We say...
Arguably the coolest-looking polysynth around, the Delia boasts motorised knobs and a Kraftwerk-esque red and black colour scheme. None of that would matter, though, if it didn't sound amazing... and luckily it's got that covered too. Super-playable, great-sounding, cool-looking - what more could you ask for?
Manufacturer's description
Classic style — futuristic control
Delia is a bi-timbral polysynth inspired by the motorised control panel and voice architecture of the original Melbourne Instruments Nina. Delia introduces a 49-key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard, new multi-mode analog filters, high pass and low pass resonance control, 3-stage overdrive, and even more modulation possibilities. Paired with Rotary Recall technology, Delia opens the door to the sounds and direction of tomorrow.
Analog soul with a computerised brain
Using a combination of true analog filters and virtual analog modelling, Delia retains the vital sound of massively overdriveable analog ladder filters, while using a digital front end to run modelled VCOs, wavetables, high pass filters and more. The powerful combination of analog plus digital is harnessed by Delia’s unique 12 note mode, using 12 complete oscillator banks into the 6 filters, limiting note stealing without compromising the sound, and fully unleashing Delia’s bi-timbral operation.
Discrete multi-mode filters
Delia’s true analog low pass filter is the heart and soul of the sound engine — warm, full and sweet or fearfully aggressive. It is complemented with a high-pass modelled ladder filter, which can be linked for bandpass and notch operation. With 12 and 24dB slopes and separate high/low pass resonance control there is huge scope when shaping sounds, from the most delicate plucks and pads to the wildest overdriven bass and lead sounds imaginable. Delia is an inspiring creative companion and dependable instrument for musicians and composers, no matter what their level.
Total recall. It’s not a dream!
At first glance Delia has fewer knobs than its predecessor Nina, but by no means does this limit control. Using our Rotary Recall system, Delia satisfies the demand for ‘knob per function’ without an overwhelming number of knobs and menus, allowing players to move effortlessly between four oscillators, three LFOs, multi-mode filters, envelope generators and effects, providing the confidence to push the boundaries of performance and sound design.
Morph every parameter, then mod it
Delia’s A/B Morph function lets you explore and sweep through timbres like no other. The A/B Morph sound is an actively
calculated change in parameters between the A and B patches including the entire modulation matrix. This provides the ability to instantly create a new preset based on the Morph position that is neither the A or B patch, but instead a totally new sound. Morph is also a ‘Mod destination’, giving you even more creative control via aftertouch, mod wheel and expression.
Step into an infinite matrix of sound
The motorised journey does not end at Recall and Morph; Delia’s ‘Mod Mode’ automates the Modulation Matrix setup. As you move between the 20 modulation sources, every knob changes position to display its modulation amount. No need to tweak the panel every time you switch sources or destinations, no matter how many modulations or slots are active. Delia gives you a sound design workflow that truly flows - combining the flexibility of a soft synth with the tactile experience of a classic hardware synth.
Building on innovation
Delia inherits many of the acclaimed features of Nina, including 4-Quadrant Analog VCAs, Morphing, Digital Effects and Digital Wavetable Oscillator. Adding to these features are the inclusion of sequencer phrase looping and overdubbing, and the ability to assign your favorite effects parameter to the Effects Macro control. Under the hood Delia is a beast! Virtual Analog Oscillators model Nina’s discrete circuitry but add cross-modulation, and Delia’s 20 modulation sources and 40+ mod destinations with unlimited slots gives sound designers an almost endless spectrum of sounds.
Two digital effects processors paired with classic effects presets and the option to run in series or parallel offers creative freedom. And with the ability to save more than 16,000 presets inspiration and artistry will never be limited by available memory or slots. Delia’s high definition LCD also provides useful Waveform and Envelope visualizers, as well as instant feedback and display for almost every function as you interact with the control panel.
