About NeverEngine Labs™ …study Kyma by ear and by example from a growing library of original content …get inspired by the high quality of what you see and hear …pick up advanced techniques in Capytalk,  VCS design and performance possibilities …socialise with fellow Kyma practictioners NeverEngine Labs is a creative commercial initiative for Kyma users at all levels. These virtual “Labs” can be subscribed to on a monthly or annual basis, each focusing on developing different areas of the Kyma universe, in an open workshop style environment. This is achieved using a powerful team devlopment tool called 'Slack' and a file sharing system called 'Dropbox'. The Labs aim to foster creative ideas for music composition and sound design in Kyma Seven, and to help users get more perspectives on what this powerful system is capable of. Many of the Kyma designs, and indeed the Labs themselves, are not intended to be fixed in their function  (like plug-ins or presets are). As a subscriber, you are encouraged to deconstruct and recombine  the Sounds and their inner elements and use what you learn in your own work. Don’t expect to get it all straight away! You will find no instruction manuals, but instead our live communication channels dedicated to discussion around the content of each Lab and regular file updates with brief notes. All in all, subscribing to a NeverEngine Lab means less conventional study,  open expectations and a lot of listening, curiosity and company  ( by the way – its also ok to enjoy the Sounds on your own, at your own pace! ) As mentioned above, a subscription entitles you to access all the NeverEngine Labs Slack channels. Slack is a free and powerful tool for communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Cristian Vogel, the founder of NeverEngine Labs, co-developer Gustav Scholda and other participants will  be reachable there all the time. You are invited to discuss anything related to the Labs or your own work and to contribute ideas, sounds and more in a lively and fast changing environment. Certainly a valuable resource to have, alongside the official Kyma Q&A forums.   Read More

I offer professional Kyma coaching, consulting and sound design services. My studio is based in Copenhagen and I have a decade of experience in Kyma at an expert level. I have worked closely with Symbolic Sound over the past two years on testing Kyma Seven, and can provide detailed advice on the new environment. I would be happy to travel for a consulting workshop but equally I enjoy one-to-one mentoring and consulting for composers and sound designers at all levels. I have recently led workshops in composition and Kyma at the Berlin University of the Arts, Jyderup Højskole  and The Danish Institute of Electronic Music Don't hesitate to contact me to discuss your needs. Some recent recommendations: "Been a fan of Cristian's work since day one. His works have always been forward thinking, unique and cutting edge. His works have an impeccable attention to detail, and I have always loved his versatility as a sound designer/electronic musician" - Richard Devine "Cristian is a gifted artist, mentor, and thinker! During our many enjoyable conversations together, his insights inspired new conceptual dimensions for the work. He has an unusual capacity for patience and attention to nuance. Unexpectedly, he developed for my project a custom suite of editing tools on the Kyma platform that grew out of our talks, evolving into an intuitive sound generation environment that has become central to my production process. For Cristian's enthusiasm and inspiration  I am grateful!" - Banrei "For KISS2009, Cristian created a symposium atmosphere that was both creative and cohesive. He provided ample opportunity for both formal and informal discussion, and he personally saw to it that each participant felt welcome. As a result, many professional connections were forged during this highly successful event." - Carla Scaletti President of Symbolic Sound Corporation.   Read More