New KOMA Elektronik Tutorial Videos & Summer Sale

KOMA Elektronik FT201 Filter / Sequencer Tutorial - the main features explained

YouTube Published on May 31, 2012 by KOMAelektronik

"Only this week (31 May - 7 June 2012): KOMA Summer Sale! Great discounts on KOMA pedals in our webshop at http://www.koma-elektronik.com!

A tutorial about how to use the KOMA Elektronik FT201 Analog Filter / 10 Step Sequencer in your production setup, hand's on! In this clip we show you how to use the key features of the KOMA pedal: the patch bay, sensor and of course the sequencer! The beats come from a DAW and the synth has been routed into the pedal.

http://www.koma-elektronik.com / http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik"

KOMA Elektronik BD101 Gate / Delay Tutorial - the Gate Section explained

ublished on May 31, 2012 by KOMAelektronik

"A tutorial about how to use the KOMA Elektronik BD101 Gate / Delay Filter in your music production setup, hand's on! In this clip we show you how to use the key features of the Gate section of the pedal! The beats come from a DAW and the synth has been routed into the pedal.

http://www.koma-elektronik.com / http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik"

The press release:

"A fresh breeze through your summer setup!
KOMA Elektronik announces a week long Super Summer Sale in their own webstore!

Berlin in summer means the parks are filled with people, barbeques on balconies, youths drinking on the streets and electronic artists playing outside all over town. With the summer holidays coming up, its time to get your studio or live setup in battle shape again! Only this week, until June 7th, Berlin based effects manufacturer KOMA Elektronik offers a Super Summer Sale through their own website with both pedals for only 299 EUR (incl. VAT and shipping) per pedal! That's a good way to start your summer!

On sale are the KOMA BD101, an analog Gate / Delay which is capable of providing bit crushing effects, resonant frequencies, fast shifts between heavy delayed and cranked up sounds and super short pulses, with whatever instrument you want to plug into it and the KOMA FT201, an analog Filter / 10 Step Sequencer, which gives the user the possibility to create ultra low and high frequency filter effects. Summer party ready! Both pedals have a special infra red sensor on board that in combination with the many CV inputs on the pedal allows the user to for instance create filter sweeps, control the delay time or step through the sequencer steps, just by moving their feet or hands over the pedal.

So whether you are planning to spend your summer in the studio, on a beachparty or jammin' the streets of your city: KOMA to the rescue! Go to www.koma-elektronik.com to check out the Super Summer Sale, listen to demo tracks, watch the tutorials and see what artists like about their KOMA gear! Have a great summer!

The deal:
For European customers: € 299 per pedal incl. VAT and free shipping inside the EU, for International customers: € 268,06 per pedal incl. flat rate shipping. More information: www.koma-elektronik.com & www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik."

Koma Elektronik FT201 Analog Filter Step Sequencer, BD101 Analog Gate Delay, RH301 Rhythm Workstation Demo Videos

Koma Elektronik FT201 Analog Filter Step Sequencer | Sound | Demo | Test

Published on Oct 23, 2013 MusicStoreTV·2,125 videos

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"A demo of the Koma Elektronik FT201 Analog Filter Step Sequencer.

Features:
Three filter outputs; Bandpass, Low pass and High pass, which all work simultaneously
Slide controls for Input Gain and Resonance for more control while playing
On board infrared expression controller, can be used as a standalone CV feature
CV control for Resonance, Sequencer Reset, Cutoff
CV input for External Clock signals and synchronization with other KOMA Elektronik pedals
CV attenuators on the back of the pedal to fine-tune the CV inputs"

Koma Elektronik BD101 Analog Gate Delay | Sound | Demo | Test

"A demo of the Koma Elektronik BD101 Analog Gate Delay.

Features:
Slide controls for Input Gain and Delay Blend for more control while playing
Onboard infrared expression controller, can be used as a standalone CV feature
CV control for Gate Speed, Gate Amount, Delay Time and Delay Feedback
CV input for External Clock signals and synchronization with other KOMA Elektronik pedals
CV attenuators on the back of the pedal to fine-tune the CV inputs
Send/Return Insert for external processing of BBD Feedback signals
A wide frequency range Gate / Amplitude Modulation; choose between High, Mid and Low
Multiple Gate shapes; Ramp, Pulse and Sawtooth"

Koma Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Workstation | Test with Tempest, Nanozwerg and Dark Energy

"We tested the new Koma Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Workstation with DSI Tempest, Doepfer Dark Energy, MFB Nanozwerg and the Koma Elektronik Pedals BD101 and FT201.

This cool tool doesn't only sync everything to everything - it's a creative way to produce crazy electronic beats!"

KOMA Elektronik Announce FT201 Vactrol Filter & BD101 Analog Gate / Delay

"KOMA Elektronik announces two brand new effect pedals.
BD101 and FT201 now available for order on the KOMA Elektronik website.

Press Release: Berlin based effects manufacturer KOMA Elektronikhas announced the release of the BD101 Analog Gate / Delay and the FT201 Analog Vactrol State Variable Filter / 10 Step Sequencer. KOMA Elektronik is a young musician run company producing handmade analog effect pedals that produce out of the ordinary sounds. All pedals come with a 10 socket CV / audio patch bay and an on board infrared motion controller able to control all CV features on the pedals.


