Jamming Along The Heartbeat

Published on Mar 10, 2020 Perplex On

"Pulsesensor connected to the Fieldkit driving a solenoid which is beating against a piezo. This sound is routed to the iPad loaded with Impaktor to transform it to a pulsing sinewave sound. Added a drone sound with Mononoke synth and projected blood vessels animated in realtime according to the actual pumping signal."

Hacking an Arm Prosthesis to Output CV for Thought Controlled Synthesis

Hacking my arm prosthesis to output CV so that it plugs into my synth: Thought-controlled music!

Published on Feb 13, 2020 Bertolt Meyer

"Together with Chrisi from KOMA Elektronik and my husband Daniel, I am in the process of building a device (the 'SynLimb') that attaches to my arm prosthesis instead of the prosthetic hand. The SynLimb converts the electrode signals that my prosthesis picks up from my residual limb into control voltages (CV) for controlling my modular synthesizer. The SynLimb thus allows me to plug my prosthesis directly into my snythesizer so that I can control its parameters with the signals from my body that normally control the hand. For me, this feels like controlling the synth with my thoughts. I show the prototype(s), explain how we put it together and how it works, and do a little demo.

My Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bertolt-meyer
Daniel's Art: https://danieltheiler.de

The inspiration to just try this despite not being an engineer came from wonderful Sam aka lookmumnocomputer
The inspiration to venture into modular synthesis in the first place came from the wonderful mylarmelodies"

The Galaxy Electric - Cosmic Tape Music - Improvised Modular Performance - Ancient Alien Forest

Published on Feb 13, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

"Thanks for listening! Come on a musical voyage with us where we'll send you a new song every day, a cosmic story, and a chance to earn space treasure: https://thegalaxyelectric.lpages.co/5...

Today's trip involves a minimal yet sonically rich pairing; Buchla Music Easel, Vocals,Tape Delay and CV Controllable FX

Come with us as we go on a light cosmic rock hop. We loop our Buchla modular synthesizer using the Monome Grid and MLR.The vocal chain consists of two Boss RE-20s going into a Pigtronix Infinity Looper synced via MIDI clock. We explore many of the various aspects of what the Buchla Music Easel has to offer. It is an endless fount of sound creation and manipulation.The Buchla Music Easel is accompanied by a small Eurorack FX chain including a 4MS Dual Looping Delay, Field Kit with CV Radio, and Mutable Instruments Warps for white noise.

We have NO idea what these performances are going to be. We literally turn on our gear and start sound-checking and before we know it, we have traveled to another planet!

Equipment used:
Buchla Music Easel
Roland RE-20 Space Echo Pedal
Onde Magnétique OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer
Pigtronix Infinity Looper
Monome Grid controlling MLR {re:mix Max for Live app}
4MS Dual Looping Delay
KOMA Elektronik - Field Kit with CV Radio
Mutable Instruments Warps for white noise

The Galaxy Electric - https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com"

Patch and Tell - E4 - Onde Magnétique OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer + Drone + Envelope Follower

Published on Jan 21, 2020 The Galaxy Electric

"Thanks for watching! If you are interested in the sound of TAPE you can check out some sound examples of Digital vs. Analog here: https://thegalaxyelectricshop.com/pro...

In this installment of Augustus Green of The Galaxy Electric's Patch and Tell we explore the OM-1 Cassette Synthesizer by Onde Magnétique designed by Scott Campbell out of Louisiana. We are using a prerecorded tape of one of our weekly buchla drone performances. [see here]

I am using the OM-1 for pitch and gate cv control that is being generated from Koma Elektronik's Field Kit's Envelope Follower. The Envelope Follower is a circuit that generates a control voltage envelope from an incoming audio signal. In this case the audio signal is a digital drum loop that was prerecorded onto the cassette using my tape-ify (https://thegalaxyelectricshop.com/pro...) process and played by a Tascam Porta02 mkII. The tape stock used was my low grade Type II CrO2 formula. The pitch and gate of the cv controllable cassette player are informed by the dynamics and feel of the drum loop. I further control the pitch using the buttons on the OM-1 which generate Volt per Octave control voltages that play back the tape at different speeds. The result is a tight groove that allows me to repurpose the drone recording. Lastly, there is a little random cv controlled radio added into the mix for good measure.

