ADDED : Originally posted in Gear in Progreas thread.
MÕNAI very early prototype – portable multiengine polysynth from startup Void9.
The developer discusses this synth with Nick at the Audio Developers Conference.
User Interface
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52 keys
- 29 piano keyboard layout keys (2 octaves and 1/3)
- 23 function keys
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8 endless potentiometers
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2 touch-sensitive strips
- Modulation (left, 8cm)
- Multi-function (right, 20cm)
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2-axis joystick for expression parameter control
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6-axis motion sensor
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Volume control knob with audio level indicator strip
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High-resolution 3.1″ LCD screen
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Total of 109 LEDs: 88 RGB and 21 single-color LEDs
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2 microphones for audio recording
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1 USB port for battery charging and computer connection
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1 USB Host port for device connection (e.g., MIDI keyboard)
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Line-level audio input
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Headphone and line-level audio outputs
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3.5mm TRS MIDI input and output
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Pedal input
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CV outputs for connecting to other devices
- CV Pitch
- CV Modulation
- CV Velocity
- CV Gate
They are planning to have a SDK interface to add higher level functionality, like sequencers, chord generators, generative functions, and such. Perhaps also new sound engines.
It will be a while before it is released. Late 2026 maybe ??
EDIT : Fixed typos, and gap in description.
EDIT : Fixed synth’s name.