I built a browser-native SysEx librarian for 80s/90s synthesizers

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bipluk is a browser-based SysEx librarian that lets vintage synth owners back up, organize, and search patches without installing drivers, positioned as a cheaper alternative to desktop MIDI-OX-style tools.

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# bipluk | The iCloud for Vintage Synthesizers Source: [https://bipluk.com/](https://bipluk.com/) Back up, organize, and search vintage synth patches directly in your browser\. The zero\-configMIDI\-OXalternative you deserve\.No driver wall, no app sprawl\. One click backs it all\. We recommend a high\-quality interface like the Roland UM\-ONE or iConnectivity mio\. 80\+DEDICATED LIBRARIANS 611PATCHES BACKED UP 100%BROWSER NATIVE 0INSTALL DRIVERS ## Why backups feelstuck in 1995\. Synthesizers are built to last forever, but the digital tools to manage them didn't keep up\. ## Abstracting 40 years ofhardware friction\. ## A pricing system built for fellow synth heads in the USA![](https://bipluk.com/static/icons/flags/Rect/US_United_States_rect.png) Vintage synthesizers are musical history\. Batteries fade, butyour patches don't have to\.Protect your creative work with simple, reliable backups and keep your hardware alive\. Desktop librariansoften costUSD $200\+\.bipluk\+is just$49once\.Saving over 80% never sounded better\. ![Meme](https://bipluk.com/m/trade_offer.avif?t=InRyYWRlX29mZmVyLmF2aWYi.an0AVw.ALxFv2MNW7WI6RwuKI70ynl75yo) ![Talking Duck](https://bipluk.com/static/talk_animation.gif) ## Ask bipluk ![Running Away Duck](https://bipluk.com/static/walk_animation.gif) [![Features](https://bipluk.com/static/icons/dinkie/bigger.svg)Features](https://bipluk.com/#features)[![Pricing](https://bipluk.com/static/icons/dinkie/money-bag-usd.svg)Pricing](https://bipluk.com/#pricing)[![Resources](https://bipluk.com/static/icons/dinkie/graduation-cap.svg)Resources](https://bipluk.com/resources)[![Shop](https://bipluk.com/static/icons/dinkie/shopping-bag.svg)Shop](https://bipluk.com/shop)

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