{"title":"Michigan Synth Works","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary circuits, finally buyable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichigan Synth Works is a small workshop in Haslett, Michigan, with a specific talent: taking instruments that were previously DIY-only, discontinued or absurdly rare, and building them properly so you can just order one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir range covers machine-assembled reworks of cult open-source designs, exact replicas of vintage drum synths down to the original board layouts, and monosynths built on the same oscillator and filter chips that gave the classic Roland machines their voice. All of it hand-built to order with current-production components, so there is no hunting for forty-year-old parts and no soldering iron required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall panels, serious instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"msw-810m-analog-monosynth","title":"MSW-810m Analog Monosynth","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MSW-810m synthesizer reimagines the rare Roland CMU-810 monosynth with modern updates. It features an AS3340-based VCO offering square, sawtooth, sub-oscillator and noise waveforms, alongside an AS3109-based filter circuit inherited from Roland's Jupiter and Juno series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe layout mirrors the SH-101\/MC-202's control scheme for LFO, VCA, and ADSR, while adding expanded features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo auxiliary inputs with dedicated volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable linear\/exponential VCA response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced connectivity including MIDI, USB-C, CV\/Gate inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynth\/Mix outputs and headphone out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9V DC power (adapter included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe synth delivers clear yet warm tones reminiscent of the SH-09, known for its powerful bass and PWM capabilities. Its sound has found favor with artists like Mijk van Dijk, Modeselektor, and Thomas P. Heckmann.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michigan Synth Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55049821258111,"sku":"MSW-810 MIDI","price":625.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/3026\/0303\/files\/noseqfront_3f2fdfc5-ffc4-46a0-869d-225298943e70_1.png?v=1788376764"},{"product_id":"msw-xena","title":"MSW Xena","description":"\u003ch4\u003eXena 6 Voice Polyphonic Digital OSC \/ Analog VCF Desktop Synthesizer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eXena is a rework of the legendary Mutable Instruments Ambika DIY synthesizer. Now fully machine assembled with an updated layout and an improved modern power supply. Available with all original 3 voice cards and compatible with 3rd party operating systems, as well as a new AS3109 filter, a modern reissue of the original Roland filter chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXena Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 voices with individual outputs, one Mix output (Mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 digital oscillators per voice, with 36 oscillator algorithms\/wavetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sub-oscillator, also configurable as a transient generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-filter overdrive and bit-crushing effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog 4-pole filter (or 2-pole multimode filter depending on the type of voicecard used) and VCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 ADSR envelopes, 3 patch-level LFOs, 1 voice-level LFO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModulation matrix with 14 slots and 4 modulation modifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 arpeggiator, 1 note sequencer and 2 step sequencers per part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible mapping of the 6 voices. A single patch with 6 voice-polyphony, 6 independent mono parts, 2 layered patches with 3-voice polyphony, a 3-voice unison bass line on the lower half of the keyboard with a 3-voice unison lead on the upper half... all are possible!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroSD storage allows the storing of a lifetime of patches, programs and multis, along with the history of editing operations for undo\/redo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to change voice cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase size: 10.5 x 6.5 x 1.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFilter Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe device is available with the original 3 Mutable voice cards (more will be added later on). Mixing voice cards is possible but not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSMR Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e This filter uses the same topology as the Shruthi SMR4mkII. It is a low-pass 4-pole OTA-C filter, a smooth, Rolandish type of filter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4P Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e This filter uses the same core as the Shruthi 4-Pole Mission but only offers the LP4 output. The 4P is a bit fuzzier than the SMR type.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSVF Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e This filter board features a 2-pole state variable filter with low-pass, band-pass and high-pass modes. It is half of the Shruthi SVF Filter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michigan Synth Works","offers":[{"title":"4P: 4-Pole VC Integrator Based","offer_id":55049863201151,"sku":"MSW-Xena-4P","price":465.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"SMR: 4-Pola OTA Based","offer_id":55049863233919,"sku":"MSW-Xena-SMR","price":465.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"SVF: 2-Pole Multimode SVF","offer_id":55049863266687,"sku":"MSW-Xena-SVF","price":465.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3109: Roland Inspired 4-Pole LPF","offer_id":55049863299455,"sku":"MSW-Xena-3109","price":499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/3026\/0303\/files\/Xena1_1.png?v=1738767452"},{"product_id":"msw-bella","title":"MSW Bella","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAnalog voice, digital brain, generative drums.