Void9 MÕNAI Offers Multi-Engine Architecture In A Compact, Battery-Powered Synth
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At Superbooth 2026, Void9 previewed their MÕNAI portable multi-timbral synthesizer synth.
The MÕNAI is a portable, battery-powered synthesizer that features a high-resolution display and a combination of keys, encoders, touch strips, and joystick to provide direct control.
The synth’s architecture supports multiple synthesis engines that can run concurrently, each with its own effects and modulation routing, and offers real-time sampling capability via built-in microphones and a line input.
The MÕNAI includes internal sequencers for pattern and real-time recording, supports external trigger and sync, and is designed to integrate with external gear through MIDI, USB, and CV outputs.
Void9 also plans to support a software development kit, enabling third-party extensions for engines, effects, and sequencing functions.
Features:
- 29-key silent keyboard with velocity support and additional function keys for direct interaction with sound and performance parameters
- Eight endless encoders
- Two touch-sensitive strips
- Two-axis joystick
- High-resolution LCD screen
- 109 LEDs provide visual feedback
- Two built-in microphones capture audio for sampling or processing internal to the instrument
- Line-level audio input enables external source sampling and processing through the internal effects
- Two audio outputs
- USB-C port supports battery charging and connection to a host computer
- USB-C host port accepts external controllers, such as MIDI keyboards
- Standard 3.5 mm TRS MIDI input and output to connect legacy MIDI gear
- Pedal input is available for external foot-control
- Sync in/out sockets support external timing synchronization
- Four control voltage outputs provide pitch, modulation, velocity, and gate signals for modular integration
- Multiple synthesis engines can run simultaneously with per-engine effects and modulation routing
- Internal sequencers provide real-time and step-style pattern recording for each active engine
- A six-axis motion sensor registers device orientation for potential modulation and control input
Pricing and availability details for the Void9 MÕNAI are to be announced.
