── 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

Stereo Voices

True stereo signal path, not split mono

Multitimbral Parts

Four independent sounds at once

Oscillator Models

Wavetable, VA, Resonator, SFZ noise

Mod Matrix Slots

Per part, audio-rate sources available

Sequencing & Groove

Sequencer Tracks

4 synth + 2 MIDI + 1 drum

Steps per Part

Plus 3 CV modulation lanes

Drum Instruments

Sample-based with per-pad effects

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

3×

USB Host Ports

1A each, galvanically isolated

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 full 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. Organic textures responding to velocity and modulation.

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

Your Serum Library. Now in Hardware.

You’ve spent years building your wavetable collection. Every custom table, every third-party pack, every sound you’ve dialed in. The Vibes plays them all — just drag and drop any Serum-compatible .wav via VibesConnect.

No converting. No reformatting. No compromises. 256 factory wavetables are included too — with morphing, spectral, and phase modes.

➔ Drag. Drop. Done.

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 full 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

7-track Ableton-style clip launcher. Record, loop, chain, and perform — all from the touchscreen or external controllers.

Drum Machine

14-instrument drum engine with dedicated sequencer tracks. Sample import, velocity layers, and per-instrument effects.

21-Channel Mixer

Full digital mixer with level, pan, EQ, and send effects per channel. True stereo signal path throughout.

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.

7" 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 firmware updates, no laptop. Plug in your controllers, assign each one to its board on the touchscreen, and play.

3×

USB-A Host
(1A each)

1×

MIDI In
(5-pin DIN)

1×

MIDI Out
(5-pin DIN)

1×

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.

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

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. Every USB controller is galvanically isolated — no ground loops, no noise, no power bank workarounds.

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 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

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

Technical Details

Full Specifications

Synthesis

Engine

XVA (WT + Algo + Resonator)

Polyphony

24 stereo voices

Parts

4 multitimbral

Oscillators

2 main (WT/VA/Res) + 1 sample

Filters

2× multimode stereo

Effects

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

21 channels, stereo

Storage

14GB internal

Formats

Serum WT, SFZ, WAV

Arpeggiator

64-step per part, 3 CV lanes

Hardware

Display

7″ capacitive touchscreen

Chassis

Powdered metal + walnut

Dimensions

322 × 174 × 76mm

Weight

2 kg

MIDI

DIN In/Out/Thru + USB

Network

Ethernet + WiFi

PRICING

€1,799

Including VAT · Free shipping within EU

What’s included:
• Vibes MD850 unit
• Power supply (100-240V worldwide)
• Power TRS Adaptor Cable
• Serum wavetable import + SFZ multisample support
• VibesConnect browser DAW mode (free)
• Quick start guide + warranty registration

Questions

Frequently Asked

Can I load my Serum wavetables?

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

What is SFZ multisample support?

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

Works with my controllers?

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

Is it fully standalone?

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

How does the clip launcher compare to Ableton?

Similar to Session View. Zero boot time, zero latency, zero crashes.

Can it control external synths?

2 dedicated MIDI output tracks. Route external audio through the Vibes’ filters and effects.

Is VibesConnect free?

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

MD900 preset compatibility?

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