Play deeper
Feel every volt.
KYMUS builds tactile modular synthesizers, drone machines and performance controllers for ambient, techno and experimental artists. Hand-calibrated in small batches. Made to be touched, patched and played for hours.
We build instruments that slow you down.
KYMUS started in a basement workshop with one broken Juno, a soldering iron and a simple idea: electronic instruments should feel like acoustic ones. Warm, unpredictable, alive. Today our lab designs eurorack modules, standalone synths and controllers used on stages from Berlin to Tokyo.
Analog signal path, hand-matched transistors and vactrols.
Burn-in & calibration for every unit before shipping.
Patch possibilities — no presets, no menus, just ears.
Warranty + lifetime repair program for all owners.
Our philosophy: touch first, screen last.
No touchscreens. No hidden menus. Every function has a knob, a jack, a light. You learn KYMUS by patching, not by reading manuals. Mistakes sound beautiful here — that’s the point.
Flagship machines
Three families, one sound: thick, organic, slightly broken in the best way. All compatible with eurorack, MIDI and CV.
KYMUS ONE — Drone Console
4-voice analog drone with spring reverb, tape echo and joystick morphing. From cathedral pads to industrial growl.
VOLTA-8 — Probabilistic Sequencer
8 tracks, 64 steps, per-step probability, Euclidean mode and CV recorder. Happy accidents guaranteed.
BLOOM — Stereo LPG + Filter
Vactrol low-pass gates with blooming resonance. Plucks, bongs and breathing textures in 14HP.
Not a factory. A listening room.
Every KYMUS device is voiced by ear in our treated listening room with vintage monitors, reel-to-reel and a wall of test oscillators. We record 200+ impulse responses and tape loops for each product.
Three engineers tune filters by ear, compare against reference 1970s units.
72-hour thermal cycling, drop tests, jack insertions — 5000 cycles.
Residents create 30 patches shipped as cards + audio demos.
From idea to stage
Paper + breadboard
We start with gestures: how should turning this knob feel at 2am? Then we breadboard discrete circuits.
Small-batch assembly
4-layer boards, through-hole where it matters, SMD where it counts. Assembled locally, never mass-run.
Tested on stage
Beta units tour with 20 artists for 3 months. If it survives techno, noise and ambient sets — it ships.
Loved by deep listeners
Ambient composers, techno live-acts and film scorers patch KYMUS daily.
Mara Voss
“ONE is my whole opener. One drone, 20 minutes, no laptop.”
D. Kline
“VOLTA-8 misses on purpose. That’s why my sets breathe.”
June Park
“BLOOM made a $200 string patch sound like $20k.”
What owners say
“Instant instrument”
Unboxed ONE, patched two cables, had a full track in 10 minutes. Knobs feel incredible — solid, smooth, no wobble.
— Alex R., verified owner“Built like a tank”
Toured 14 shows, beer spill included. Still perfectly in tune. Support sent new faceplate in 3 days free.
— Sofia M., live performer“Tape in a box”
The echo + spring is worth the price alone. Dark, warbly, gorgeous. Pairs perfectly with guitar and voice too.
— Tom H., composerChoose your weapon
Free worldwide shipping over $300. 30-day returns. 5-year warranty included.
BLOOM Pack
Perfect first taste of KYMUS sound in your eurorack.
- BLOOM stereo LPG module
- 20 patch cables + cards
- Online workshop access
- 5-year warranty
KYMUS ONE + VOLTA
Complete performance system. Drone + sequencing, ready to gig.
- KYMUS ONE console
- VOLTA-8 sequencer
- Carry case + cables
- 1:1 onboarding call
- Priority support
Full Lab Rack 104HP
Curated 104HP system, patched and voiced by us.
- 8 modules incl. BLOOM x2
- Powered case + cover
- 60 artist patches
- Residency invitation
Questions, answered
Do I need eurorack to use KYMUS ONE?
No. ONE is standalone — just plug headphones or PA. It also has CV/gate and MIDI if you later expand to eurorack.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. There are no menus and every patch point is labeled. Most users make musical sounds in under 5 minutes. We include 30 patch cards and free video workshops.
What about power and voltage?
All units ship with universal 100-240V PSU and eurorack ribbon. Modules are +12V 180mA / -12V 90mA, skiff-friendly 28mm deep.
Shipping and returns?
Ships in 48h from EU/US warehouses. Free shipping over $300, 30-day no-questions returns, 5-year warranty and lifetime repairs.
Can I try before buying?
Yes — book a video demo or visit our listening room. We also have 40+ partner stores with floor units.
Latest news
Lab notes, firmware updates, artist sessions and restocks. Fresh from kymus.com.
Come patch with us.
Showroom: 14 Volt Street, Berlin • Open Thu–Sat 12–20:00. Video demos daily. Reply within 24h.