12 best analog synthesizers

Product description

Build Your Own Moog Analog Monosynth!

• Monophonic Semi-modular Analog Synthesizer with VCO
• Included CV Expansion Board
• 13-note Keypad
• VCA
• LFO

Product description

Analog synthesizer with dual vcos, 3 simultaneous waveforms, 4-pole vcf, extensive modulation matrix, 16-voice poly Chain and eurorack format.

• Amazing analog synthesizer with dual vco design allows for amazingly fat music creation
• Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with legendary 3340 and 3320 semiconductors
• Pure analog signal path based on authentic vco, VCF and VCA designs
• 3 simultaneous oscillator shapes (OSC a: saw/ Pulse, OSC B: Saw/ triangle/ Pulse waveforms)
• Classic 4-pole filter design with self-resonance capability

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you poly chain this to the Behringer model D
Answer:	Yes..so I heard~!
Question:	Can you rackmount it
Answer:	YES! I have a rack on order for it (from Amazon) and my Neutron and Model D...waiting for it!
Question:	How do you hook a keyboard up to this and what kind would you need? Could you use a midi keyboard? What about another synth that has keys
Answer:	Midi or CV Gate for keyboard connection
Question:	What do you connect to it to use it? Can you just connect a cheap keyboard to it
Answer:	Provided that keyboard has a standard 5 pin MIDI connector or CV output. MIDI over USB does not work. The Arturia Keystep is a popular keyboard for this.

Product features

PRO-1

• Amazing analog synthesizer with dual VCO design allows for amazingly fat music creation
• Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with legendary 3340 and 3320 semiconductors
• Pure analog signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs
• 3 simultaneous oscillator shapes (OSC A: Saw / Pulse, OSC B: Saw / Triangle / Pulse waveforms)
• Classic 4-pole filter design with self-resonance capability
• Powerful modulation matrix for 2 modulation buses for flexible music creation

True to the Original

Great care has been taken in engineering the PRO-1, including the true to the original analog circuitry, legendary VCO, VCF and VCA designs, all of which combine to make it easy to recreate the classic sound performance. This highly-focused attention to detail is what gives the PRO-1 its ultra-flexible sound shaping capability, which covers everything from super-fat bass and lead tones to stunning effects – and all the way out to the otherworldly sounds of your imagination.

Big, Fat Tones

The inspired synthesizer tracks laid down in the 1980s and ’90s are etched in the annals of progressive rock, wave, EDM and synth-pop music forever, making them truly classic in every sense of the word. The PRO-1 lets you recreate all of that magic – or design incredibly fat and original sounds that will make you a legend in your own right!

Authentic 3340 Oscillator

PRO-1’s 3340 Voltage Controlled Oscillators (VCOs) provides your choice of up to 3 simultaneous waveforms (Oscillator A: Sawtooth and Pulse, Oscillator B: Sawtooth, Triangle and Pulse), with a selectable range of 4 octaves. The VCOs can be modulated via the envelope or the low frequency oscillator (LFO). Performance is further enhanced by the Mixer section, which balances the levels of the internal VCOs and noise generator. This amazing flexibility gives you the tools to be your creative best.

Versatile VCF

The very heart of PRO-1’s sound is its classic 4-pole filter, which lets you freely experiment with the Cutoff Frequency, Resonance and Envelope and Keyboard amount, and full complement of ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) controls to dial in the perfect sound. PRO-1’s filter Mode switch can be set to either Lo- or Hi-pass for selecting the range of your choice.

16-Note Poly Chain Ready

While it is a monophonic instrument (one note at a time), PRO-1’s 16-note Poly Chain function lets you combine multiple synthesizers for up to 16-voice polyphony – plus provides vastly improved reliability and stability over its 1970s and '80s predecessors.

Eurorack Ready

Designed to handle the rigors of life on the road or in the studio, your PRO-1 can easily be transferred into a standard Eurorack case for the perfect integration into your existing system.

Rock Right out-of-the Box!

Your PRO-1 comes ready to rock, thanks to its default signal routing that doesn’t require lifting a single patch cable to instantly create amazing sounds. The semi-modular architecture lets you easily tap into the inspired sounds of 1980s and ’90s progressive rock, wave, EDM and synth-pop music synthesizer tracks that made rock and roll history – or to design incredibly fat and original sounds that will make you a legend in your own right!

The Envelope, Please...

