The Austrian synthesizer manufacturer Mayer EMI presented their powerful 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, more powerful and new class of synthesizer.
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
Based on our powerful XVA Audio Engine the Vibes is preset compatible with the MD900 and comes with the following feature set:
- 24 shared Stereo Voices
- 4 Synth-Parts + 14 Drum Instruments
Stereo structure per voice
- 2x Oscillator with 3 different models
Algorithm Oscillator
- 8 different Waveforms (PD_SIN, VA_SWEEP, … and more)
- Morphing and Modulation capabilities
Wavetable Oscillator
- More than 50 preset wavetables
- Wavetables consisting of up to 256 single-cycle waveforms with 2048 samples per cycle (Serum format compatible)
- Spectral effects (spectral morph, harmonic shift, … and more)
- up to 4x stereo unison
Resonator (physical modelling)
- 64 bands
- Attack/Decay based exciter
- Different Algorithms to define Band Profile
- 1x Sample / Noise Oscillator
- Configurable loop modes and loop points
- Single- or Multi-Samples
- 2x Stereo Multimode Filter with more than 10 different Models
- 4x ADSR Envelopes
- 3x LFOs (MIDI synchronized, standard & user defined shapes)
- 1x Waveform Shaper with different Algorithms
- Modulation Matrix with 24 slots (25 source and 40 destination options)
- Oscillator Mix and Filter Routing
ARPEGGIATOR and STEP SEQUENCER per Synth Part
Clip Launcher
- 7 tracks (4 Synth-Parts, Drum Track, 2 Midi Tracks for external Instruments) with up to 8 clips per track
- Polyphonic MIDI Sequencer with recording and quantization capabilities
- Drum Pattern and Sequence Editor
- Support of external Performance Controllers (e.g. Launchpad, APKmini) via USB
Synth and Live effect Stacks
- 4x Stereo Multi Effect Stack (1x for each Synth Part)
- 2x Stereo Live Multi Effect Stack in the Audio Mixer
- Reverb, Stereo Delay (midi synchronized), Compressor, JChorus6, … and more)
Digital Audio Mixer
- 19 Stereo Input Channels, 2 Stereo Output Channels
- Bus, Headphone and Effect Send
- Balance, Pan, Limiter functionality
Midi Connectivity
- MIDI Control, Note On-Off, Pitchwheel, Polyphonic Aftertouch
- Transport Send/Receive
- Clock Send/Receive
Web Interface
- Up-/ Download of user defined Presets, Performances, Wavetables, Samples, Sequences
- Accessible via Wi-Fi or Ethernet
Others
- 14 GB internal Memory available for Presets, Wavetables, Samples, Performances and MIDI Sequences
Control Elements
- 5″ Color capacitive Touch-Screen (Resolution 800×480 pixel)
- 4 display related and 1 Main Encoder
- 20 Navigation and Menu Buttons
- One Knob Section (morphing of multiple parameters together)
- 3 Synth-Part related Macro Encoder (Multicolour LED Rings)
- 3 Filter related Encoder (Multicolour LED Rings for Filter CutOff, Resonance and Amount)
Housing
- Size (W x D x H): 322mm x 174mm x 76mm
- Weight: 2kg
- Metal Housing with walnut wood front and back
- 75mm x 75mm VESA Mount
IN / OUTPUTS
- Power Switch
- Power In 12VDC, 2.5A
- 3x USB-A Port (max. 500mA)
- Ethernet (100Mbit)
- Sustain Pedal-In: 6,3 mm TR Jack
- Expression Pedal In: 6,3 mm TR Jack
- DIN MIDI In / Through / Out
- Stereo Line-In: 6,3 mm TRS Jack (24bit, 48Khz)
- Stereo Line-Out: 6,3mm TRS Jack (24bit, 48Khz)
- Stereo Headphone Out: 6,3 mm TRS Jack (16bit, 48Khz)
- 2,4/5GHz Wifi
Package Content
- Vibes MD850
- Power Supply 12VDC (including Plugs for EU, UK, US, AUS)
- Quick Start Manual
