In reference to Kyma Q&A (https://kyma.symbolicsound.com/qa/6616/have-replicator-ignore-elements-script-file-dialog-prompt) A script prompts you to open a CSV file, and then creates an ordered collection of individuals columns as arrays. The arrays are set as parameters in other Sounds accessed using Replicator's individual voices as the index (?VoiceNumber - 1).   Read More

Speech Synthesis voice recordings of common markers found in axes of graphs. Voice recordings for (re)creating axes in data sonifications. Includes Kyma examples for various playback mechanisms.

Updated version! Leverage embedded markers in audio files to create an array of time stamps that can be used inside "tripWires: #()" array as timing gate for sample-accurate triggering. Link to my initial Q&A question: https://kyma.symbolicsound.com/qa/6074/markers-as-audio-sample-triggers?show=6077#a6077 Steps for using 1. Embed markers in audio 2. Run the Capytalk in this file and write down the times that are shown in debug window. 3. Either copy the times into "tripWires: #()" array, used as gate for audio sample trigger (so you can select which ones to use) OR simple use (1 ramp: !Length s) tripWIres: #(markers asArray) 4. Playback. sounds are triggered exactly when they should be. no matter how much time stretching you do on the audio file. Examples show how it's done.   Read More

This Sound does granulation of either a live or a recorded binaural source. I've included a binaural recording in case you don't have live binaural input. The Sound was built by Simon Hutchinson and I. It's a work in progress.    Read More

A straightforward, noisy, warbly, grain drone subject to your live input. I built this sound step-by-step in a tutorial and now it's available here to download, to modify and to have fun with.

Modulations into the MIDI Time Index Various modulations.

Transforming a Wacom Pen to Finger control. Here the JdJ sound PEN: 4 gran pans is used as a starter.  

Version 1.5 - Fixed the example ambisonic recording and choose LowerCost in BinarualPanner setting. This is the material from KISS2019 Ambisonic Workshop.  Please start with the Powerpoint and Kyma Notebook.  And please don't hesitate to contact me if you have more questions or suggestions.  Thank you.   Read More

A 16 step sequencer with 7 greek modes, some atonal and some microtonal capabilities. It's more of a starting point than a polished, finished sound.

The files provide a current walkthrough of encapsulation that supplements existing documentation.  Full documentation currently at: https://jpbellona.com/kyma-encapsulation/

Two Kyma Scripts to convert first column of data file(s) (e.g. .txt) into audio file(s) (amplitudes as samples). Each row of data becomes one sample of an audio file.  Works for a batch folder of text files!    Read More

Wacom Pen and Finger controls tester

This is a book about the Library we have just published. The library itself is available here http://www.cristianvogel.com/neverenginelabs/product/wireframes-library.

Old trick from the analogue modular synthesis field. Here with Sequencer.

Beat Repeater is a Sound that manipulates the wet, dry, and feedback gains of a simple delay line. When on, the plugin cuts off the input to the delay, cuts the dry output signal, and increases the feedback to 100%; in short, the sound “stutters” or repeats the beat according to a BPM setting selected by the user. A second Sound has a Probability fader that dynamically turns the effect on/off. A third Sound randomly selects beat divisions for a further glitchy breakdown of the sound.   Read More

Changed Symbolic Sound Spectrum FM patch

Use a spectral analysis to control the parameters of several frequency-modulated oscillators. An example of a more general pattern of using a SpectrumTrackSelector with ?VoiceNumber as the track number and a Replicator to create the sum of a large number of Oscillators.   Read More

This is the Sound file that accompanies Bart’s Kyma Tutorials D: Spectral Concepts.

  The Sound uses CapytalkToSound, which helps synchronize control signals with audio recordings (for installations or collaborations where a Paca is unavailable). To export our control signal in parallel with audio, we can use SelectableAudioOutput after a CapytalkToSound. Changing SelectableAudioOutput to any channel between 3-8 (not the stereo file), will allow us to save both the audio file of sound and an audio file of our control signal.   Read More

The Complexity Lab was launched in July 2015. It ran for one year developing advanced sound designs exclusively for Kyma. We focussed on one of the most powerful areas of Kyma – the algorithmic construction of complex signal flows using Replicators, Scripts and Frames. During one year of sustained research and development, we published over 230 Kyma Sounds, source code and samples ranging from complex noise generators to advanced swarm simulations, only available exclusively to our subscribers.   Now, the entire archive is available to every Kyma user at a fixed price Available now at http://www.neverenginelabs.com   Over 300MB of source samples, code and Kyma examples. Check out the 58 page reference manual to find out more details about the exact content. In the Complexity Lab, we developed Kyma Sounds which demonstrated the parameterisation and mapping of algorithmically constructed signal flows, showing how this approach can generate new and exciting sound design techniques.   Read More

The files are simple examples of how to integrate TSV files into Kyma MIDI Scripts. These files partner the Insights article Reading CSV Files in Kyma: Part 2. http://kyma.symbolicsound.com/reading-csvtsv-files-in-kyma-part-2-of-2

This is the Sound file that accompanies Bart's Kyma Tutorials C: Generating Patterns Outside the StepSequencer.  

This is the Sound file that accompanies Bart's Kyma Tutorial B, the StepSequencer.

This is the Sound file that accompanies Bart's Kyma Tutorial A. That tutorial was developed to try to bring help to those who are trying to grapple with some basic concepts of how to put Sounds together.    Read More

Example Sound File for Ecosystemic Programming article

Thoughts on FM: behind the algorithms Files for the FM tutorial 1.

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

The files are first in a two-part series for working with CSV files inside of Kyma. This file deals with reading single-column CSV files (no delimiter) in Kyma and mapping them onto five parameters of sound (pitch, amplitude, timbre, location, duration).   Read More

For those who are interested, here's the link to the recording of my live broadcast on Spectral Processing Basics as part of the NeverEngine Labs Spectral Lab: http://youtu.be/HDjihWCrjS8 Sorry for the occasional delays but it seems like Google Hangouts are not latency free at all.. Enjoy! (You might also consider to sign up: http://neverenginelabs.com) :)   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

The University of Oregon School of Music and Dance offers an array of music technology courses.  At the center of many of these classes is Kyma.  Nine workstations featuring Pacas or Pacaranas are used to teach classes about sound synthesis, electroacoustic composition, and real-time performance.  These Kyma-centric work environments are ideal to teach all the classic techniques of electronic music synthesis such as additive, subtractive, and FM synthesis as well as a number of other sound-generating methodologies that only Kyma can execute.  Along with its power to provide the user with exquisite musical nuance, Kyma's ability to visualize data flowing through its artistic veins offers essential vividication of the educational objectives we are seeking.  The University of Oregon offers music technology related degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. For more information: http://music.uoregon.edu/areas-study/music-performance/music-technology   Read More

These Sounds are the basis of what I use to introduce Kyma and teach introductory, undergraduate synthesis at St. Cloud State University in my Digital Sound, Synthesis and Composition course. Some are built from the ground up, others conveniently arrived just perfect in the Teaching Demonstrations folder of Kyma, and most fit somewhere along the continuum between those two options. I am slowly annotating the Sounds and creating a uniform VCS look, and welcome suggestions for improvement in these areas as well as for additional or complementary Sounds.   Read More