Aodyo Instruments Anyma Omega

[FranklyFlawless]

November 15th news from Aodyo on Kickstarter and Indiegogo:

Dear backers,

We would like to share fresh news on Anyma Omega work-in progress:

- We are currently finalizing all front panel boards design. Here are views of both keyboard and desktop boards organization:

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- We also improved the advanced ribbon tuning and playing modes. It goes beyond our expectations! We shot a short video to illustrate its features:

https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=4pkUOP2toPU

We have made considerable advancements, yet it's important to acknowledge that we initially underestimated the time required to develop instruments with such specifications. Our team is working hard to fulfill this objective. It appears that we won’t be able to launch production before the end of this year. We will provide you with updates regarding our revised production timeline.

Additionally, more information was provided within a response towards another backer:

Looks and sounds great! Will this ribbon be able to send MIDI/MPE data out as well? I’m reserving a place for the Omega Desktop next to an Osmose, and this ribbon next to the Haken Audio engine could…

➦Quim Gil Such thing is on the roadmap.

The Anyma Omega Desktop Summer EA batch is now fully claimed. Quantity of units in each perk are now:

• Anyma Omega Desktop Autumn EA - 0 out of 5
• Anyma Omega Keyboard Spring EA - 5 out of 10
• Anyma Omega Duo Spring EA - 1 out of 3

The Anyma Omega Desktop Autumn EA's estimated delivery date is February 2024, with the early bird discount now being 17%.

My earlier prediction seems to be correct, for now.

[FranklyFlawless]

December 22nd news from Aodyo on Kickstarter and Indiegogo:

Dear Backers,

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and would like to share some updates about Anyma Omega!

We have successfully tested most user interface boards for both Keyboard and Desktop versions, except the main display board, which is still in development.
Check out this video showcasing our test and development bench, arranged like a Christmas tree:

https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=awNn15lO2wo

Additionally, we are making progress with the PolyAT Fatar keyboard. Here is a brief video demonstrating how the lowest note aftertouch parameter controls the sound expression:

https://invidious.fdn.fr/watch?v=viu14Jij9oA

Our next objective is to implement the Aftertouch scan for every key.

Quantity of units in each perk are now:

• Anyma Omega Desktop Autumn EA - 4 out of 5
• Anyma Omega Keyboard Spring EA - 8 out of 10
• Anyma Omega Duo Spring EA - 2 out of 3

[FranklyFlawless]

February 13th news from Aodyo on Kickstarter and Indiegogo:

Dear backers,

We wish to share an update on our progress throughout 2023 and the strategic adjustments we're making to overcome challenges encountered.

2023 Year in Review:

Q1 Highlights:

• Launched Anyma Phi Special Edition.
• Adjusted the UI panel to incorporate stretch goal features.
• Completed core processor selection and sourcing verification.

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Q2 Developments:

• Encountered sourcing issues with the display.
• Worked on new physical models (e.g., trumpet, brass).
• Participated in SynthFest and SuperBooth.
• Received the first batch of Fatar PolyAT units.

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Q3 Progress:

• Faced significant sourcing trouble with the selected DSP core MCU, receiving only 20% of the units ordered.
• Advanced work on various electronic boards.
• Integrated a portion of the DSP modules into the Anyma Phi.

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Q4 Achievements:

• Made the mainboard test unit available.
• Designed and tested front panel boards and the UI board.
• Finalized and tested the ribbon board and touchpad
• Made progress on the Fatar PolyAT keyboard.
• Ported Anyma Phi synth core code onto the new DSP units and evaluated their performances.

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Core Performance Tests:
To reach 16 voices, we encountered a shortfall in our initial architecture, which was designed to manage 4 voices of polyphony per core, plus 1 core dedicated to voice mixing and reverb. Our September 2023 tests on the intended architecture revealed they could barely manage 3 voices of polyphony each. However, an alternative solution tested later achieved up to 5 voices per core (with a limit of 4 voices potentially exceeding 100% CPU usage of the Anyma Phi - up to 125%).This led to a decision to switch to this alternative solution, necessitating a redesign of the DSP board and further adaptation of the code. This pivotal decision, made very recently, will unfortunately delay Omega production by an additional minimum of six months.

