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Monday, February 19, 2024

Kodamo EssenceFM Mk2

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

UVI Introduces Synth Anthology 4


video uploads by UVI

Note the above is a playlist featuring 4 videos. You can use the player controls to skip through them or just watch them all in order.

Details on Synth Anthology 4 follow:

The authentic sound of 200 synthesizers, from vintage to modern
4,000+ presets and layers deliver incredible sound with hardware soul
Feature-packed dual-layer engine with fx, arpeggiator and more

Synth Anthology 4 - A Synthesizer Tour de Force
https://www.uvi.net/synth-anthology-4

Rebuilt from the ground-up, Synth Anthology 4 now features the authentic hardware sound of 200 vintage and modern synthesizers, a fully redesigned engine with powerful features, fx, arpeggiator, smart sound suggestion engine, native MPE support, and more.
A dreamlike collection!

Also included in SonicPass ➡️ https://www.uvi.net/sonicpass

Video credits: Anthony Hak
Music Credits: Théo & Thomas



"The Best Keeps Getting Better

What's new in version 4?

Almost everything!
We've rebuilt the engine from the ground-up, added more synths, more presets, more effects, more filters, more modulation, a dedicated browser, a second fully-customizable layer for creating hybrid and blended timbres, an all-new smart suggestion engine that helps you quickly find similar sounds, a more powerful arpeggiator/phraser, bus effects, native MPE support, and more!

Real Hardware Sounds There is something unmistakable about the sound of a real hardware synth, from subtle differences between voice circuits and drift to the varied way filters bite into the sound; there's a distinct character and energy. Synth Anthology 4 delivers the authentic and uncompromising hardware sound with all the conveniences of a modern software instrument.

Every piece of hardware represents a unique creative vision, sonic character, innovations, and strengths. Whatever you're looking for, from analog to digital, vintage classic to future classic, you will find it here. Synth Anthology 4 delivers an incredible collection of hardware, every major manufacturer, every type of synthesis, every era, 200 synthesizers in all.

You won't find a more complete collection anywhere else."

The list:

Monday, January 16, 2023

FM60P & ODT3 by NYZ



Two new releases from NYZ - FM60P composed w/ Kodamo's essenceFM, and ODT3 below, composed with GForce Software's Oddity3.


https://noyzelab.bandcamp.com/album/fm60p

"Appropriately, FM60P is the sixth NYZ release to focus directly on FM synthesis, and the first six-operator variant of the FMX0P releases (which was incidentally also the first conceptual iteration of the sub-series of FM synth works, despite being released this far down the line). Given this provenance, those familiar with FM synthesis might assume Burraston would begin a six-operator exploration with the ubiquitous Yamaha DX7 - perhaps the most iconic FM synthesizer of all time - but instead, he's taken a different tack entirely, and opted to use a modern machine - the Kodamo EssenceFM, a megalith of FM processing power with a mind-numbing 300 operators available within its outwardly unassuming racked interface - albeit acting in an ascetic sense by limiting himself deliberately to only six operators. Longtime Psoma listeners will also note a referential connection with PMFM, a prior release that also utilized the EssenceFM in its construction.

On a technical level, FM60P manifests itself through the arcane pathways of Burraston's cellular automata research, which informs both the sequencing information sent into the synthesizer, and the microtuning of the voices also. Beyond this initial working ethos, the designs and numerical relationships of the operators' ratios have been arranged with the use of three different sets of Fibonacci number sequences, as well as tuning dispositions referencing Alain Daniélou's Harmonic Division of the Octave. Fibonacci freaks will be pleased to know that this arrangement of operators will form intricate setups of Golden Ratio based FM timbres.

For many listening and reading, these points of reference may have no meaning whatsoever, and we here at Psoma would like to offer the consolation that there is no right or wrong way to listen to or interact with any sound matter found in our catalog, or anywhere else for that matter. It could even be said that part of our initiative in publishing works such as these is defined by a desire to simply introduce more challenging and concept-driven music into the world, in order to bring new and stimulating experiences to people who are both familiar and unfamiliar with the deeper details of sound itself.

