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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Teenage Engineering PO-35 speak - "TE - pocket operator 35 sprak"
Bjr, Tout d'abord ce fut deroutant de simplicité doublé d'un apprentissage. Etant re-novice apres 17ans sans son..!! Mistake complet... Ben la c'est Miss tek qui c'est invité a la maison. MERCI...…
Roland JV-880 - "This rack module has quite a bang in sound quality with an external sound editor"
The product is used for studio use. I have the studio setup for DAW and non DAW. I was impressed with several Youtube presentations of the JV-880 that I purchased 2 units. The JV-880 has: MIDI/in/out…
Clavia Nord Stage 2 76 - "There's no better option for pro musicians"
I’m using my Nord Stage 2 mainly for the fantastic piano and organ sounds. The rest is all vst from now on. I had the electro 3 before. Also super keyboard but i upgraded. I really haven’t found an…
Studio Electronics SE-1 - "Very nice sounding synth"
I got this in a deal and wasn't expecting too much, but pleasantly surprised. Rather than a newbie buying a Behringer or Korg, I'd rate these higher. Good build quality and a classic sound. Won't rep…
Oberheim Matrix-1000 - "WARM. HUGE. ANALOG. My new ambient pad, brass & string machine!"
I bought the Matrix 1000 in black one week ago as a counterpart for my beloved Juno 60. And this 6 voice polyphonic rack synthesizer sounds really analog and wide , even without FX. I really love the…
Roland JP-08 - "Very small – but very mighty, too!"
So this is a miniature analog-modelling synth rendering Toland’s high-end synth from the early 80s (1981 precisely), the Jupiter 8. It seems sturdy and is quite heavy considering its size, which i…
Behringer Model D - "A legend for €350!"
First step, unboxing: the unit is nicely finished, seems sturdy for a Behringer product, the knobs feel “hard” and the size is compact but not too much either (unlike the ridiculously small Roland Bo…
Moog Music Minimoog Model D (2016) - "The grandaddy of them all gets young again !!!"
If you’re reading this review, you already know the Mini (well, if you don’t, please leave Audiofanzine instantly and go read something else – Garden Design Magazine, Your Horse or anything else non-…
Roland JD-Xi - "This tiny synth could have been a giant – alas..."
I’ve tried the JD-Xi at length for almost a month, but I haven’t kept it in the end. It’s a nice small synth with many an asset but also too many flaws (some related to its youth maybe?) led me to…
