked closely with Hildur Guðnadóttir and her band Osmium, incorporating ideas from the modified Halldorophone used in the Joker soundtrack. It’s an instrument of endless possibilities—where will you take it?"

KASSIOPEIA actually made its first mention on the site back on May 7, 2025.

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Dreamy Minimal Ambient with OP-1 field and norns shield | Warmth 2026-03-05 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"Ambient Engine (macOS)
https://store.atnr.net/downloads/ambi...

A piece created with ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, ‪@KOMAelektronik‬ Field Kit, norns shield, NTS-1, and Ambient Engine. It is minimal ambient built from dreamy synth tones, distortion, and fragmented chorus textures.

On the OP-1 field, a 44 step phrase runs in a loop using the ENDLESS sequencer. The output is connected to. ‪@strymon‬ blueSky with reverb applied.

On the norns shield, Graintopia is launched and an electric piano sound from the CP-88 is recorded with phaser applied and processed with granular synthesis. The output runs through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY with EQ and reverb. In the outro, packet loss effect is used to create a lo fi texture while the sound fades out.

In the Field Kit, radio tuner audio is sent to the ‪@KORG_INC‬ NTS-1 where delay, chorus, and reverb are applied. The return signal is sent again to an AUX channel to create feedback and distortion.

In Ambient Engine, two voice samples are loaded and played with randomized playback ranges. Filter, MicroLoop, delay, and reverb are adjusted during playback."

Understanding the KOMPLEX Sequencer in Minutes. #synthesizer #electronicmusic

video upload by KOMA Elektronik

[12 months later] The table of Zviij (II)

video upload by zviij

Part 1 here

"A year after shooting "The table of Zviij", film maker Julien Smith returns for a two-day session and captures a series of close-ups from short improvisations on Zviij's custom-made electroacoustic table. Filmed in November 2025.

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), Gamechanger Audio (plus pedal), Fairfield Circuitry (long life, randy's revenge, 20% more), Syro Instruments (diddley bow), Haken Audio (continuum mini)."

Patching @ 3am - Feedback patching and techniques

video upload by justin3am

"In this episode I'll be talking about the many forms and functions of feedback in electronic music and beyond.

On the first table I was using:

Fairfield Circuitry Hors d’euvres
WMD Protostar
DIY Fuzz Factory clone
EHX TubEQ
DIY Distortion+ clone
Rucci Passive Matrix Mixer
EHX Deluxe Memory Man 1100-TT
EHX Ring Thing
Boss PS-5 Pitch Shifter
Moog MF-103 Phaser
MFB Tanzmauz
4MS Pod64 with Omiindustriies Cascading Shift Register, Ya Jerk; Mutable Rings, 4MS Listen Four

On the second table I was using:

Ciat-Lonbarde Cocoquantus 2
Empress Zoia Pedal
Koma Field Ki
Lorre-Mill Keyed Mosstone
Nektar Panorama P1

Our boy cat Orion makes a special guest appearance."

Ambient session with Prophet-10 and Field Kit radio wave : Pulsar 2025-10-11 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with ‪@SequentialsDeluxe‬ Prophet-10 and ‪@KOMAelektronik‬ Field Kit — an electronica track built from simple synth performance and processed radio sounds.

The Prophet-10 is played with reverb added through the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky.

The Field Kit uses its built-in radio tuner to generate sound, with a monotronDELAY connected to the AUX input and used as a filter delay.

The radio tuner output is processed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY to add a lo-fi texture."

Chromaplane Tuning Website Jam

video upload by Perplex On

"I am really fascinated by the #chromaplane @koma_elektronik but couldn’t justify the purchase yet. But while surfing their website i stumbled across the chromaplane tuning website and couldn’t stop playing with it. 😄 A poor-man’s version of the real deal if you will 😅 In this case, the ipad just mirrors the website and the pen replaces the mouse, which feels even a bit closer to holding the pickup mic of the real thing. By using #blackhole loopback audio driver i was able to add reverb to it and record everything in Ableton."

Lofi Ambient w/ Double Looper and Sequenced DC Motor drone sound : Silent fall 2025-09-12 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with ‪@KOMAelektronik‬ Field Kit, ‪@SequentialLLC‬ Prophet-10, and tape loops. Lo-fi ambient where the drone sound of a motor’s vibration—picked up with a guitar pickup—forms the foundation, while piano recordings on tape intertwine through two loopers.

A DC motor is connected to the Field Kit, with its rotation speed controlled via CV from the ‪@KORG_INC‬ SQ-1 to create pitch. The motor’s vibration is picked up with a guitar pickup and used as a drone sound, processed with reverb through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII.

The Prophet-10 is processed through LOSSY for a slightly lo-fi texture, with added reverb.

The ‪@WeAreRewind1‬ tape player contains an endless cassette with a three-minute piano performance recorded on it. While playing it back, loops are created and performed simultaneously using two loopers: the AKAI U400 and MICROCOSM."

The Inner Sounds of Tape and iPhone w/ Field Kit, OP-1 field, PO-32 :Check up 2025-09-02 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with ‪@teenageengineering‬ OP-1 field, PO-32, and ‪@KOMAelektronik‬ Field Kit. Ambient electronica where drones and noise from a cassette player and iPhone overlap with lo-fi synth loops.

The iPhone and tape player are not connected to anything; instead, an electromagnetic pickup captures internal noise from both devices. The tape player emits drone sounds, while the iPhone produces glitch noise.

On the OP-1 field, synth pad loops are performed and layered with additional recorded takes.

The PO-32 plays rhythm patterns, processed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MK II with delay and pitch-shift effects."

Koma Elektronik Chromaplane and Strymon NightskyO

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"I keep to this routine every day without variation. The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it's a form of mesmerism. I mesmerize myself to reach a deeper state of mind.
(H. Murakami, The Art of Fiction No. 182)"

Ambient with norns shield, wavestick, Field Kit : Partial ground 2025-08-18 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"A piece created with norns shield, wavestick, Field Kit, and monotron DELAY. Ambient music built from shifting drones and sequences, with occasional bursts of radio noise.

The Field Kit’s LFO is used as the clock source to drive the SQ-1, whose CV output controls the pitch of the wavestick.

The Field Kit’s AUX is connected to the monotron DELAY, used here as an effects processor, mixing together the built-in radio sounds with the wavestick.

On the norns shield, the sines script is run to generate drone sounds, with reverb added via MOOD MK II on the output."

Chromaplane: A completely unique flat synthesizer

video upload by David Hilowitz Music

"In this video, I check out the Chromaplane, a beautiful and unique instrument by ‪@PassepartoutDuo‬ and ‪@KOMAelektronik‬.

More info here: https://chromaplane.co"