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Everything You Need to Write About Mayer EMI.

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Company Information

Boilerplate

Copy-paste these descriptions into your article. Approved for editorial use without modification.

About Mayer EMI (short)

Mayer EMI is a three-person synthesizer company from Bad Vöslau, Austria. Founded by Horst Mayer after 35 years in industrial automation (including co-founding nxtControl, acquired by Schneider Electric), the company designs, engineers, and hand-assembles desktop synthesizers that combine industrial-grade reliability with deep sound design capability.

About the Vibes MD850 (product)

The MD850 Vibes is a 24-voice, 4-part multitimbral desktop synthesizer with wavetable, virtual analog, resonator, and sample-based oscillators. It integrates a clip launcher, drum machine, step sequencer, arpeggiator, and full digital mixer. VibesConnect, a browser-based editor included free with every unit, enables sound design and file management over WiFi or Ethernet without drivers or software installs. Retail price: €1,799. Handcrafted in Austria.
Key Facts

At a Glance

FOUNDED
2024 (GmbH)
DEVELOPMENT SINCE
2012
LOCATION
Bad Vöslau, Austria
TEAM
3 people
PRODUCTS
MD850 Vibes, MD900
VIBES PRICE

€1,899

CEO
Horst Mayer
DEALERS

Our own webshop, SchneidersLaden, Perfect Circuit, Thomann

Brand Assets

Logos

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Product Photography

Vibes MD850 Photos

High-resolution product photography for editorial use. All images are free to use in articles, reviews, and dealer listings. Credit: Mayer EMI.
Front View
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Three-Quarter
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Rear Panel
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Detail: Walnut
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In Context
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Touchscreen
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People

Founder Photo

Horst Mayer

Founder & CEO, Mayer EMI
35 years of industrial automation. Co-founded nxtControl (acquired by Schneider Electric). Now building synthesizers in Bad Vöslau, Austria.
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Technical Reference

Vibes MD850 Specs

Copy-paste ready. All specs current as of firmware V4.00.
Sound Engine
24 stereo voices · 4 multitimbral parts · Wavetable, Virtual Analog, Resonator, SFZ Sample oscillators · Dual multimode filters per part · 24-slot modulation matrix · 10 effects per part · Wave Shaper

Sequencing & Performance
7-track clip launcher · 14-instrument drum machine · 64-step arpeggiator/sequencer per part · 3 CV modulation lanes · Digital mixer

Hardware
5″ capacitive touchscreen · 322 × 174 × 76 mm · 2 kg · Powdered metal chassis + walnut panels · VESA mount · 3× USB-A host (1A each, galvanically isolated) · MIDI DIN In/Out/Thru · Stereo audio I/O · Ethernet + WiFi · 14 GB internal storage

Software
VibesConnect (browser-based DAW mode) · Serum wavetable import · SFZ multisample import · All firmware updates free, forever
Press Coverage

What Others Have Written

“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
Press Contact

Get in Touch

For review units, interview requests, high-resolution assets not included in this kit, or any other press inquiry.
Horst Mayer
Founder & CEO, Mayer EMI GmbH

Email: horst@mayer-emi.at
Phone: On request
Location: Bad Vöslau, Austria (30 min south of Vienna)

Response time: within 48 hours.

Review Unit Policy

We provide review units to established publications and channels. Please include your outlet, audience size, and planned coverage format in your request. Units are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Superbooth / Events

Mayer EMI exhibits annually at Superbooth Berlin. For booth demos, product appointments, or on-site interviews, contact us at least 4 weeks before the event.