BD101 – Analog Gate / Delay

The BD101 Analog Gate / Delay is an innovative voltage controlled analog delay in combination with a fully adjustable wide frequency range gate. The BD101 is capable of providing bit crushing effects, resonant frequencies, fast shifts between heavy delayed and cranked up sounds and super short pulses, with whatever instrument you want to plug into it. With the on board infrared expression controller the user is able to override / control all the front panel controls by moving their hands or feet over it, which makes the pedal a versatile and powerful tool for use live or in the studio. The BD101 can be used as a standalone pedal, but is also ready to be used in combination with other KOMA Elektronik pedals and, for instance, a (modular) synthesizer through the 10-socket audio and CV patch bay. The on board infrared expression controller can also be used as a standalone feature.

The CV and audio patch bay allows control of Gate Speed, Gate Amount, Delay Time, Delay Feedback and gives the possibility to synchronize the pedal with an external clock signal. It also gives the possibility to make an external effects loop which allows the user to send out the processed feedback signal, run it through other effects and feed it back into the pedal.

Additional features include:

Slide controls for Input Gain and Delay Blend for more control while playing

On board infrared expression controller, can be used as a standalone CV feature

CV control for Gate Speed, Gate Amount, Delay Time and Delay Feedback

CV input for External Clock signals and synchronization with other KOMA Elektronik pedals

CV attenuators on the back of the pedal to fine-tune the CV inputs

Send/Return Insert for external processing of BBD Feedback signals

A wide frequency range Gate / Amplitude Modulation; choose between High, Mid and Low

Multiple Gate shapes; Ramp, Pulse and Sawtooth.

FT201 – Analog Vactrol State Variable Filter / 10 Step Sequencer

The FT201 Analog Filter / 10-Step Sequencer is our innovative voltage controlled vactrol state variable filter combined with a 10 step sequencer. The FT201 is capable of providing ultra low and high frequency filter effects which are controllable with the on board infrared expression controller, which allows the user to create filter sweeps by moving their feet or hands over the pedal. The FT201 has 3 different filter outputs: bandpass, low pass and high pass, which all work simultaneously. The cutoff frequency range is very large, between 20 Hz and 20 kHz and because of the vactrols used the sound quality is superb. The 10 Step Sequencer runs through the selected amount of steps (2 – 10 steps) and adds the control voltage to the value set by the Cutoff knob, thus modulating the cutoff frequency in every step.

Just like the BD101, the FT201 can be used as a stand alone pedal, linked to other KOMA Elektronik effect pedals or as a controller for a (modular) synthesizer or other CV receptive electronic instruments. The CV and audio patch bay allows control of the Resonance, Sequencer Reset, Cutoff and gives the user the possibility to synchronize the pedal with an external clock signal.

Additional features include:

Three filter outputs; Bandpass, Low pass and High pass, which all work simultaneously

Slide controls for Input Gain and Resonance for more control while playing

On board infrared expression controller, can be used as a standalone CV feature

CV control for Resonance, Sequencer Reset, Cutoff

CV input for External Clock signals and synchronization with other KOMA Elektronik pedals

CV attenuators on the back of the pedal to fine-tune the CV inputs

Availability and pricing:

The BD101 is available for order from the KOMA Elektronik website for 329,00 EUR incl. 19% VAT (only for EU countries)
The FT201 is available for order from the KOMA Elektronik website for 349,00 EUR incl. 19% VAT (only for EU countries)

Both pedals come with a KOMA power supply and user manual. Shipping is free of charge.

More information:

http://shop.koma-elektronik.com
http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik"

NAMM 2013: KOMA Elektronik announces the RH-301 Rhythm and Utility Pedal!

Published on Jan 19, 2013 KOMA Elektronik·36 videos

"KOMA Elektronik announces the RH-301 Rhythm and Utility Pedal!
New pedal features master clock with tap tempo, versatile LFO, envelope generator, MIDI and 14-point CV patch bay.

Berlin based musical instruments manufacturer KOMA Elektronik are very happy to announce a brand new pedal: the KOMA RH-301 Rhythm Workstation / Utility Tool! The RH-301 is KOMA Elektronik's solution for a problem many musicians are struggling with: analog and digital equipment that needs to run side by side in sync without running out of control, which is not always an easy task! That is why KOMA decided to build a 'Master Sync Station' that helps electronic musicians get the most out of their equipment by properly syncing (a large amount of) devices in many different ways and add some cool tricks along the way...

