Black Corporation KIJIMI

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"KIJIMI is 8-voice analogue synthesizer with incredible modulation abilities.

• KIJIMI synthesizer built with thruhole components (from DIY kit) by Black Corporation/Roman Fillipov and signed by him in 2019
• Current runs 1.1.0 firmware; works as it should"

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Black Corporation Kijimi Black

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Kijimi 8 Voice Analog Synth From Black Corporation

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Resting in the rack.

"An 8 voice analog polyphonic synth based on the super rare Polykobol II with some addons (like 16 lfo's!)"

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New Buchla Programmable Octal Signal Source Model 360 Coming from Roman Filippov

"Soon. Can’t tell much more details yet"

Roman Filippov as you know is the man behind Sputnik Modular, Black Corporation, and various Buchla DIY projects. Black Corporation is focused on full blown desktop synths including Deckard’s Dream, Kijimi, Xerses, as well as some erurorack adaptations of various components of these synths. Sputnik focuses on Roman's line of primarly west coast inspired eurorack modules. Roman has also offered one-off creations of classic designs for the DIY market.

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

Update: "It has stereo, quad outputs as well. Will be 8 voices, 3osc per voice with built in enveloppe and VCAs - fully 24osc synth (shouldn't the VCA be LPG on the OG?). Inputs wil be via digital buss from 221r. You'll have to have both modules to make 360 funtcionnal. Also coming this summer. 300 computer open source module is also in the works."

An update from Roman sent my way via Soviet Space Child.

"The 360r will have 15 programmable outputs with full control from the 221r (standard midi messages), it uses a 16-core mcu/dsp by XMOS and 24b/216KHz 16ch codec by Cirrus Logic.

The 221r will have midi and usb i/o and 4x digital ports for communication with the other modules. It also uses a combination of accelerometer and gyroscope for the bend function. also i hope to decode 200e I2C buss, it already has it connected."

Black Corporation Kijimi Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer SN 1656

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Black Corporation Kijimi

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Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1212

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Pittsburgh Modular's Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1604

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Or is it SN 1603? See the pics below.

Note the seller for this one is Pittsburgh Modular so likely safe. :)

"Black Corporation Kijimi was purchased new by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers for use in our studio. We used this unit on our studio for a few months before it was packed up.

** There is a scratch on the top of the case. It is highlighted in one of the photos.

** "Kijimi" is written on the power adapter in silver sharpie so I would not confuse it with other power adapters. This is visible in one of the photos.

The sale includes everything that we received with the unit. Original box, power adapter, and documentation. The synthesizer will be double boxed and shipped from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers.

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Deckard's Continuum Dream

Christophe Duquesne

"A Deckard's Dream controlled by a Continuum in MPE mode (with some additional help from a Kijimi, a NDLR and Valhalla Supermassive).

I was kindly lent a Deckard's Dream and a Kijimi from Black Corporation: for quite a long time, I wanted to try the Deckard to control it with a Continuum and the result is quite impressive. It's very different from the Eagan Matrix (the internal engine of the Continuum) and brings a very interesting set of colors ... and of course, it has this signature sound that triggers some memories (and, by the way, the Valhalla Supermassive I use here, as all Valhalla DSP effects, is really a must have). The MPE implementation of the Deckard is a bit unusual, but Ok for the Continuum, and a great thing is that, as for the Eagan Matrix, a single control can influence several parameters, each with its specific range, which is highly important for expression, and you manage to get an interesting mix of your own control and the legacy envelopes and LFO (that you usually play with your fingers on a Continuum).

In the video, the Kijimi is controlled by an NDLR by Conductive Labs, also a pretty nice combo."

Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1212

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"Amazing 8 voice analog polysynth.

In addition to the two VCOs, you have a sub-oscillator and noise. These run into a great sounding Low Pass filter with its own dedicated ADSR envelope and then to a VCA with plenty of drive (and of course it has a dedicated ADSR as well).

