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A genuinely original concept that reshapes how musicians think about melody. Multiple users describe Misha as unlike anything else, rooted in the Samchillian interval-playing concept. Pianists and MIDI players especially find it opens new creative doors, letting them improvise tone rows and complex patterns live rather than programming after the fact. Commenters call it 'genius,' 'brilliant innovation,' and something that could accidentally teach music theory through use, though a few feel it just automates composition rather than requiring musicianship.

CV/gate integration and button reliability drew early criticism. Several early reviewers were disappointed that CV inputs weren't well demonstrated or supported, calling it 'alarming' for a eurorack module at this price, though later firmware updates reportedly fixed CV issues. Separately, performance buttons were reported to sometimes miss triggers, double-trigger, or drop long notes, leading some to recommend MIDI keyboard control instead of the panel buttons for serious performance.

Price is the most persistent sticking point among commenters. At roughly $600 list, many called Misha overpriced compared to alternatives with more versatility, with some only buying when Sweetwater discounted it to $399. Others wished for a cheaper standalone unit or VST/software version instead of a full eurorack module footprint. Despite this, buyers who invested felt it justified itself creatively, especially when paired with existing setups like NDLR.