Master Clock
The beating heart of the pedal is the master clock, of which the tempo can be set by turning the tempo knob, by tapping a tempo on the tap button, by syncing it to MIDI or to an external CV clock signal. Besides the normal clock output the user can also divide the signal with the Divisions knob and send a faster or slower clock signal via the two Division Outputs. The generated clock signals can be passed on via CV with the two Clock Outputs, two Division Outputs or via the MIDI Output. An incoming MIDI signal can also be passed through via the MIDI Through and Out jacks.
LFO
The second feature of the RH-301 is the LFO, which can be synced to the master clock or run freely from 0,25 Hz to 260 Hz in five different shapes: sine, triangle, square, S&H and noise. This means the pedal can also be used as an oscillator, when the user turns the LFO up into the audible ranges. When the LFO is in Sync-Mode the user can choose the same divisions as the divisions of the master clock. The LFO has two separate outputs on the patch bay: LFO Out and LFO Inverted Out. All the features of the LFO are also controllable via control voltage, the pedal boasts CV inputs for LFO Speed, LFO Reset and LFO Symmetry.
Envelope Generator
The third feature of the pedal is an Envelope Generator that can be easily synced to the master clock as, or run in loop mode. Besides the normal controls for Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release the pedal comes with a Range knob to set the range of the envelopes created. The Envelope Generator comes with a normal Envelope Output, but also an Inverted Output. The Envelope Generator can be triggered by an external Gate CV Source through the Envelope Gate Input.
Besides all these features, the RH-301 also comes with a built-in KOMA Elektronik sensor, which has a separate CV Output on the patch bay as well.. Plenty of functions to get creative with, because no matter what your setup is, digital or analog or all mised together, if you use a Modular synthesizer, DAW, drum computer, synthesizer or KOMA's own BD-101 and FT-201 effect pedals, the RH-301 is a effective tool to make sure they all walk in line!

The RH-301 will be on display and ready for testing at NAMM'13 at booths 1170 in Hall E (Analogue Haven) and 6735 in Hall A (Big City Music).

MRSP: To Be Announced! The RH-301 will be available in the beginning of Q2 of 2013 at KOMA Elektronik dealers worldwide and directly from KOMA Elektronik's webstore at www.koma-elektronik.com."

KOMA Elektronik goes guerrilla at Musikmesse 2012

YouTube Uploaded by KOMAelektronik on Mar 13, 2012

"More information: http://www.koma-elektronik.com/musikmesse
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik

As a small Berlin based analog effects manufacturer we have no large promotion budget, this is why this year KOMA Elektronik will go guerrilla at Musikmesse 2012. Instead of the "usual" booth the KOMA crew will be driving the press and everybody else who is interested in our products around in the "KOMA Cab," and we'll throw a big party on thursday night. You wanna fight the good fight with us?

PLAYING AT OUR PARTY (MARCH 22ND):

EMIL NIKOLAISEN & ÅDNE MEISFJORD (Serena-Maneesh, NO) (4AD)
http://4ad.com/artists/serenamaneesh

KAAP DE GOEDE HOOP (Planty Herbs, NL) (WAX-ON Records)
http://soundcloud.com/kaapdegoedehoop

O TANNENBAUM DJ'S (Ole Records, Berlin)
http://o-tannenbaum-berlin.de/"

The Press Release:

"KOMA Elektronik goes guerrilla at Musikmesse 2012

No company booth, but a free party and taxi-demo's instead.

As a small Berlin based analog effects manufacturer we have no large promotion budget, this is why this year KOMA Elektronik will go guerrilla at Musikmesse 2012. Instead of the "usual" booth the KOMA crew will be driving the press and everybody else who is interested in our products around in the "KOMA Cab," and we'll throw a big party on thursday night. You wanna fight the good fight with us?

KOMA CAB

Want to try out our equipment during Musikmesse? We'll be driving around Frankfurt in our KOMA Cab and demonstrate our pedals and the Kommander while serving you champagne and caviar. We'll pick you up in front of the Messe entrance and drop you off again, 15 minutes later. To get a private demo, call our hotline: +49 (0) 15257406428.

PLAY: KOMMAND / KONQUER CLUBNIGHT

On March 22nd, KOMA Elektronik is joining the PLAY party at the Silbergold club during the Frankfurter Musikmesse, Besides presenting great artists from all over Europe we will have a special presentation booth, where the audience can try out our gear. And the cool thing: it's free!

We are very proud that both EMIL NIKOLAISEN & ÅDNE MEISFJORD from Norwegian hit band Serena-Maneesh, who are signed to 4AD, will come down to Frankfurt to play an energetic live set full with cut up beats and analog synth blasts! KAAP DE GOEDE HOOP (also known as The Planty Herbs) are well known names on Ibiza. Signed to Wax-On Records, they produce techno that sticks to your brain and makes you dance like crazy. Our friends from the Neukoelln district of Berlin, the O TANNENBAUM DJS will make sure we'll continue dancing till the sun comes up again!

HEAVY METAL PARKING LOT HONOR GATHERING

For all who can't spend the night partying Berlin-style: on the 22nd of March between 20h and 22h we'll host a heavy metal parking lot honor gathering pre-party in front of Silbergold with Dutch artist Marlon Penn, free DDR liquor and a big bag of goodies we are giving away! For everyone not in Germany, we'll live stream the event on our website. Join, or miss out!

WIN KOMA PEDALS

For all who are going to Musikmesse and want to win a free KOMA pedal, you can! We'll give away 2 pedals! Go to koma-elektronik.com/musikmesse, follow the instructions, print out the pdf file, fill out your personal information and the pedal you would like to win and drop the card in our special KOMA mailbox at the Messe (details on the Contest pdf). On March 26th we'll publish the winners on our Facebook Wall.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/331175773599947/"

KOMA Elektronik Poltergeist Analog Quadraphonic Mixer Teaser

Published on Mar 15, 2016 KOMA Elektronik

Playlist:

1. KOMA Elektronik Poltergeist Analog Quadraphonic Mixer Teaser

"Teaser video for the new KOMA Elektronik Poltergeist eurorack module. Analog quadraphonic sound recorded with a binaural microphone to illustrate quadraphonic sound best in stereo. The video starts off with the Bastl Tea Kick which is panned to all outputs with the field control. The bassline's panning is sequenced with the Komplex Sequencer. The noise hats come in and are sequenced via sample and hold. Lastly the pad is panned around from the Master Origin from a Intellijel Dixie sawtooth wave.

