── Handcrafted in Austria

A Synthesizer Like No Other.

An instrument built for the sounds in your head, not the limitations of your setup. Four synthesis models, your wavetable library, real multisampled instruments, a clip launcher, a drum machine, and a 19-channel mixer. All running in true stereo. All in a compact 2kg desktop with walnut sides, powdered metal chassis, and VESA mount.

A wonderful blend of multitimbral synth hardware with clip style sequencing, wrapped up in a solid, performance-based module.
 

— MusicRadar

A premium digital desktop synth and production hub, capable of a vast palette of sounds.
— SchneidersLaden
The Mayer MD850 Vibes delivers extensive, great-sounding synthesis in a remarkably compact form.
— Amazona

Why the vibes is different

Four Instruments - One Box

The full spec sheet is detailed below. These are the dimensions where the Vibes goes deeper than most 

Sound Engine
24
Stereo Voices
True stereo signal path, not split mono
4
Multitimbral Parts
Four independent sounds at once
4
Oscillator Models
Wavetable, VA, Resonator, SFZ noise
24
Mod Matrix Slots
Per part, audio-rate sources available
Sequencing & Groove
7
Sequencer Tracks
4 synth + 2 MIDI + 1 drum
64

Steps per Part (Arp, Drums)

Plus 3 CV modulation lanes
14
Drum Instruments
Sample-based with per-pad effects
8
Clips per Track
Ableton-style live launcher
Storage & I/O
14GB
Internal Storage
Onboard, no SD card needed
+256
Wavetables
Drag-and-drop Serum imports

USB Host Ports

1A each

10
Effects per Part
True stereo, all slots active
Sound Engine

The XVA Engine: Three Oscillator Models, Infinite Possibilities

Each of the four parts gives you two main oscillators — switchable between Wavetable, Virtual Analog, and Resonator — plus a dedicated sample-based noise oscillator with SFZ multisample support. All running in true stereo.

WAVETABLE

Wavetable Oscillator

Serum-compatible wavetable import — drag your existing library straight in. 256 factory wavetables included. Morphing, spectral, and phase modes.
VIRTUAL ANALOG

VA Oscillator

Classic subtractive with virtual analog waveforms. Saw, square, triangle, noise — plus PWM, hard sync, and ring modulation between oscillators.
RESONATOR

Resonator Oscillator

Physical modeling-inspired. Plucked strings, blown tubes, struck surfaces. Velocity-sensitive excitation across 64 resonant bands

NOISE / SAMPLE OSCILLATOR

Sample-Based Noise Osc

Not just white noise — a full sample oscillator. Load SFZ multisamples with velocity layers, key splits, and loop modes. Layer acoustic instruments, orchestral textures, or drum hits underneath your synthesis.
Wavetable Import

Bring Your Wavetable Library to Hardware.

You’ve spent years building your wavetable library. Every custom table, every commercial pack, every sound you’ve dialed in. The Vibes plays them all, just drag and drop any wavetable in the Serum-compatible format via VibesConnect.

No converting. No reformatting. No compromises.

➔   Drag. Drop. Done.
SFZ Multisample Support
Multisample Engine

Layer Real Instruments With Synthesis.

Load a grand piano multisample underneath a wavetable pad. Add orchestral strings to a resonator drone. Layer a choir behind a VA bass — all in a single patch, processed through the same filter chain and modulation matrix.

The noise/sample oscillator loads SFZ multisamples with velocity layers, key splits, and loop modes. It’s not a workaround, it’s a core part of the XVA engine.

➔   Synthesis + Samples. One patch. One instrument.
Sound Shaping

Filters, Modulation & Effects

Every sound passes through a comprehensive processing chain — from a Wave Shaper that mangles your signal before the filters, through dual stereo multimode filters, a deep modulation matrix, and studio-grade effects.

Wave Shaper

Sits in the mixer stage — route it to Osc 1, Osc 2, or the full mix. From subtle harmonic saturation to complete signal destruction. Multiple algorithms turn clean tones into something entirely different.

Dual Multimode Filters

Two independent stereo filters per part. LP, HP, BP, Notch — serial or parallel routing. Dedicated filter envelopes. Filter types include classic ladder, MS-20 style, and more.

Modulation Matrix

24 slots per part. LFOs up to 1000 Hz, envelopes, velocity, aftertouch — route any source to any destination. Bipolar by default. Oscillators and filters available as audio-rate sources.

Effects Engine

10 effect slots per part. Reverb, stereo delay, chorus, phaser, parametric EQ, tube amp, compressor with sidechain from the drum bus — all in true stereo.
Beyond Synthesis

Oh, and It's Also a Complete Groovebox.

Clip launcher, drum machine, mixer, and a step sequencer deep enough to replace your DAW — everything to create and perform complete tracks without a laptop.

Clip Launcher

A clip launcher built for performance, not just playback. Seven tracks — four synth parts, drum patterns, and two external MIDI tracks for sequencing your outboard gear — with up to 8 clips per track for variations, fills, and full song sections. Trigger and rearrange them live from the 5″ touchscreen, from a USB pad controller (Launchpad Pro MKII or APC Mini MK2), or from the browser via VibesConnect. Record sequences directly into clips with quantization, or import standard MIDI files.

