Instruments of Things SOMI-1 -Kit

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Become an instrument

Wireless wearables to play and control music via movements  |  iOS & Android  |  MIDI Interface  |  Easy usage, no need of musical or technical pre-knowledge  |  Up to 6 sensors simultaneously  |  Includes: 2× SOMI-1 Motion Sensor, 2× SOMI-1 Wristband, SOMI-1 Receiver, USB-C cable

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Make your movements audible and become music yourself with the SOMI-1 motion sensor wearables for sound control.

SOMI-1 is a MIDI controller that provides performers, musicians and dancers the opportunity of making music via movements. It consists of Bluetooth® motion sensors and a receiver hub.

SOMI-1 comes with user-firendly ready-made soundscapes making it usable for everyone.

 

SOMI-1 is a highly precise sensor technology that measures movement and transforms it into sound in real-time. The Bluetooth® sensors can be worn as wearables on the wrists and ankles, turning the user into an instrument. 

“It was such a beautiful experience. I was moving so differently than usual because of the sensors“ – Minh-Thu Nguyen (Adidas dancing athlete)

 

The SOMI-1 System 

Create Sound Via Movement

  • 8 different movement parameters per sensor
  • Easy usage, no need of musical or technical pre-knowledge
  • Smartphone app as sound source
  • Connectivity to music software & hardware as sound source
  • Hub with MIDI interface (USB & TRS)
  • Wireless via Bluetooth® 5
  • Up to 6 sensors simultaneously
     

Each SOMI-1 sensor provides eight different motion parameters that can be used independently to control or trigger sound. The sound can either be generated via the SOMI-1 smartphone app, which offers several different sound presets, or by any instrument or music software that is compatible with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) – for example Ableton Live. The motion data of the SOMI-1 sensors is received wirelessly via Bluetooth® 5 by the SOMI-1 hub, that connects to your sound source via USB or TRS-MIDI. Up to six sensors can be used simultaneously with a single SOMI-1 hub to create incredible soundscapes and allow multiple artists to operate together.

 

The SOMI-1 App

  • iOS & Android
  • Several different sound presets
  • Customizable movement settings (if wanted!)

Easy Usage, Unique Result – With the SOMI-1 app, sounds can be created and controlled directly from a mobile device (iOS and Android). By using the app's various sound plugins and corresponding presets, users can instantly and easily control sounds in combination with the SOMI-1 wearables without any pre-knowledge. If you want to go deeper into the settings, the app offers the opportunity to change movement mappings and add sounds.

 

MIDI Control

You want to use our SOMI-1 motion sensors without our mobile app, but with your own sounds? No problem: SOMI-1 can be used as a common MIDI controller with any MIDI compatible software or hardware.

 

Each motion sensor parameter is sent as a (high resolution) MIDI Control Change message. Furthermore, each sensor can be used to trigger or play notes. You can either use the USB-MIDI ports or the TRS-MIDI port, making SOMI-1 compatible with traditional DIN-MIDI hardware as well.

 

 

For Dancers, Performers & Consumers

“Having had the opportunity to workshop the SOMI-1, I was inspired by the possibilities of what a product like this could do for music, dance, and experiencing the two simultaneously. I was impressed by the investment and interest of SOMI-1’s creators to make such an amazing product come to life and perform in such an impressive way!” – Thomas Bieszka (Semperoper)

Open up a new level of creativity and become a musician by using the instrument you know best: Yourself. SOMI-1 offers dancers, performers and consumers the opportunity to make their movement audible and create expressive performances. Furthermore, SOMI-1 is a great tool to deep dive into sound and movement research, letting you explore unknown layers of improvisation. The SOMI-1 app offers many different sound presets for this, which can be used directly and easily, without anything having to be set by the user. Plug and play!

 

 

For Musicians and DJs

“I tried the wearable sensor at Superbooth on my furry wrist and was impressed with the musicality of the system. SOMI-1 is one of the first tools I’ve tried that actually works the way you’d want. This is now immediately the state of the art. And it’s made by folks who care and know what they’re doing.” – Peter Kirn (CDM Create Digital Music)

By using the MIDI ports of the SOMI-1 hub, the motion sensors can be easily integrated into your live setup. DJs can also use SOMI-1 while DJing, for example with Traktor by controlling effects via movements. This works not only for DJs, but also with all kinds of gear for live musicians, such as the Teenage Engineering OP-Z synthesizer.

For Ableton Live, there is a special Max for Live tool to map the sensor parameters to the respective sound parameters. 

 

 

Attach the sensors to your instruments - You can also extend the use of your instruments by combining them with the SOMI-1 sensors. For example: attach a sensor to your microphone, guitar, drumsticks ... and control effects by movement!

 

Video: Adam Lenox (Zouj), Dennis Behrendt, Stella Ivšek (VJ 5237) and Sarah Al Saleh performing with the Instruments of Things motion sensors for voltage controlled synthesizers

 

Contemporary Technology

  • Processing of sensor data inside the SOMI-1 hub for:
  • High performance data processing
  • Low latency under 10ms (no perceivable delay)
  • High Precision (ca. 0.01 degrees)
  • Range up to 50 meters (164 feet)
  • Connectivity via USB-MIDI or TRS-MIDI

The motion data of the SOMI-1 sensors is received wirelessly via Bluetooth® 5 by the SOMI-1 hub. This is where the magic happens. The SOMI-1 hub is especially developed for real-time data processing. Thus, it guarantees an extremely fast Bluetooth transmission time of under 10ms, highly precise motion tracking with 0.01 degrees standard deviation, and ranges of up to 50 meters. As a result, the SOMI-1 sensor wearables work perfectly on all end devices (such as smartphones), regardless of their processing power.
 

And it’s really easy to use: Simply connect the hub to your smartphone via USB-C, open up the SOMI-1 app, choose a preset and start making music via movements. Same for all of your MIDI compatible instruments and music applications.

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Manufacturer SkuSOMI-001
EAN769503267678
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