The Galaxy Electric - https://www.thegalaxyelectric.com"

Analogue Solutions Generator Step Sequencer & Studio Electronics Boomstar 8106

Published on Aug 21, 2019 Perfect Circuit

"The Analogue Solutions Generator is a combination multi-channel sequencer and touch controller perfect for taking control of your modular or semi-modular synthesizers. Designed for real-time improvisational performance, the Generator allows you to alter the rhythm and generate variations by using the onboard touch plates. In this video, we use the Generator to tie together a setup that includes the Studio Electronics Boomstar 8106 desktop synth, Roland TR-08 drum machine, and a Koma Field Kit FX."

https://www.perfectcircuit.com

Common Ground Anglerfish & Effect Pedals

Published on Jul 8, 2019 Fahmi M.

"Anglerfish, a 6-voice standalone square wave synth, with playable touch keys, light-sensitive cross-modulation with UV LED indicators, master tilt EQ, and built-in dimmable light control. The Anglerfish can be used to create deep drones, squeaky microsounds and haunting rhythmic explorations with the twist of a knob. Anglerfish is the first self-released DIY Kit by Common Ground, designed by Bridget Ferrill.

In this video, I try to experiment with Anglerfish and effect pedals (eq, filter, reverb)."

KOMA Elektronik Anglerfish

Matzoh Man and KOMA Field Kit [Episode 134]

Published on Apr 20, 2019 CatSynth TV

"The Matzoh Man returns for Passover this year. This time, his rendition of Dayenu is used to drive the KOMA Field Kit via a contact mic. Audio is routed to the Field Kit's enveloper follower to drive the solenoid and sundry objects. In the final segment, we use Matzoh Man's audio and the envelope generator to also drive the Morpheus Z-plane filter from Rossum Electro-Music, with the gate changing the filter with almost every note of the tune.

Chag Pesach Sameach!"

Common Ground Anglerfish DIY Kit Action!

Published on Mar 26, 2019 KOMA Elektronik

"The new Common Ground Anglerfish in action. Starting off with some additional delay and frequency shifter effects by the KOMA Field Kit FX, towards the end without any effects. Casually narrated by Wouter."

See this post for details.

KOMA Elektronik ANGLERFISH - Common Ground DIY Kit

Published on Mar 26, 2019 KOMA Elektronik

"Anglerfish is a 6 square oscillator noise and dronemaker for experimental and drony sounds! Use the light controls with the built-in LED or use an external torch to modulate the pitch! Drone on! This DIY Kit is suitable for beginner solderers. Anglerfish is the first self-released DIY Kit by Common Ground, designed by Bridget Ferrill.

The Pitch of each oscillator is determined by corresponding potentiometers and the three switches between the oscillators open up light-sensitive connections between adjacent pots. This means both oscillators’ pitches will bend according to the amount of light the photocells receive (LED’s indicate strength of current flowing between the pots) The Tone pot controls a shelf EQ on the master output, with cutoff frequency at 482 HZ and the dangling LED is there for you to use to play the light-sensitive circuit. Adjust the brightness of the LED with the pot next to it. DRONE/KEYS switch chooses between either all 6 voices playing constantly or voices playing only when activated with key. Use 9V center positive PSU."

Volca Modular & Koma Kommander

Published on Mar 3, 2019 Geylo Follen

"A quick fx sound with the volca modular. Modulating via cv with the kommander thanks to its dual infrared X-Y motion controllers.

Pads: Korg Sq1 connected via midi to s5000 sampler.
Tracklist:
2:14 cv mod spring reverb
2:50 cv mod filter
3:49 fx sound
4:14 party"

Introduction to the KOMA Field Kit [Episode 106]

Published on Jan 21, 2019 CatSynth TV

"We introduce the KOMA Field Kit, and a standalone box with combines modular synthesis with electro-acoustic features such as driving external DC actuators (solenoids, motors, etc.), contact mics, a CV-controlled radio input (FM, AM, shortwave), and more.

We go through a few short examples:
1) Contact mic
2) Radio
3) Solenoid and objects in the Field Kit lid
4) Solenoid and more objects in a pray bowl.
5) Radio feedback and distortion with the speaker + contact mic
6) Running feedback through the KOMA SVF-201 filter module"

www.catsynth.com

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Friday Fun Synth Jam - Arturia Keylab MKII, Pittsburgh SV-1, Koma Field Kit FX

Published on Nov 2, 2018 sonicstate

"Another in our occasional Friday Fun synth Jam series - this time we've hooked up the Arturia Keylab MKII, the Pittsburgh Modular SV-1 and the Koma Elektronik Field Kit FX.

