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Michigan Synth Works is a small US modular synth manufacturer known for beautifully built Eurorack modules that blend classic inspiration with modern reliability. Based in the United States, the company has earned a following for faithful, high-quality reinterpretations of vintage and hard-to-find designs, often bringing cult circuits back into reach for today’s modular users.
Their modules tend to focus on strong core functions — oscillators, filters, envelopes, and utilities — executed with care, solid components, and a clear respect for the originals. There’s a practical, musician-first feel to the range, making them easy to integrate into both traditional and experimental systems. If you value craftsmanship, heritage, and no-nonsense design, Michigan Synth Works is a brand that quietly delivers dependable, characterful modules.
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A synth, short for synthesiser, is an electronic instrument used to create and shape sound using oscillators, filters and modulation. Synths can produce everything from classic analogue-style tones to complex, evolving textures used across many styles of music. If you enjoy exploring sound design and creating unique voices rather than simply reproducing traditional instruments, synths offer a deeply creative and expressive way to make music.
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Eurorack is a modular synthesis format with standardised dimensions, power connections, and signal levels. Eurorack systems are built from individual modules mounted in cases, allowing users to create highly customisable instruments tailored to specific sound design and performance needs.
MIDI is a digital control standard used to transmit performance and control data between electronic instruments, computers, and hardware devices. It carries information such as note data, velocity, timing, and parameter changes rather than audio, allowing instruments and software to communicate, stay in sync, and control each other. MIDI is fundamental to modern music production, sequencing, and live performance setups.
New Gear is unused and in original condition, supplied as it leaves the manufacturer. It is chosen for guaranteed reliability, full functionality, and the assurance of manufacturer support. For example, buying new ensures access to the latest design revisions, included accessories, and official warranty coverage.
A synth is an electronic instrument that creates sound through electronic signal generation and shaping. It is used to produce basses, leads, pads, textures, and effects by controlling oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation. Synths are central to electronic music and modern production, offering flexible sound design for both studio work and live performance.
USB is a digital connection used to transfer data and power between instruments, computers, and devices. It enables MIDI communication, software integration, firmware updates, and in some cases power delivery, making setup faster and reducing the need for additional cables or interfaces.