So what does that leave us with then? The sound of FM60P could be described as a chiming din of glassy tones playing in serpentine unison with sub-bass hum - but this is only a small prologue of two minutes, quickly pulling back the curtain to reveal a massive hour-long drone wall, presented in Burraston's characteristic style of rippling heavily modulated swaths of energy, underpinned by a more midrange foundation of a pulsing alien plinth. Filter sweeps reveal many more dimensions to the layers that are not initially obvious, bringing incessant bass tones and arpeggiator-like sections into focus before the wavering sea reclaims them.

Burraston's music is unlike anything else in the space it is able to inhabit, simultaneously sounding artificial and unnatural to an almost impossible degree, while also functionally conveying itself in elemental and naturalistic ways. Everything is an object, an outline, a weather system or a color, each possessing a specific set of attributes that communicate synaesthetically with the listener, as temperatures and spatial indicators, rather than confining themselves to much more arbitrary traditional sensations.

NOTE: After some confusion from listeners, we'd like to make clear the fact that all NYZ/Noyzelab catalog releases at Psoma are available ONLY as abridged digital versions for name-your-price/free download, and in their full unabridged editions as physical CD-Rs. There is not an unabridged digital version of anything from NYZ at Psoma, and the physical editions do not ship with unabridged digital versions either (that is, if you do not count the digital music present on the compact discs). For listeners only interested in unabridged digital versions, we encourage you to visit noyzelab.bandcamp.com to purchase those directly from NYZ, or even better, subscribe to his Bandcamp output and just get everything."






https://noyzelab.bandcamp.com/album/odt3

"Continuing from SEM with his exploration of GForce software instruments, Burraston builds a wall with the Oddity3, an expansive modern iteration of the ARP Odyssey that includes several new additions and functions. ODT3 consists of two such instances of the Oddity3 to accomplish the wide stereo image, both focusing on the 4035 ladder filter from the short-lived Odyssey mark II (only one of three filter types present within the softsynth). Landing somewhere on the map between the Cell Meditations and the subharmonic hums of TESCO SYNFETIX, ODT3 pulses in shallow waves that betray the depth beneath their softened surfaces. Close listening yields wondrous results, especially in headphones, as the swirling mass of the frequency spectrum slowly rises like a shipwreck called back to shore. Almost imperceptibly, the true substance of this piece is revealed in microscopic increments, until it overtakes the senses and surrounds everything, filling the air with vibrating particulate and soporific electricity, glimmering like a portal to an adjacent dimension."

Monday, November 14, 2022

[SOUNDMIT 2022] KODAMO MASK 1 (+ DEMO) - New "Bitmask" Keyboard Synthesizer Incoming


video upload by Les Sondiers

New synth from KODAMO, makers of the EssenceFM, upcoming Bitmasker, and Infini.

"Exclusivité SoundMiT 2022, Kodamo présente un prototype très avancé de son nouveau Mask 1, un synthétiseur à base de synthèse de type bitmap, la fin de la vidéo comporte une démo sonore de l'instrument."

Googlish:

"Exclusive to SoundMiT 2022, Kodamo showcases a highly advanced prototype of its new Mask 1, a bitmap-based synthesis-based synthesizer, the end of the video features a sound demo of the instrument."

According to Kodamo, Bitmask is a new synthesis method that splits a sine waves into multiple parts which can then be rearranged. Reminds me of a mix between wavetable and granular synthesis.

Features:

Two oscillators with 200 bit masked waveforms & noise generator. Digital 12-state variable, four-mode, self-oscillating filter. Two multi-wave LFOs with 15 destinations. Seven envelopes for each oscillator with pitch, ADSR and delta envelopes. Ability to slur between notes held in a chord. Sound layering, splits, an arpeggiator, a built-in looper and polyphonic portamento. 61 key, velocity and channel aftertouch Fatar keyboard.

A few screenshots from the video:

Sunday, March 27, 2022

New Kodamo INFINi Keyboard Synthesizer & Bitmasker Desktop Synth in the Works



New keyboard synthesizer coming from Kodamo, makers of EssenceFM.

Note the Formants and Bit Masks on the right. It also appears to have a sequencer with overdubs.



