Impressions - KOMA Field Kit, KOMA Field Kit FX

KOMA Field Kit, KOMA Field Kit FX

[@guitfidle]

That mixer part of the first Field Kit also works as 4 mic preamps. I've used it to amplify the output of a piezo contact mic then run it out to effect pedals. Super versatile unit all around

[@BadWisdom523]

That was actually really interesting, although some of the class apparently passed out, halfway through.

[@faxinadu]

nice, ordered mine thanks!

[@recycology5468]

Perfect video, you’ve “talked” about these 2 units in a manner that I understand, you’ve connected the dots for me and I have A.D.D. Great thing about watching long informative videos on youtube and you get distracted is one can rewind. Definitely picking up just the Field Kit to start with. I’m just now getting into Electro-Acoustic recording and planning future Art performances. I play several string instruments/pedals, synths/samplers, percussion/drum machines, use tapes/2 track Reel to reel, 4 track cassette and dictaphones, vocal processors and Field Kit, I sense, is going to bring it all to another level and dimension. And this was a pure “RANDOM" search while browsing Control Voltage’s online store. Thank you Scott!!

[@immersiveworlds]

thanks, exciting to hear. Have you seen SOMA's string instrument that they may be producing in the future? It looks promising.

[@recycology5468]

@@immersiveworlds I’ll have a look see...

[@neergcorp6320]

I love the talking. You answered every question I had about this equipment thanks

[@immersiveworlds]

thanks!

[@ninhingazanan]

I love your talking too. Pretty good explained without hectic behavior like "hey, let's check what my new stuff can do" so that a foreign speaker isn't scared or overburden. You bait a curious multi-instrumentalist into the wisdom of modular world which he want to experience in small steps more from now. NTS-1 got already my fingerprints for some days. (: Saw a review of the kit used with sensors at HAINBACH channel.

[@immersiveworlds]

wow, this is great to hear; thanks for listening!

[@kkirwan2]

That was great , will definitely be getting both of these

[@immersiveworlds]

thanks, I think they are worth it!

[@polutropos]

I share your enthusiasm on these Koma products & for much the same reasons. I waiver between enjoying your lengthy talking and frustration that you don't do something more. But I do enjoy your videos. Keep it up!

[@immersiveworlds]

Yes, fast forward to the stuff you like.

[@tshrdrums]

Super useful video! Thank you I am looking at these to start expanding my OPZ and Reface DX...

[@immersiveworlds]

thanks, this sounds like a great idea!

[@zerotransversal]

During this video, before mid-point actually, I headed over to the Koma home page and bought the Field kit (not the FX) and a bunch of cables, contact mics, solenoid, etc. Initially, as a sonic and synthesizer newbie, I've been asking myself what synth should I buy, and even though there are some strong contenders, Behringer Neutron, Dreadbox Typhon, Behringer Odyssey, 0-Coast, they are inherently limited, and I just couldn't settle for one. The Field kit, I heard about it just some weeks ago for the first time (on the Hainbach channel), and it made me interested. During this video, I became aware of the principal reason, it offers so much freedom, and to me, that is the bone fide creative driver. I will probably buy a semi-modular synth as well, or the Odyssey for its rich soundscape (and its filters, which btw can be utilised on an external source since it comes with an Audio In), but the Koma will offer something I've not seen anything else offer in my price range. Thank you for talking!

[@immersiveworlds]

I enjoyed your detailing of how you might use it. The Typhon would be amazing. Have you considered an NTS-1? The effects alone would pair well with the Koma.

[@zerotransversal]

@@immersiveworlds NTS-1 was my first(!), I should've mentioned that, but I didn't assemble it until just an hour ago - your video unboxing it finally made be sit down and do the job! An incredible package, to my novice ears / eyes. If it had shipped in a 30x8x30 cm metal chassis with big knobs and high-brow design (as the Typhon), it would've been considered reasonably priced at $299, that is my guess.

[@immersiveworlds]

@@zerotransversal that is great to hear! Good luck with the results!

[@id.unknown1283]

I would like to pick up both of these units not only is experimental noises/ambient music my thing but these would go wonderfully with a pair of desk top modular synths that I plan on using as drone makers sequenced and run through filters and effects.I already have ideas on how to use these

[@immersiveworlds]

I think this would be a wonderful setup for desktop synths for sure!

[@sirbo690]

Curious does the effects unit generally have the same capabilities as the og? It seems the original field kit has the capacity of supplying power to a solenoid and better suited for experimenting. While the effects unit is better suited for use with modular units. I have an 0 coast, ni Mk3, expecting a Neutron when they drop. I am generally into experimentation but also play in a band and looking to sample unique sounds. If you had to choose one which would you go for?

