Morphos

About brand

Norand, Paris, France

Services

Mechanical Design, Prototyping, Mass Production

Logistics

Industry

Music

Year

2022

Project Overview

VCO for Electronic Music

Norand aims to bridge the gap between studio and live with feature rich, yet intuitive instruments. MORPHOS is the first complex VCO with 3D morphing touch strips, three modulation types and the most stable Through Zero FM yet developed. 3D Morphing creates entirely new soundscapes by morphing between multiple user presets, in three different dimensions. All at the reach of your fingertips, it opens up a whole new world for live jamming!

About the Product

The Knobs

MORPHOS marked the first collaboration between Norand and PICCA. For this project, PICCA was responsible for the full development of the custom knobs, including mold design, prototyping, and mass production. These knobs were not only critical for user interaction, but also needed to meet high standards of tactile feedback, precision, and visual alignment with Norand’s unique design language.

Challenges

The knobs for MORPHOS required a custom shape and texture to match the futuristic, tactile experience Norand envisioned. The challenge lay in achieving high dimensional accuracy and a smooth, consistent surface finish within the constraints of tight production timelines. Additionally, the knobs had to integrate perfectly with the electronic interface without introducing any mechanical inconsistencies.

Solutions

PICCA’s engineering team worked closely with Norand from the concept phase, running multiple DFM (Design for Manufacturing) reviews and rapid prototyping iterations to refine the mold design. Special attention was paid to material selection and tooling precision to ensure the knobs delivered both aesthetic appeal and smooth operability. Through a combination of advanced mold engineering and strict quality control during mass production, PICCA successfully met both design intent and functional requirements.

 

Results & Impact

Make It Scale

The result was a high-quality, visually striking knob design that not only enhanced the overall look and feel of MORPHOS but also provided the tactile precision essential for live performance. Norand received extremely positive feedback from the synth community and early adopters, many of whom praised the instrument’s innovative interface and premium hardware feel. This successful collaboration led Norand to choose PICCA’s full-service package for their subsequent projects.

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