Manufacturer's description
The Demon Box, the first instrument by Eternal Research, is designed to interact with EMF (electromagnetic fields) and translate it into audio outputs, MIDI (CC & note data), and control voltage. It has exponential possibilities for audiovisual applications, functioning as an instrument, a controller, and spatialized listening device.
The Demon Box offers a variety of features that make it a versatile and powerful catalyst for users of any background. Its potential applications are nearly limitless, as the Demon Box can easily interface with your live performance setup, DAW, hardware synth, Eurorack module or visual programming software.
Created by Alexandra Fierra and Bryn Nieboer, The Demon Box unlocks new synesthetic pathways for artists, allowing both new creators and seasoned musicians unparalleled access to the powers of EMF.
Audio output and CV
The inductors sense changes in electromagnetic fields (EMF). Nearly anything magnetic, that has an electromagnetic field, or even resonating ferrous objects will register. In our manual, we provide a list of certain objects that can interact with the inductors. Users are encouraged to experiment (safely) with different objects to discover their sound.
The inductor array is split into 3 separate channels. Signal from the inductors is processed via the 4 1/4” audio outputs: 3 balanced mono outputs and one triphonic stereo output, a non-hierarchical blend of all three mono channels. Each channel also sends voltage to its corresponding CV out, allowing for interaction with Eurorack modules and other devices.
MIDI Output and Audio Input
The Demon Box can receive incoming audio via the 1/4” mono inputs on the right side. Each audio input corresponds to its equivalently numbered out channel, and all are simultaneously routed into the triphonic array. All external audio inputs also affect the outgoing MIDI and CV signals in certain configurations.
The instrument also produces MIDI from the inductors, both note data and CC messages. It’s not quantized to a MIDI clock, instead recontextualizing MIDI as a gestural and performative texture by emitting notes at rates of 15, 33, and 57 notes per second. MIDI can be accessed via the hardware port or over USB-C. MIDI can be routed to programs for visuals and audio simultaneously, creating opportunities for synesthetic audiovisual interactions responding to each other in real time.
Channel Mixing
Users control all of the incoming signals for the Demon Box via the channel switches and parameter knobs. The parameter knobs control the volume of the incoming signal and have a blend control; the left knob is the volume of the inductor channel, the right knob is the volume of the external audio input, and the center knob controls the admixture, or combination, between the two channels.
Additionally, the channel switch changes which signal source it should be listening to. The options are Inductors only, Admix, Audio only, and Silence. The channel mixers provide routing capabilities for managing several different signal sources and the ability to blend inductor audio with external audio sources.
Features
- 3 Inductor channels sent to 3 mono audio outs and1 triphonic out
- 3 CV outputs, MIDI via hardware and USB-C connections
- 3 Channels each of MIDI note data and MIDI CC messages
- Audiovisual integrations, live reactivity
- 3 external audio inputs for combining with outside signal source
- Channel mixing parameters for combining audio sources
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
The Demon Box, the first instrument by Eternal Research, is designed to interact with EMF (electromagnetic fields) and translate it into audio outputs, MIDI (CC & note data), and control voltage. It has exponential possibilities for audiovisual applications, functioning as an instrument, a controller, and spatialized listening device.
The Demon Box offers a variety of features that make it a versatile and powerful catalyst for users of any background. Its potential applications are nearly limitless, as the Demon Box can easily interface with your live performance setup, DAW, hardware synth, Eurorack module or visual programming software.
Created by Alexandra Fierra and Bryn Nieboer, The Demon Box unlocks new synesthetic pathways for artists, allowing both new creators and seasoned musicians unparalleled access to the powers of EMF.
Audio output and CV
The inductors sense changes in electromagnetic fields (EMF). Nearly anything magnetic, that has an electromagnetic field, or even resonating ferrous objects will register. In our manual, we provide a list of certain objects that can interact with the inductors. Users are encouraged to experiment (safely) with different objects to discover their sound.
The inductor array is split into 3 separate channels. Signal from the inductors is processed via the 4 1/4” audio outputs: 3 balanced mono outputs and one triphonic stereo output, a non-hierarchical blend of all three mono channels. Each channel also sends voltage to its corresponding CV out, allowing for interaction with Eurorack modules and other devices.
MIDI Output and Audio Input
The Demon Box can receive incoming audio via the 1/4” mono inputs on the right side. Each audio input corresponds to its equivalently numbered out channel, and all are simultaneously routed into the triphonic array. All external audio inputs also affect the outgoing MIDI and CV signals in certain configurations.
The instrument also produces MIDI from the inductors, both note data and CC messages. It’s not quantized to a MIDI clock, instead recontextualizing MIDI as a gestural and performative texture by emitting notes at rates of 15, 33, and 57 notes per second. MIDI can be accessed via the hardware port or over USB-C. MIDI can be routed to programs for visuals and audio simultaneously, creating opportunities for synesthetic audiovisual interactions responding to each other in real time.
Channel Mixing
Users control all of the incoming signals for the Demon Box via the channel switches and parameter knobs. The parameter knobs control the volume of the incoming signal and have a blend control; the left knob is the volume of the inductor channel, the right knob is the volume of the external audio input, and the center knob controls the admixture, or combination, between the two channels.
Additionally, the channel switch changes which signal source it should be listening to. The options are Inductors only, Admix, Audio only, and Silence. The channel mixers provide routing capabilities for managing several different signal sources and the ability to blend inductor audio with external audio sources.
Features
- 3 Inductor channels sent to 3 mono audio outs and1 triphonic out
- 3 CV outputs, MIDI via hardware and USB-C connections
- 3 Channels each of MIDI note data and MIDI CC messages
- Audiovisual integrations, live reactivity
- 3 external audio inputs for combining with outside signal source
- Channel mixing parameters for combining audio sources
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
