soundscape synthesizer
ALT is an analog synthesizer designed to expand the realms of sound design, through intricate motion.
it generates a rich sound that you can control using sliders and a pin matrix.
ALT has eyes and ears: two light sensors and a built-in microphone that allow for spontaneous sound modulation based on the lighting and acoustics of the room.
out on Kickstarter May 22nd.
Voices
the birthplace of the sound
ALT hosts five voices, each with different waveform shaping possibilities, each offering stereo panning, enabling a rich, spatial audio experience.
voices can be free (linear pitch) or follow notes.
a harmonic quantizer lets you chose scales, and play beautiful melodies, either with the sliders, or with quantized pitch modulation.
Alter
give character to your sound
sculpt your sound with a stereo filter inspired by the Korg MS-20. it features an intense resonance and a smooth transition between low pass and high pass.
then give space to your sound with a wild stereo delay and infinite feedback.
Movement
initiate motion
initiate sound motion with a modulation pin matrix.
the matrix has 4 adjustable modulation sources: 2 LFOs, 1 random step generator, 1 envelope follower; and 17 destinations.
light and sound sensors make it react and evolve with environmental stimuli.
all of which allow for complex rhythmic patterns, unheard harmonies, and precise sound design.
Philosophy
cyma forma is a community of 2 people, if that’s a thing.
we are both named vincent, and we think musical instruments are the most poetic, meaningful, magical objects there are, and we couldn’t imagine a better use of our time than inventing new ones.
we believe sound may hold answers, we aspire to make instruments that ask questions.
every instrument and prototype is designed and built in our workshop in paris.