The Mode Machines Synthlab is a new boutique analog subtractive synthesizer. According to Mode Machines, the design follows early synths of the 70’s and the synth features a filter similar to early Moog synthesizers.

The Synthlab has a built in MIDI interface to make it easy to use in a MIDI studio setup. The Synthlab also has a built in MIDI-TO-CV/GATE interface , though. Mode Machines describes the sound as ” true, pure and very experimental like a smal synthesizer laboratory”, hence the name Synthlab. 

The setup of the SL-1 is straightforward, if you have worked with other analog synthesizers.

Every parameter has its own pot for controlling and playing with the modulation and everything can be controlled manually in real-time. The controls of the modules are diveded into groups on the faceplate.

Here’s a little Synthlab synth porn:

Features:

• 2 x VCO´s ( 2 waveforms – saw & pulse)
• 1 x VCF (low pass filter 24dB – Moog cascade)
• 1 x VCA
• 1 x Noise
• 1 x Ringmodulator
• 1 x Suboscillator (-2 octaves)
• 2 x LFO (various waveforms and routings)
• 2 x ENV (ADSR for the VCA and AD for the VCF)
• MIDI-CV-Interface with 2 x CV and GATE
• Audio IN
• Audio OUT
• MIDI IN/THRU
• External PSU included

Technical specification

• POWER: 18V AC 1000mA (PSU included)
• Dimensions: 29.8 cm * 16.5 cm * 6 cm (11.73″ * 6.5″ * 2.36″)
  (with packaging: 36.5 cm * 23 cm * 10 cm (14.37″ * 9.06″ * 3.94″))
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.31 lb)
  (with packaging: 2.1 kg (4.63 lb))

The Mode Machines Synthlab SL1 is expected to be available in March, for $799.