MSW-820 MIDI Control of LFO Settings

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"Demo of controling various LFO controls via MIDI CC"

Best Music Gear of 2025: Artist + Creator Picks - Perfect Circuit

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"2025 is drawing to a close, so we returned to a time-honored tradition: we asked some of our pals + some of our favorite artists/content creators to tell us about THEIR favorite gear acquisition of the year. We heard about new Make Noise modules, Elektron's fresh takes on sampling, and even about — gasp! — an AUDIO INTERFACE!

Just some fun times talkin' about fun gear :)

Scope it out and read all about the gear in question on our blog, Signal.

Special thanks to all of our pals — links & timestamps below:
0:05 ‪@sarahbellereid‬ & the Make Noise PoliMaths
2:50 ‪@soffter‬ & the BASTL Citadel Wave Bard
5:24 ‪@AudioPilz‬ & the SSL18
7:37 ‪@MidlifeSynthesist‬ & the Akai MPC Live III
10:49 ‪@SONWU‬ & the Ableton Move
13:50 ‪@BennJordan‬ & the SOMA Terra
16:43 ‪@JorbLovesGear‬ & the Michigan Synth Works MSW-810
18:51 ‪@EZBOT_‬ & the Elektron Tonverk


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Learn about electronic music, techniques, and gear on our blog, Signal: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal"

Michigan Synth Works Xena (Ambika) TouchOSC Bidirectional Editor v5.0

GENERIC FEATURES:
- Display parameter Name and Value
- Double click a slider or button to reset it to a default value
- MIDI data rate efficient: only sends a MIDI message if the parameter value is incremented or decremented by 1

SPECIFIC FEATURES (FW YAM v190319):
- Page 1: Main
- Page 2: ARP / Sequencer / Pattern
- 179 Program (Part + Sequencer) parameters implemented in the editor. Program parameters are bidirectional using NRPN and SYSEX
- MIDI Channel selection slider
- Bank (change) + Program (change) selection slider + buttons
- Buffer Request and Buffer Init buttons using SYSEX

WORKFLOW 1 EDITING FROM PATCH (starting at 00:06 in the video above):
- Select a Bank & Program
- Press Buffer Request to load it to the editor
- Start editing (the loaded patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth

WORKFLOW 2 EDITING FROM SCRATCH (starting at 04:40 in the video above):
- Press Buffer Init to send an init patch to the synth buffer
- Start editing (the init patch) on the editor (the Patch is edited in the synth buffer)
- Press Buffer Request to record it in your DAW / SYSEX librarian; or save it manually in the synth

LIMITATIONS:
- Program Single (Part + Sequencer) only (no Xena Multi)
- Only 16/32 Pattern / Sequencers steps

EDITOR QUESTIONS?
- NB: The editor is a TouchOSC template (.tosc file), it requires a TouchOSC license (https://hexler.net/touchosc)
- If MSW or anyone has some questions, please contact me via my website:
https://synthnyc.com
- Not for sale / no licensing at this point

MSW-820 LFO Sync

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"Quick demo of the LFO sync capabilities"

Michigan Synth Works Xena SMR4

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"Awesome synth. A remake of the Mutable Instruments Ambika. This version has the classic SMR4 filters. Comes with original box and power supply."

You can find demos of Xena in previous posts here.

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MSW-820 basic functions, vcos, sync, lfo modulation, cool level attenuverters

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Follow-up to this post. See it in white there.

Michigan Synth Works MSW-810 Desktop Analog Synthesizer

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Michigan Synth Works MSW-820 Incoming

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"So several ppl reached out about MSW-830 [see previous posts], and that device is on hold for now.

However! I do have something to announce:

MSW-820
2 VCOs with Saw and Pulse
16 Mode VCF based on the Caveman Totem filter
2 ENV, Noise and syncable LFOs, External In
Onboard MIDI
Eurorackable
Pretty much the analog section from 830.
Coming real soon. Price TBA"

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Michigan Synth Works Xena Hybrid Desktop Synthesizer (SVF)

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Michigan Synth Works Xena (4-Pole Filter) 6-voice Hybrid Poly Synth SN 0050

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"Xena (4-Pole) is a rework of the legendary Mutable Instruments Ambika DIY synthesizer. Tested in great working condition, includes original box and power supply."