Make that envelopes! PRO-1’s Low Frequency Oscillator (LFO) features your choice of Sawtooth, Triangle and Pulse waveforms with a sweepable frequency range from 0.1 to 30 Hz – plus 2 separate Envelope generators for modulating the VCF and VCA.

Onboard Sequencer & Arpeggiator

PRO-1’s dual 64-note sequencers allow you to record and playback your choice of 2 unique patterns, which can be played either in Keyboard mode, where you create and store the pattern, or Step mode, which allows you to interact while composing the pattern. The onboard Arpeggiator switch features 3 positions, Up (ascending), Down (descending) and Off. Both sequencers and the arpeggiator are fun, mesmerizing and totally addictive...

The LFO, the Matrix & More…

Thanks to its dedicated and fully-analog LFO, PRO-1 lets you choose from triangle, pulse or square waveforms and features a single Frequency control for ultra-easy operation. Additionally, the onboard Modulation matrix lets you set the Amount of Filter Envelope, Oscillator B and LFO modulation is applied to the signal, and how. You can even modulate the pulse wave via the LFO, envelope or manually – for sounds ranging from mild to wild!

Controls & Connectivity

We just can’t help ourselves – like you, we're gear-heads, too. For those who want the numbers, PRO-1 has 56 controls, all laid out in a highly-intuitive format that puts the joy back into your music creation. And you can expand PRO-1’s tone-sculpting capabilities beyond your wildest dreams by utilizing the patchbay for incredibly vast and flexible patching options!

Unleash Your Imagination

When it comes to not just pushing envelopes but creating them, PRO-1 gives your imagination its voice – and it’s so very affordable. When modern performance calls for classic analog sound – it calls for the Behringer PRO-1!

Visit your dealer to experience the stunning PRO-1 or get yours online today. MUSIC never felt this good!

Product description

MS-20 Mini Analog Monophonic Synth. The sound of the inimitable MS-20 is now available to all with the new MS-20 Mini. The same engineers who developed the original MS-20 have perfectly reproduced its circuitry and fit it into a body 86% of the original size. The MS-20 mini will amaze with its absolutely authentic, analog synth sound. The MS-20 distinguished itself at its debut through its gripping lead tones, its fat and juicy basses, and its its warm strings and pads. It was a two oscillator synth with two VCFs. two VCAs. sample and hold, a noise generator and many other tweakable components. The entire array has been designed by the fussiest design team imaginable--the same people who made the MS-20 in the first place. If you are a fan of analog synthesis in general and of the MS-20 in particular, this is a synth you need to check out.

• Self-oscillating high-pass/low-pass filters with distinctive distortion
• External signal processor (ESP)
• Flexible patching system
• USB MIDI plus 5-pin MIDI
• Voltage control oscillator is the source of all sound for the MS-20 synthesizer

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I connect this to a full sized keyboard and essentially run all the sounds through the synth and play them on the full sized keyboard
Answer:	It doesn't come with the stylus. I'm sure you could use a pen or stylus, but I like just using my fingers so I can hit two notes at the same time.
Question:	Good for beginners? Does it have a sequencer and does it record
Answer:	Well if what you're hoping for is a dual oscilator monosynth with a delay effect, you're pretty much not going to find anything close bellow a couple hundred bucks. You can find a used microKorg, which is digital and has four voice polyphony, and has effects including delay, for a wee bit over two hundred. And if you want analog with a built in delay, I can't think of one. A cheap Behringer delay pedal might work for you though.
Question:	also what are those little yellow cords and do they come with the product
Answer:	If you have a Behringer mixer, you would have to hook this up to your mixer via an analog input- that is, either a channel strip using line-in or a stereo/mono input, or 2-track RCA input. If you have the Behringer Q302usb mixer, you can chain the Main Outs (red and white RCA jacks) to the monotron by running an RCA to 3.5 mm stereo cable or adapter from the Monotron, then run the headphone out of the monotron back to another RCA input on that same mixer with an identical cable, or to another mixers RCA 2-track in. If you have a different Behringer mixer that has 1/4" jacks, you'll need a cable to go from the Monotron to a 1/4" jack. Basically you're going to need a cable or adapter to go from the Monotron's 3.5 mm headphone out stereo jack to either another 3.5 mm jack, 1/4" jack, or RCA jacks.
Question:	Ok, can I just plug in my 88 key midi controller and pretend that little toy keyboard doesn't exist
Answer:	Search for "Korg Monotron Duo" on YouTube. Here is Korg's official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilSWwjuRrhw

