CHOMPI is a quirky, chromatic sampler and tape music instrument, inviting you into the magical world of sound design. With its unique stereo sampling engine, expressive multi-effects and varispeed “tape” style looper; CHOMPI is ready for immediate fun.
Special care was taken with sourcing quality materials for CHOMPI’s hardware, but many aspects of the platform have also been designed with user customization in mind. The modular panel enclosure, MX mechanical key switches & keycaps, and dj style encoder knobs can all be customized and retrofitted by the user to match their own unique style.
CHOMPI’s workflow is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to individuals of all experience levels… So whether you’ve been playing music for years, or are just starting your sonic journey, CHOMPI just might become your new favorite buddy!
Features
- Unique screenless workflow utilizes rgb LED indicators
- Endless push button encoders for multi-page parameter controls
- Two octave chromatic keyboard utilizes MX Cherry switches
- 3 selectable sampling sources
- Built-in microphone
- Stereo Aux input
- Resample master output signal
- Minimal, yet capable sound design engine:
- Sample playback speed & direction control
- Sample start & end point control
- Sample attack & release/decay envelope
- Single knob multi-FX section
- Pg 1 Magic Wand: combo delay + reverb
- Pg 2 Tape Saturation: w/ wow & flutter
- Pg 3 Multi-Mode Filter:
- Varispeed tape-style looper
- Transport knob provides control over loop playback speed & direction, as well as manual tape scrubbing when loop is paused
- Overdub decay controls allow for “frippertronics” loop composition techniques
- Real time audio thru mode for live FX and loop recording
- Two types of sample playback engines: chromatic & 1-shot
- 7 Voice Polyphony
- 84 Slots to Save/Recall Presets (3 banks of 14 slots per engine)
- ~6hrs of sample storage capacity on Micro SD card
- 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio I/O
- USB-C and rechargeable battery power
- Built-In Microphone
- 3.5mm Stereo Aux Input
- 3.5mm Stereo Line Output
- 3.5mm Headphone Output
- 3.5mm and/or USB-C Midi In & Out
Specs
- Dimensions: 13” Wide x 4.5” Deep (without Handle) 5.75” Deep (with Handle) x 2.5” Tall (table/surface to top of encoders)
- Weight = 2lb 3oz
- Recommended USB power brick spec: 5V ? 2A (or higher)
- Manufactured in California, USA
Included In The Box
- 1x CHOMPI Sampler (Classic Black & Gold Colorway)
- 1x USB-C Cable
- 1x Quickstart Guide
- 1x CHOMPI Sticker