Nicks Music: https://soniclab.bandcamp.com"

New KOMA Dual Discrete VCA Eurorack Module

Published on Oct 3, 2018 KOMA Elektronik

"The KOMA Dual Discrete VCA offers two independent high quality VCA channels, both built up out of discrete transistor cells with low CV and audio bleed, very low noise and distortion. The VCA’s feature set also enables you to experiment with the linear/exponential response curve, changing the dynamics of your sound. Play around with the gain settings for creative distortion effects in the classic KOMA style: High quality sound by default, noise by choice!"

"BERLIN, 3 OCT 2018 - KOMA has been rather quiet on the Eurorack front over the past years, but that is about to change! Introducing the latest module in the KOMA Elektronik Eurorack line: the Dual Discrete VCA!

The KOMA Dual Discrete VCA offers two independent high quality VCA channels, both built up out of discrete transistor cells with low CV and audio bleed, very low noise and distortion. The VCA’s feature set also enables you to experiment with the linear/exponential response curve, changing the dynamics of your sound. Play around with the gain settings for creative distortion effects in the classic KOMA style: High quality sound by default, noise by choice!

Our VCA is designed to operate with CV signals of 0V - 5V. We added attenuators (ATT) on CV Input 1 of Channel A and CV Input 2 of Channel B, to allow the user to adjust the incoming CV level. For instance: when you have a higher CV signal, you can attenuate it down to the appropriate 5V level.
More Modules are coming!

And this is not the end, we are designing and developing more modules which will be released over the coming months, together forming a full KOMA Eurorack system. We aim for each module to be a definite version of its function, which exemplifies the rich and unique KOMA sound, unique music machines with great build quality and excellent customer care.

The Dual Discrete VCA is available from today onwards from the KOMA Elektronik website and through KOMA Elektronik dealers world-wide for a MRSP of 199EUR."

KOMA Strom Mobile Now Available

KOMA Strom Mobile - How does it work?Published on Oct 3, 2018 KOMA Elektronik

"Strom Mobile is a portable power solution for music makers and everyone who needs reliable voltage source at all times! The Strom Mobile transforms the output voltage of USB power banks (5V DC) to either 9V or 12V DC to power any (music) device running on those voltages. There are two independent channels which can output individually set voltages. The Strom Mobile includes an input current feedback system to save the user from exceeding the maximum output current of the USB powerbank in use.

1 unit consists of the Strom Mobile, 1 x USB B Cable and 2 x DC Cable and an English user manual. Please note: USB Powerbanks not included."

Previous posts...

And the press release:

BERLIN, 3 OCT 2018 - “After releasing the Field Kit and Field Kit FX, we received many requests from customers who want to be able to run their DC powered devices outside of their studios; at places where no power is available, like in an aircraft, while hiking through the mountains or simply with friends in the park.”
We developed the Strom Mobile, a standalone device that converts the 5V DC power from an USB power bank into clean low noise 9V or 12V DC power optimized to run all your music machines off the grid, for hours!

Using the Strom Mobile is very simple. It boasts two channels that both can handle a current draw up to 2.5A. You plug in an USB power bank to one of the channels (or both) and plug in the standard DC barrel connectors on the bottom side. You can select or 12V or 9V per channel. An orange light above the channel outputs shows you which output voltage you are using. Both channels also have a dedicated Current Monitor which shows you much current you are using, so you know when you reach the limit of your USB power bank and how many more devices you can add to your off the grid setup!

To get you started, Strom Mobile will be shipped with 1 x USB B cable (specifically designed version, to minimize voltage drop), 2 x DC-DC cables and User Manual. This runs one channel of the Strom Mobile. Additionally we offer a Strom Mobile Cable Pack, which includes 1 x USB B cable (specifically designed version, to minimize voltage drop), a 1-to-5 daisychain DC Cable, 2 x DC Cable and 1 polarity changing DC Cable.

We have been playing out and about with the Strom Mobile and its a great to be able to power our gear everywhere and to get inspired by the world around us. Here is a video of Hainbach and KOMA’s Wouter project ODD NARRATIVE, performing and recording at Berlin’s Tempelhof Flugfeld, all powered by Strom Mobile:

Strom Mobile together with Hainbach and Wouter

Premiered Sep 14, 2018 HAINBACH

[Odd Narrative is a project that I am running with Wouter Jaspers of KOMA Elektronik since 2017. We have pretty defined roles in how we make music - I create the scenery with tape loops and melodies, he creates the narrative trough his electro-acoustic setup. In this track which we created at my favorite place in Berlin, Tempelhof airport, he is playing two field kits, a synth I don't know, a tape loop and does cat/birdsong with his voice and Field Kit FX. I am playing a tape loop, TR606 and the OP1, mixed with the Field Kit FX. All is powered either by battery or the Koma Strom Mobile.]

