In their latest YouTube video, The Crow Hill Company highlights the musical innovations presented by Soma, Chase Bliss, and Vongon at Superbooth 2025.

Watch videoCrow Hill at Superbooth – Soma, Chase Bliss, Vongon

Chase Bliss merges analog warmth with digital precision

Zach from Chase Bliss, hailing from Anoka, Minnesota, introduced their latest pedal, "Clean," a stereo compressor. Demonstrating their MP3 degradation pedal "Lossy," Zack highlighted its unique ability to simulate digital audio degradation, offering sounds ranging from subtle artifacting to full spectral freeze effects. Theo's live demos with Crow Hill's own libraries, including "Dulcet Voice," illustrated the versatile sonic possibilities of these innovative pedals.

Vongon's vintage aesthetics and modern performance

Ryan from Vongon, based in Oakland, California, presented their handcrafted six-voice polyphonic synthesizer, Replay, alongside a chain of three boutique effects pedals. Inspired by mid-century modern design, Vongon's gear reflects a distinct blend of aesthetic beauty and sonic depth. Their Replay synthesizer, featuring a Moog-inspired ladder filter and an engaging arpeggiator, was particularly impressive, showcasing both warmth and versatility in sound design.

Soma Laboratories explores unconventional sonic territories

Glenn from Soma Laboratories detailed their creative approach, emphasizing instruments that function more like collaborative entities than conventional gear. Highlighting the "Cosmos," a drifting memory station pedal, Glenn demonstrated its ability to record and manipulate loops with unique rhythmic and granular processing. Its distinct "off-the-grid" operation pushes users to engage deeply and intuitively, making each session uniquely expressive.

For more visit The Crow Hill Company website.