Nanobox Obsidian // Polyphonic Physical Modeling Resonator & Bipolar CV Mesh

The Mechanics:

An ultra-compact palm-sized desktop synthesizer and semi-modular audio processor combining 1010music signature capacitive touchscreen with a dual-engine physical modeling acoustic resonator and discrete 3.5mm bipolar CV/Gate routing matrix. Rather than static sample playback or basic wavetables, Obsidian implements real-time finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) acoustic string and membrane simulations with variable physical mass, nonlinear stiffness, and strike-position modulation. Features twin high-impedance analog audio inputs routed through a discrete low-noise analog preamplifier, direct microSD continuous lossless multi-stem streaming, and 4 assignable ±5V analog CV inputs/outputs that bridge standalone pocket workflows with Eurorack modular ecosystems.

Utilitarian Value:

Bridges the gap between tactile pocket portability and complex acoustic physics, giving live modular performers and touring producers organic orchestral plucked textures, physical drum strikes, and resonant metal cavities in a micro-enclosure with zero fan noise and USB-C power delivery.

Target Ecosystem:

1010music Nanobox and Studio families (Blackbox, Bluebox, Lemondrop, Tangerine), Eurorack modular setups, live ambient and techno producers, and mobile touring sound designers.

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