Product description

The MICROKORG boasts the same dual-oscillator DSP synthesis engine found in korg’s critically acclaimed MS2000 and offers a wider selection of waveforms than any other modeled synth. Oscillator 1 features a total of 71 waveforms. These include traditional analog waves like Saw, Pulse, sine and noise, Plus more unique choices like Vox wave and cross wave. Together they provide a cool selection that can be modulated to produce an extensive range of timbres. In addition, 64 exclusive dwgs waveforms from korg’s classic dw-8000 enable the MICROKORG to reproduce a broad collection of imitative sounds. Sounds like bells, electric pianos, guitars, basses and more that would be difficult reproduce on an analog synthesizer. You can also apply ring and sync modulation from oscillator 2 to create the kind of complex timbres that are the true sign of an advanced synthesizer. Four filter modes are available, offering -12 dB (2-pole) low pass, High pass and band pass configurations plus an extra steep -24 dB (4-pole) low pass setting. All include resonance. Two classic ADSR envelope generators and two midi-syncable LFOs provide the power to shape your sounds. Add a virtual patch Matrix that lets you create advanced modulation settings – routing the Mod wheel to control filter cutoff or pulse width, using an LFO to control panning or amp level, etc. – and you have performance that is unheard of from a synthesizer in this price range!.

Input:AUDIO IN 1,2, Level switch LINE/MIC, [AUDIO IN 1, 2 (LINE) ], [AUDIO IN 2 (MIC)]

• Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System
• Synthesizer Program: Multi Timbral=2 (max, Split/Dual Mode)
• Voices: 4 voices. Power Supply- DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
• Arpeggiator: 6 types. Outputs: L/MONO, R, Headphones
• Compatibility : Windows - 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000 SP2, XP. Mac OS - OSX10.6.8 or later

User questions & answers

Question:	Which one would you recommend this Korg or the Novation MiniNova Analog Modeling Sythesizer
Answer:	Yes you can
Question:	Does it come with recording/editing softaware, and if so what kind
Answer:	It’s says made in China
Question:	How is the microkorg xl+ different from the microkorg
Answer:	Yes. Comes with shoulder straps. Bag is also pretty decent. They double boxed mine so it came in perfect condition. Works perfect.
Question:	How does the xl approach the step sequencer featured on the first microkorg? i noticed no buttons for it. i likey da buttons
Answer:	Yes, great beginner or intermediate accordion for adults, but children also can learn on one.

Product features

microKORG

In the summer of 2002, the microKORG Synthesizer / Vocoder opened a new avenue for music-making. Combining mini-keys, battery power, a simple-to-use interface, and phenomenal sound, all at an attractive price, microKORG made the synthesizer available to every musician. The built-in vocoder and selectable-step arpeggiator add a new dimension to performing and recording without the need to master new technologies; and any external sound can be processed by the microKORG’s filter. With dedicated knobs and a complete legend to the editable parameters right on the front panel, microKORG allows each player to easily explore the joys of electronic sound creation!

One of the top-selling synthesizers in the world every year since its release, microKORG remains the champion of Korg’s successful microSERIES: the microKORG XL, microSAMPLER, microPIANO, microSTATION, microKEY, & microARRANGER.

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Product description

Analog bass line synthesizer with VCO, vcf, 16-Step sequencer, distortion effects and 16-voice poly Chain.

• Amazing bass line synthesizer with true analog circuitry for bass and groove sounds
• Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with matched transistors
• Pure analog signal path based on legendary vco, VCF and VCA designs
• Sawtooth and square waveform vco with transistor wave-shaping circuitry
• Amazing 4-pole low-pass resonant filter with cut-off, resonance, envelope, decay and accent controls

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the td-3 support usb audio - or just midi data
Answer:	It won’t record midi data for the knobs
Question:	Does moving its filter cutoff knob send midi cc messages that can be recorded by a sequencer, received, & played by the td3 when the sequencer plays
Answer:	No
Question:	Do you need to connect this to a mac or pc to use it
Answer:	No - you can run it stand alone. It is a bit finicky and tricky to program patterns without the Behringer (included) sequencer programming tool, but if you're old school it works just like the TB 303 USED TO WORK. Step input, one note pitch and note value at a time. A pc/mac will make this easy - point and click. And then you DUMP what you created to the TD3 for playback.
Question:	Hello! Does it come with an international power supply? (110v-220v
Answer:	My TD-3 arrived with a power supply with an interchangeable U.S. plug adapter (100v-240v) so I think you can purchase different plug adapters elsewhere that are compatible with the power supply. Hope this helps.

