Discovering the Chromaplane: First Improvised Sessions with Soma Cosmos

video upload by Andre Bregegere

"In this video, I explore the Chromaplane by Koma Elektronik and Passepartout Duo for the very first time. To process the sound, I run the signal through the Soma Laboratory Cosmos Drifting Memory Station, allowing the electromagnetic textures to evolve into a shifting, ambient soundscape. The performance were recorded live from the Cosmos stereo output, then lightly mixed and mastered in Pro Tools.

The video is in two parts:
• Take 1: My initial interaction with the instrument, focusing on discovering its tactile response and basic tonal characteristics.
• Take 2: A second attempt where I push the density of the performance while maintaining the same tuning from the first session.

I have included annotations at the beginning of the video to explain exactly what the Chromaplane is and how I am approaching this specific setup.

Gear used:
• Koma Elektronik Chromaplane
• Soma Laboratory Cosmos (Drifting Memory Station)

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00:00 Intro
00:51 Take 1: Introducing the Chromaplane
02:42 Adding the Cosmos
03:19 Drawing Melodies is Fun!
07:12 Take 2"

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.

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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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."

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)"

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"

Koma Elektronik Chromaplane with Oto Machines BIM

video upload by Nightlife Electronics

https://nightlife-electronics.com/

"The Koma Chromaplane has just landed in the shop and we just had to take it for spin!

Chromaplane has 10 independently tuneable analog oscillators that pass through a resonant low pass filter and a lo-fi PT2399 based digital delay.

The unique thing with the Chromaplane is in how you control and shape the dynamic output of the oscillators. Using two electromagnetic pick up coils positioned over the top of the instrument you can explore the blurred lines in the ether floating above and around the machine. From subtle and quiet drones to resonant and dynamic melodies.

Paired in this video we have the Oto Machines Bim to give some spatial ping pong effects. A super fun set up!"

Love when something that looks completely alien ends up sounding like a real, playable instrument.

video upload by Luca Longobardi

"First spin with the Koma Elektronik Chromaplane."

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/"

Getting Started with the Chromaplane - Electromagnetic Synth

video upload by Passepartout Duo

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

Thanks for watching!"

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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"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!"

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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."