Addressing Early Challenges:
The first half of the year was marked by considerable uncertainty regarding component availability, prompting us to take risks like ordering components before validating prototypes. However, clarity has improved since then, though not as straightforward as in the pre-Covid era. We initially focused on integrating stretch goals' impacts on Omega, leading to the development of user interface boards and a core Omega board, which revealed performance shortcomings. Exploring additional cores introduced complexity and cost issues, whereas the alternative DSP solution proved more efficient with manageable extra costs.

We understand the delays may be disappointing, but please rest assured we are fully committed to delivering a product that meets our high standards and your expectations. We appreciate your patience and support as we navigate these challenges and will continue to keep you updated on our progress.

Warm regards,
The Aodyo Team

Quantity of units in each perk are now:

• Anyma Omega Desktop Autumn EA - 1 out of 5
• Anyma Omega Keyboard Summer EA - 2 out of 5

The current Autumn batch should be EA2.

[BobDog]

To reach 16 voices, we encountered a shortfall in our initial architecture, which was designed to manage 4 voices of polyphony per core, plus 1 core dedicated to voice mixing and reverb. Our September 2023 tests on the intended architecture revealed they could barely manage 3 voices of polyphony each.

Seems strange to only notice this after so much time!

[FranklyFlawless]

April 23rd news from Aodyo Instruments on Kickstarter and Indiegogo:

As you surely have noticed with the Loom campaign, we've made significant progress on the ribbon!

Both products share a great deal of code, electronics and design ideas, so a large part of what you've already seen during the Loom campaign will also be (and likely already is) on the Omega, whenever it makes sense to have it. As we absolutely don't want to risk further delays on the project, we are trying to strike the right balance between functionality and integration, so please don't expect new bars and sliders to pop up on the sides of your Anyma .

Here are some illustrations of a few playing modes that allow you to use the ribbon to play notes and control parameters of your Omega.

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Keyboard/Ribbon

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Pads

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Strum

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Faders

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Controlpads

With all the possibilities we showed in the Loom campaign, this makes the Omega Desktop an even greater option as a standalone machine! You will be able to configure how the ribbon works directly from your Omega, and it will function at full resolution and rate, without any limitation due to MIDI.

The end of this campaign has allowed us to resume our work on the ribbon, as well as the polyphonic aftertouch keyboard, which should be the topic of our next news item.

— The Aodyo Instruments Team

Quantity of units in each perk are now:

• Anyma Omega Desktop Autumn EA(2) - 2 out of 5
• Anyma Omega Keyboard Summer EA - 4 out of 5
• Anyma Omega Duo Summer EA - 0 out of 2

[pdxindy]

April 23rd news from Aodyo Instruments on Kickstarter and Indiegogo:

No mention of the latest estimated timetable... not a satisfying update

[SteveElbows]

I wouldnt have expected an update on that front now anyway, given it was only February when they mentioned a new delay of at least 6 months.

[pdxindy]

I wouldnt have expected an update on that front now anyway, given it was only February when they mentioned a new delay of at least 6 months.

2 months after that announcement, I would like to know if the 6 months is on track... or is it a year.

[SteveElbows]

They probably dont know yet, and part of the reason for saying 6 months in the first place could have been to buy themselves time to get close enough to find out with more confidence.

They had a major, non-trivial issue that required a rethink. Whether there will be other, not correctly anticipated knock on consequences of that to come remains to be seen. So personally I couldnt be reassured by what they say next if its just filler, the thing that matters is actually hitting significant milestones in the reformulated plan. When they had nothing to say about that in the last update I'll just assume that they simply dont have that sort of positive news to share yet.

[pdxindy]

They probably dont know yet, and part of the reason for saying 6 months in the first place could have been to buy themselves time to get close enough to find out with more confidence.

You are welcome to be fine with no update in their update.

I however, do want an update on their progress on the issue when they send out an email. That's why I read the email. If their answer is that they are still investigating and don't yet have an updated timeline, that's fine, but I want to hear it.