***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order*** Desktop version of the mega Hydrasynth. The same amazing synth engine, paired with polyphonic, pressure-sensitive touchpads, making it an interesting creative alternative to the keyboard version. *** New 2.0 Firmware update for all Hydrasynth models - March 2023 *** This is a free of charge update for all current and new users of Hydrasynth. The biggest news in this update includes: Expanded memory to 8 banks (Keyboard, Desktop, and Explorer only) NEW modulation source: VOICE MODULATOR OSC Bit reducer LFO quantizer ENV quantizer LFO Step Advance Global FX bypass Increased Vibrato resolution New Sustain pedal options including Sostenuto More LED options Glissando in glide options Arp Range goes to 6 octaves Arp Step Offset parameter More Rand/Init shortcuts (all STEP LFO steps, Wavescan waves, Voice mod offsets) Local On/Off saved ......And more! This is the first major update to the Hydrasynth family in a little, which adds a tonne of new features. Supplier's notes: The HYDRASYNTH Desktop / Rack has the same great sound engine as the HYDRASYNTH Keyboard. The sound engine is a sound designers dream synth as well as a performing musicians ideal. The sound engine is designed for maximum flexibility. At the same time, we designed the user interface in a way to allow you to edit the patch quickly with a minimal amount of paging and many workflow shortcuts. Utilizing an advanced wavetable synthesis engine, 3 Oscillators, dual Wave Mutators and 2 filters that can be configured in series or parallel, the tone generating capabilities are unmatched. As for the performance capabilities, The Hydrasynth Desktop / Rack has 24 polyphonic pressure touch pads so that you can play the unit without needing to connect a keyboard or other controller. Using multiple pad layout modes as well as quick to access scale modes, the Hydrasynth Desktop / Rack is easy to make music on. The Hydrasynth Desktop / Rack comes with rack ears so that you can mount it in a standard 19" rack.