Imagine a desktop synth that packs the punch of a full studio rack into a sleek aluminum chassis with walnut wood accents—its rock-solid build instantly feels premium under your fingers.
Dive into the XVA engine with 16 shared stereo voices across 4 multitimbral parts, each boasting 2 oscillators switchable between algorithm modes for classic waves like saw and pulse with PWM or sync, and wavetable mode drawing from over 50 tables of up to 256 single-cycle waveforms, complete with unison up to 4x for massive spreads. Dual stereo multimode filters offer lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch at 12/24dB, plus a noise/sample osc per part, 4 envelopes, 3 LFOs, and a 24-slot mod matrix with 38+ destinations for deep routing. Hands-on control shines via 37 pots, 12 sliders, 12 endless encoders, 30 switches, and a crisp 5-inch 800x480 capacitive touchscreen, while per-part arpeggiators, step sequencers, and a dedicated drum track with clip launcher (7 tracks, 8 clips each) make live jamming intuitive. Stereo effects stacks per part include reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, compressor, EQ, and more, with audio I/O, MIDI DIN/USB, pedals, and poly aftertouch rounding out connectivity on its compact 460x295x65mm, 4.4kg frame powered by a 15V brick.
Owners love its intuitive workflow and stereo depth that rivals software like Serum but with tactile immediacy, though some note the learning curve for the mod matrix pays off in unique sounds. It's a standout for Mayer EMI, patch-compatible with their M800-R2, bridging virtual analog warmth and modern wavetable power in your setup.