[@immersiveworlds]

Robert, I think you have stated the differences very accurately. In my opinion, the original field kit allows for more Electro Acoustic experimentation with the solenoid, CV radio, sensors/switches, and mixer for piezos. The FX allows for more modular or semi-modular connectivity. Together they are quite a pair. I guess I would say that it depends on what you plan to do. With the Neutron (need to order one too!) and 0-Coast, I would expect you would have a blast with the FX, specifically it's CV sequencer, wich is a blast!

[@modularben7421]

hmm I also want a Neutron and right now have a 0-coast and plan to get more modular gear so how good is the mixer and sequencer for Eurorack gear?

[@immersiveworlds]

Erogenous Levitt 8 mixer is good for Eurorack. You could also get simple ones like a Unity. So many options with sequencers, from very simple to complex. I would say that Eurorack sequencers are amazing. The most recent Sonicstate did a discussion on some of them (as well as the new hardware sequencer SEQ-12.

[@recycled_city]

Robert Price Other than both having four channel audio mixers (which still vary between the two), there’s really not any overlap between the two. The Field Kit is really designed more for sound generation, and the FX is more for...well, FX. The FK is really for designing systems, using DC or solenoids to generate rhythms that you run back into the FK with contact mics, using different switches and sensors to create CV, using the envelope follower to generate CV from audio signals to control things, etc. The FKFX, which I just got and don’t know as well, is for FX. Mostly. There’s some very cool things happening with the CV routing and sequencer. Tons of creative potential with this thing. But it is still at the heart a beautiful, dirty, lofi FX unit. So it really depends on your needs. One is more for the beginning of the audio chain, the other for the end, and combined together they make a pretty amazing whole.

[@sirbo690]

Given my setup ( 0 coast, mk3, keystep, octave Cat) I went for the fx. I’m looking into building a piezo junk set as well. I may go for the og at a later date for future de-constructive antics.

[@dether3]

Have you checked out bastl eurorack modules sense, servo, solenoid, and DC motor? And the EF110M "Blackfly Modular"? Enjoy the journey.

[@immersiveworlds]

Yes, but the Sense one is hard to find. kzbin.info/www/bejne/joWlhaGlYrisjLs

[@dether3]

Scott Lukas bastl website, noise kitchen. It'll ship from overseas. 110 euros. :)

[@thom-alphaxiii-5106]

Talking about the waldorf quantum?

[@immersiveworlds]

The Quantum is pricey, but I was thinking of the new Prophet with the built-in 8-Dio Library.

[@jfjfjf]

u got a tummy ache? i recognize those store brand alka seltzer tablets lol

[@doomtomb6522]

Do they both have the CV radio?

[@immersiveworlds]

just the original has CV.

[@modularben7421]

What exactly does it do? It is very expensive and I am curious what it does over another semi modular box.

[@immersiveworlds]

I would say that it allows you to integrate with modular or semi-modular equipment and it is an add-on for the Field Kit in terms of the effects that it has.

[@modularben7421]

Thanks will have to try one out. I use my Elektron Analog 4 to control my modular gear right now.

[@thom-alphaxiii-5106]

Electronic Jam i dont rhink it’s expensive for so much possibilities, especially considering the price of an elektron A4 and the price of modular fx ;)

[@immersiveworlds]

I think that gear price is relative to the desires of the artist. It depends on what you want to do.

[@va941]

I dont understand people complaining about you not making sounds with them''''' 0:40 ''''''''

[@immersiveworlds]

I think there are many opinions as to whether there should be talking or music on such videos. I see so many music videos that have the phrase "no talking" in their titles these days.

[@va941]

@@immersiveworlds i think its only up to the one who creates the video to determine what it should or should not contain, maybe for clarity add a couple of words about the videos intention to the "about" box.

[@immersiveworlds]

thanks, these are good ideas! @@va941

[@JoshuaDb_The_Witness]

Cats should be respected just for getting decent content up at all.

[@SomeplaceWonderful]

I feel like I dodged a bullet. I almost watched the whole thing. Instead I kept fast forwarding and waiting for something more than talking until I realized there wasn’t anything to listen to. Other than the talking. Twenty five minutes of talking.

[@immersiveworlds]

:)

[@padger2577]

Yeah was kinda hoping for a more clear cut description of the difference between the 2 instruments. Instead it's just talking about them both in a fairly uninteresting way.

[@immersiveworlds]

:) @@padger2577

[@gatedfuzz]

i’m 18 minutes in and you haven’t made any sounds yet.

[@immersiveworlds]

True!

[@gatedfuzz]

Scott Lukas haha I didn't realize you made all the sounds on the other videos. The whole time I was so confused until I just kept going. Great content. You're the only person who has covered the field kit with such depth and understanding.

[@immersiveworlds]

thanks, great to hear!