MeeBlip Geode hybrid mono synth is back in a limited Nightshade Edition

September 6, 2024 Synth Anatomy Hardware, News, Synthesizers 0

MeeBlip Geode is a hybrid portable USB-powered monophonic Synthesizer with a crunchy analog filter, now back in a limited Nightshade Edition.

In 2019, Meeblip released the Geode, a small, characterful hybrid Synthesizer. This disappeared from the market in recent years, mainly due to a lack of components.

Now it’s back in a limited Nightshade edition with a new front panel and aluminium knobs. It’s limited to 100 units, each signed by its creator.

Features

2x digital oscillators (PWM, pulse, sawtooth and triangle (OSC A) or Noise (OSC B)
Mix A + B oscillators, or choose one or the other (so you can focus on noise for percussion or single-oscillator acid)
Sub-octave & detune
analog MeeBlip filter, based on a 70s guitar distortion circuit
ADS (attack, decay, sustain) envelope and glide
Modulation routable to filter and pitch, for subtle effects or cranked for chaotic warbles and FM-style sounds
Complete MIDI implementation: use with USB, with iOS (via Apple adapter, not included), or hardware DIN / standalone
Dual mono minijack output for easy monitoring with headphones or connection to other gear
MIDI DIN input for connecting MIDI hardware
USB for MIDI input, connecting to a computer
Driver-free operation on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS*, Android
USB powered
1m USB cable included

MeeBlip Geode is available now for $179. Shipping to US and Canada is free of charge.

Article From April 2, 2019

MeeBlip (CDM & blipsonic inc. engineer James Grahame), known for compact-sized music products are back with a new Synthesizer. Geode is hybrid and combines the advantages of analog and digital technology in a small Synthesizer.

Equipped with two digital oscillators and one analog filter, geode produces a wide range of sounds from edgy, cutting to grimy. The smart twist that comes always with MeeBlip instruments is also here available: USB powered and a full MIDI implementation for use with PC/Mac/iOS/Android. An interesting new little synth from the MeeBlip forge, which is affordable and makes for sure a lot of fun.

Overview

Raw and digital, dirty and analog in one compact box. Geode has one goal: to let you plug in a box and dial in edgy, cutting, grimy sounds you won’t mistake for anything else. One control per function really means one control per function: no shift, no-nonsense, no presets – just reach out and turn knobs.

And geode brings back all of the greatest hits of the award-winning MeeBlip line in a single instrument, for the first time. Sequence or play however you like, with DIN and USB MIDI. geode is all about getting straight to the sound – every switch, every knob.