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…
Roland JD-Xi - "Excellent synth!"
Includes drum machine, analog monosynth, and 2 digital polysynths. A great machine for creating ideas, jams and for getting that classic Roland sound. :bravo: This is the only Roland synth that us…
Yamaha P50-m - "surprisingly good sounds"
I trained on Steinway 8 foot grands-but have only been able to use digitals at home and on gigs-and for many years-from the earliest digital pianos to 2023. recently I have been auditioning and compa…
Hartmann Neuron - "The last new "thing" on the block"
Neuron is one of the deepest synthesizers ever made, so it's not surprising to see that it was a commercial flop for Hartmann Music. The same can be told for every extreme synthesizer. Most people lo…
Roland Fantom G8 - "I couldn't live without the Fantom, it is now a foundational part of my music."
I couldn't live without the Fantom, it is now a foundational part of my music. Having a vast array of instruments, this is the one that adds so much. My first one died and I had it repaired a coup…
Roland R-8 MKII - "The greatest Roland Digital Drum Machine."
The depth of the sequencer and the punch of the sounds make this an absolutely amazing drum machine. Certainly if you are making electronic music. 10 outputs. Excellent samples (including CR78/TR808/…
Roland Fantom-08 - "Confirming Roland hasn’t made a good synth in 20 years"
I would not be writing a review about this or any other synth unless there were specifically amazing things, or, unforgivable bad things about the specific instrument. I have two studio workspaces …
Din Sync Gilbert - "A SH101 with balls "
I build these synths . They are actualy more an SH09 than a mix of 202 and 101 . The bass go’s alot deeper than a 101 or 202 . And it can sound more neat than the other fellows . You have a delay on …
Oberheim OB-1 - "Best keyboard bass choice "
I actually had two of these in the 80s. I sold one and really missed it so I bought another. I never had a better synth for the purpose of creating a credible, deep bass sound with punch to it. In…
Dave Smith Instruments Prophet REV2 8 voix - "Everything I need from a Synth "
I’m a singer songwriter with a home studio. This synth has such a broad range of sounds. I needed an on board Sequencer which this has. I’m into 80s post punk new wave and electronic genres. This doe…
König & Meyer 18820 Omega Pro - "Very good stand, stable"
I find this stand highly versatile, be it in the studio or live. It's foldable, so if you want to store it, it will occupy less space in your room. It's very stable, doesn't wobble while I'm playing …
