Gear Hunter

The Voce DMI64 Mark II (catchy name) is a 1U-high, rackmounting digital synthesiser designed specifically for emulating organ sounds. Finished in a distinctive silky grey, it sports a mere four push button controls, a four-character LCD window, an LED, an on/off switch and, on the back panel, two audio outputs, MIDI In, Out and Thru, and a socket for the external power supply. Regardless of its visual simplicity (or perhaps, because of it), the DMI is one of the most attractive rackmount devices I've seen in a long while. Internal construction is also excellent with every component except the operating system ROM mounted directly onto the single circuit board. The ROM is socketed, implying the possibility of future upgrades. A lithium battery provides the voltage for the internal memories and is expected to last for four years, but if it's removed from its clip or otherwise disconnected the DMI reverts to the factory presets.