Buchla premiered the patch-free Ziggy synthesizer

Ziggy hits as a pocket-sized synth that packs full modular fire without any messy patch cables.

Analogue and digital core

• Buchla launched Ziggy with dual analogue oscillators and a low-pass gate.
• Digital control handles presets, modulation mapping, and onboard effects.
• Sliders, switches, and an encoder replace traditional patching.
• Cycler mixes clock, envelope, LFO, and random generator functions.

Sound shaping and modulation

• The modulation oscillator runs low and audio rates for AM/FM tricks.
• Complex oscillator offers wavefolding and shaping for varied tones.
• The low-pass gate acts as a VCA, a filter, or a hybrid.
• Envelopes blend curves instead of relying on classic ADSR.

Effects and connections

• Stereo effects include reverb, delay, chorus, and pitch processing.
• MIDI over USB-C and DIN, plus 1V/oct CV available.
• External audio links with Eurorack and DAW setups.
• Users can save 100 presets via WebMIDI or onboard controls.

Form and availability

• Compact oak-and-steel case keeps it portable and self-contained.
• Pre-orders open at $999, shipping expected Aug/Sept 2026.
• Compatible with a wide range of external synth gear.
• Designed as an immediate alternative to big modular rigs.