NOTE: Wear headphones to experience this video correctly. This is a binaural recording of the Poltergeist in a quadraphonic room to best display its capabilities in a stereo setting. Recorded with a Neumann KU-100 binaural mic courtesy of Bohemian Drips in a quadraphonic studio with Neumann KH-120 monitors at Noize Fabrik, Berlin.

For more information refer to the product page and manual: http://koma-elektronik.com/?product=p..."

2. KOMA Elektronik Poltergeist Example Patch: Crossover

"In this binaural stereo video, we illustrate the Poltergeist with the Crossover example patch from the manual. Input your synthesizer (Anti Oscillator to SVF-201 to Doepfer VCA/Doepfer ADSR) to one channel. Also take the pitch CV (which is sequenced from the Komplex Sequencer) to the Pan CV Input so the sound moves along with the melody. Komplex Sequencer Play Mode and Poltergeist Pan slope are changed throughout to evolve the patch.

NOTE: Wear headphones to experience this video correctly. This is a binaural recording of the Poltergeist in a quadraphonic room to best display its capabilities in a stereo setting. Recorded with a Neumann KU-100 binaural mic courtesy of Bohemian Drips in a quadraphonic studio with Neumann KH-120 monitors at Noize Fabrik, Berlin."

3. KOMA Elektronik Poltergeist Example Patch: Dopplerganger

"In this binaural stereo video, the Poltergeist is employed to create two alternating doppler effects. With a pitched sound going through 2 channels, use a slow attack envelope (PEG here) and connect to the Master Origin. Now take a triggerable LFO (Pingable LFO) and connect it to the VCA of both channels as well as the pitch of the VCO. Match the attack time of the envelope to one period of the LFO. Now set the Pan pot of the first channel so the sound comes from Quadrant 3 to Quadrant 1. The second channel is set so the sound moves from Quadrant 4 to 2. You will hear the same sound coming towards you from the front and from the back alternating with each other."

4. KOMA Elektronik Poltergeist Example Patch: Bruce Bickford

"The Poltergeist Quadraphonic mixer in action with the Bruce Bickford patch as found in the manual. Recorded with binaural microphone to illustrate better quadraphonic sound in stereo. Patch your hi-hat sound (in this case Doepfer Noise through the SVF-201 into the Poltergeist VCA that is CVed by the Doepfer ADSR) into a channel. Take the trigger for your hihats also to clock a S&H module that is processing noise. Then take the CV from the S&H into the channel's Pan CV to move the hihats randomly around the quadraphonic field.

NOTE: Wear headphones to experience this video correctly. This is a binaural recording of the Poltergeist in a quadraphonic room to best display its capabilities in a stereo setting. Recorded with a Neumann KU-100 binaural mic courtesy of Bohemian Drips in a quadraphonic studio with Neumann KH-120 monitors at Noize Fabrik, Berlin."

KOMA Elektronik Introduces Attenuator Cable for Eurorack and More

Introducing: KOMA ATTENUATOR CABLE Published on Jul 31, 2014 KOMA Elektronik

"The Attenuator Cable is a cable with one jack input socket on one side, an output socket on the other side and a slider in the middle that gives the user the opportunity to attenuate both CV and audio signals traveling between modules. You simply connect a 3,5mm patch cable to the input socket of the Attenuator Cable and connect the output jack plug to any input of your liking. You can use the slider in the middle of the cable to attenuate and adjust the signal, easy peasy!

The cable design has been optimized to function with any CV or audio signal and with all known and widely available 3,5mm jack cables.

More information and sales:
http://koma-elektronik.com/?product=k...

KOMA Elektronik offers free worldwide shipping for all preorders of 5 cables or more made from our website! All pre-orders ship on August 21st 2014."

And the press release:

"After releasing the modular Kabelhänger at Musikmesse earlier this year, Berlin-based instrument manufacturer KOMA Elektronik has now released a new innovative solution for modular synthesists: the Attenuator Cable.

The Attenuator Cable is a cable with one jack input socket on one side, an output socket on the other side and a slider in the middle that gives the user the opportunity to attenuate both CV and audio signals traveling between modules. You simply connect a 3,5mm patch cable to the input socket of the Attenuator Cable and connect the output jack plug to any input of your liking. You can use the slider in the middle of the cable to attenuate and adjust the signal, easy peasy!

At KOMA we always understood the importance of attenuation, this is why we implemented control voltage attenuators in all of our modular designs; it's useful to keep everything running the way it is supposed to and to match voltages for different modular platforms. The Attenuator Cable gives you dedicated control for every signal coming from or going to modules without input attenuators, which there are a lot of! Since it is not a module, but a cable, you don't waste any space in your case and you can use as many cables as you like in one setup. The cable design has been optimized to function with any CV or audio signal and with all known and widely available 3,5mm jack cables.

The Attenuator Cable is available for preorders from KOMA Elektronik's website and from KOMA dealers worldwide. KOMA Elektronik offers free shipping for all pre-orders of 5 cables or more from our website!

