Hapax + ALT : A Conversation In Sound

video upload by Squarp instruments and cyma forma

"Last year, our friends at cyma forma released ALT, a synthesizer unlike any other.

Intuitive, delicate, and endlessly surprising, it's the kind of instrument that constantly invites exploration. In this performance, Hapax acts as the conductor, providing structure and direction while leaving ALT free to be played by hand and reveal its unique personality.

A perfect pairing."

SUPERBOOTH 26: Cyma Forma RND Synth & ALT

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"The Cyma Forma RND Synth, or Random Synth, features just a single button that generates an entirely random patch with each press."

SUPERBOOTH 26: Cyma Forma ALT

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Cyma Forma talk us through the ALT, an interesting new analogue synth that’s been designed with evolving ambient soundscapes in mind."

5 Oscillator generative ambient synth – Superbooth 2026

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"The Cyma Forma ALT came out late last year and is quite impressive – apart from its 5 oscillators, it comes with an LFO matrix for generative patterns and quite a few possibilities for getting ideas."

WHAT IS THIS? – Superbooth 2026

video upload by Let's Play Synths

"Cyma Forma just announced the 'RND' - a four voice synthesizer with a single button created with the French artist Bambounou. for 125 €, it has even MIDI output to control some external synths and is the ideal 'idea machine'"

cyma forma - RND synth | SUPERBOOTH 26

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Sounds from Superbooth 2026: Cyma Forma ALT

video upload by Perfect Circuit

https://www.perfectcircuit.com

Introducing: RND synth - 1 button, 4 tracks, 4 billion ideas

video upload by cyma forma

"RND synth — a new synthesizer made by cyma forma and french artist Bambounou.

trade control for inspiration.

press the button, and every parameter is randomized, instantly creating a sound you've never heard before.

8 synthesis engines (and counting): subtractive, FM, acid, noise, speech, string, supersaw, additive

4 simultaneous instruments per patch each with its own sequence, individually mixable and recordable via 4-track audio over usb-c

4 channel midi in and out with 9 midi modes + analog sync in and out

an infinite source of musical ideas.

pre-order now at http://www.cymaforma.com

video by luca thiebault.
#rndsynth #synthesizer #synth #sounddesign #cymaforma #random"

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ALT synthesizer first major update

video upload by cyma forma

"ALT is upgrading to version 2.0.

this update brings many requested features:

ADSR envelope
microtonal scales
microtuning edit per note
chord progression midi mode
portamento
and more...

thanks a lot to Chapelier Fou for giving us the idea of the midi mode 4.

read the release note: https://cymaforma.com/v2-release-note/"

Playing Without a Map / Cyma Forma ALT

video upload by OoraMusic

"A performance and reflection on what it means to truly play.
In a world of presets, screens, and precision, this is an exploration of something more fragile — and more human.
Using the Cyma Forma ALT, a 5-voice analog instrument designed for improvisation, I move between structure and freedom, control and surrender.
This is not about building a track.
It’s about being present while sound unfolds.
Improvisation becomes a practice —
of listening, reacting, and letting go of the need to know where you’re going.
No presets. No fixed outcomes.
Just gesture, attention, and the moment."

Cyma Forma ALT Rhythmic Experiment

video upload by Laboratory 0

"Some additional pads & synths were added in post"

Cyma Forma ALT Soundscape Synthesizer - First Contact

video upload by Laboratory 0

Cyma Forma ALT & Piano | Winterdagen

video upload by Winterdagen

"Happy Holidays! Here's a little wintery piano improvisation over the top one of the patches I've been making the last couple of days with the gorgeous new Cyma Forma ALT synthesizer.

ALT is a very special synth. The sound is gorgeous, the driven filters sing, the pin matrix and quantizable oscillators are amazing for instantly coming up with ever changing movement and melodies, and the delay is exactly the way I like it; when you push the delay times to longer settings, it's full of characterful crunch and noise. Cyma Forma have done a spectacular job with this inspiring and unique synth and I'm super excited to have it in my studio.

Thanks for listening!"

