Melbourne Instruments Delia
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Melbourne Instruments
Delia
Product Info
Article Number:
594864
Brand:
Melbourne Instruments
Model:
Delia
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$2,967.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Delia is a seriously creative instrument; the motorised morphing is unlike anything else out there. It's perfect for sound designers, experimental musicians, or anyone wanting to dive deep into complex synthesis. The hybrid engine gives you a wide palette of sounds, from pristine digital tones to gritty analogue textures.
Product Description
- Melbourne Instruments Delia
- Motorised Morphing Polyphonic Synthesiser
- Motorised controls for all parameters enable editing
- preset changes and morphing without parameter jumps
- 6 Voice polyphony
- 49-Keys keyboard with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch
- Pitch and modulation wheel
- Bi-Timbral (Split
- Layer
- Stack) with 12-Note Mode
- 4 Digital oscillators per voice
- 2 Analogue Modelling Oscillators
- Wavetable Oscillator
- Noise Feedback
- Ring Modulation and external source
- Analogue low-pass ladder filter (12 dB/24 dB) per voice
- Virtual analogue high-pass filter
- Filter link mode and 3-stage analogue overdrive
- 3 LFOs with variable waveforms (sine
- triangle
- square
- sawtooth
- ramp
- random)
- 3 ADSR envelopes
- Modulation matrix with 20 sources and 40 destinations
- Stereo VCA
- 2 Stereo effect processors (reverb
- delay
- chorus)
- Polyphonic step sequencer
- arpeggiator and phrase looper
- More than 400 preset sounds
- Stereo outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm TRS jacks
- Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
- Stereo input: 2 x 6.3 mm TRS
- Inputs for sustain and expression pedal: 2 x 6.3 mm TRS jacks
- MIDI In/Out/Thru: 5-pin DIN
- 2 x USB-A Host Port
- USB-C Port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 810 x 320 x 140 mm
- Weight: 8.7 kg
- Includes external power supply (12 V DC
- 60 W)
PROS
- • Motorised morphing offers truly unique, fluid soundscapes.
- • Hybrid engine blends digital precision with analogue warmth.
- • Extensive modulation matrix unlocks deep sonic exploration.
- • Solid build quality; feels robust and well-considered.
CONS
- • 49-key layout limits playing comfort for some.
- • Complex modulation matrix has a steep learning curve.
- • Relatively high price point may deter casual users.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
49
Key Type
Velocity-sensitive with Aftertouch
Synthesis Type
Hybrid Digital/Analogue Modelling
Polyphony
6 Voices
Effects
Stereo Reverb, Stereo Delay
Connections
Stereo Outputs, MIDI In/Out, USB, External Audio Input
Weight
Approximately 15kg (33 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s far more fluid; parameters change continuously and seamlessly between presets, avoiding abrupt jumps. Think of it as a continuously evolving soundscape, not just a sequence of preset changes.
It's a genuine analogue low-pass ladder filter, providing the characteristic warmth and saturation of true analogue circuitry. The virtual high-pass complements it nicely.
While the modulation matrix is deep, the core engine is approachable. However, expect a learning curve to fully harness its potential; it’s best suited for those with some synth experience.