Product features

TD-3-SR

• Amazing Bass Line synthesizer with true analog circuitry for bass and groove sounds
• Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with matched transistors
• Pure analog signal path based on legendary VCO, VCF and VCA designs
• Sawtooth and square waveform VCO with transistor wave-shaping circuitry
• Amazing 4-pole low-pass resonant filter with cut-off, resonance, envelope, decay and accent controls
• Easy-to-use 16-step sequencer with 7 tracks, each with 250 user patterns

Rock Right out-of-the Box!

Your TD-3-SR comes ready to rock, thanks to its default signal routing that doesn’t require lifting a single patch cable to instantly create amazing sounds. The highly-intuitive layout lets you easily tap into the inspired sounds of 1980s and ’90s progressive rock, wave, EDM and synth-pop music tracks that made rock and roll history – or to design incredibly fat and original sounds that will make you a legend in your own right!

Versatile VCF

The very heart of TD-3-SR’s sound is its versatile 24 dB/octave filter, which lets you freely experiment with the low-pass Cutoff frequency and Resonance settings to dial in the perfect sound.

Vintage Oscillator

TD-3-SR’s authentic Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) with transistor wave-shaping circuitry is ultra-easy to use and provides your choice of reverse-sawtooth or pulse waveforms for the ultimate in sound creation.

Onboard Sequencer & Arpeggiator

The onboard sequencer with 7 tracks allows you to program up to 16 steps of notes and rests and save them as a Pattern. You can record, save and recall up to 250 patterns, all of which can be stored in the 4 Groups. Your sequences can be played either in Keyboard mode, where you create and store the pattern, or Step mode which allows you to interact while composing a pattern. The onboard Arpeggiator features wide patterns you can build to provide a virtually-endless array of sound effects. Both the sequencer and arpeggiator in the TD-3-SR are fun, mesmerizing and totally addictive...

Kick it Into Distortion!

We saved one of the most exciting features for the last stage in the all-analog signal path – Distortion! When you want to add even more power to your performance, just flip the Distortion On/Off switch and dial in the perfect amount of Drive to push the “envelope” to the max. The crowd won’t know what hit ‘em!

16-Note Poly Chain Ready

While it is a monophonic instrument (one note at a time), TD-3-SR’s 16-note Poly Chain function lets you combine multiple synthesizers for up to 16-voice polyphony – plus provides vastly improved reliability and stability over its 1970s and '80s predecessors.

Controls & Connectivity

We just can’t help ourselves – like you, we're gear-heads, too. For those who want the numbers, TD-3-SR has 11 controls and 28 switches to give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters, all laid out in a highly-intuitive format that puts the joy back into your music creation. And you can expand TD-3-SR’s tone-sculpting capabilities beyond your wildest dreams by utilizing the multi-I/O patchbay to connect external devices!

Unleash Your Imagination

When it comes to not just pushing envelopes but creating them, TD-3-SR gives your imagination its voice – and it’s so very affordable. When modern performance calls for classic analog sound – it calls for the Behringer TD-3-SR!

Visit your dealer to experience the stunning TD-3-SR or get yours online today. MUSIC never felt this good!

• 【Input Frequency Range】Spectrum Analyzer with two inputs, high quality MF/HF/VHF input for 0.1MHZ-350MHz, lesser quality UHF input for 240MHz-960MHz.
• 【2-in-1】Built-in calibration signal generator that is used for automatic self test and low input calibration.When not used as Spectrum Analyzer it can be used as Signal Generator, MF/HF/VHF sinus output between 0.1MHZ-350MHz, UHF square wave output between 240MHz-960MHz.
• 【2.8inch Touching Display Screen】Switchable resolution bandpass filters for both ranges between 2.6kHz and 640kHz.Color display showing 290 scan points covering up to the full low or high frequency range.
• 【PC Controlled 】Connected to a PC via USB it becomes a PC controlled Spectrum Analyzer.Bulit-in rechargeable battery allowing a minimum of at least 2 hours portable use.
• 【Package List】1x Tiny Spectrum Analyzer;2 x 20cm RF Cable;1 x USB Cable;1 x Touching Screen Paddle;1 x SMA Female to Female Connector;1x Touchscreen Pen;1 x SMA Telescopic Antenna.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this product work with older versions of windows, like xp or windows
Answer:	Dear friend,good day. Thank you so much for your question. But we are so sorry to tell you that this Spectrum Analyzer Handheld is only supported windows systems above windows 7 (including windows 7),but not XP. Apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you so much for your understand. Best wish Any question, feel free to contact us and we will reach you at the soonest.
Question:	Can this unit be used on a tv antenna system to measure signal levels
Answer:	Dear friend,good day. Thank you so much for your question. But we are so sorry to tell you that this Spectrum Analyzer Handheld can not be used on a tv antenna system to measure signal levels. Apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you so much for your understand. Best wish Any question, feel free to contact us and we will reach you at the soonest.
Question:	Are there only two possible settings for resolution bandwidth or can i set resolution bandwidth to any value between 2.4 khz and 640 khz
Answer:	Dear friend,good day. Thank you so much for your question. The TinySA Spectrum Analyzer can be settings any resolution bandwidth between 100kHz to 960MHz. Of course,you can set resolution bandwidth to any value between 2.4 khz and 640 khz. I sincerely hope that it can help you well. Any question, feel free to contact us and we will alway there for you. Best wish

