Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro vs Muse Spark Open
Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro took 32 s and $0.010 at list price, Muse Spark Open took 9 min 38 s and $0.29 at list price. Muse Spark Open took 18× as long and cost 28× as much.
Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro
KT · $0.80/M out
Muse Spark Open
Meta · $4.25/M out · 1,383 HN pts
Pelican
Generate an SVG of a pelican riding a bicycle
Watch
Draw a mechanical wristwatch that shows the current local time, with a sweeping seconds hand and a date window. Make it look expensive.
Landing
Build the landing page for Lumen Cycles, a Copenhagen workshop that builds custom cargo bikes to order. Make it look like a real brand you would trust with 4,000 euros.
Breakout
Make a Breakout game I can play right now with the keyboard or the mouse. Give it several levels, a score and some juice.
Logo
Design a logo for Night Heron, an independent bookshop that only opens after dark.
About
Write the opening of the About us page for Patchbay, a three-person studio in Rotterdam that repairs vintage synthesizers. About 150 words.
Patchbay is a three‑person workshop rooted in the heart of Rotterdam where a shared passion for analog sound meets meticulous hands‑on craftsmanship. Founded by longtime synthesist‑technicians who grew up chasing the warm, unpredictable tones of classic machines, we treat every instrument as a living piece of musical history. From the battered faces of 1970s Minimoogs and ARP 2600s to the rare circuitry of vintage Japanese modules, each repair begins with a careful diagnosis, the sourcing of authentic components, and a respect for the original design philosophy. We document every step, communicate openly with owners, and strive to return each synth to the character that inspired its acquisition while ensuring reliable modern performance. Our blend of technical precision, artistic intuition, and transparent service has helped artists across Europe keep their rigs alive, preserving distinctive voices that might otherwise be lost to time. Patchbay is committed to keeping analog synthesis thriving for future generations through integrity, skill, and a deep love for the sounds we resurrect every day.
Patchbay is a small studio in Rotterdam where vintage synthesizers come back to life. We are three technicians, musicians and longtime collectors who have spent the last decade trading schematics, hunting spare parts, and learning the quirks of every oscillator and filter that has passed through our hands.
What started as helping friends keep their Junos and ARPs in tune has grown into a dedicated workshop in the north of the city. We repair, restore and service instruments from the sixties to the early nineties, from well-known classics to rare prototypes that barely left the factory.
We believe these machines are more than equipment. They carry histories, imperfections and sounds that cannot be replaced. Our job is to respect that character while making sure each instrument is reliable, playable, and ready for another lifetime of music.
Specs and numbers
| Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro | Muse Spark Open | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | KT | Meta |
| Made in | — | US |
| Released | 5 Nov 2026 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Price in, per M tokens | $0.20 | $1.25 |
| Price out, per M tokens | $0.80 | $4.25 |
| Context | 261,795 tokens | 1,048,576 tokens |
| Weights | closed | open |
| Hacker News points | — | 1,383 |
| Time for the six prompts | 32 s | 9 min 38 s |
| List price of the six prompts | $0.010 | $0.29 |
Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro was cheaper: $0.28 less at list price, and less on each of the 6 prompts. Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro was faster: 9 min 6 s less in total, and faster on 5 of the 6 prompts.
In the recording, both Breakout games play.
Rebuild this screen experiment: Muse Spark Open's rebuild matched the screenshot at 53%; Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro was not in it. Tea Garden experiment: Muse Spark Open's game passed 5 of 5 checks; Mi:dm K 3.0 Pro was not in it.