MRSP is 9 € per cable (Incl. EU VAT) and 39 € for a pack of five cables."

KOMA Elektronik Introduces the KOMPLEX Sequencer

"KOMA ELEKTRONIK LETS YOU SEQUENCE THE SEQUENCE WITH NEW KOMPLEX SEQUENCER

KOMA Elektronik's new KOMPLEX SEQUENCER offers to users the most powerful hardware CV/Gate sequencer to date.

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 22, 2015 – Today, KOMA Elektronik GmbH is pleased to announce its latest release: the KOMPLEX SEQUENCER, which enables musicians and producers to construct complex musical patterns via both MIDI and CV/Gate, by the means of sequencing the sequence.

The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER is a musical monster built around four full-featured 16-step sequencers that allow and invite the user to use one or more of the sequencers to sequence the other one. The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER has no screen or submenus; all features have their own dedicated controls, and all features have their own dedicated in- and outputs on the large 86-point patch bay.

Each sequencer has its own start and stop buttons, a quantizer (switchable between chromatic, major & minor scales), one-shot-mode and five different play modes (forward, backward, ping-pong, ping-pong reversed, random). You can of course set the output range per sequencer as well, choose between 2V, 5V or 9V.

Ever since the groundbreaking work of krautrock legends like Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze, and Manuel Gottsching, the sequencer has been a key tool for many electronic artists coming from the Berlin scene since the 1970s, ranging from techno producers to experimental ambient artists, all using the repetitive character of the sequencer to create innovative music. We now think it's time for the ultimate sequencer, one that comes with so much power and connectivity that gives the user the possibility to transcend the sequence from a repeating pattern to an ever evolving cadence of sound.

By patching both internal and external CV-sources to the patch bay of the KOMPLEX, the user is able to control the parameters for Sequence Start Point, Sequencer Clock Division, the amount of the Glide between the steps, Skip Step, Repeat Step and Repeat Length. Also, you can Transpose the whole sequence via CV, start it with an external trigger signal and use, for example, an LFO or another sequence to control Sequence Length or Gate Length. This adds up to 20 in- and outputs per individual sequencer, which, when you include the CV recorder outputs, adds up to 86 CV patch points on the whole machine, all conveniently located on the front panel.

Designed as a large 19" 7U surface, the KOMPLEX invites the user to plug and play. The LED's on the 64 step-sliders show the active step, the 64 corresponding RGB LED's under the sliders’ push buttons allow you to set the sequencer start point, choose active steps, set the Glide per step, set the Gate per step, set the amount of Repeats per step and Repeat mode. Besides this, they also choose the output MIDI channel for each sequence. Extra features include a 7 channel CV-recorder whose bank selection is controllable via CV and master start/stop to start/stop all sequencers at once.

The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER is compatible with almost all synthesizers that accept CV/Gate and/or MIDI. No matter if you have a small modular system or a studio filled with vintage synths, the KOMA Elektronik KOMPLEX SEQUENCER will open a whole new world of playability and creativity, allowing you to start creating where all other sequencers stop.

The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER will be available at select retailers worldwide in Spring 2015 for an MSRP of $1500.00. To learn more about the KOMPLEX SEQUENCER or KOMA Elektronik's full line of electronic musical instruments and accessories, please visit www.koma-elektronik.com."

2nd pic via Muff's via Perfect Circuit Audio.

KOMA Elektronik - Development Video - Expression Controller

YouTube Uploaded by KOMAelektronik on Mar 15, 2011
follow-up to this post
"### A Description mistake was made while rendering the movie. Instead of "A Vactrol...." it was supposed to say: "Total control over the functions of the KOMA Elektronik pedals with the onboard KOMA Elektronik Expression Controller!"

More information:
http://www.koma-elektronik.com (the official development blog)

All the pedals KOMA Elektronik will release in the fall of 2011 (KOMA BD101, KOMA FT201, KOMA HN104 & KOMA SH103) will have a special innovative expression controller built in which allows the musician to control all the features of the pedal by just moving their foot, hand or any other body part over the bottom of the pedal.

The CV signal of the onboard expression controller will be an output on the patchbay, which is also featured on all the pedals. This way the musican can control all the functions on the pedal without even touching the pedal! For instance, when you use our delay & Gating pedal, the KOMA BD101, you can control the LFO speed, gate amount, delay time & feedback of the effect, while playing your instrument! No need for external expression pedals anymore, with the KOMA FX pedal series it all comes in one package! Total control!

Become a friend on Facebook to stay updated!
http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik

More information:
http://www.koma-elektronik.com (the official development blog)

Get to know more of us at:
http://www.twitter.com/KOMAelektronik"

NAMM: KOMA Elektronik "YouTube yourself!" Competition & Videos

via KOMA Elektronik:

"A lot of buzzing going on in the KOMA office. While our colleague Wouter is going off to NAMM next week to present our effects pedals plus our new Eurorack Motion Sensor Controller, called the KOMMANDER, to the states, we are still running our "YouTube yourself!" competition until sunday the 15th.

