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 eight-voice polysynth - Gear Guide - Superbooth 2018

Published on May 4, 2018 FACTmagazine

"FACT was at Berlin's Superbooth to capture the latest gear action from the three-day synth celebration."

Kijimi posts.

Note: Kijimi is actually based on the RSF Kobol mono synth. via the creator himself, Roman Filippov: "It’s a polyphonic kobol more than polykobol, since it uses ssm2040-like filters, not ssm2044"

Black Corporation KIJIMI, Xerxes, and Deckard’s Dream at NAMM

A few pics spotted by Soviet Space Child. KIJIMI pictured left, followed by Xerxes and Deckard’s Dream.

Great shot of Roman with his eyes rolled back in his head below. :)

"We are ready for @thenammshow! KIJIMI, XERXES, Deckard’s Dream, Expander and a large bean bag are waiting at a booth #10405"

Escape Myself - Black Corp Kijimi, Juno 60, Test Equipment

Published on May 16, 2019 HAINBACH

"I am babysitting a Black Corporation Kijimi after Superbooth so I had to put it to use. The Kijimi is played via the Elektron Digitone (no sound), the Juno60 is arping along controlled by the Random Source Serge TKB, rhythms are HP Word Generator. That tube filter is a Krohn-Hite."

Black Corporation KIJIMI - FIRST DEMOS

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Follow-up to KIJIMI - ANALOGUE POLYPHONIC SYNTHESIZER BY BLACK CORPORATION - Promo Video & Pre-Orders Open.

Note: Kijimi is actually based on the RSF Kobol mono synth. via the creator himself, Roman Filippov: "It’s a polyphonic kobol more than polykobol, since it uses ssm2040-like filters, not ssm2044"

Kijimi Recreation of Polykobol II Demo by Paul Schilling

"There are very few demos of the legendary and rare Polykobol II. To me the best ones are by Sebastien Moumon, on YouTube. I decided to try to recreate (as accurately as possible) the first 2.5 minutes of this demo, my favorite one: [embedded below]

I wanted to see how close I could get with the Kijimi. Sebastien used quite a bit of reverb and delay on this demo, and I tried to recreate those as accurately as possible too."


Previously posted here back in 2013.

Check out out additional synth demos by Paul Schilling featured here on MATRIXSYNTH.

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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The Kijimi Review // The synth i've been dreaming of.

Published on Mar 28, 2019 Enrique Martinez Music

"The Black Corporation Kijimi Synth is an awesome take on what an analog synth can do. Inspired by the super rare RSF Polykobol"

Black Corporation Kijimi Patches (First Pass) by Paul Schilling

"Some examples of the sounds Kijimi can make."

Valhalla VintageVerb (HomeStar BlaseRunner preset with decay generally around 6 sec) on reverb. Some adjustment per preset with Ableton.

384 Free Patches for Deckard’s Dream, Kijimi and Xerxes by synth_nyc

via synth_nyc:

Please find here something different from the usual suspects:
- 384 free custom patches for Black Corporation synths -
Because it feels good to think differently!
You can also have a free listen to all of them here; no strings attached, since I’m not looking to monetize the plays or social media exposure.

DDRM patches are burnt in Bank 2 if you own a DDRM MK2, else please contact Black Corporation to get the patches.

Enjoy!"

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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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 SN 1655 in Custom Wood Desktop Case

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"This is the wonderful Black Corp Kijimi.

Practically brand new with a custom case by hsdsgn. Absolutely beautiful.

The original Black Corp box and power included. It has also been updated to the latest firmware."

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Black Corporation Kijimi Sound Demo (no talking)

Published on Feb 22, 2019 Bonedo Synthesizers

Kijimi

Kijimi VCA RC Filter Demo

video upload by Sonic Sand Castles

"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)."

Kijimi Dark Ambience by Paul Schilling

Kijimi

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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Black Corporation Kijimi

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Black Corporation Kijimi Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Module SN 1637

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Additional Perfect Circuit listings

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Black Corporation, These Synthesizers Are Replicants Not Clones | Superbooth 2019

Published on Jun 10, 2019 SYNTH ANATOMY

"At Superbooth 19, I interviewed Bob from Black Corporation, the company who makes the Deckards Dream or the Kijimi Synthesizer. We talked about Replicants vs. Clones, design and more.

More information here: https://www.deckardsdream.com/

Join the Patreon page to get access to free sound content (sample & preset libraries, free plugins... & participate on exclusive giveaways) https://www.patreon.com/synthanatomy"