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The Mystic Semi-Modular Desktop Synthesizer

DesktopDigitalMonophonic

Imagine coaxing colossal waves from a pint-sized box that fits in your palm, turning simple twists into swirling cosmic drones that feel alive.

At its heart, this digital FM synth packs two carrier oscillators and two modulators, letting you dial in carrier frequencies, mod amounts, and rates via nine hands-on knobs—no menus, just immediate sonic tweaks. Each parameter welcomes CV input through dedicated 3.5mm jacks, slipping seamlessly into Eurorack for wilder automation, while the built-in analog-style delay offers up to 500ms of time, feedback, and mix control to hurl those FM growls into echoing abysses. Stereo output beams line-level signal from its compact 6.88 x 3.34 x 1.69-inch frame, powered by a standard 9VDC negative tip at 200mA, with a central trigger button to fire it up.

Players dig its quirky ease for instant off-kilter textures and self-oscillating delay grit, though some note it's tuned more for experimental drones than melodic leads—perfect if you're chasing ethereal noise over traditional tones.

Released

2023

Status

In Production

Synthesizer
Format
Desktop, Semi-Modular, Experimental
Type
FM
Internal Battery
No
Voice
A/D
Digital
Polyphony
Monophonic
Oscillators
2
Oscillator Type
FM Operators
Voices
1
Filter
No
Envelopes
2
LFO
2
Effects
delay
Expression
Aftertouch
No
Velocity
No
MPE
No
Additional
FM synthesis, analog-style echo, 500ms delay
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
-
Audio Out
1 stereo
Headphone
-
MIDI
-
MIDI Type
-
Ports
CV/Gate
Wi-Fi
No
Workflow
Arpeggiator
No
Sequencer
No
Mod Matrix
No
Memory
No
Measurements
Dimensions
6.88 x 3.34 x 1.69 inches
Weight
-
Last updated Mar 20, 2026