SOMA Cosmos Blue
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SOMA
Cosmos Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
570989
Brand:
SOMA
Model:
Cosmos Blue
Category:
Synthesizer Peripherals
Price:
$723.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Cosmos Blue isn't your typical looper; it’s a sound design tool disguised as one. It's perfect for ambient musicians, experimental sound artists, or anyone wanting to create immersive, evolving textures – think Tim Hecker meets a delay pedal. It demands patience, but the sonic rewards are considerable.
Product Description
- SOMA Cosmos Blue
- Drifting Memory Station
- Special Edition in Blue
- Creative looper and performance effects device for meditative soundscapes
- Audio is recorded into a network of several delay lines modulated by LFO
- Looping times vary between 2.5s - 22s
- depending on the selected algorithm
- 4 Different algorithms with three variations each: 2 delay lines with relative shift
- 4 delay lines with relative shift
- Giant Reverb and Granular Delay
- Blur and Drift control different parameters within the algorithms
- Adjustable Suppressor / Compressor effect
- Controls for Drive
- Feedback
- input and output level
- High-pass and low-pass filters can be activated via footswitch (3 frequencies per filter selectable)
- Footswitch for Erase
- Reverse and Record
- Internal signal processing at 24bits / 48kHz
- Stereo input: x2 6.3 mm TRS
- Stereo output: x2 6.3 mm TRS
- Stereo headphones output 6.3 mm TRS
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 342 x 153 x 68 mm
- Weight. 2.2 kg
- Including power supply (12V DC)
PROS
- • Unique algorithm-driven delay network creates truly evolving soundscapes.
- • Blur and Drift controls offer subtle, organic modulation beyond standard effects.
- • Footswitchable filters provide dynamic tonal shaping for live performance.
- • Solid build quality; SOMA’s reputation for durable, reliable hardware shines through.
CONS
- • Limited algorithm variety might feel restrictive for some users seeking broader sonic palettes.
- • The learning curve is steeper than simpler loopers; requires experimentation to master.
- • Signal chain can become muddy quickly without careful gain staging and EQ.
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Key Features
Type
Creative Looper & Performance Effects Device
Compatibility
Compatible with any audio source with standard 1/4” connections; excels with monophonic or sparse polyphonic signals.
Connection
1/4” Input, 1/4” Output, 1/4” Footswitch, USB for firmware updates
Power
External 9V DC power supply (not included, standard polarity)
Weight
Approximately 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The drifting element introduces subtle, unpredictable modulation to the delay lines, creating a more organic and evolving soundscape that avoids the repetitive nature of static delays.
They are quite distinct; the 'Giant Reverb' algorithm, for example, produces a massive, cavernous sound, while the 'Granular Delay' introduces a textural, fragmented quality not found in the others.
While best suited for monophonic or sparse polyphonic sources, you *can* use it with guitar, but be mindful of muddiness and experiment with filter settings to retain clarity.
