Synthesizers/Racks/Modules user reviews
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-music-gear-related), so I won’t detail further the ...
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 return it. It’s a real pity as this small machine ...
Behringer Neutron - "A switchblade that looks like a penknife"
August 2018 update Serendipity I had gone to a local shop to demo the Model D, and pure chance made me get out with this Neutron. What a great idea! My reference in terms of synth is the 80s poly models – both analog and digital models, and ...
Korg MiniKorg 700s - "Superb!"
Hi all, I won’t get much into the details as to the Mini 700’s specs, (if you need it have a look at the Mini 700 reviews: https://en.audiofanzine.com/analog-synth/korg/minikorg-700/user_reviews/ ) I’ll mostly develop the question of the Mini 7...
Music And More MB33 RETRO - "A great and unique sound, but a disappointing(!) manufacturing quality"
I’ll try to make it as short and straight-to-the-goal as possible. I play analog acid and work live with MIDI-driven synth using Ableton. This machine is ideal for my setup as it’s light and easy to carry. Pros: Lowest price on the TB c...
Sequential Prophet-6 Module - "Elegant, punchy and well-balanced: the new wave!"
I was sent a request to give a review on this device, but I’ll get more into my feelings than technical considerations. As for technical aspects, you have professional reviews here or there. For which specific applications or uses have you chosen...
Moog Music Mother 32 - "A sequencer + a patch panel, resulting in… THE ONE AND ONLY MOOG SOUND!"
For which specific applications or uses have you chosen and do you currently use this synth? I use it to produce electronic music, and sometimes sound design – all only in the studio though it’s largely useable on stage. Does it seem sturdy ...
ARP Odyssey Rev3 (2015) - "Great job! What a sound: pleasant, lively, fat or not, nicesound grain – but a small keyboard though"
I’ve used it to play some stuff close to electronica, dunno :8O: Well, in any case for that kind of music: https://soundcloud.com/studioliv/sets/my-own-tracks :-D So, it’s used in a home studio alongside a Minilogue and a Slim Patty among other ana...
Roland VP-03 - "A vintage-spirited vocoder"
I’ve invested in a VP-03 to get credible vintage string machine and vocoder sounds, and the VP-03 perfectly fulfills my expectations. As with all Boutique series products, manufactoring quality is very good. The lower shell is made of plactic, an...
Studio Electronics Code - "The best current-days analog synth"
° Used in the studio. I don’t recommend to use it live as it’s very sensitive to temperature difference and tends to detune quite quickly. This can be disturbing at first, but hey, it’s pure analog with discrete circuitry so consider it’s already for...
