Black Corporation Kijimi

Black Corporation Kijimi Polyphonic Synthesizer

The Kijimi is inspired by the sound of the RSF Polykobol, a rare French polysynth from the late ’70s that was only available in very limited quantities.

It is an 8 voice polyphonic synthesizer with two continuously variable oscillators per voice, an extensive modulation section, MPE compatibility and preset storage.

Main features:

• 8 voice polyphonic analogue synthesizer
• Inspired by the legendary RSF Polykobol
• CRN3340 based VCO’s
• SSM2040 based vilter
• Polyphonic aftertouch

Synthesizer features

• 8-voice polyphonic analogue synthesizer
• Fully analogue signal path
• 384 presets

Voice architecture

• 2x VCOs with morphing waveforms
• 12dB LP filter
• EG2 ADSR/TRAPEZOID envelope with assignable destinations
• EG1 ADSR/TRAPEZOID VCA envelope
• Velocity and aftertouch controls with assignable destinations
• 2x LFOs with AD envelopes

Controls

• MIDI/MPE with polyphonic aftertouch
• Polyphonic pitchbend
• Unison
• MIDI over USB
• 256 factory and 128 user presets
• Alternate scales and tunings

Display

• 128×64 OLED display

Connectors

• DC input jack (24V)
• External modulation input jack (1/4″)
• Expander jack (DIN5)
• USB jack (type B, device)
• MIDI IN jack (DIN5)
• MIDI THRU jack (DIN5)
• MIDI OUT jack (DIN5)
• AUDIO OUT (1/4″)

Physical specifications

• 19″ 4U rack-mount
• Width: 483mm / 19″
• Height: 178mm / 7″
• Depth: 100mm / 3.9″
• Weight: ~ 3 kg / 6.6 lbs incl external PSU brick.