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Kodamo EssenceFM

Kodamo EssenceFM

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EssenceFM is the first synth released by KODAMO, a French company founded in 2019. It has been developed over the last three years.

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Kodamo EssenceFM - Presets exploration

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Kodamo EssenceFM - Presets exploration

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Quick Jam: Kodamo Essence FM - 6 Operator Touchscreen Multitimbral FM Synth

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Perfect Circuit

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Kodamo EssenceFM Demo Video

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Kodamo EssenceFM, first time with this great FM synth!

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EssenceFM Electro/Experimental & Soundscapes

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Kodamo EssenceFM ~ Improvisations (Classic FM & Acoustic sounds)

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Analog Orange - Kodamo EssenceFM electronic sounds

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Kodamo EssenceFM No Talking Sounds Only

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about 3 years ago

Amazing FM synth.

300 poliphony, 16 channels, USB, huge preset space, superb sound, configurable algorithms, great FX section, this synyth is a dream.

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Electronic Electronica Intelligent dance music

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