OK, all that sounds great, but you've seen it all before. However, the Kijimi has more tricks up its sleeve. For starters, it's MPE-capable and you have independent control over velocity and polyphonic aftertouch.

The modulation section to the left has a pair of LFOs and they can be synced, shaped by envelopes, and routed to a lot of modulation destinations. This unit has the 1.2 OS installed, which gives you independent amounts of modulation per destination, effectively giving you an LFO per voice.

In addition to the LFO and envelopes, you have a lot of MIDI modulation sources at your disposal.

Basically, this synth can range from being a simply WYSIWYG analog poly to a full-blown almost modular powerhouse with the ability to draw out every nuance of your playing and rewarding the detailed sequencing edits you can do in a DAW.

In addition to the audio and MIDI In/Out/Thru connectors, there is a USB port as well on the back. The headphone jack is conveniently located on the front panel.

This Kijimi has never been rackmounted and is in excellent condition and comes with the power brick and original box."

Black Corporation Kijimi 2019 Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer RSF PolyKobol Kobol Clone

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Black Corporation Kijimi

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Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1676

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Black Corporation Xerxes Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer

Published on Mar 24, 2020 Perfect Circuit

"Inspired by the rare Elka Synthex, Xerxes is the newest polysynth from Black Corporation. Bringing the sound and techniques of the Synthex to a wider audience than ever before, Xerxes provides new access to a wide range of tones from edgy to atmospheric.

Xerxes has a sound that feels distinctly from the 1980s, capable of rich, warbling strings, punchy brass, and ethereal pads. It exudes a fizzy, sparking high-end energy that makes strings come alive and sync sounds bite through any texture. But it truly excels at sounds that make use of its extensive modulation matrix—creating lurching, grinding modulated textures that meld its oscillators' raw grit with its filters' smooth, resonant response.

And like the Deckard's Dream and Kijimi before it, the Xerxes is also fully MPE-compatible—making it one of the most expressive and playable analog synths available.

Xerxes available here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/black-..."

Kijimi Stereo Output Mod Demo

Published on Mar 3, 2020 Stephen Drake
Update: Re-Published on Mar 4, 2020

"Here is a short demo of my modified Kijimi synthesizer. It has a Stereo Output Modification designed by Ando Pilve – PCB by Janne Isotalo. This demo is just so you can hear how the stereo output sounds with no effects."

Black Corporation Kijimi Mint Factory Built SN 1256

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"Factory built, not a kit! Serial number 1256. Works perfect, sounds awesome, just slimming the studio down. Awesome modulation/routing/MPE capabilities. will be shipped very carefully with lots of protection, includes power supply but no longer have box."

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Black Corporation Kijimi

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Black Corporation Kijimi SN 1217

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"This is a pre-built purchased new from Black Corporation. Awesome sounding and insane modulation routing possibilities. Excellent condition."

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Synth Spotting with Portugal The Man & the Millennium Falcon at Disney Parks Christmas Celebration

This one is in via supporting memnber, Dub Assembly:

"Yamaha Montage and Hammond XK-3c being rocked out by Portugal The Man during Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.

Don’t we all want to perform in front of the Millennium Falcon?!"

I did a little searching and found the video below (they come in at 2:24). Note the date, Nov 15. Curious how many dates they performed. And just for clarity, the video is a random one I found on YouTube and not Dub Assembly's. You'll find two additional close-up pics from Dub Assembly below the video. P.S. In case you missed it one of the planets in the latest Star Wars movie Episode IX is name Kijimi, after Black Corporation's Kijimi. See this post.


Published on Nov 15, 2019 PopCultureGeek

"We go to a concert in the park; the park just so happens to be Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland and the concert is an impromptu Holiday performance by Portugal. The Band!"

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JJ Abrams & Oscar Isaac at Black Corporation

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


Rumor has it there will be a planet named Kijimi in Star Wars Episode IX.

And yes, JJ Abrams is definitely into synths.

Update: I heard there might be a synth reference in JJ Abrams Lost but it didn't make it in.