Drum Machine

A full 14-instrument drum machine, integrated. Load your own one-shots via VibesConnect — organized into six groups: Kick, Snare, Hat, Cymbal, Tom, and Percussion. Program patterns up to 64 steps in the touchscreen grid editor, classic step-sequencer style. Each instrument gets its own mixer channel with level, pan, and FX sends, plus a dedicated sidechain bus for ducking and rhythmic shaping.

19-Channel Mixer

A complete digital mixing console built in. 19 stereo input channels — 4 synth parts, 14 drum instruments, 1 external audio input — each with level, pan, EQ, and send effects. Two FX buses, master and headphone outputs, true stereo throughout. Mix your entire performance inside the Vibes.

Arpeggiator & Step Sequencer

64 Steps. Per Part. Fully Programmable.

Every part has its own step sequencer — not just a basic arpeggiator, but a fully programmable 64-step engine with velocity, octave jumps, legato, and hold per step. Three additional CV lanes feed modulation directly into the matrix for per-step filter sweeps, effect changes, or anything else you can route.
Play a chord and the entire sequence transposes in real time. Combine four independent sequencers with the clip launcher and drum machine, and you have a performance system that doesn’t need a laptop on stage.

Not Just an Arpeggiator

• 64 steps with page switching
• Velocity per step
• Octave jumps per step
• Legato & hold per step
• 3 CV lanes → modulation matrix
• Live transposing via chord input
• BPM sync or free-running
• Keyboard retrigger mode
VibesConnect — Free with Every Vibes

Your Browser Becomes a DAW

Connect via WiFi or Ethernet — no drivers, no installs, no USB cables. VibesConnect opens directly in your browser, giving you full control over sound design, clip launching, MIDI editing, mixing, and file management. Drag and drop wavetables, samples, and presets straight from your computer.
✓ Clip Launcher   ·   ✓ MIDI Editor   ·   ✓ 21-Ch Mixer   ·   ✓ Drag & Drop Files   ·   ✓ No Software Install   ·   ✓ WiFi + Ethernet
Hear It

Sound Demos

Don’t take our word for it. Listen to what the Vibes MD850 can do.
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Youtube Demo

Craftsmanship

Built to Last. Built to Inspire.

Walnut & Powdered Metal

Hand-finished walnut side panels meet a precision-crafted powdered metal chassis. Boutique quality, built to last.

5" Touchscreen

High-res capacitive touchscreen for wavetable 3D viz, clip launcher, and sound design.

Compact Desktop

322 × 174 × 76mm, just 2kg. VESA mount compatible.
Expand the Workflow

A Connection Hub. Not Just a Synth.

The back of the Vibes is built like a hub: three powered USB-A host ports for modern class-compliant MIDI controllers, plus a full set of traditional 5-pin MIDI DIN, In, Out, and Thru. No drivers, no software installation, no laptop. Plug in your controllers, assign each one to its board on the touchscreen, and play.

USB-A Host
(1A each)
MIDI In
(5-pin DIN)
MIDI Out
(5-pin DIN)
MIDI Thru
(5-pin DIN)
Two Examples

What an Extended Setup Could Look Like.

Any class-compliant USB MIDI controller can be assigned to the Vibes. To show how this works in practice, here are two devices we use ourselves — one for the rhythmic, performative side, one for sound design and synth engine control.
Vibes Akai Fire
Step Sequencing & Clip Launching

Akai Fire

A 4×16 grid of velocity-sensitive RGB pads — the only controller on the market that maps perfectly to the Vibes’ four parts and 16-step sequencer pages. Program drums, launch clips, and play notes without ever touching the touchscreen.
  4×16 velocity-sensitive RGB pad grid
  OLED display + 4 touch-capacitive encoders
  Dedicated transport controls (play/stop/record)
  USB bus-powered, plug-and-play
⚠ Discontinued — used only
~€80–120 used
Vibes Novation Launch Control Xl MKIII
Sound Design & Synth Engine Control

Novation Launch Control XL MK3

Eight faders, twenty-four endless encoders, and sixteen assignable RGB buttons — direct hands-on access to the Vibes synth engine. Map encoders to oscillator parameters, filter cutoff and resonance, modulation matrix slots, and effect chains. Sculpt sound the way sound should be sculpted: with knobs, not menus.
  24 endless encoders → oscillators, filters, mod matrix
  8 × 60mm faders → envelopes, mix levels, send amounts
  16 assignable RGB buttons + OLED display
  15 storable Custom Modes — pre-map per part or per patch
✓ Available new
~€229 new
+
Multiple controllers, in parallel.
The Vibes can take all three USB ports at once and treat each connected controller as its own board. In the example above, the Fire handles sequencing on one port, the Launch Control XL handles sound design and synth control on another — leaving a third port free for a MIDI keyboard, drum pad, or USB hub.
Connectivity

Everything Connects

Three powered USB host ports (1A each), full MIDI, stereo I/O, and network.

