New Completely Interactive Pinball Speaker Light Kit for Music Pins

Knapp Arcade·article·analyzed·Aug 2, 2022

Analysis

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TL;DR

Kodelia Expression Lighting System adds 96 RGB LEDs to speakers synced with Stern Expression Lighting

Summary

Outpost Kodelia has developed an interactive speaker light kit called the Kodelia Expression Lighting System featuring 96 RGB LEDs that sync with Stern's Expression Lighting System. The kit requires no soldering, is compatible with Expression Lighting-equipped games and both factory/aftermarket PinWoofer speakers, and is expected to launch in 2-3 weeks with pricing TBA.

Key Claims

The Kodelia Expression Lighting System is composed of 96 RGB LEDs total (48 per speaker)
high confidence · Product description and video context from Outpost Kodelia
The kit requires no soldering to install
high confidence · Article states 'hooks up to the speakers of Stern pinball machines without any soldering'
The kit is compatible with games equipped with Stern Expression Lighting System
high confidence · Product description: 'Compatible with any game with the Stern Expression Lighting System'
Expected availability is 2-3 weeks from article publication
medium confidence · Article: 'They expect the official version to go sale in two to three weeks'
The product is compatible with both factory and aftermarket PinWoofer speakers
high confidence · Product description: 'Compatible with both factory and the aftermarket PinWoofer speakers'

Notable Quotes

“I don't recall ever seeing a speaker light kit that was completely interactive with music like the new Kodelia Expression Lighting System”
Knapp Arcade (article author) — Positions the Kodelia system as a unique innovation in pinball speaker lighting
“this kit is absolutely perfect for music pins”
Knapp Arcade (article author) — Endorsement of product relevance and quality for music-themed pinball games
“They link directly into the Stern Expression lighting System and turn your boring old speakers into a dazzling extension of those glorious art blade lights”
Outpost Kodelia (product description) — Key product positioning: extends existing Stern Expression lighting system functionality
“the most advanced and the only truly interactive pinball speaker lights available on the market”
Outpost Kodelia (product description) — Competitive positioning claim regarding market differentiation

Entities

Outpost KodeliacompanyKodelia Expression Lighting SystemproductStern PinballcompanyExpression Lighting SystemproductPinWooferproductRushgameNinjaCamp Pinside storecompanyKnapp Arcadeperson/organization

Signals

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market_signal: Growing ecosystem of third-party accessories designed to extend and enhance Stern's Expression Lighting System functionality
high · Kodelia system explicitly designed as extension/complement to Stern Expression Lighting; distributor already identified (NinjaCamp Pinside store)
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announcement: Outpost Kodelia announcing new speaker light kit targeting Expression Lighting-equipped games with 2-3 week expected launch timeline
high · Article explicitly covers product reveal with expected availability window and planned retailer placement
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technology_signal: Kodelia Expression Lighting System represents advancement in speaker modification technology by integrating RGB LEDs directly with Stern's Expression Lighting ecosystem for synchronized visual effects
high · Product described as 'most advanced and only truly interactive pinball speaker lights available' with direct integration to Expression Lighting System

Topics

Aftermarket pinball modifications and upgradesprimaryLED lighting systems for pinball machinesprimaryStern Expression Lighting System ecosystemprimaryMusic-themed pinball gamessecondaryProduct announcements and launchessecondary

Sentiment

positive(0.85)— Enthusiastic coverage of new product innovation. Author expresses genuine excitement about the technical implementation and practical application, though acknowledges personal preference against owning music pins.

Transcript

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I've seen a lot of cool speaker mod kits over the years, the recent Godzilla burning building mod immediately comes to mind, but I don't recall ever seeing a speaker light kit that was completely interactive with music like the new Kodelia Expression Lighting System. Composed of 96 RGB LEDs, it looks amazing, the kit hooks up to the speakers of Stern pinball machines without any soldering. Below is a video of the kit hooked up on Stern Pinball's new Rush game and I have to say, this kit is absolutely perfect for music pins. The video is of a prototype of the kit. They expect the official version to go sale in two to three weeks. Pricing has not been announced yet either. Music pins generally aren't my thing (I love playing them, not really owning them...it burns me out on the songs), so I currently have zero in my lineup, but if I had one I'd definitely consider getting this. I have no affiliation with the product, other than the fact that I get excited when I see cool pinball stuff :) . Check out the latest big game mod from Outpost Kodelia, our Expressive Speaker Lights! These are the most advanced and the only truly interactive pinball speaker lights available on the market. They link directly into the Stern Expression lighting System and turn your boring old speakers into a dazzling extension of those glorious art blade lights. Each speaker boasts 48 discretely controllable RGB LED lights that perfectly mirror the action of the expression lights. Compatible with both factory and the aftermarket PinWoofer speakers. Compatible with any game with the Stern Expression Lighting System. Note that your game must already have the Stern Expression Lighting System installed in order to use this mod. Coming soon to the NinjaCamp Pinside store!