And Bitmasker:

"New 3D render for the Bitmasker! Do you like it? Sound engine is still in development. With fully editable sounds and a 256-step polyphonic sequencer, you can use it to make music on the go or to add a new variety of sounds to your setup.

Each voice is made of two 'bitmasked oscillators'which produce very rich tones. They have independent envelopes and can be filtered by a resonant multimode filter. Then you get two LFOs which can alter almost any characteristic of the sound, several stereo effects and a fun little arpeggiator.

Black buttons can play different scales, and editing sounds is easy by turning only two knobs.

The Bitmasker won't be released before 2022, we're sorry for the delays. We want to make sure it's well polished before it reaches your hands!"

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Essencefm - Kodamo


video upload by MYSYNTH

Monday, February 14, 2022

Kodamo Essencefm

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"In mint condition, hardly used, with film still on menu display, boxed, fully functional"

Note this is a supporting member listing.

See the KODAMO label below for demos and additional info on the KODAMO.

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Kodamo EssenceFM MKII

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You can find demos of the EssenceFM in previous posts here.

Friday, December 04, 2020

Essence Flight - EssenceFM ambient/industrial track


Kodamo

"Atmospheric textures and drums you can create with the EssenceFM.
Its FM engine makes sound creation easy by splitting each sound into 6-OP voices, which you can then layer in various ways to achieve richer sounds.

Recorded from headphones output
No additional processing

Effects used: internal delay, internal chorus
Max polyphony used: 160 voices

Synthesis types: FM, additive, subtractive
Sequenced with openMPT

Video credit: Guillaume Laffon"

Wednesday, September 09, 2020

Keyboard Version of Kodamo's Essense FM in the Works


Just a render with the following:

"They'll have a few things in common! We're at a very early design stage, the plan is to keep making & improving the EssenceFM while offering an alternative for keyboard aficionados 😉"

See the Kodamo label at the bottom of this post for more.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Kodamo EssenceFM - Presets exploration


Kodamo

"The EssenceFM is an insanely powerful FM synthesizer that will allow you to dive into sound design without any limits, from simple OPL2-like sounds to orchestral emulations and weird sound textures."

Friday, July 03, 2020

EssenceFM live sound design & mix


Kodamo

Great interface for FM synthesis.

"In this video we design 10 sounds in 10 minutes. A looped sequence plays in the background, getting richer and richer as the sounds for it are made. Then we're having some fun mixing each track and playing with the effects. Enjoy!

0:00 FM Piano
1:07 Square Wave
1:55 Bass
2:33 Strings
4:16 Bass drum
5:31 Hand Clap
6:25 Snare
7:56 High Hat
8:30 Bells
9:42 Soft Saw + Modulation Matrix
11:00 Live Mix & Effects"

Tuesday, June 02, 2020

ESK - Haken Continuum Synth Setups


Published on Jun 2, 2020 Metunar

"The Haken Continuum Fingerboard as a Midi controller for some synthesizers.
This Continuum is a an old Midi only version. The sensitivity is not so good as the new ones.

Setups:
1.
Haken Continuuum in 4 voice mode without velocity
Korg Wavestate (wave sequencing synthesizer)

2.
Haken Continuuum in 4 voice mode without velocity
Elektron Digitone (FM synthesizer)

3.
Haken Continuuum in 8 voice mode with velocity
Kodamo EssenceFM (FM synthesizer)

4.
Haken Continuuum in 1 voice mode with velocity
MFB Synth Pro (analog synthesizer)

No external effects are used.

http://www.metunar.ch"

EssenceFM Electro/Experimental & Soundscapes


Published on Jun 2, 2020 Kodamo

"Sequenced track showing many sounds!
EssenceFM recorded through headphones output without additional effects."

See the Kodamo label below for more.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

ESK - Kodamo EssenceFM + Manikin Schrittmacher


Published on May 17, 2020 Metunar

"Jamsession with the Kodamo EssenceFM Synthesizer and the Manikin Electronic Schrittmacher Sequencer.
On my Kodamo i replaced the knobs. Looks better now.
Direct recording with mastering.

http://www.metunar.ch"

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Superbooth 20HE: New Kodamo EssenseFM Rackmount Desktop Synthesizer


Published on Apr 26, 2020 sonicstate

"Kodamo EssenseFM is a sound module with an interesting and modern touch screen interface. At the heart of the synthesizer is a 6 operator synthesizer, each voice has its own low pass resonant filter and an extensive list of fx and modulation options.