Audio Out

Stereo 6.3mm TRS

Audio In

Stereo 6.3mm TRS

Headphones

6.3mm TRS

MIDI

DIN In/Out/Thru

USB

3× Host (1A each)

Network

ETH + WiFi

Pedals

Sustain + Expr

Storage

14GB Internal

Why the Vibes

What No Other Synth Gives You

Other synths make you choose. More voices or a sequencer. Wavetable or multisample. Studio tool or stage instrument. The Vibes MD850 doesn’t compromise.

4-in-1 SynthStation

Synthesizer, drum machine, mixer, and clip launcher — fully integrated. No other desktop synth combines all four in a single instrument.

True Stereo Signal Path

Every voice, every filter, every effect runs in stereo. Most synths process in mono and widen at the output. The Vibes is stereo from oscillator to output.

Import What You Already Own

Serum wavetables and SFZ multisamples — load your existing library and process it through real hardware. No other synth in this class offers both.

Browser DAW Mode — Free

VibesConnect turns any browser into a full editing and performance interface. No software to install, no subscription, no extra cost.

Stage-Ready, No Laptop

Boot in seconds, zero crashes, zero latency. The clip launcher and touchscreen give you complete performance control without a computer on stage.

14GB of Internal Storage

Most desktop synths cap at 2–5GB. The Vibes gives you 14GB for presets, wavetables, multisamples, sequences, and performances.
Artists

Trusted by Music Producers, Sound Designers & Performers

“I love wavetable synthesis going back to the early Serum 1 days. When I first picked up the vibes I loved the innovative features and the fast workflow. Combinbing 2 Wavetables and a SFZ sample library gives you so many options to create great sounds. All in one small box ready to get thrown in a backpack with a small midi keyboard on the go”

Drey Andersson

Music Producer & Sound Designer
Ankermann

“What I love about the Vibes is how seamlessly Vibes Connect lets you transfer your DAW knowledge onto the synth. This compact powerhouse has become my go-to for making music outdoors: a power bank and the right adapter is all it takes. It also integrates perfectly with my modular system.”

Ankermann

DJ / Music producer / Performer

“For over 20 years, I’ve been immersed in synthesizers, digital, analog, and modular. I particularly enjoy hardware sequencers for the direct control and flexibility they bring to my arrangements. Software offers endless variety, but nothing replaces the tactile experience of hardware. I love sharing this passion by programming patches and developing new sound ideas, and the Mayer Vibes offers virtually endless inspiration with its flexible synthesis and convenient browser interface”

Beat Müller aka Synthmill

Sound Designer

Programming and playing on Vibes is a truly inspiring experience because it’s a concept that’s so different from a simple synthesizer. This little device packs incredible power, where the only limit is your imagination. With multiple audio engines, a studio-quality effects section, and a clip launcher, it’s incredibly inspiring. And it’s an incredible honor for me to have contributed to the sound design and development… and I’ll tell you: the best is yet to come!

Davide Puxeddu

Pianist, keyboardist, composer, and sound designer.

Technical Details

Full Specifications

Synthesis

Engine

XVA (WT + Algo + Resonator + Multisample OSCs)

Polyphony
24 stereo voices
Parts
4 multitimbral
Oscillators

2 main (WT/VA/Res) + 1 Noise/Multisample Oscillator

Filters
2× multimode stereo

Fx Stack

Per-part + global (10 slots)
Wave Shaper
Multi-algo, pre-filter

Sequencer

Tracks
7 (4 synth + 2 MIDI + 1 drum)
Clip Launcher
Ableton-style, touch
Drum Machine
14 instruments
Mixer

19 channels, stereo

Storage
14GB internal
Formats
Serum WT, SFZ, WAV
Arpeggiator
64-step per part, 3 CV lanes

Hardware

Display

5″ capacitive touchscreen

Chassis
Powdered metal + walnut
Dimensions
322 × 174 × 76mm
Weight
2 kg
MIDI
DIN In/Out/Thru + USB
Network
Ethernet + WiFi
PRICING

€1,899

Including 20% VAT · Final price depends on shipping location and shipping cost

What’s included:
• Vibes MD850 unit
• Power supply (100-240V worldwide)
• TRS Adaptor Cable
• VibesConnect browser DAW mode (free)
• Quick start guide 

Questions

Frequently Asked

Q

Can I load my Serum wavetables?

Yes. Any Serum-compatible .wav wavetable works. Drag and drop via VibesConnect or load from USB.
Q

What is SFZ multisample support?

SFZ is an open multisample format. Load velocity layers, key splits, and loop modes.
Q

Works with my controllers?

3 USB host ports + DIN MIDI. Launchpad, APC Mini, any USB-MIDI keyboard — plug and play.
Q

Is it fully standalone?

Yes. VibesConnect is optional. Everything works from the hardware and touchscreen alone.
Q

How does the clip launcher compare to Ableton?

Similar to Session View. 

Q

Can it control external synths?

2 dedicated MIDI output tracks from clip sequencer + one stereo input. Route external audio through the Vibes’ filters and effects.

Q

Is VibesConnect free?

Yes. Included with every firmware update. Browser-based — no software to install.
Q

MD900 preset compatibility?

Yes. Same XVA engine, full preset exchange between MD850 and MD900.