SOMA The Pipe Black

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SOMA The Pipe Black

SOMA

The Pipe Black

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 475851
Brand: SOMA
Model: The Pipe Black
Price: $646.80

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The Pipe Black is a truly singular device. It’s a breath-controlled synthesizer peripheral that transforms your voice and breathing into textures ranging from ethereal pads to gritty percussion. This is perfect for sound designers, experimental musicians, and anyone seeking a uniquely expressive sonic palette – it’s not a traditional synth, but a portal to sonic exploration.

Product Description

  • SOMA The Pipe Black
  • Electronic breath FX processor
  • Enables control of internal sound generation via voice and breathing via newly developed contact microphone
  • 12 Different timbres: Orpheus
  • Filterra
  • Synth
  • Reverb
  • Madelay
  • Impulse
  • Bassdrum (3 versions)
  • Octava
  • Generator and Harcho
  • Consists of portable device with all controls
  • break-out box with two line outputs (6.3 mm jack) and exchangeable microphone (other sound characteristics optionally available)
  • 6.3 mm jack Microphone input can also be used for external signals
  • Connection to break-out box via 4-pin XLR cable (length 4 m)
  • Weight (handset): 840 g
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes connection cable
  • microphone (characteristic: standard) and power supply (12V DC)
PROS
  • • Unique breath control offers expressive, organic soundscapes
  • • Robust 4m XLR cable ensures reliable signal transfer
  • • Versatile timbre selection caters to diverse sonic palettes
  • • Portable handset design allows for performance flexibility
CONS
  • • Significant weight (840g) can be fatiguing during extended use
  • • Limited external signal processing capabilities compared to full synths
  • • Specialized nature restricts broad appeal to experimental musicians

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Key Features

Type Breath FX Processor
Compatibility Compatible with any device with 6.3 mm jack input
Connection 4-pin XLR (handset to breakout box), 6.3 mm jack (mic/external input)
Power 12V DC Power Supply
Weight 840 g (handset)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The contact mic prioritizes subtle nuances in breath and vocal movement, so it’s less sensitive to loud volumes than a typical vocal mic; it excels at capturing breathy textures.
Yes, the 6.3 mm jack input is compatible with other microphones, allowing for experimentation with different pickup characteristics and signal chains.
The breakout box provides the necessary line outputs and power distribution; direct connection to a mixer isn’t supported.

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