A new class of synthesizer

Austrian synthesiser manufacturer Mayer EMI presented its MD900 desktop synthesizer for the first time at Superbooth 2021. Development has continued rapidly over the  last three years including a redesign of their system architecture. The result is VIBES, a more compact, powerful, and new class of synthesizers.

With its 24 stereo voices, powerful Extended Virtual Analog (XVA) Engine, full integrated  Digital Audio Mixer, improved Clip Launcher, comprehensive Drum Engine and the new  Resonator Oscillator, VIBES becomes a unique synthesizer, that helps sound designers and  artists to reach their full creative potential.

Combining a new state-of-the-art platform design, craftsmanship, sound quality and rich connectivity, VIBES sets a new benchmark in modern synthesizer design. Furthermore, all  important parameters can be easily accessed by the combination of macro controls and a super  responsive 5” touchscreen.

The core technology of VIBES MD850 is the new AIS platform (All Integrated Synthesizer),  which allows 24 stereo voices inside VIBES and more powerful and exciting instruments for the  future based on its modularity. Existing MD900 users will benefit from the same future software  updates like new customers. AIS is also the key element of Mayer EMI’s future vision of  synthesizers as the central hub for music production.

Key Features

• 24-voice polyphonic synthesizer

• True stereophonic audio signal path

• XVA sound engine with various oscillator models incl. the new Resonator Oscillator • Arpeggiator and step sequencer for each synth part

• Clip launcher with 7 tracks and up to 8 clips per track

• Drum computer and synth and live effect stacks

• Integrated digital audio mixer with 19 stereo input channels and 2 stereo output channels • Extensive MIDI connectivity

• Web interface for preset and sequence management

• 14 GB internal storage for presets and samples

• 5″ color touchscreen and extensive control elements

• Robust housing with walnut wood elements

• Various inputs and outputs, including USB and Wi-Fi

SRP incl. VAT: 2.299,00 €

Dimensions: 32,2 x 17,4 x 7,6 cm

Weight: 2 kg

Mayer EMI’s goal is to use the possibilities of modern technology to create tools for musicians and encourage  interaction with them bringing out their full creativity. Everyone who uses their products will appreciate the technology  and attention to details. Leveraging their industrial automation experience, Mayer EMI ensures highest quality  standards across hardware and software. Resulting in outstanding products which are manufactured in collaboration  with their partners across Europe and assembled in Austria.

The Vibes marks an important milestone in product development and gives an insight into the vision of Mayer EMI: All  Integrated Synthesizers (AIS). The drastic shift of the pro audio industry in the last years requires rethinking of existing  setups and workflows. Usually, synthesizers can only be integrated into existing setups with a set of limited options.  Mayer EMI strongly believes that this should be the other way around: the synthesizer as the central hub for music  production. Rather than being integrated, every Mayer synthesizer integrates the peripherals around him. From  controllers to other audio devices and more. Whether at stage, in the studio or at home.  

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