Customers are asked to film their KOMA pedal in action and can win a KOMAnizer kit, a special noise drone synth that we usually use for workshops only. A lot of nice videos have come in so far. But we'd love to see more. So please spread the word! Here's a collection of some of the submissions so far:"

Koma Elektronik BD101 with DSI Tempest and BugBrand Modular

YouTube Uploaded by d4nnyp on Dec 29, 2011

"Messing about with my newly acquired Koma Elektronik BD101 analogue delay pedal.
Beat is from DSI tempest, left channel through BD101 right channel through Mixer. Modular is doing a simple bass noise sequenced from dividers. An envelope clocked with 16ths is controlling the BD101 gate, joystick controls the decay length of the envelope. Modular 8 step Sequencer clocked slowly from dividers is controlling the delay time on the BD101 and the feedback is controlled by the BD101 motion sensor. The additional delay and reverb are from a Roland RE-301.
Its all a lot of fun!!"

Buchla meets Koma

Uploaded by henrikbjorkk on Jan 1, 2012

"Improvisation using Buchla 200e and Koma effectpedals."

XoXboX plus KOMA AnAlOg gate / delay pedal.

Uploaded by Janoise on Jan 11, 2012

via KOMA: "By the way, we love cats in videos! ;-)"

"Demo.
The Koma pedal has a gate and a very short delay.
At the end of the delay range the Koma gets in a kind of a bit-crusher sounding effect.
This is not often found at a analog pedal.
This is because Koma has modded the chip!"

KOMA Elektronik AnAlOg gate / delay pedal. NO input.

Uploaded by Janoise on Jan 11, 2012

Also see: KOMA KOMMANDER - NAMM'12 TEASER

KOMA BD101 vs. Electric Guitar Tutorial with Marlon Penn

Published on May 15, 2013 KOMA Elektronik·39 videos

"Over the course of the next weeks, KOMA Elektronik Artist Marlon Penn demonstrates a couple of the features of the KOMA BD101 Analog Gate / Delay. In this video he plays with the delay functions of the pedal, controlling the DELAY TIME with his foot via the on board IR Motion Sensor.

- Patch a normal 1/4" jack mono instrument cable from SENSOR CV Out on the patch bay into DLY TIME CV In to create extraordinary delay sounds!

For orders, worldwide dealers and more information on the KOMA Elektronik products, please visit http://www.koma-elektronik.com or http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik . More information on Marlon Penn and his projects and music can be found on his website: http://www.marlonpenn.nl .

More videos with Marlon Penn explaining the functions of the KOMA Elektronik pedals will follow over the course of the next weeks!"

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Summer NAMM: KOMA Elektronik Releases the KOMMANDER!

"The KOMA Elektronik KOMMANDER is ready for shipping!

Berlin based musical instrument manufacturer announces the KOMMANDER, a 59 EUR X/Y CV Motion Controller!

Want to create the perfect filter sweep, manually trigger a gate or step through a sequencer? No more need to turn knobs or to patch up a lot of modules, the KOMMANDER makes it simple: just plug it into a CV input on your (modular) synthesizer, move your hand over the device and you are able to control it with your hands, feet or nose, yes: just like a theremin: Kommand and Konquer!

The KOMMANDER is a handheld dual infrared X-Y motion controller that makes controlling your electronic instruments intuitive and fun. The device measures the distance to your hand or any other surface and sends out corresponding CV signals between 0 and 8 volts. The closer you have your hand to the KOMMANDER, the higher the output voltage. This will allow you to create complex synth sounds, trigger a drum machine, control your KOMA effect pedals or any other instrument that is capable of receiving CV signals.

KOMA knows that some equipment can only accept CV signals up to 3V or 5V, that's why they fitted the KOMMANDER with attenuators, which are accessible in the back of the unit. The attenuators connected to the CV outputs allow you to attenuate the maximum voltage output, so you can e.g. set the range from 0V to 5V instead of 0V to 8V. Easy!

Because of the innovative circuit design there is no interference from sunlight or stage light, so the musician can use it wherever she or he wants. Just plug the KOMMANDER into your Eurorack Modular System, Buchla, Moog, Roland or any other synthesizer and create! Please note: The first run of the KOMMANDER is only 200 units, so be quick!

Specifications:

• Strong die cast aluminium box with great black metal design
• 2 IR sensors with optical crosstalk
• 4 mini jack outputs (2 x Gate / 2 x CV (one of each per sensor)
• 4 Sensing range trimmers on the back
• Between 0 - 8V CV output (but you can f.i. set the output to 0 – 3V or 0 - 5V as well)
• 9V DC input

Availability and pricing:

The KOMMANDER is available at KOMA Elektronik's webstore at http://www.koma-elektronik.com
and at selected KOMA Elektronik Dealers worldwide for 59.00 EUR / 75.00 USD (incl. VAT).

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Additional information:

YOUTUBE CLIP DEMO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDfLtXDQuKM [posted here]
WEBSTORE LINK: http://www.koma-elektronik.com/products/kommander/"

KOMA Elektronik RH301 - Rhythm Workstation / Utility Tool

Published on Sep 17, 2013

"Today we released the RH301, our new pedal. To show you what it can do and how easy it is to work with, we decided to build a set up consisting of different gear from scratch. Gear used: KOMA Elektronik RH301 Rhythm Workstation / Utility Tool, KOMA Elektronik BD101 Analog Gate / Delay, Akai MPC1000, Ableton Live 8, KORG Volca Keys, Roland MC202 and a Eurorack Modular System.