The Strom Mobile is available from today onwards from the KOMA Elektronik website and through KOMA Elektronik dealers world-wide for a MRSP of 175EUR, the Strom Mobile Cable Pack for a MRSP of 35EUR."

ambient_02 delay_repeat: rhodes, meeblip, nanoloop, count to five, H9

Published on Sep 23, 2018 Chris Randall

"Some Sunday afternoon vibes. The Rhodes is running through the Montreal Assembly Count To Five pedal, where I grab that initial chord that provides the bed of the song. From there, to an Eventide H9 Max for some reverse delay action, and then in to the iPad.

The Gameboy (running the nanoloop mono cartridge) goes in to the Field Kit, and the Field Kit's aux output is running to a Radio Shack Reverb, and back in to the Field Kit. From there, in to the iPad.

The synth sound is coming from an original MeeBlip, which is driven via MIDI from Bram Bos' Particle MIDI plugin (part of his Rosetta suite of MIDI plugs) running on AUM, which provides the mixing duties and also hosts Audio Damage Eos 2, Rough Rider 2, Dubstation 2, and Discord 4 plugins."

Chris Randall of Audio Damage.

ambient_01 magnetosphere : dictaphone + field kit + guitar

Published on Sep 16, 2018 Chris Randall

"Two dictaphones with three tapes (field recording, Rhodes, and synth), played through the Koma Elektronic Field Kit provide the bed; the iPad provides the mixing surface and effects. Unfortunately, I can't include the iPad screen in this video, as it is running unreleased software that I'm not allowed to show. Multi-speed on the Rhodes tape and acoustic guitar provide the top layer."

Warnung Koma

Published on Aug 31, 2018 Jurgen SONICrider

"Koma Warnung" is probably the best warning till now...

In a live studio session exploring some of the possibilities the Koma Elektron Fieldkits have in term of sounddesign, CV manipulation and controlling electronic devices.

Sound only: https://soundcloud.com/sonicrider/kom...

Used gear:
- Koma Fieldkit
- Koma Fieldkit FX
- Korg Arp Odyssey Module
- Reverslandfill Noise (to Fieldkit FX delay in)
- Reverslandfill Creep Cluster (to Fieldkit FX spring in)
- Patchblock (drone)
- Casette "Sirenensignale zur Warnung" (words)
- Mackie mixing console with Tiptop ZSP's (reverb & delay)
- iPhone scanned with electro pick up.

Patch (main approach):
- LFO Fieldkit controls trigger Arp, Motor DIY string, CV sequencer Fieldkit FX (via CV in 1) & radio search.
- Fieldkit: channel 1 (radio), 2 (LFO), 3 (DIY String), 4 (Aux send Mackie "words")
- Fieldkit: aux out to Fieldkit FX Freq Shift in = Bij using the aux switch per channel the sound flows into the Frequency Shifter.
- Fieldkit FX CV sequencer controlled by Fieldkit LFO into CV input 2 "purple" controlling "Freq Shift Amount", "Freq Shift Contorl", "Delay Time" & "Spring Cut Of")
- Fieldkit FX mixer in: 1 (Freq Shift), 2 (Delay), 3 (Spring), 4 (Electro pick up).

Fever Ray producer Christoffer Berg takes us inside his stunning Gothenburg studio

Published on Aug 30, 2018 FACTmagazine

"A synth haven in the heart of Sweden.

Christoffer Berg may not be a familiar name but you’ve most likely heard his work: as well production and engineering for Depeche Mode, he’s worked extensively with both The Knife and Fever Ray.

We were given the opportunity to visit his Gothenburg studio and jumped at the chance, having heard rumors of his one-of-a-kind synth collection, which includes one of the very first synthesizers made in Europe.

Christoffer also took us next door into Svenska Grammofon Studion, a famous recording space that counts Foals, The Hives and Jose Gonzales among the artists who have made music inside it."

Koma Field Kit & Field Kit FX Vs. Custom Modular Synth Rig

Published on Aug 24, 2018 Ask.Audio

"Here's a sound demo comparison between the Koma Field Kit and Field Kit FX VS. a customising modular synthesiser
rig."