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HARDWARE Synthesizers

KOMA Elektronik Chromaplane

Name: KOMA Elektronik Chromaplane
Brand: KOMA Elektronik
Price: 319.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brand: KOMA Elektronik

£319.00 GBP

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The Chromaplane is an electromagnetic synthesizer that is played using two electromagnetic pickup coils, that are moved over its surface to listen to a cloud of electromagnetic fields produced by the instrument. The instrument is fully analog and polyphonic, this makes the instrument ideal for both sculpting complex drones, and playing agile melodies.

Plus there is a 4-pole low pass filter that darkens the instrument’s sound, and a lo-fi delay/echo effect for space and ambiance.

Each field can be tuned using its corresponding adjustment screw. A special physical tuner with a complimentary Chromaplane tuning website allows players to explore a curated library of tunings, and save and share their own too.

Description

The Chromaplane is an instrument created in collaboration between KOMA Elektronik & Passepartout Duo.

The Chromaplane is played using two electromagnetic pickup coils, that are moved over its surface to listen to a cloud of electromagnetic fields produced by the instrument.These ten fields are represented by small indicators on the instrument’s surface.

The Chromaplane is fully polyphonic, meaning that all ten of the instrument’s analog square wave oscillators are always sounding – this makes the instrument ideal for both sculpting complex drones, and playing agile melodies. Each field can be tuned using its corresponding adjustment screw. The oscillators are additionally organized into three rows, each with a switch that drops that row’s pitch one octave.

The timbre of the Chromaplane can be further shaped using its internal VCF, a 4-pole low pass filter that darkens the instrument’s sound and is also modulated by the internal audio signal, allowing for rich harmonic sounds and timbres reminiscent of frequency modulation. A lo-fi delay/echo effect with CV controlled time adds a sense of ambiance and rhythmicity to the dry signal’s output.

The Chromaplane also features an external audio input, allowing the player to route other sounds to one electromagnetic field on the instrument’s surface. The instrument’s envelope output can also be used to modulate parameters on the instrument, or on other hardware synthesizers.

FAQs

Q: What exactly is a "Touchless" electromagnetic instrument?

A: The Chromaplane is an instrument that you play without physically touching it. It uses two handheld sensors to pick up electromagnetic fields generated by the "plane" surface. As you move the sensors through the air, you manipulate pitch, volume, and timbre, making it feel more like a Theremin-hybrid than a traditional synthesizer.

Q: Is it difficult to learn if I’m not a trained musician?

A: Not at all. The Chromaplane is designed for "intuitive exploration." While it can be played with precision, it excels as an improvisational tool. It’s about the relationship between your body’s movement and the sound, making it incredibly rewarding for ambient, drone, and experimental performers.

Specifications

Type: Polyphonic Analog Touch-Plate Synthesizer

Oscillators: 10 x Analog Square Wave Oscillators

Polyphony: 10 voices

Connectivity:

Audio: 1 x 6.3mm Line In, 1 x 6.3mm Line Out

Power: 9V DC (Center Negative)

Materials: Aluminum and Beechwood chassis

Features

Touch-Plate Interface: No traditional keys—playable via 10 touch-sensitive plates that respond to finger contact.

Voltage Controlled Delay: Built-in analog delay for creating space and washes.

Voltage Controlled Filter: Master filter for sculpting the raw square waves.

Envelope Follower: Built-in circuit to translate incoming audio or touch into modulation.

Organic Design: Designed for "improvisational" and ambient music where touch is the primary conductor.

Returns & Refunds

If you decide a product is not suitable within 14 days of delivery, you can return it to us for a replacement or refund. Returns must be unused and in their original, undamaged packaging.

Some items are excluded from our money back guarantee:
- Computer software that has been unsealed or registered
- Any item that comes directly into contact with the nose, ears or mouth

To arrange a return, just contact our customer service via our customer support form.