It's analog!

The instrument comes with a 9V (center negative) power supply that is available in the following plug types:

Type A (US)
Type C (EU)
Type G (UK)
Type I (AU)

The power adapter works from 100V - 240V. If you travel with your KOMA instrument, only a simple travel adapter is required.

Yes. You can control the Chromaplane’s filter (cutoff) and delay (time) through CV, and you can control external synthesizers through the Chromaplane’s envelope CV output. Patching between all the Chromaplane’s inputs and outputs is of course possible too.

Generally speaking, no. It is a standalone synthesizer.

You can make use of the envelope follower output, or use the external audio input to connect and control other gear.

There is also a dedicated Max for Live device capable of generating a duophonic digital synth voice and MIDI output based on two connected pickups playing the Chromaplane.

Generally speaking, no. It is a standalone synthesizer. You can make use of the envelope follower output, or use the external audio input to connect and control other gear.

There is also a dedicated Max for Live device capable of generating a duophonic digital synth voice and MIDI output based on two connected pickups playing the Chromaplane.

Not at all. The instrument’s fields have been appropriately tested: just because you can hear them, does not mean that they are any more strong than any other electronic device’s electromagnetic field.

Not quite - while both instruments feature some sense of touchlessness, the theremin is monophonic and uses capacitance (between hand and antenna) as a means of controlling an internal oscillator, while the Chromaplane is polyphonic and focuses instead on listening to electromagnetic fields with pickups.

The Chromaplane is completely tuning agnostic - it can be tuned microtonally, diatonically, or anything else.

The Chromaplane has three inputs and three outputs. For patching only on the instrument itself, two patch cables (15 cm and 30 cm) are sufficient for internally routing both feedback and the envelope. Three to six longer cables for interfacing with other gear is also recommended.

You can use an hairdryer to gently straighten the kinks in the cables one at a time, with medium heat. It will take a few minutes.

The Chromaplane as a product exists only as one design, with a folded aluminum top, an aluminum bottom, three sides of solid beech wood; controls and pickups are concentrated on the one front.

The Chromaplane isn’t an ideal contender for this, but it’s still absolutely possible. You’ll need a power bank that incorporates a 9V center negative output and, most importantly, can deliver more than 700mA. The instrument may turn on, but not function properly when less current is available. A rechargeable 9V battery can be an option with the appropriate cable (9V battery to center negative 2.1mm)

Yes, a network of resellers offers the Chromaplane at different price points around the world. Find one close to you on this page.