SOMA Laboratory has officially released its Enigma synthesizer to the global market, with units now available through major retailer Thomann. According to gearnews, the distinctive instrument carries a retail price of €829, positioning it as a unique offering within the experimental electronic music sector. This availability marks the culmination of the product’s journey from its debut at Superbooth to general distribution.
The manufacturer describes the Enigma as a hybrid between a synthesizer and an interactive board game, utilizing a high-sensitivity sensor surface rather than traditional keys. Gearnews reports that users generate sound by placing metallic objects on the interface, where position and movement directly manipulate audio parameters. The system features eight touch sensors capable of detecting items held up to 20mm above the surface, allowing for nuanced performance gestures using everyday metal artifacts.
While focused on tactile exploration, the unit includes standard connectivity for integration into existing rigs, including stereo outputs, a headphone jack, and five-pin DIN MIDI ports. The source notes that specific operating states remain undisclosed to encourage user discovery, though the device offers repeatable sonic behavior based on object placement. This release expands SOMA’s portfolio of unconventional instruments, providing retailers with a unique product designed to appeal to niche markets seeking non-traditional sound design tools.
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