You can easily create your own fm algorithms and patches by using the touch screen, you can also draw your own waveforms with the touch screen and import wav files. You can create complex envelopes, create layers and splits with advanced options like round robin,

exclusion groups and an arpeggiator. You can create your own scales, temperaments and microtuning scales and much much more.

In terms of connections you get: eight balanced audio outputs and multiple MIDI inputs (DIN, USB & Ethernet)"

Kodamo EssenceFM Demo Videos


Kodamo EssenceFM Demo Video
"ChillOut" ~ EssenceFM Composition
Kodamo EssenceFM ~ Improvisations (Classic FM & Acoustic sounds)


via Kodamo

"The EssenceFM is a very powerful FM synthesizer combined with a modern and easy to use interface, offering studio-quality specs. Creating FM sounds has never been so fun and easy!

Touch screen controlled: connect the operators together as you like, draw the envelopes and waveforms directly on screen
Use the pots to fine-tune parameters and control sounds in real-time
Enjoy the huge polyphony (300 voices) to create rich layered sounds or play way too many notes!
Enjoy the built-in effects processor, the multitimbrality and the 3328 internal sound slots to create whole tracks with the EssenceFM

Eight balanced audio outputs and multiple MIDI inputs (DIN, USB & Ethernet) provide flexibility to your setup
Use the EssenceFM racked or laid on your desktop, tilted via the included support bars
We built it with quality in mind ! 24-bit DAC, fully isolated analog circuitry, steel and aluminium case, ALPS pots, Bourns rotary encoders, Kailh backlit mechanical switches...

The EssenceFM contains approximately 500 voices and 400 patch presets out of the box.
But we strongly encourage creating your owns!

Saturday, November 02, 2019

SOUNDMIT 2019: Kodamo EssenceFM synthesizer


Published on Nov 2, 2019 BAMTV

"The Kodamo EssenceFM is an FM synthesizer currently in development. At Soundmit 2019 co-developer Masami demonstrates the unit. It has 300 voices, 8 outputs, editable waveforms and user-designable algorithms. But it also imports wav fils and dx7 sounds, has a high quality touch screen, multi-envelopes, modulatie matrix, polyphonic aftertouch and much more…check out this cool synthesizer!"

Thursday, June 13, 2019

New KODAMO EssenceFM - 300 Voice 16 Part Multitimbral FM Rack & Tabletop Synthesizer


Published on Jun 9, 2019 Les Sondiers - In via AHC

"Masami de Kodamo présente son EssenceFM, un synthétiseur FM en rack/tabletop à 300 voies de polyphonie et 16 parties multitimbrales.

Plus d'infos sur le produit : http://bit.ly/2I5us9e

Interview enregistrée dans le cadre du Synthfest France 2019."


"We are proud to announce the EssenceFM, our modern high-end synthesizer dedicated to FM synthesis !

It features the super powerful VFM engine (Variable Frequency Modulation) we designed, allowing flexibility in sound design and a lot of polyphony.

We are huge FM synthesis fans, but were disappointed with ergonomics and limitations we found in all FM synths. That's how the EssenceFM is born. It follows a very graphical approach to make sound editing fun and easy : operator's outputs are shown in real time during playback, envelopes are displayed as editable graphical curves, operators can be drag&drop to build the algorithm, waveforms are editable...

The EssenceFM aims for simplicity without sacrifying power.

Main features :
Free algorithm design using drag&drop
User-editable waveforms (free drawing & wave import)
300 voice polyphony (6-op FM voice with filter)
Up to 128 layered/splitted voices per patch
Graphical envelopes
Useable as a rack or table-top module
2 integrated effects processors
Professional sound quality with 32-bit DSPs, 24-bit DAC, >100dB SNR
Ultra fast boot time (< 3 seconds) Upgradable firmware"

Pictured: Drag&Drop operators!

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