Kijimi Mk2 by Black Corporation | Overview + Explorations

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"A walkthrough and demo of the Kijimi Mk2 made by Black Corporation. Kijimi is an 8-voice analog polyphonic synthesizer with polyphonic aftertouch and MPE capability.

In this video we’ll take a look at everything that’s inside Kijimi and how it all works, and I’ll share some of my favorite approaches to using Kijimi as an interactive instrument for live performance and as an experimental sound design tool. And of course, I’ll also share lots of sounds and patches along the way."

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro & Musical Demos
2:14 Sound Generation in Kijimi
12:05 Kijimi's VCF
15:03 Filter Self-Oscillation Tricks
17:35 Modulation in Kijimi
18:47 Envelope Generators
22:55 Portamento & Glissando
24:25 LFOs
27:25 Modulation Matrix
37:17 MPE
40:47 Extra Fun (& Nerdy) Tricks
47:58 Arpeggiator

Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1230

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"Powerful polysynth by the Black Corporation, loosely based on the famous, ultra-rare Polykobol. At the moment we are waiting to get the 24V power supply to test this. Packing 6GBP."

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Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1719

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Black Corporation Kijimi V1 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Module SN 1268

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Black Corporation KIJIMI MK2: SUPERBOOTH 24

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Black Corporation Introduces KIJIMI MK2

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KIJIMI MK2 is crafted to be one of the most powerful polysynths ever built, all behind intuitive front-panel controls, from its continuous timbral variation to its exhaustive modulation matrix. The Black Corporation original features planetary-sized analog sound, inspired by the best of rare and classic synths, but unique to our own parallel galaxy.

Shipping in July 2024.

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Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1209 w/ Original Box

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Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1643

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Black Corporation Kijimi Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Module SN 1637

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Black Corporation Kijimi 8-Voice Analog Synthesizer SN 1637

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"This is one of my favorite synths of all time and I suspect I will own one again in the future. I have also owned the Deckard's Dream and greatly prefer the Kijimi. It retains all the incredible MPE expression of the DDRM, yet extends the modulation possibilities vastly, has 4-pole filters, and is just generally more exciting if you ask me.

Check out Ricky Tines' video review." [posted here]

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Black Corporation Kijimi Polykobol Previously Owned by Com Truise?

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"Up for grabs is a rare Kijimi from Black Corp. A beautiful completely analog 8 voice synth which is a spot on Polykobol clone.
We acquired this Kijimi from Synthwave icon Com Truise last year.
Comes w/ power supply."

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Black Corporation Kijimi

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Black Corporation Kijimi: Let's Stack Witih the Hydrasynth!

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"Here are 9 patches using both the Kijimi and the Hydrasynth. The first 10 seconds of each sound are Hydrasynth only, then the Kijimi is added. Minimal reverb added, the clipping in the second-to-last sound is part of the Hydrasynth patch. Hydrasynth sounds are presets- in case you're playing along at home:

0:00 A-077
1:02 B-042
1:40 A-054
2:15 A-089
3:12 B-015
4:18 B-045
5:11 M1-016
6:15 D-068
6:56 D-087

The Kijmi adds a nice body to the Hydrasynth. As much as I love the Hydrasynth, there's nothing analog about its sound. This combination could do some amazing evolving sounds but I don't have the patience for that."

Black Corporation Kijimi

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Kijimi: Variations on Polyphonic Aftertouch

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"A few sounds of the Kijimi using the polyphonic aftertouch on the Hydrasynth Deluxe. The Kijimi is shown in panel mode so all controls represent their actual values."

Trying Out the Kijimi's Polyphonic Aftertouch

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"Recently, I got a Hydrasynth Deluxe and I've been so busy learning about it I haven't tried out its polyphonic aftertouch with the Kijimi until now. This is patch 48 from my bank LM and I've just changed the pressure to lower pitch by a 2nd.

It takes some getting used to! Especially using pitch bend successively for vibrato. But there's so many ways it can be useful and I'm having fun with the other aftertouch destinations now too. This should hold me over until the PAt keyboard version of the Kijimi with 88 waterfall keys and 16 voices that they are developing just for me."

Kijimi VCA RC Filter Demo

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"This is an A/B test of an RC filter PCB I made to filter out unwanted amp envelope artifact/aliasing noise on the Kijimi voice cards due to low-res DAC amp envelope outputs going into the VCA CV inputs, compared against the default AS3360 DIP ICs.

The PCBs I made just put an RC filter in front of the VCA CV inputs of AS3360D (SMT version) ICs.

The RC filter values are:
- 1k ohm resistor
- 0.47uF capacitor

This was just a quick reversible solution I put together, no direct soldering required on the voice cards or main board.

The first section demonstrates the unwanted aliasing using the default DIP ICs compared to the adapter PCB which filters it out.

The second section demonstrates how the adapter board reduces the strength of the envelope (which is a drawback, but I prefer that over the artifact noise)."

M Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Also see Deckard’s Dream, Kijimi and Xerxes by synth_nyc

KIJIMI Demo #1 [DIY, Firmware 1.3.6, Rev. 2 Voices]

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"Some presets are mine, others are factory (with tweaks).

0:00-0:05 [SSC] Init patch
0:06-1:45 [SSC] Mirage
1:46-1:51 [SSC] Thomas
1:52-2:42 [SSC] Warm Glow
2:43-3:42 [SSC] Grainy
3:43-4:06 [SSC] Heat
4:07-4:43 [SSC] Swirly Bass
4:44-5:12 [SSC] Night Ride
5:13-5:43 [SSC] Sitar
5:44-6:40 [SSC] PolyAT Drone
6:41-7:14 [SSC] Swell Farewell
7:15-8:04 [SSC] Alloy
8:05-8:29 [Factory: MJ] 1
8:30-8:58 [Factory: MJ] 66
8:59-10:04 [Factory: MJ] 67
10:05-10:34 [Factory: MJ] 84
10:35-10:59 [Factory: RD] 8
11:00-11:22 [Factory: RD] 11"

KIJIMI | Everything In Its Right Place

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"Ran a MIDI file of 'Everything in Its Right Place' by Radiohead through the Kijimi. Limited the Kijimi to five voices (to better reflect a Prophet 5).

DIY Kijimi with Rev 2 voice cards."