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBella is a monophonic synthesizer with an all-analog signal path, paired with a lo-fi digital drum synthesizer, both driven by an on-board sequencer and arpeggiator with generative drum patterns. It is Michigan Synth Works' machine-assembled take on the Mutable Instruments Anushri, designed by Émilie Gillet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe audio chain is analog from end to end. The main sound source is a VCO with sawtooth and pulse-width waveforms, coupled with a sub-oscillator, into a multimode 12dB\/octave filter with low-pass, band-pass and high-pass modes. A switchable fuzz circuit sits between the filter and VCA for a heavy dose of distortion. Alongside runs an auxiliary digital oscillator, usable as an FM source, a sync signal generator, or an extra detuned voice for fattening the VCO.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSequencer and arpeggiator\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe built-in arpeggiator turns chords into complex basslines and acid patterns with accent and slides. The sequencer keeps things refreshingly simple: press rec, play notes on a MIDI keyboard or tap the rest and tie buttons, press rec again, then start. Sequences can be transposed straight from the keyboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGenerative drum machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBella's rhythm section is original in both sound and interface: 8-bit analog-style synthesis with an integrated bit-crusher, sculpted with knobs rather than x0x-style switches and LEDs. Two knobs morph through different drum pattern structures, and three knobs control how sparse or dense the pattern is for the bass drum, snare and hi-hat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michigan Synth Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55049882403199,"sku":"MSW-Bella","price":434.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/3026\/0303\/files\/bellafrontsm_1.jpg?v=1788376761"},{"product_id":"msw-sy-1-analog-drum-synthesizer","title":"MSW SY-1 Analog Drum Synthesizer","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe Pearl Syncussion, resurrected.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MSW SY-1 is a full-size, exact replica of the Pearl SY-1 Syncussion, one of the rarest and most sought-after analog drum synthesizers ever made. Every detail has been replicated, from the original board layouts to the mechanical construction, modernized for current manufacturing with parts carefully chosen to match the behavior of the original. Case, boards and I\/O boards are all interchangeable with an original Pearl unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssembled units ship with the metal back as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Syncussion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo drum voices, each with two oscillators and six modes: five modes mix and modulate the oscillators, plus a noise channel. Each voice has controls for tune, decay, sweep amount, sweep speed, sweep direction, LFO amount, LFO speed, LFO shape (triangle or square) and sample and hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOscillator modes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA: One oscillator, with the classic drum synthesizer sweep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eB: One oscillator modulating the other's frequency, for metallic tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC: A mix of both oscillators, close to a vibraphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD: Both oscillators with a low-to-high sweep driven by how hard the pad is hit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE: Cross-modulated oscillators mixed with noise, like striking thin metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF: Noise only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTriggering and control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SY-1 is designed for drum triggers with a very low pulse signal. Modern 5V v-trig signals work, but the dynamic response is where the Syncussion truly shines, so experiment with audio samples or dynamic triggers rather than flat pulses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese units are the MIDI-equipped I\/O configuration: per-voice CV control (1V\/oct), plus MIDI in with velocity controlling trigger level and pitch for each channel. TRS-TS and TRS MIDI cables are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michigan Synth Works","offers":[{"title":"Grey","offer_id":55049900851583,"sku":"MSW-SY-1 MIDI Grey","price":838.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":55049900884351,"sku":"MSW-SY-1 MIDI White","price":838.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/3026\/0303\/files\/PXL_20230415_211024197.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL_1.jpg?v=1788376763"},{"product_id":"msw-820-analogue-synthesizer","title":"MSW-820 Analogue Synthesizer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack in stock shortly.\u003c\/strong\u003e E-mail us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:hey@unzunz.com\"\u003ehey@unzunz.com\u003c\/a\u003e for availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eRoland DNA, rebuilt for 2026.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MSW-820 is a compact, fader-heavy analog monosynth from Michigan Synth Works, and its roots run straight through the golden age of Roland mono synths. The oscillators are AS3340-based, the filter core is AS3109, the very same chip family that gave the SH-101, MC-202 and CMU-810 their unmistakable voice. This is that immediate, characterful Roland-style tone, rebuilt from the silicon up and handed a whole lot more to play with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe headline is the filter. Sixteen modes, all analog, built around an AS3109 in a pole-mixing arrangement borrowed from the Caveman Totem module. Two banks of eight cover 24dB and 12dB lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch, allpass and a generous run of hybrid responses that go well beyond the usual mono-synth menu. And hidden just above the cutoff sits a small attenuverter simply labelled THIS. Turn it up and VCO1's triangle routes straight into the filter at audio rate. Filter FM, right there on the panel, no patching required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo oscillators with saw, pulse and PWM, hard sync and glide. A second envelope, a digital noise source with eight flavors, and a syncable digital LFO with eight crossfadeable shapes. The whole thing runs from a single USB-C cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall box. Deep