{"product_id":"36820","title":"Soma Laboratory Enigma","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eSoma Laboratory ENIGMA is an experimental synthesizer built around an unconventional sensing interface that transforms metallic objects and their movement into sound. Rather than using keys, knobs, sequencers, or traditional controllers, ENIGMA responds directly to the position, proximity, and motion of conductive materials placed on or above its surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins, screws, springs, fragments, gears, tools, and other metal objects become part of the instrument itself. The sonic behaviour changes according to the size, shape, material, arrangement, and movement of those objects across the sensing field. Even the smallest positional shift can dramatically alter the resulting sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of ENIGMA is a highly sensitive scanning system developed by SOMA specifically for this instrument. Metallic objects can be detected directly on the surface or suspended up to approximately 20mm above it, creating a uniquely tactile and exploratory approach to synthesis and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than presenting clearly labelled synthesis structures or conventional workflows, ENIGMA is intentionally open-ended. Eight touch sensors shift the instrument between different operational states and perceptual modes, allowing radically different responses to emerge from the same physical arrangement of objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is less a traditional synthesizer and more an interactive sonic field for experimentation, discovery, composition, and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Synthesizer Built Around Exploration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eENIGMA deliberately avoids explaining every aspect of its behaviour. The instrument is designed to reward curiosity, experimentation, and repeated interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome modes allow gestures and movements to be traced or remembered over time, creating evolving relationships between physical movement and sonic response. Despite its unusual behaviour, ENIGMA itself contains no randomness in the interface system — identical object placement and movement under identical conditions will always produce identical sonic results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent musicians may arrive at completely different understandings of the instrument and uncover entirely different approaches to playing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetallic Object Sensing Interface\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly sensitive conductive object detection system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetects metal objects placed on the surface or up to 20mm above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with virtually any conductive metallic object\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound changes according to:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObject shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpatial arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFractional millimetre movement can significantly alter the sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight touch sensors for switching between operational states and perceptual modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMIDI \u0026amp; Clock Synchronisation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn supported modes, ENIGMA recognises:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI Clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI Start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI Stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI Continue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI Notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI Pitch Bend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional behaviour includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI receive channel automatically assigned from the first incoming MIDI note after power-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI channel assignment is not retained after power-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV clock input supported in clock-enabled modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV clock takes priority when both CV and MIDI clock are present simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSilence as Zero\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eENIGMA is calibrated at the factory for stable operation and is designed to remain silent when no metallic objects are present on the sensing surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental conditions may occasionally require recalibration. If sound is produced while the surface is empty, a zero calibration procedure can be performed to restore proper operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMemory Behaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe touch sensor states controlling operating modes are temporarily retained after power-off for several days before resetting automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated SOUND ON touch sensor determines whether audio output is active. On startup, SOUND ON is always disabled until manually activated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental synthesizer with unconventional synthesis and sensing architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConductive metallic object control interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly sensitive positional and proximity detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight touch-sensitive mode controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGesture tracing and temporal memory behaviour in selected modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI clock and note support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV clock synchronisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeterministic interface response with no randomness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for exploratory sound creation and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e| Specification | Details |\n|---|---|\n| Power Supply | DC +12V, centre positive |\n| Current Consumption | 100mA |\n| CV Clock Input Range | 3.3V - 20V |\n| Maximum Line Output Signal | 18V peak-to-peak |\n| Dimensions | 340 × 320 × 40 mm |\n| Weight | 2kg |\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes DC +12V C+ power adapter.\u003cbr\u003e\nArtefacts for performance are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/LwhykdeRvO0?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\u0026amp;modestbranding=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cp\u003eVideo: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LwhykdeRvO0\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/LwhykdeRvO0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"itemspec\"\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 36820\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMake:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=vendor%3ASoma+Laboratory+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003eSoma Laboratory\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Enigma+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003eEnigma\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gear-condition-key\" class=\"fs-product-condition fs-product-condition-brandnew\"\u003eBrand New\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCategories:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=tag%3Akeyboards-and-synths+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003ekeyboards-and-synths\u003c\/a\u003e ⇒ \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=tag%3Adesktop-synths+AND+tag%3Avisible\"\u003edesktop-synths\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade In:\u003c\/b\u003e Poland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMPN:\u003c\/b\u003e SM-ENIGMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Soma Laboratory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47702201499884,"sku":"36820","price":1469.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2604\/0858\/files\/ENIGMA07-5x4.jpg?v=1780556473","url":"https:\/\/foundsound.com.au\/products\/36820","provider":"Found Sound","version":"1.0","type":"link"}