SOMA Ornament-8
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SOMA
Ornament-8
Product Info
Article Number:
517905
Brand:
SOMA
Model:
Ornament-8
Category:
Synthesizer Peripherals
Price:
$756.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ornament-8 is a fascinating, idiosyncratic sequencer. It’s not for those needing a straightforward, metronomic workflow – it thrives on chaos and experimentation. Ideal for adventurous modular synth explorers and those wanting to create truly organic, evolving textures.
Product Description
SOMA Ornament-8, Organismic sequencer
- New sequencer design without a defined tempo or measure and with freely configurable playback structure
- The Ornament-8 provides eight independent cells that are activated/deactivated with impulses and held for an adjustable time
- A sequence is generated by creatively daisy-chaining cells using patch cables
- Available for each cell are: Inputs and outputs for CV and triggers
- trigger outputs for Lyra-8 and Pulsar-23
- bypassing or doubling a cell’s duration
- phase switch
- adjustable cell duration
- and buttons for cell activation/deactivation
- Four freely assignable gate-to-trigger signal converters
- Four adapters from 3.5 mm mini-jack to metal pins
- 12 V DC power output for external devices
- Voltage range: 0 – 10 V
- Cell duration: 50 ms – 5 mins
- Dimensions (W x D x H) : 266 x 255 x 54 mm
- Weight : 1.4 kg
- Includes 12 V DC power supply
- power cable for external devices
- and patch cables (14 x 30 cm and 12 x 65 cm) with crocodile clips
PROS
- • Unconventional sequencing fosters incredible generative soundscapes
- • Cell chaining creates complex, evolving rhythmic patterns
- • Flexible CV/trigger routing unlocks deep modular integration
- • Compact size maximizes desktop space efficiency, feels sturdy
CONS
- • Steep learning curve requires significant time investment
- • Lack of tempo/measure can be disorienting for some users
- • Limited preset storage restricts immediate experimentation
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Organismic Sequencer
Compatibility
Primarily designed for SOMA Labs hardware, but adaptable to Eurorack and other CV/trigger systems
Connection
3.5mm mini-jack CV/trigger, Lyra-8/Pulsar-23 trigger outputs, mini-jack to metal pin adapters
Power
12 V DC, provides power output for external devices
Weight
Approximately 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Instead of fixed steps and tempo, it relies on interconnected cells that trigger and influence each other, creating unpredictable and evolving patterns.
Yes, absolutely; the CV/trigger connections are standard, but the full potential is realized when integrated with SOMA's Lyra-8 and Pulsar-23 for their unique triggering capabilities.
The Ornament-8 doesn't offer preset storage; the sequences are entirely generated in real-time through patch cable connections and cell manipulation, emphasizing live performance and discovery.