Key features
- Motorised control panel
- 6 voice polyphony
- 12-note mode via 6 analog filter circuits
- Bi-timbral — layers/splits/stacks
- Multi-mode analog filters and VCAs
- 4 oscillators per voice: 2 x Modelled VCOs, Wavetable, Noise/XOR/Aux
- A/B patch morphing
- 49-key semi-weighted keybed inc. velocity and aftertouch
- Pitchbend and modwheel
Voice architecture
- True analog filters and stereo VCAs
- 4 Oscillators per voice: VA Modelled VCOs, Wavetable, Noise/XOR/Aux
- 6 Analog voice circuits with 12-note mode that retains 4 oscillators/voice
- Unlimited Modulation Matrix - 20 sources x 40 destinations
- 3 x LFOs with variable shapes: Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp up, Ramp down, Random)
- 3 x Envelopes: VCA, VCF, Aux
Motorisation
- Control panel automation & interactivity
- Instant Preset Recall - every knob moves to position
- Interactive Morphing with parameter isolation
- Interactive Mod Matrix setup
- Instant Layer Recall - panel changes to active patch
- Multi LFO, Envelope and Filter Settings Recall
- Effects Level and Macro Parameter Recall
- Instant ‘INIT’ control panel reset
Interactive multi-mode filters
- Analog Low Pass Ladder Filter
- 3-stage Analog Overdrive
- Virtual Analog High Pass Ladder Filter
- Separate High Pass and Low Pass Resonance control
- HP/LP filter ‘LINK’ mode for Band Pass/Notch control
- Selectable 12dB and 24dB slope for LP Filter
Effects
- 2 x Effects Processors with parallel or series configuration
- Stereo Digital Effects: Delay, Chorus, Reverb with classic Preset Algorithms
Step Sequencer + Phrase Looper
- 16-step Programmable Polyphonic Sequencer
- Phrase Looper with overdub/layering
- Sequences and loops are saved with presets and recallable
Additional features
- Stereo 4 quadrant VCAs with infinite panning
- Arpeggiator
- Connectivity: 2 x USB-A host ports / 1 x USB-C device for DAW / 2 x Aux or CV line in / MIDI in/out/through / Stereo out (L+R)
- 400+ factory presets
- Virtually unlimited preset storage (16,000+)
- Customizable Hi-res LCD
- Open-source
- Size: 810mm x 320mm x 140mm / 32” x 12.5” x 5.6”
- Instrument weight: 8.7kg / 19.1lb
- Included in box: Delia Synthesizer, regional power kit, QSG.
Videos
-
Melbourne Instruments Delia - motorised bi-timbral fun!
The Unperson returns to the channel to check out the Melbourne...
-
Melbourne Instruments Delia Synthesizer
Australian synth makers Melbourne Instruments have come up wit...
-
Melbourne DELIA // Motorized knobs, now less expensive // vs NINA // Review, Tutorial
Get access to DELIA and NINA multisamples, as well as my exclu...
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
We say...
Arguably the coolest-looking polysynth around, the Delia boasts motorised knobs and a Kraftwerk-esque red and black colour scheme. None of that would matter, though, if it didn't sound amazing... and luckily it's got that covered too. Super-playable, great-sounding, cool-looking - what more could you ask for?
Manufacturer's description
Classic style — futuristic control
Delia is a bi-timbral polysynth inspired by the motorised control panel and voice architecture of the original Melbourne Instruments Nina. Delia introduces a 49-key velocity and aftertouch sensitive keyboard, new multi-mode analog filters, high pass and low pass resonance control, 3-stage overdrive, and even more modulation possibilities. Paired with Rotary Recall technology, Delia opens the door to the sounds and direction of tomorrow.
Analog soul with a computerised brain
Using a combination of true analog filters and virtual analog modelling, Delia retains the vital sound of massively overdriveable analog ladder filters, while using a digital front end to run modelled VCOs, wavetables, high pass filters and more. The powerful combination of analog plus digital is harnessed by Delia’s unique 12 note mode, using 12 complete oscillator banks into the 6 filters, limiting note stealing without compromising the sound, and fully unleashing Delia’s bi-timbral operation.
Discrete multi-mode filters
Delia’s true analog low pass filter is the heart and soul of the sound engine — warm, full and sweet or fearfully aggressive. It is complemented with a high-pass modelled ladder filter, which can be linked for bandpass and notch operation. With 12 and 24dB slopes and separate high/low pass resonance control there is huge scope when shaping sounds, from the most delicate plucks and pads to the wildest overdriven bass and lead sounds imaginable. Delia is an inspiring creative companion and dependable instrument for musicians and composers, no matter what their level.
Total recall. It’s not a dream!
At first glance Delia has fewer knobs than its predecessor Nina, but by no means does this limit control. Using our Rotary Recall system, Delia satisfies the demand for ‘knob per function’ without an overwhelming number of knobs and menus, allowing players to move effortlessly between four oscillators, three LFOs, multi-mode filters, envelope generators and effects, providing the confidence to push the boundaries of performance and sound design.
