The 1980s and ’90s spawned a new “wave” of synth performers including Devo, The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy, The Crystal Method and a host of others, all empowered by the sound of a simple strap-on instrument that let keyboardists steal the spotlight away from their guitar-wielding bandmates. An ultra-affordable homage to that iconic synthesizer with all the features of the original and then some, such as a 32-step sequencer, arpeggiator and live performance kit, the MS-1-BK lets you conjure up virtually any sound with incredible finesse and ease. With its 32 semi-weighted full-size keys, pure analog signal path, authentic 3340 VCO with 4 simultaneously-mixable waveforms, plus extremely flexible VCF and VCA filters, the MS-1-BK is sure to become your favorite keyboard. Owning the MS-1-BK is like having your own personal time machine, enabling you to embrace the past – or make your imprint on the future!

Features:

• Amazing monophonic synthesizer with authentic 3340 analog oscillator for insanely fat music creation
• 32 semi-weighted full-size keys for great playability
• Pure analog signal path based on legendary VCO, VCF and VCA designs to recreate the classic sound performance
• Oscillator with 4 simultaneously-mixable waveforms: saw, triangle, square/pwm and octave-divided square sub-oscillator
• Resonant VCF can be modulated with ADSR, LFO, keyboard tracking and bender controller
• 6 FM sources based on NovaMod* allow for creative VCF modulation and unheard of filter effects
• ADSR envelope generator for incredible wave shaping
• Easy-to-use 32-step sequencer with 64 sequence locations
• Arpeggiator with wide patterns for great sound effects
• Attachable handgrip included with pitch bend wheel and pitch modulation trigger
• Guitar strap included for live jamming on stage
• Bender assignable to VCO, VCF and pitch mod wheel on attachable handgrip
• Noise generator can be used as modulation source for distortion-like effects
• Incredible portamento function for fantastic sound effects
• Pulse wave can be modulated by LFO, envelope and manually
• 57 sliders and switches to give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
• External audio input for processing external sound sources
• Comprehensive USB/MIDI implementation for connection to keyboard/sequencer
• 3-Year Warranty Program
• Designed and engineered in the U.K.