Kurzweil PC4-7 - "Huge sound and quality behind the puritanical plastic exterior."
Usage: In a rock band. Currently: Home studio, rehearsal room. I tested before: Korg Nautilus, Dexibell Combo J7, Kurzweil Forte 88, Kurzweil PC3 and PC4 88 instruments. PC4-7 advantages: Very d…
M.F.B. Nanozwerg - "MFB Nanozwerg: Raw, Expressive, Immediate"
I bought the MFB Nanozwerg after owning a MFB 522, and when I was starting to get a bit tired of my Behringer Crave — a nice synth, but a bit too tame in character. The contrast was immediate. Wha…
Korg Volca Keys - "Korg Volca Keys: A Great Machine, but the Phara-O Mini Fixes Its Weaknesses"
The Volca Keys was my first compact analog synthesizer. I’d previously owned a Minikorg 700, and I missed it. As a big fan of Korg’s sound, I was immediately curious. I sold it a few months ago witho…
Roland S-1 Tweak Synth - "Roland S-1: A Compact Digital Powerhouse With Plenty to Offer"
It was hard to believe how much functionality was packed into such a compact unit, especially at that price. The sound was excellent—clean, with no noise. It’s not analog, but you wouldn’t guess it f…
Behringer K-2 - "Legacy without evolution"
I’ll admit, I didn’t really need it… but when you see a synth inspired by the legendary MS-20, used by many of your favorite artists, it’s hard not to jump in. The K2 ended up surprising me, and in a…
Behringer Crave - "Behringer Crave: A Simple, Reliable, and Affordable Semi-Modular Synth"
I grabbed the Behringer Crave during a great promotion, and honestly, no regrets, no matter the price. At the time, I also had a Behringer 2600 (which I still own), and I was a bit lost in the comple…
Behringer Edge - "For the experienced... but what a pure pleasure this Behringer Edge!"
The closest twin to the famous Moog DFAM, but MIDI compatible. I bought it on a whim, thinking it would pair well with my Behringer Crave. Joking aside, I’ve used the Crave four times, and I've lost …
Behringer DeepMind 6 - "Unbeatable as a first step or simply as a partner to an intuitive synthesizer"
The Behringer Deepmind 6 was my first analog synthesizer, and I’m still thrilled with it. The built-in effects are fantastic, adding richness to each sound... and in stereo, please! The control layou…
Novation DrumStation - "A one in a lifetime opportunity?"
I love it! Getting started: took me about an hour, and in my case, the manual was essential. Usability is average, hence the 4-star rating only. You can nitpick the individual sounds, but THE S…
Sonicware Liven Lofi-12 - "There's always a good reason to pull out the Lofi-12!"
I won’t go over the specs, they're already listed on the page. After 4 months of use, this Lofi-12 still brings me the same joy! And I’m really considering checking out the other synths in the lineup…
Behringer JT Mini - "Fat and acidic, but the highs are a bit too timid for my taste."
I wanted to give these compact synths a chance, and not knowing the original Jupiter at all, it was the perfect opportunity to explore this world without preconceived notions or particular expectatio…
Behringer Phara-O Mini - "Between nostalgia and efficiency: a successful delay, a slightly overhyped filter"
I've always had a soft spot for portable instruments, and after selling my Volca Keys a few months ago, a void had settled in my otherwise well-filled setup. This Phara-O Mini immediately intrigued m…
Novation A-Station - "Nice little beast, sounds great"
- Using it in my Homestudio - It has some really nice sounds, sounds better than my Novation Nova (whilst less powerful on paper) - For those who are into programming sounds: the most basics parame…
e-licktronic Nava Extra9 - "Great"
Love the nava 909. I have the extra 9 version. I like to pair it with a Arturia Beatstep Pro so that I can control all of the drums directly from the beat step. You also get 64 steps sequencing when …
Korg M3R - "The most under rated synth?"
The Korg M3R is a very capable/useable/lush/musical instrument and synthesizer. It is NOT the Korg M3. Often it is decribed as a "scaled down version of the Korg M1", obviously one of the most succes…
