Eternal Research Demon Box is a mysterious black box that turns electromagnetic fields into fascinating, varied soundscapes, now on Kickstarter.
We generate soundscapes with instruments. Electronic musicians like to use synthesizers, drum machines, or samplers. Classical musicians use a violin, a guitar, a drum kit… there are many fascinating ways to generate sounds. You can even create sounds from electromagnetic fields.
For example, the LOM Elektroslush or Soma Ether makes electromagnetic fields audible and is particularly popular among experimental musicians. With effects attached, you have endless noisescape fun. Eternal Research, a new startup from Los Angeles, goes further and has awakened the musical demon of all electromagnetic fields.
Eternal Research Demon Box
The Kickstarter campaign for the Demon Box was recently launched and was successfully baked after 10 minutes. So, among musicians, many hunters of the hidden electromagnetic fields seem to exist. But what is this demon-possessed device?
Demon Box is an all-analog triangular black device with potentiometers and three slide switches. Its appearance looks mysterious and could also come from a foreign world. No fear; there’s exciting music tech inside to explore.
According to Eternal Research’s founder, Alexandra Fierra, it uses a proprietary configuration of 33 inductors in a triangular field that translates the electromagnetic resonances of innumerable objects and devices into three mono channels, one stereo channel, three CVs, and MIDI channels that can all be used simultaneously.
It is straightforward to use. The Demon Box captures electromagnetic fields and transforms them into soundscapes by holding objects over the inductor field. Various objects can be used, resulting in different sonic results.
Including mobile phones, Wi-Fi routers, old video game consoles, radios, speakers, toys with small motors inside, electric razors, a tuning fork, and more.
The results are fascinating. Unlike the Elektroshlush or the Soma Ether, which are perfect for noisescapes, the sounds of the Demon Box are more musical and pleasant to listen to. This is possible because the box isolates the waves from the ambient noise of the different objects.
Connectivity
Eternal Research also considered sound designers during the Demon Box’s development and installed plenty of I/O, which allows it to be flexibly integrated into setups.
Its three mono-audio outputs allow musicians to sculpt with panning, phasing, and effect layering. An interaction with an effect pedalboard could be super exciting here. Plus, there is a stereo mix output with a mixer-ready level that can be used alternatively for headphones.
Each channel, three total, can be modified with one dedicated AUX-in and controls, allowing users to mix AUX-in and inductors independently for each channel.
Then, you get three CV outs, a 5-pin MIDI out, and a USB-C port that can be used as an output or for charging.
First Impression
I have done much with my self-soldered Electroslush in the last few years. I mainly used it to capture harsh noises and process them later to versatile noisescapes. The results we have heard so far from the Demon Box are noticeably different and very pleasant.
I really like the look of the Demon Box and am excited to see how versatile it can ultimately be used. It’s very tempting, and I am pretty sure friends of soundscapes and experimental sounds will take a longer look at it.
You can support the Eternal Research Demon Box development now on Kickstarter. In an early-bird offer, you can get it for $549/499€. The prices don’t include shipping, VAT, or import fees. Shipping starts in March 2025.
More information here: Eternal Research / Kickstarter
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