MPE Analog Poly instruments with no keyboards?
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- KVRAF
- 16818 posts since 13 Oct, 2009
Are there any? I admit, I only did a quick lazy search.
- KVRAF
- 12242 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
Dreadbox Artemis: https://dreadbox-fx.com/artemis/
I own one, but I don’t own an MPE controller so I’ve never used those capabilities. The first major update is due any day now and I believe there are some MPE improvements planned for it.
GS Music e7 and Bree6 both support MPE:
https://www.gsmusic.com/synth-store/p/g ... black-blue
https://www.gsmusic.com/synth-store/p/b ... izer-black
Also, Melbourne Instruments Nina: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/nina
I own one, but I don’t own an MPE controller so I’ve never used those capabilities. The first major update is due any day now and I believe there are some MPE improvements planned for it.
GS Music e7 and Bree6 both support MPE:
https://www.gsmusic.com/synth-store/p/g ... black-blue
https://www.gsmusic.com/synth-store/p/b ... izer-black
Also, Melbourne Instruments Nina: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/nina
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 16818 posts since 13 Oct, 2009
Thanks, I judged the Artemis too quickly when I first heard of it. I like what it does, but, I'm going to tread slowly on this for the moment. I want to know how much of the Artemis that I can modulate with the various motions on my Osmos. I'll keep an eye out for the next update.
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- KVRist
- 103 posts since 6 Jan, 2010
Super 6 desktop fits
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- KVRer
- 10 posts since 27 Jul, 2025
They’re rare but not nonexistent. Most true analog poly synths don’t bother with MPE natively, MPE tends to live in the digital/hybrid world. The Super 6 desktop handles it pretty well though. Pairing an analog module with something like a LinnStrument or Osmose (in MPE out mode) and a good MIDI-CV converter is usually the play if you’re trying to stay analog
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 16818 posts since 13 Oct, 2009
Any recommendations for MIDI->CV converters?emiko399 wrote: Mon Aug 04, 2025 12:07 pm They’re rare but not nonexistent. Most true analog poly synths don’t bother with MPE natively, MPE tends to live in the digital/hybrid world. The Super 6 desktop handles it pretty well though. Pairing an analog module with something like a LinnStrument or Osmose (in MPE out mode) and a good MIDI-CV converter is usually the play if you’re trying to stay analog
- KVRAF
- 12242 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
I've decided that there are two types of synth users in this world: those who bought (or tried to buy) an Artemis on day one, and those who haven't been paying enough attention.ghettosynth wrote: Mon Aug 04, 2025 2:16 am Thanks, I judged the Artemis too quickly when I first heard of it. I like what it does, but, I'm going to tread slowly on this for the moment. I want to know how much of the Artemis that I can modulate with the various motions on my Osmos. I'll keep an eye out for the next update.
But seriously, firmware v.1.1.0 was just released and the release notes do not mention anything specifically related to MPE, but there are a lot of bug fixes and performance improvements that should indirectly improve the MPE capabilities.
Logic Pro | LUNA Pro | OB-X8 | Prophet 6 | OB-6 | Rev2 | TEO-5 | Pro 3 | SE-1X | Minitaur | Deepmind 12D | Slim Phatty | TR-1000 | Analog RYTM mk2 | Digitakt 2 | TD-3 MO | TD-3 | Maschine+
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 16818 posts since 13 Oct, 2009
cryophonik wrote: Mon Aug 04, 2025 3:40 pmI've decided that there are two types of synth users in this world: those who bought (or tried to buy) an Artemis on day one, and those who haven't been paying enough attention.ghettosynth wrote: Mon Aug 04, 2025 2:16 am Thanks, I judged the Artemis too quickly when I first heard of it. I like what it does, but, I'm going to tread slowly on this for the moment. I want to know how much of the Artemis that I can modulate with the various motions on my Osmos. I'll keep an eye out for the next update.![]()
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But seriously, firmware v.1.1.0 was just released and the release notes do not mention anything specifically related to MPE, but there are a lot of bug fixes and performance improvements that should indirectly improve the MPE capabilities.
- KVRAF
- 12242 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
Well, except that it's not fully analog since the oscillators are digital. Personally, that doesn't bother me (I own one) and I would also recommend it, although it's not a synth for everyone - it's got some quirky design decisions, no screen, limited storage, etc., but it makes up for those in many other ways. I hated it at first, but once I adapted to it, I now love it.
This thread has me thinking that maybe I should consider an MPE controller for my Super 6, Artemis, and OB-X8 (yes, it also receives MPE as of OS2.0). hmmmmm....
Logic Pro | LUNA Pro | OB-X8 | Prophet 6 | OB-6 | Rev2 | TEO-5 | Pro 3 | SE-1X | Minitaur | Deepmind 12D | Slim Phatty | TR-1000 | Analog RYTM mk2 | Digitakt 2 | TD-3 MO | TD-3 | Maschine+
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 16818 posts since 13 Oct, 2009
Well, the oscillators are FPGA oscillators and the filter sounds great. I was drooling over those for some time a few years back. I draw the line at anything with digital VCF/VCA and/or Non-FPGA DSP based VCOs.cryophonik wrote: Mon Aug 04, 2025 4:34 pmWell, except that it's not fully analog since the oscillators are digital. Personally, that doesn't bother me (I own one) and I would also recommend it, although it's not a synth for everyone - it's got some quirky design decisions, no screen, limited storage, etc., but it makes up for those in many other ways. I hated it at first, but once I adapted to it, I now love it.
This thread has me thinking that maybe I should consider an MPE controller for my Super 6, Artemis, and OB-X8 (yes, it also receives MPE as of OS2.0). hmmmmm....
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Constructed Identity Constructed Identity https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=288890
- KVRian
- 1347 posts since 29 Sep, 2012 from Minnesota
…and then there is me. I wait for bugfix patch.cryophonik wrote: Mon Aug 04, 2025 3:40 pmI've decided that there are two types of synth users in this world: those who bought (or tried to buy) an Artemis on day one, and those who haven't been paying enough attention.ghettosynth wrote: Mon Aug 04, 2025 2:16 am Thanks, I judged the Artemis too quickly when I first heard of it. I like what it does, but, I'm going to tread slowly on this for the moment. I want to know how much of the Artemis that I can modulate with the various motions on my Osmos. I'll keep an eye out for the next update.![]()
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But seriously, firmware v.1.1.0 was just released and the release notes do not mention anything specifically related to MPE, but there are a lot of bug fixes and performance improvements that should indirectly improve the MPE capabilities.
Mine will arrive Wednesday:p
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FranklyFlawless FranklyFlawless https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=586325
- KVRian
- 1091 posts since 24 Oct, 2022
Take a look at my comprehensive lists of MPE hardware.ghettosynth wrote: Sun Aug 03, 2025 10:36 pm Are there any? I admit, I only did a quick lazy search.