synth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVCOs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAS3340 Based, Pulse and Sawtooth Waveforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENV Modulation (OSC1) and LFO Modulation (OSC2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange: 16'\/8'\/4', 7 Octaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulse Width Modulation: 50% to Min\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePWM Mode: ENV\/Manual\/LFO Modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster and OSC2 (offset) Tune Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulse\/Sawtooth Mixer control per Oscillator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Hard Sync Modes: O2 Track Pitch or O2 Do not track pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Reset Modes: Reset O1 on gate or Reset O1 and O2 on gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Mixer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal Input (pre filter), OSC 1 Level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOSC 2 Level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSub Osc Level tracking OSC1 with 1, 2, and 2 PWM Octave Settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Level with 8 Noise Models: White, Pink, Hex Invert, Crackle, Orgone (pitched), Sonar (pitched)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVCF\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAS3109 based, 16 Modes. Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Allpass (aka Phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutoff Frequency: 10Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResonance: 0 to Self Oscillation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV Follow: 0-100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHIS knob (audio-rate filter modulation from OSC1's triangle output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvelope Modulation via Attenuverter (-5 to 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO Modulation via Attenuverter (-5 to 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch Modulation via Attenuverter (-5 to 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal CV Modulation via Attenuverter (-5 to 10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLFO\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRate: 0.1 Hz to 22 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Shapes with crossfade between shapes: Sine, Square, Ramp, Tri, Saw, Expo Decay, Random, Smoothed Random\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Reset Modes: Reset on Gate, and Reset on Gate with Phase Control (via Fade knob)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFade Control (LFO Delay with Fade in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBipolar Rate indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEnvelopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack time: 1.5 ms to 2 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecay time: 2 ms to 10 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustain Level: 0-100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Time: 2 ms to 10 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModulation Envelope is hardwired to Modulation bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVCA Envelope is hardwired to VCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVCA \/ Output Mixer\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVCA Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal Input (post filter\/Env)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInputs \/ Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI IN, TRS 3.5mm PSIMIDI (either A or B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock IN to Control LFO Rate**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGate IN, 5-10V*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV\/Oct IN*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter CV IN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO Mod IN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio IN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynth\/Mix OUT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C IN\/OUT, 5V Power 200 mA, DC Adapter included, also serves as USB MIDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Analog inputs override MIDI\u003cbr\u003e**Overrides MIDI clock, switches LFO to clocked mode\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMIDI Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO Shape: CC# 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO Rate (divisor when clocked): CC# 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO Reset to phase: CC# 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLFO sample and hold\/release (switch @ 64): CC# 23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch bend up range*: CC# 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitch bend down range (use up range if zero)*: CC# 86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter freq (via ExtCv slider): CC# 74\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise select*: CC# 30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise click mode (switch @ 64): CC# 89\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorta time*: CC# 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorta on\/off (switch @ 64)**: CC# 65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorta glide mode (switch @ 64): CC# 85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMod wheel: CC# 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMod depth, LFO to Pitch amount in semitones*: CC# ??\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVelocity to filter mod amount*: CC# ??\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Setting is saved\u003cbr\u003e**Saved, but only activated when MIDI is detected\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e5V DC, 200 mA, USB-C (adapter included)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e220 x 120 x 50 mm, 900 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michigan Synth Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56756985659775,"sku":"MSW-820 Analogue Synthesizer","price":545.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/3026\/0303\/files\/MSW-820-2.webp?v=1788376762"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/3026\/0303\/collections\/noseqfront_3f2fdfc5-ffc4-46a0-869d-225298943e70_1.png?v=1748083511","url":"https:\/\/unzunz.ch\/en\/collections\/michigan-synth-works.oembed","provider":"Unz Unz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}