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Michigan Synth Works Xena Digital/Analogue Hybrid Polyphinc Synth (Desktop - SMR filter)

Michigan Synth Works

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Xena 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. Compatible with 3rd party operating systems. Includes the SMR filter card.

Features

  • 6 voices with individual outputs.
  • 2 digital oscillators per voice, with 36 oscillator algorithms/wavetables.
  • 1 sub-oscillator, also configurable as a transient generator.
  • Pre-filter overdrive and bit-crushing effect.
  • Analog 4-pole filter (or 2-pole multimode filter depending on the type of voicecard used) and VCA.
  • 3 ADSR envelopes, 3 patch-level LFOs, 1 voice-level LFO.
  • Modulation matrix with 14 slots and 4 modulation modifiers.
  • 1 arpeggiator, 1 note sequencer and 2 step sequencers per part.
  • Flexible mapping of the 6 voices. A single patch with 6 voice-polyphony, 6 independent mono parts, 2 layered patches with 3-voices 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!
  • MicroSD storage allows the storing of a life-long of patches, programs and multis, along with the history of editing operations for undo/redo.
  • Easy to change voice cards

Please note - this unit ships with the SMR filter. This uses the same topology as the Shruthi SMR4mkII. It is a low pass 4 pole OTA-C filter. Its a smooth "Rolandish" type filter.

Product Overview

Xena 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. Compatible with 3rd party operating systems. Includes the SMR filter card.

Features

  • 6 voices with individual outputs.
  • 2 digital oscillators per voice, with 36 oscillator algorithms/wavetables.
  • 1 sub-oscillator, also configurable as a transient generator.
  • Pre-filter overdrive and bit-crushing effect.
  • Analog 4-pole filter (or 2-pole multimode filter depending on the type of voicecard used) and VCA.
  • 3 ADSR envelopes, 3 patch-level LFOs, 1 voice-level LFO.
  • Modulation matrix with 14 slots and 4 modulation modifiers.
  • 1 arpeggiator, 1 note sequencer and 2 step sequencers per part.
  • Flexible mapping of the 6 voices. A single patch with 6 voice-polyphony, 6 independent mono parts, 2 layered patches with 3-voices 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!
  • MicroSD storage allows the storing of a life-long of patches, programs and multis, along with the history of editing operations for undo/redo.
  • Easy to change voice cards

Please note - this unit ships with the SMR filter. This uses the same topology as the Shruthi SMR4mkII. It is a low pass 4 pole OTA-C filter. Its a smooth "Rolandish" type filter.