For more information visit: http://www.koma-elektronik.com/produc..."

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"KOMA Elektronik RH301
Rhythm Workstation / Utility Tool

The beating heart of the RH301 is the master clock, of which the tempo can be set by turning the Tempo knob, by tapping a tempo on the tap button, by syncing it to MIDI, DIN Sync or an external analog clock signal. The generated clock signal can be passed on via two clock outputs, two division outputs or via the MIDI Output and DIN Sync Output. An incoming MIDI signal can also be passed along via the MIDI Thru and MIDI Out sockets.

And that’s not all: besides having a master clock section, the RH301 is also fitted with a LFO which can be synced to the master clock, a division of the master clock, or run freely from 0,25 Hz to 260 Hz in five different waveforms: sine, triangle, square, S&H and noisine. This means the pedal can also be used as an lo-fi oscillator, when you turn the LFO up into the audible range. The LFO has two separate outputs on the patch bay: LFO out and LFO inverted out. Some of the features of the LFO can also be modulated via control voltage, the pedal boasts CV inputs for LFO SPEED, LFO RESET and LFO SYMMETRY.

The third main feature of the RH301 is an Envelope Generator which can easily be synced to the master clock, a division of the master clock or run in loop mode. Besides the normal controls for ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN and RELEASE the pedal comes with a RANGE knob to change the time range of the envelope created. The envelope generator comes with a normal envelope output, but also an inverted envelope output and can be triggered by an external gate / trigger via the external gate Input..."

KOMA ELEKTRONIK Komplex Sequencer: Basic Overview

Published on Feb 12, 2015 KOMA Elektronik

"The KOMA ELEKTRONIK Komplex Sequencer controls the 1 V/Oct input of the Harvestman Hertz Donut via Sequencer A’s CV output. Sequencer A’s Gate Output controls the Cutoff CV of the KOMA ELEKTRONIK SVF-201 Filter and the 4ms VCA Matrix, which the Hertz Donut goes through. After creating the basic patch, we use the other sequencers to modulate play mode, transpose and gate length.

The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER is a musical monster built around four full-featured 16-step sequencers that allow and invite the user to use one or more of the sequencers to sequence the other one. The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER has no screen or submenus; all features have their own dedicated controls, and all features have their own dedicated in- and outputs on the large 86-point patch bay. Each sequencer has its own start and stop buttons, a quantizer (switchable between chromatic, major & minor scales), one-shot-mode and five different play modes (forward, backward, ping-pong, ping-pong reversed, random).

By patching both internal and external CV-sources to the patch bay of the KOMPLEX, the user is able to control the parameters for Sequence Start Point, Sequencer Clock Division, the amount of the Glide between the steps, Skip Step, Repeat Step and Repeat Length. Also, you can Transpose the whole sequence via CV, start it with an external trigger signal and use, for example, an LFO or another sequence to control Sequence Length or Gate Length. This adds up to 20 in- and outputs per individual sequencer, which, when you include the CV recorder outputs, adds up to 86 CV patch points on the whole machine, all conveniently located on the front panel.

The KOMPLEX SEQUENCER will be available at select retailers worldwide in Spring 2015 for an MSRP of $1500.00. To learn more about the KOMPLEX SEQUENCER or KOMA Elektronik's full line of electronic musical instruments and accessories, please visit www.koma-elektronik.com."

KOMA Elektronik BD101 & FT201 effect pedals to be discontinued.

"BERLIN, GERMANY – December 13, 2017 – KOMA Elektronik GmbH today announced the discontinuation of the BD101 and FT201 effect pedals. KOMA plans to continue building a limited quantity of units while parts and materials last, which is not expected to be more than one month, after which the pedals will not be available anymore.

The BD101 Analog Gate/Delay and FT201 State Variable Filter / 10 Step Sequencer pedals were released in 2011 as the first two products put out by KOMA Elektronik and offer powerful and unique sounding effects for producers and electronic musicians.

Over the course of their seven-year existence, the BD101 and FT201 have gone through four production runs, including a 50 unit special black edition and a special edition for Scottish post rock band Mogwai. Their sonic signature can be heard on a ton of records, and its signature white enclosures can be found in top notch recording studios as well as on stage with amongst others electronic musicians Alessandro Cortini, Pole, Addison Groove, Henning Baer, RAC, Jimmy Edgar and more rock oriented musicians like Lee Ranaldo, Vessels, Chvrches and a bunch of noise music legends!

“Discontinuation is necessary, it gives us the peace of mind and financial runway to invest in our new products. We have a bunch of new machines with completely new designs lined up for release in 2018.” said KOMA’s CEO and product architect Wouter Jaspers. “The development process of the KOMA pedals has taught us a lot: not only how to make music machines, but also pointed us in the direction of the sound we think KOMA products represent and how to make those sounds as accessible as possible for the end user. A lot of this knowledge has gone into our latest products: the Field Kit and Field Kit FX. We will miss the pedals in our overall line-up for a bit, but we are sure what will come next will be super exciting!”

The BD101 & FT201 are still available in limited quantity from the KOMA Elektronik webshop at www.koma-elektronik.com and at stocking dealers while supplies last."

