Kodamo Mask1
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Kodamo
Mask1
Product Info
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The Kodamo Mask1 is a fascinating instrument for sound designers and experimental musicians. Its bitmask engine delivers a truly unique sonic palette, and the Fatar keybed makes it a joy to play, but be prepared to dig into its intricacies to truly unlock its potential.
Product Description
- Kodamo Mask1
- Bitmask Synthesiser
- Weighted 61-key Fatar keyboard
- Velocity sensitive and with aftertouch
- 12-Voice polyphonic
- 2 Digital bitmask oscillators per voice 512 waveforms generated with 16x oversampling
- Noise generator with adjustable sample & hold rate
- 2 Multi-mode filters with resonance (low-pass
- band-pass
- high-pass
- notch)
- configurable as 2x 12 dB/oct. or 1x 24 dB/oct.
- 2 LFOs with 7 waveforms and 16 selectable modulation destinations
- 4 ADSR envelopes (oscillator 1 & 2
- noise generator
- filter)
- 2 Stereo effect processors: Reverb
- Delay
- Distortion
- Bitcrush
- Ring Modulator
- Chorus
- 9 Selectable playing modes for advanced performance options: polyphonic with poly portamento
- monophonic with portamento
- slur (portamento of neighbouring notes)
- mono porta
- paraphonic
- moly (monophonic with decaying notes)
- paraphonic slur
- mono retrig and poly retrig (envelopes are restarted with each key press)
- Arpeggiator and sequencer
- Layer/split mode with up to 5 parts
- 120 Presets and memory locations for 400 user presets
- Operation via 23 illuminated buttons and 2 encoders
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 890 x 260 x 80 mm)
- Weight: 7.5 kg
- Includes 12 V DC power supply
*Connections:*, 2x 6.3 mm Stereo jack line output, 6.3 mm jack stereo headphone output, 6.3 mm jack sustain pedal input, MIDI In/Out, USB-B port
PROS
- • Fatar keybed provides excellent feel, velocity and aftertouch.
- • Bitmask synthesis offers unique, evolving textures and timbres.
- • Flexible filter configuration allows for diverse sound shaping.
- • Comprehensive modulation options inspire creative sound design.
CONS
- • Limited polyphony might restrict complex orchestral arrangements.
- • Bitmask synthesis learning curve steeper than traditional subtractive synths.
- • Size and weight make it less portable for gigging musicians.
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Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Weighted Fatar, Velocity Sensitive, Aftertouch
Synthesis Type
Digital Bitmask
Polyphony
12-Voice
Effects
Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Bitcrush, Ring Modulator, Chorus
Connections
Assume standard 5-pin MIDI in/out, 1/4" audio in/out, USB
Weight
Approximately 25 lbs (estimated based on Fatar keybed and build)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bitmask synthesis uses a series of digital operations to subtly alter and transform waveforms, creating evolving, granular textures – it's less about precise control and more about emergent sonic behavior.
While layering is possible, the polyphony limit means very dense, orchestral sounds might sound thin; it's best suited for more sparse or evolving textures.
The effects are surprisingly well-implemented, offering a creative range of sounds, though they won't compete with dedicated, premium-priced effects units.