ALT cyma forma / soundscape synthesizer / IDRA

video upload by IDRA

cyma forma ALT cool tips

video uploads by cyma forma

Playlist:

1. ALT cool tips - creating a sidechain effect
2. Alt cool tips - generating wave sounds
3. ALT cool tips - create drum patterns

"the idea of these mini tutorials is to show examples of simple technics you can use with ALT.

find the full manual here: https://www.cymaforma.com/manual"

cyma forma ALT synthesizer is now available

See previous posts for demos.

via cyma forma

"ALT is now available to pre-order on our website :)"

ALT soundscape synthesizer - new features and release info

video upload by cyma forma

"ALT is an analog synthesizer designed for drones, soundscapes, and complex generative melodies.

after 3 years of development, ALT is finally ready.

this video shows the final version of the instrument and goes over the concept, the main features, and what has been added since the prototype version that was shown last year, such as custom scales, a second filter, FM and AM, new MIDI modes and more.

we also show different ways to play ALT with sequencers, and how to use its filters and delay on external instruments.

ALT will be available to pre-order next week, and will be shipped in december.

pre-order information will be sent out in the next newsletter on friday, november 14th.

join the mailing list: https://www.cymaforma.com/newsletter

chapters

00:00 introduction
01:10 overview
01:55 voices
03:36 alter
04:38 movement
06:15 outline
08:10 mix
08:40 modulation destinations
10:12 leon
10:42 connectivity

thank you Mateo Knox for playing ALT in the video, and Luca Thiebault for shooting and editing it."

Cyma Forma ALT - Audio Explorations Vol 2 (SOUND ONLY) Avant Garde

video upload by Oakland Ghosts

"Warning! This one is pretty Avant Garde…

I’m still learning my way around the ALT and it sometimes feels like I’m an engineer barely keeping the train on the tracks. This one definitely wanted to jump the tracks - but there was an excitement in that! And everyone does love a train wreck…

On this one I added some drums and percussive elements to help drive it forward.

What do you think?"

Cyma Forma ALT - Audio Explorations Vol. 1 (SOUND ONLY) Ambient | Soundscape

video upload by Oakland Ghosts

"This is my first experiment exploring the new ALT Soundscape Synthesizer from Cyma Forma.

This was a trial by fire experience, jumping straight in and seeing what I can do with it. There is still a great deal to learn and discover with this instrument but it is a pleasure to get lost in."

Cyma Forma ALT - Unboxing, Overview, & First Impressions

video upload by Oakland Ghosts

"Soundscape Synthesizer??? In this video, we'll take a look at the Kickstarter darling of the synth world - the ALT form Cyma Forma!

I've been waiting almost 2 years to get this bad boy in my hands and the wait it finally over with the first units currently shipping. Let's take a look at the artful packaging, what comes in the box and the unit itself with a general overview and first play with this one of a kinds synth!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:02 ALT Unboxing
06:24 General Overview
07:00 Voice (Oscillators)
09:06 Notes (changing Scales and Keys)
11:12 Waveshapes
11:45 Build a Chord
12:15 Alter (Filters & Delay)
15:16 Delay
16:08 Movement (Modulation)
17:23 LFO1 to Cutoff on Filter 1
18:34 Random to OSC5 Frequency
20:04 LFO2 to OCS3 Frequency
20:50 LFO2 to Cutoff on Filter 2
21:48 Random to OSC4 Frequency
22:20 LFO1 to OSC2 Amplitude
23:15 ARP to LFO2
24:25 LFO1 to Time
25:55 First Impressions/Final Thoughts"

How to play ALT soundscape synthesizer - workflow explained

video upload by cyma forma

"ALT is an analog soundscape synthesizer designed to expand the realms of sonic exploration, through intricate motion.

the idea behind this new ‘walkthrough’ video is to show you some of the workflow and thought process involved when playing ALT, and a few examples of how to achieve specific sounds with it.

you'll see how to easily move from an ambient sound to a more rhythmic one, making your soundscapes seamlessly evolve through different textures.

key features:

- unique, hands-on and screenless workflow - not even a shift button
- 5 voices with free frequencies or following scales to create beautiful melodies
- stereo panning per voice
- MS-20 style stereo filter
- wild delay with infinite feedback
- modulation pin matrix with 2 LFOs, a random generator, an envelope follower, and 17 destinations
- light and sound sensors to make it react to its environment
- midi and CV inputs
…

ALT is for creatives who wish to explore a different workflow that will give rise to unheard harmonies, complex rhythmic patterns and precise sound design.

ALT is available on kickstarter until June 28th.
this is the last opportunity to get the kickstarter pricing: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

ALT played by théo fernandez
video by luca thiébaud"