Mute Synth II In Orange

Both the limited edition black and white Mute Synth IIs have sold out so Mute have released a limited orange edition which is available to pre-order now. Here's the story in their own words...

The Dirty Electronics Mute Synth II (MSII) is a hand-held synth and sequencer that follows the first Dirty Electronics Mute Synth (MSI), originally created for the legendary Short Circuit presents Mute event at the Roundhouse in 2011.

MSII's elegant design and focus on usability pushes through a pick-up-and-play approach, with switches and knobs, in conjunction with the touch controls inherent in the MSI, to enable complex and infinite rhythms and sounds to be created simply.

The Mute Synth II comes boxed with an album of works using the synth by artists associated with Dirty Electronics and Mute. The CD features Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle / Carter Tutti Void), Simon Fisher Turner, Dominic Butler (Bronze Teeth / Factory Floor), Kidanevil, Dirty Electronics and others.

MSII is designed in collaboration with the designer and writer, Adrian Shaughnessy.

Mute Synth II is a statement against MPEG culture and places an onus on an active participant rather than passive consumer and has been born out of Dirty Electronics' ongoing commitment to DIY approaches and noise aesthetics, and serves as a catalyst for experimenting with electronic sound.

Additional modules and add-ons make the MSII customisable and scalable.

Packaged with a booklet containing simple and clear instructions, diagrams and essays, the MSII opens-up usability to not only the synth aficionado, but also an untrained enthusiast.

Features:

• Designer circuit board
• Noise generator
• Feedback
• Oscillator
• Wave-shaping
• Buffered output
• Sequencer
• Touch and pot control
• Mini patchbay
• Headphone/line output
• Battery powered (9v battery not included)
• Mute Synth II Dimensions: 105mm x 165mm

Pricing and Availability:
£89.99: order here.

More information:

• Mute Synth

• Limited Edition Hand-Held Synth And Sequencer 03-Nov-14
• Dirty Electronics Mute Synth Released 10-Nov-11