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Gnot and Spydur edp clones

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Caveman Modules Totem Multimode VCF

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"Totem is a multimode voltage controlled filter with 16 different filter modes based on the 3109 OTA chip used in classic synths like the Roland SH-101, MC-202, Jupiter-8 and others. $129 USD, Fall 2025

Features:

Massive drive control for endless tone variety
CV control via attenuator
CV control via attenuverter
V/OCT control with half and negative half scaling
Filter Modes:

Mode A B
1 24dB LPF 18dB LPF
2 12dB LPF 6dB LPF
3 12dB HPF + 6dB LPF A 12dB HPF
4 18dB HPF + 6dB LPF 18dB HPF
5 24dB BPF 12dB HPF + 6dB LPF B
6 12dB BPF 6dB HPF
7 12dB Notch + 6dB LPF 12dB Notch
8 18dB Allpass (phase) + 6dB LPF 18dB Allpass (phase)

Specifications

• Width: 12HP
• Depth: 25 mm
• Current Draw: +12 V: 20mA, -12 V: 10 mA"

Caveman Modules Poliroks VCF

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"Quick overview of the Caveman Modules Poliroks VCF. This filter includes a Low Pass and Band Pass mode, CV Modulation of cutoff frequency and resonance, and built in VCA. $99 USD, fall 2025"

See the announcement post here.

Caveman Modules 3OSC Features

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"This is a quick demo of the 3OSC VCO. 3 waveforms are available: the 303 Square, Saw, and Tri. The device also features a hard sync where you can sync two or more devices."

See the announcement post here.

Michigan Synth Works CS-01 MIDI kit in action.

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"Quick demo of the CS-01 being played over MIDI with DR-220 for drums"

Michigan Synth Works & Neutron Sound Presents Caveman Modules: Low Cost High Quality Euro

Caveman Modules is a collaboration between Michigan Synth Works and Neutron sound focusing on affordable, quality modules with unique features and functionality. Caveman Modules are designed to be simple to use and are perfect for musicians just breaking into the eurorack world while still offering higher level functionality for more advanced users.

Check with dealers on the right for upcoming availability.

The Launch Line-Up:

30SC: A voltage-controlled oscillator inspired by the legendary Roland TB-303 with square, tri, and 2 saw outputs. 3OSC also features an innovative hard sync input for chaining multiple units and an FM modulation attenuverter.

Specifications
• Width: 6HP
• Depth: 25 mm
• Current Draw: +12 V: 6mA, -12 V: 6mA
• Price: US$100

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Michigan Synth Works Spydur Sequencer

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"Spydur sequencer with Japser wasp clone, quick run down of the recording and transpose functions"

Knobcon 2024's Most Impressive Gear

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Update: moving this one up for the new gear.

0:00 Intro
1:06 Michigan Synth Works 830
3:24 Infrasonic Warp Core
5:44 GS Music Bree6
7:37 Demon Box
10:13 The Vanilla Synthesizer
11:46 Conclusions (watch out hes getting emotional)

Michigan Synth Works XVI-M MIDI Controller

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MICHIGAN SYNTH WORKS XENA 6

MICHIGAN SYNTH WORKS XENA 6 VIDEO 02





"XVI-M Desktop is a 16 channel desktop MIDI control surface.

14 Feb 2024: V1.02 Firmware released

CURRENT FIRMWARE AVAILABLE HERE

Instructions for updating from V1.0 at the bottom of this page

Features:

Long throw LED 60mm faders
USB MIDI, MIDI TRS#1 and MIDI TRS#2 outputs
USB Powered (USB C, Cable included). Stand alone power adapter available but NOT included
14bit (MIDI Pitchbend) resolution faders. Can be set to any 7 bit CC
Online parameter editor
Fader output can be routed to USB MIDI, TRS MIDI A or TRS B
3 color programmable button can be momentary, 1 state toggle, 2 state toggle, or 3 state toggle with each state sending a MIDI msg
Durable metal case
Includes:

XVI-M Control Surface
USB C to USB A cable (2m)
1.5m TRS A to MIDI DIN cable

Item Dimensions: 23cm x 12cm x 40cm"

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Michigan Synth Works Syncussion SY-1 Analog Drum Synthesizer + MIDI I/O

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