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Hohner MSE-1 - Synthesizer Module - Black - Fair

Name: Hohner MSE-1 - Synthesizer Module - Black - Fair
Brand: Hohner
Price: 169.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (211 reviews)

Why This One

Fair condition - noticeable imperfections, priced to reflect it
Rare 1984 Japanese MIDI expander with built-in drum machine and 30 tones.
A genuinely scarce early MIDI module that commands strong collector interest.

Condition: Fair

This Hohner MSE-1 is a fair-condition item. This unit has not been functionally tested by our team. Note: The unit's base moves around considerably due to missing screws. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.

What's Included

Hohner MSE-1 (Black)
No additional accessories included

About This Model

The Hohner MSE-1 is a rare digital sound module released in 1984 and manufactured in Japan, functionally identical to the Casio CSM-1. It is a desktop expander with no built-in keyboard, designed to be driven via MIDI from an external controller. The synthesis engine offers 30 tones, 20 rhythms, and over 30 drum sounds, with 3-voice polyphony across programmable slots plus a dedicated fourth channel for drums - making it multitimbral and capable of syncing its drum patterns to MIDI clock. Outputs include stereo line out (L/R) alongside MIDI In, Out, and Thru. Separate volume sliders give real-time control over individual channels. It runs on batteries or 9V DC, making it portable as well as studio-friendly. Users have dubbed it an "Alien Groovebox" for its distinctly odd and characterful sounds - a fitting description for one of the more obscure desktop modules of the early MIDI era.

A great opportunity to own a Hohner MSE-1 at this price point.

General

Brand	Hohner
Model	Hohner MSE-1 - Synthesizer Module - Black - Fair
Category	Sound Modules
Condition	Fair

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This Hohner MSE-1 - Synthesizer Module - Black - Fair has been inspected and set up by our workshop. Every item is a single, one-off piece, photographed as it is so you know exactly what you are buying.

Condition guide

Our inspection process

01
Workshop inspection
Checked by a specialist, not just a technician. Body, hardware and cosmetics visually assessed for wear, damage and authenticity.
02
Function tested
Controls, connections and electronics tested at the bench to confirm everything works as it should.
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Prepared for use
Cleaned and set up where needed so it arrives ready to use straight out of the box.
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Photographed & documented
Every angle, mark and detail captured in high resolution so you know exactly what you are buying.
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Double-boxed dispatch
Re-checked before packing, then carefully packed and sent tracked and signed-for.

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After you buy

01
Order placed
Payment confirmed instantly. You'll get an email receipt and tracking link to follow.
02
Workshop pack
We re-check the inspection, photograph the packing, and carefully box for safe transit.
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Tracked dispatch
Signed-for courier across the UK. Most orders arrive within 2 working days.
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30-day returns
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