Mute and Dirty Electronics have announced the release of the Dirty Electronics Mute Synth II (MSII), a hand-held synth and sequencer designed in collaboration with the designer and writer, Adrian Shaughnessy. The MSII follows the first Dirty Electronics Mute Synth (MSI), originally created for the legendary Short Circuit presents Mute event at the Roundhouse in 2011. Here's the full story in their own words...

MSII's elegant design and focus on usability pushes through a pick-up-and-play approach, and switches and knobs, in conjunction with the touch controls inherent in the MSI, enable complex and infinite rhythms and sounds to be created.

Mute Synth II comes with a selection of works using the synth by artists associated with Dirty Electronics and Mute. The CD features Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle / Carter Tutti Void), Simon Fisher Turner, Dominic Butler (Bronze Teeth / Factory Floor), Kidanevil, Dirty Electronics and more.

Mute Synth II is a statement against MPEG culture and places emphasis on an active participant rather than passive consumer. It is born out of Dirty Electronics' ongoing commitment to DIY approaches and noise aesthetics, and serves as a catalyst for experimenting with electronic sound.

Additional modules and add-ons make the MSII customisable and scalable.

Packaged with a booklet containing simple and clear instructions, diagrams and essays, the MSII opens-up usability to not only the synth aficionado, but also an untrained enthusiast.

Dirty Electronics will present Mute Synth II at Nonclassical's event at Bloc in London on 15 November.

Dirty Electronics Mute Synth II (MSII) Sampler Tracklisting:

• Chris Carter - Mute MSII
• Simon Fisher Turner - Shoelife
• Kidkanevil - i went to an electricity museum
• Dominic Butler - FH Exclusion
• Dirty Electronics - 5 Episodes

Pricing and Availability:
Mute Synth II is available to pre-order now.
£89.99

More information:

• Mute Synth II

• Mute Synth II In Orange 24-Aug-15
• Dirty Electronics Mute Synth Released 10-Nov-11