New MB6582-compatible synth

[Sgw32]

Hello everyone!

Over the past few months, I’ve engineered a brand-new MB6582-style synthesizer, deeply inspired by the original Midibox MB6582 but redesigned completely from scratch for improved reliability, easier assembly, and modern component availability.

Key new features:

• Premium ENIG front panel PCB - durable, professional finish
• 4 PIC cores onboard - full MB6582-compatible architecture
• Factory-manufactured PCB set, including the front panel
• Supports ArmSID, Kung Fu SID, or original 6581/6582/8580 chips
• Clean internal layout, solid build, and high-quality components

Prices:

• Base unit: 420 EUR + shipping 
• With Kung Fu SID set: 499 EUR
• ArmSID pricing available upon request.

Availability:

The license allows producing 10 units, so I’m offering 9 units for sale.

1 unit is in stock right now

Additional units can be assembled in 3-4 weeks

If I receive permission to sell more broadly, I plan to lower the price and release all design files as open source

I will make a separate thread in Latest News or somewhere else 

Photos

PCBs and components:

 

[bruno]

Thanks for keeping this projects alive 

I will try to buy one of them next month if its possible 

again thanks so much for your work

Best regards 

 

[Sgw32]

23 hours ago, bruno said:

Thanks for keeping this projects alive 

I will try to buy one of them next month if its possible 

again thanks so much for your work

Best regards 

 

PM sent, thank you :) 

[taximan]

Do these units cater for 12 and 9volt Sid's like the original?

[taximan]

Sorry I should have clearer,could I have (for example) 4x12v and 4x9v Sid's in the unit?
Not trying to be awkward but that's what I have here...4 of each.

[Sgw32]

2 hours ago, taximan said:

Sorry I should have clearer,could I have (for example) 4x12v and 4x9v Sid's in the unit?
Not trying to be awkward but that's what I have here...4 of each.

Hello and thank you for the interest. 

They can be mixed on the main PCB, so you just choose the voltage for each SID installed. Proper capacitors should be installed as well, I can arrange it before shipping.
Default capacitors are set to 8580 mode. You can set the voltage separately to each of 8 SIDs, just like on original MB6582. 

 

[taximan]

Does it require the original twin power supply or is it running off a normal 12v supply?

I imagine I would have to source it myself?

thankyou

[Sgw32]

15 hours ago, taximan said:

Does it require the original twin power supply or is it running off a normal 12v supply?

I imagine I would have to source it myself?

thankyou

Single +12V (not ~12V as on original) can be used, and it is included in the package. 

12VAC is probably also supported bug I do not have an appropriate power source.