Hardware

Engram: Generative audio sampler & groovebox

Generate and mangle uncanny audio with a sampler powered by embedded audio models

$15,460
已筹 $15,460,目标 $10,600
22 支持者
9 剩余
3 回报档位

项目介绍

Engram is a music device that merges traditional sampling with hands‑on generation and manipulation using tweakable tiny audio models. Users can create, glitch, and stretch sounds, plug in or train their own models, and explore latent‑space audio like a field recorder. The project aims to deliver a retail‑grade unit with a metal enclosure, carbon‑pill keypad, and hardware certifications, funded via Kickstarter. Risks include potential cost increases from global economic instability and tariffs, though RAM supplies are pre‑secured.

核心亮点

▸ Neural audio processing – process and warp your own recordings with an embedded neural audio codec
▸ Sample generation – create and glitch short bursts of audio to sample and manipulate
▸ Plug‑in audio models – create, share, and plug-in new audio models to experiment with, just like old-school ROMpler cartridges

技术规格

规格详情
Neural audio processingProcess and warp recordings with embedded neural audio codec
Sample generationCreate and glitch short bursts of audio to sample and manipulate
Model bendingUnique, tweakable features for glitchy neural audio processing
Plug-in audio modelsCreate, share, and plug-in new audio models like ROMpler cartridges
Sample and pattern storageStorage and recall
MIDI I/OMIDI input and output
CV sync/gate I/OCV sync/gate input and output
Stereo line-level inputFor sampling
Headphone outputHeadphone output
On-board microphoneLo-fi sampling and voice control
EnclosureMetal enclosure (retail-ready design)
KeypadCarbon pill keypad
Hardware certificationsUS and global market certification planned

回报档位

位支持者
Engram
USD770
~$770 USD
An Engram production unit at a discount.
10 位支持者
Engram (Early Bird)
USD675
~$675 USD
Engram production unit at a 30% discount, exclusive to early backers.
位支持者
No Reward
USD
Support the project for no reward, just because it speaks to you.

风险与挑战

RAM costs are locked in via pre‑secured supply, but global economic instability and unpredictable tariffs could raise manufacturing costs and delay delivery.

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