KOMA Elektronik RH301 in the Studio

KOMA Elektronik RH301 in the Studio - Controlling synths, drummachines and effects

Published on Nov 21, 2013 KOMA Elektronik·47 videos

"Our friends of Kaap de Goede Hoop and The Planty Herbs decided to hook up their KOMA pedals, an Elektron Machinedrum, their small collection of Strymon effects and a Mutable Instruments Anushri to give us a good look at how they use their KOMA RH301 - Rhythm Workstation / Utility Tool!

More information: http://www.koma-elektronik.com
More about the guys: https://soundcloud.com/kaapdegoedehoop & https://soundcloud.com/theplantyherbs

Thanks for the camera work to Michiel Sekan!"

KOMA Elektronik RH301 - Clock and ADSR, LFO Features

New KOMA Dual Discrete VCA Eurorack Module

Published on Oct 3, 2018 KOMA Elektronik

"The KOMA Dual Discrete VCA offers two independent high quality VCA channels, both built up out of discrete transistor cells with low CV and audio bleed, very low noise and distortion. The VCA’s feature set also enables you to experiment with the linear/exponential response curve, changing the dynamics of your sound. Play around with the gain settings for creative distortion effects in the classic KOMA style: High quality sound by default, noise by choice!"

"BERLIN, 3 OCT 2018 - KOMA has been rather quiet on the Eurorack front over the past years, but that is about to change! Introducing the latest module in the KOMA Elektronik Eurorack line: the Dual Discrete VCA!

The KOMA Dual Discrete VCA offers two independent high quality VCA channels, both built up out of discrete transistor cells with low CV and audio bleed, very low noise and distortion. The VCA’s feature set also enables you to experiment with the linear/exponential response curve, changing the dynamics of your sound. Play around with the gain settings for creative distortion effects in the classic KOMA style: High quality sound by default, noise by choice!

Our VCA is designed to operate with CV signals of 0V - 5V. We added attenuators (ATT) on CV Input 1 of Channel A and CV Input 2 of Channel B, to allow the user to adjust the incoming CV level. For instance: when you have a higher CV signal, you can attenuate it down to the appropriate 5V level.
More Modules are coming!

And this is not the end, we are designing and developing more modules which will be released over the coming months, together forming a full KOMA Eurorack system. We aim for each module to be a definite version of its function, which exemplifies the rich and unique KOMA sound, unique music machines with great build quality and excellent customer care.

The Dual Discrete VCA is available from today onwards from the KOMA Elektronik website and through KOMA Elektronik dealers world-wide for a MRSP of 199EUR."

KOMA Elektronik RH301 as a master clock

Published on Oct 18, 2013 KOMA Elektronik·44 videos

"In this video we show the KOMA RH301 as a master clock for a small mixed MIDI and analog clock setup. The master clock signal of the RH301 is routed from MIDI OUT to the MIDI IN of the JOMOX XBase 09, of which the MIDI THRU is connected to the KORG Volca keys. The audio of the KORG Volca keys is being modulated and filtered by the KOMA Elektronik FT201 Filter / Sequencer, using the RH301's clock, LFO and envelope generator outputs.

More information on the KOMA Elektronik RH301 - Rhythm Workstation / Utility Tool:
http://www.koma-elektronik.com/produc...

To follow us day-to-day, like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KOMAelektronik"

Koma Elektronik FIELD KIT FX IS SHIPPING!

Published on Apr 17, 2018 KOMA Elektronik

"KOMA FIELD KIT FX IS SHIPPING

First batch Kickstarter units shipped with more to follow over the next weeks!

Two months after successfully starting the production process, Berlin-based KOMA Elektronik is happy to announce that our latest machine, the Field Kit FX, is officially shipping! First we will ship out all the Kickstarter rewards, after which we will start shipping all pre-orders and dealer orders. Have a sneak peak in our office on the busiest shipping day of this year so far.

The new KOMA Elektronik Field Kit FX is a powerhouse of an effect with an on board Looper, Frequency Shifter, Bit Crusher, Digital Delay, Spring Reverb, 4 Channel VCA Mixer, 4 Step Sequencer, Mini ADSR and all of that under CV control! Wanna hear what that sounds like!? Over the past weeks we added a bunch of new videos to our YouTube channel. [below]

We are very much looking forward to see what all our customers will do with their Field Kit FX’s; to learn new techniques and see musical creativity in action! All units are hand assembled in Berlin, Germany and the Field Kit FX, in both boxed and Eurorack version, is now available for order from the KOMA Elektronik website, all orders made from now onwards will ship earliest in May 2018.

MRSP: 249 EUR (assembled) | Expansion Pack: 64 EUR."

EuroRack Modular + KOMA Elektronik Tests

EuroRack Modular + KOMA Elektronik　RH301 LFO Test

Published on Jun 21, 2014 Misugi Yasunami·267 videos

"KOMA Elektronik
RH301 -- Rhythm Work Station / Utility Tool
http://koma-elektronik.com/?product=r...

モジュラーシンセより。
2基のLFOで、RH301のLFOのスピードとシンメトリーをコントロール。
ステップシーケンサーで、RH301のLFOのスピードとシンメトリーをコントロール­。
ランダムゲートで、RH301のLFOをリセット。

RH301のLFOを、モジュラーシンセのVCOに接続。

最後はRH301のLFOを自己発振させてオシレーター化させた、RH301のLFO­のみの音で終わります。"

EuroRack Modular + KOMA Elektronik　RH301 ENV Test