Morph every parameter, then mod it
Delia’s A/B Morph function lets you explore and sweep through timbres like no other. The A/B Morph sound is an actively
calculated change in parameters between the A and B patches including the entire modulation matrix. This provides the ability to instantly create a new preset based on the Morph position that is neither the A or B patch, but instead a totally new sound. Morph is also a ‘Mod destination’, giving you even more creative control via aftertouch, mod wheel and expression.
Step into an infinite matrix of sound
The motorised journey does not end at Recall and Morph; Delia’s ‘Mod Mode’ automates the Modulation Matrix setup. As you move between the 20 modulation sources, every knob changes position to display its modulation amount. No need to tweak the panel every time you switch sources or destinations, no matter how many modulations or slots are active. Delia gives you a sound design workflow that truly flows - combining the flexibility of a soft synth with the tactile experience of a classic hardware synth.
Building on innovation
Delia inherits many of the acclaimed features of Nina, including 4-Quadrant Analog VCAs, Morphing, Digital Effects and Digital Wavetable Oscillator. Adding to these features are the inclusion of sequencer phrase looping and overdubbing, and the ability to assign your favorite effects parameter to the Effects Macro control. Under the hood Delia is a beast! Virtual Analog Oscillators model Nina’s discrete circuitry but add cross-modulation, and Delia’s 20 modulation sources and 40+ mod destinations with unlimited slots gives sound designers an almost endless spectrum of sounds.
Two digital effects processors paired with classic effects presets and the option to run in series or parallel offers creative freedom. And with the ability to save more than 16,000 presets inspiration and artistry will never be limited by available memory or slots. Delia’s high definition LCD also provides useful Waveform and Envelope visualizers, as well as instant feedback and display for almost every function as you interact with the control panel.
Key features
- Motorised control panel
- 6 voice polyphony
- 12-note mode via 6 analog filter circuits
- Bi-timbral — layers/splits/stacks
- Multi-mode analog filters and VCAs
- 4 oscillators per voice: 2 x Modelled VCOs, Wavetable, Noise/XOR/Aux
- A/B patch morphing
- 49-key semi-weighted keybed inc. velocity and aftertouch
- Pitchbend and modwheel
Voice architecture
- True analog filters and stereo VCAs
- 4 Oscillators per voice: VA Modelled VCOs, Wavetable, Noise/XOR/Aux
- 6 Analog voice circuits with 12-note mode that retains 4 oscillators/voice
- Unlimited Modulation Matrix - 20 sources x 40 destinations
- 3 x LFOs with variable shapes: Sine, Triangle, Square, Ramp up, Ramp down, Random)
- 3 x Envelopes: VCA, VCF, Aux
Motorisation
- Control panel automation & interactivity
- Instant Preset Recall - every knob moves to position
- Interactive Morphing with parameter isolation
- Interactive Mod Matrix setup
- Instant Layer Recall - panel changes to active patch
- Multi LFO, Envelope and Filter Settings Recall
- Effects Level and Macro Parameter Recall
- Instant ‘INIT’ control panel reset
Interactive multi-mode filters
- Analog Low Pass Ladder Filter
- 3-stage Analog Overdrive
- Virtual Analog High Pass Ladder Filter
- Separate High Pass and Low Pass Resonance control
- HP/LP filter ‘LINK’ mode for Band Pass/Notch control
- Selectable 12dB and 24dB slope for LP Filter
Effects
- 2 x Effects Processors with parallel or series configuration
- Stereo Digital Effects: Delay, Chorus, Reverb with classic Preset Algorithms
Step Sequencer + Phrase Looper
- 16-step Programmable Polyphonic Sequencer
- Phrase Looper with overdub/layering
- Sequences and loops are saved with presets and recallable
Additional features
- Stereo 4 quadrant VCAs with infinite panning
- Arpeggiator
- Connectivity: 2 x USB-A host ports / 1 x USB-C device for DAW / 2 x Aux or CV line in / MIDI in/out/through / Stereo out (L+R)
- 400+ factory presets
- Virtually unlimited preset storage (16,000+)
- Customizable Hi-res LCD
- Open-source
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Videos
-
Melbourne Instruments Delia - motorised bi-timbral fun!
The Unperson returns to the channel to check out the Melbourne...
-
Melbourne Instruments Delia Synthesizer
Australian synth makers Melbourne Instruments have come up wit...
-
Melbourne DELIA // Motorized knobs, now less expensive // vs NINA // Review, Tutorial
Get access to DELIA and NINA multisamples, as well as my exclu...
