SOMA Flux
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SOMA
Flux
Product Info
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The SOMA Flux is a truly unusual instrument – a digital synth with a magnetic keyboard that lets you play without physically touching it. It's a fantastic tool for experimental musicians and sound designers looking for something genuinely different, offering a unique tactile experience and a wide range of sonic possibilities; however, its unconventional design isn't for everyone.
Product Description
- SOMA Flux
- Digital Synthesiser with Magnetic Keyboard
- Touch-free play via two magnetic controllers
- Position
- distance and position of the controllers control pitch
- volume and synthesis parameters
- Keyboard with 37 keys
- Range: Nine octaves
- 37 synthesis algorithms: Vox
- bell
- pipe
- piano
- FM synthesis
- solo lead
- bass and more
- 1-12 voice polyphony (depending on the selected algorithm)
- Memory locations for 37 presets
- 8x8 dot matrix and eight sensor buttons for programming
- Stereo output: Two 6.3 mm jacks
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Pedal input: 6.3 mm jack
- USB-A port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1000 x 114 x 30 mm
- Weight: 1.7 kg
- Includes external power supply (12V DC)
- four magnetic controllers and Quickstart
PROS
- • Unique magnetic keyboard offers expressive, touch-free control.
- • 37 synthesis algorithms provide diverse and interesting soundscapes.
- • Compact size and lightweight design allow for portability and ease of setup.
- • Dot matrix display and sensor buttons offer tactile and intuitive programming.
CONS
- • Limited polyphony may restrict complex, layered arrangements.
- • Magnetic controllers require a learning curve for precise manipulation.
- • The minimalist aesthetic might not appeal to all users.
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Key Features
Keys
37
Key Type
Magnetic, touch-free
Synthesis Type
Digital, 37 algorithms (Vox, Bell, Pipe, FM, Bass, Lead, etc.)
Polyphony
1-12 voices (algorithm dependent)
Effects
None explicitly listed, synthesis algorithms likely include inherent shaping capabilities.
Connections
Stereo Outputs (2x 6.3mm), Headphone Output (6.3mm), Pedal Input (6.3mm), USB-A
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The magnetic keyboard offers a very different tactile experience; it’s less about the key travel and more about the proximity and movement of the magnetic controllers, requiring a new approach to playing.
No, the SOMA Flux doesn’t support standard MIDI input; its primary interface is through the magnetic controllers and onboard controls.
The dot matrix display is functional but visually minimalist, requiring some patience to master; the sensor buttons help, but it's not as visually intuitive as a larger, high-resolution screen.
