MS-5 Analog Keyboard Synthesizer

Inspired by the 1976 Roland SH-5, this synth brings back that raw, in-your-face analog vibe with a modern twist for today's setups.

At its heart, dual VCOs deliver saw, square, triangle, and pulse waveforms, complete with sub oscillator, noise generator, sync, and cross modulation for thick basses, screeching leads, and sci-fi drones. A standout 24dB multimode diode ladder filter offers low-pass, high-pass, and band-pass modes, paired with a fixed band-pass filter, snappy ADSR and AR envelopes, dual LFOs (one with sine delay), sample & hold, and ring mod for deep modulation routing. The 37-note semi-weighted velocity-sensitive keyboard feels solid under your fingers, with an angled panel (adjustable to four positions) packed with silky sliders, toggles, and switches feeding into a 32-step sequencer, arpeggiator, and portamento. Full-size keys pair with USB/DIN MIDI, CV/Gate/Trigger I/O at 5V compatibility, clock in/out, audio in, mono out, and headphones—perfect for standalone jams or Eurorack integration. Tucked underneath are PCB trimmers for fine-tuning if you're into that.

Players love its punchy, versatile 70s tone at an accessible price, calling out the bright resonance and flexible routing for hours of hands-on fun, though some note the pots and switches need gentle handling to last.