At the 2025 NAMM Show, muSonics debuted an updated version of the Vanilla Synthesizer, an all-in-one, normalized MU-format modular synthesizer, and introduced the Continuo Arpeggiator/Sequencer.
The muSonics Vanilla Synthesizer has been available for about a year as a hand-assembled, through-hole “man-sized” synth. But muSonics head Suit & Tie Guy says that he’s redesigned it, using surface mount design, so that he can manufacturer it in bigger volumes.
Other key updates:
- The Vanilla Synthesizer is now normalized, so that it can be played without any patching. Jacks are switched, though, so you can override the internal normalization.
- The back features connections for CV & Gate, balanced XLR and unbalanced quarter-inch output & MIDI.
In addition to the updated Vanilla Synthesizer, muSonics shared a preview of a new sequencing module:
The muSonics Continuo is a new standalone arpeggiator/sequencer in Moog format, taking four spaces.
The Continuo has MIDI In/Out, and quarter-inch jacks for Shift In, Stage One Input (reset), Time Input, and Pitch & Gate outputs.
Here’s a video overview of the new muSonics gear from the NAMM Show floor, via S0nic State:
Pricing and Availability:
The Vanilla Synthesizer is available now for $3,300. The Continuo is available as a public beta for $500. See the muSonics site for details.
smart looking kit!
Very nice!