Product features

Handheld Tiny Spectrum Analyzer TinySA 2.8inch Touch Screen,Portable Frequency Analyzer 0.1MHz~ 960MHz MF/HF/VHF UHF Input, Signal Generator

Specification: Display resolution 320*240 pixels Screen diagonal 2.8" 16 bits per RGB pixels Resistive touch control Jog switch control USB serial port control Optional TTL USART port (SW not yet implemented) on the internal PCB Linear power supply to avoid switching noise.

4 Modes for Input/Output

Low input mode : 100kHz to 350MHz High input mode : 240MHz to 960MHz Low output mode : 100kHz to 350MHz(Sinus) High output mode : 240MHz to 960MHz(Square wave)

Optional square wave output with fundamental at -25dBm connected to high input/output. Frequency can be set to 1MHz, 2MHz, 4MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz or 30MHz.

Built-in Calibration Signal Generator

Built-in calibration signal generator that is used for automatic self test and low input calibration.When not used as Spectrum Analyzer it can be used as Signal Generator, MF/HF/VHF sinus output between 0.1MHZ-350MHz,UHF square wave output between 240MHz-960MHz.

PC Control

The USB interface implements the Serial over USB (CDC) protocol and there is a large set of commands that can be invoked over the serial interface. These command can be used to perform measurements or update internal settings. The driver for Windows will install automatically after connecting to a Windows PC. The driver for Linux is built into the kernel.

2.8inch Touching Display Screen

Switchable resolution bandpass filters for both ranges between 2.6kHz and 640kHz.Color display showing 290 scan points covering up to the full low or high frequency range.

Built-in 650mAh Battery

Charging time max 1 hour on 500mA minimum USB port or USB charger.Operation on fully charged battery for at least 2 hours.

Product description

With the minilogue, you can get your hands on the powerful sound that's only possible with real analog, and find inspiration with features including a polyphonic step and motion sequencer, on board tape-style delay, multiple sound shaping and filter options, and an oscilloscope display. All of these seamlessly integrated features make minilogue as fun and easy to use as it is powerful. It's the next-generation analog synthesizer for musicians of all types.

• Flexible, powerful four-voice analog synthesizer. Power Consumption - 8 Watt
• Fully programmable, with 200 program memories (100 sounds included)
• Voice Mode lets you flexibly configure the four voices
• Automatable 16-step polyphonic note and motion sequencer
• Oscilloscope function shows the waveform visually

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used as a midi controller
Answer:	Yes you can. It has MIDI IN also MIDI via USB. So you can hook any keyboard with MIDI OUT into it or to use the USB MIDI In, then you would hook both to a computer and play it that way.
Question:	Does this quantize your input keys when recording
Answer:	This is analog synthesizer and it doesn't have a sequencer or recorder built in. The purpose is to generate monophonic sounds. You can connect an external sequencer and control the MS20 via MIDI. It is quite bewildering for an absolute beginner.
Question:	how do i get this to work with Abelton ? do i need a midi interface
Answer:	you connect the different modules together, often in interesting ways. For example...a sine wave oscillator can be used to make a pure tone, OR you can slow it WAY down and use the patch cord to control an audio filter to make an undulating wah-wah tone. You don't hear the sine wave, you use it to control some other function. This was Moog's original innovation and is used time and time again in modular synthesizers (and in digital ones, but the connection is less obvious when you're just adjusting parameters on a screen).
Question:	Will this work well with guitar pedals like the strymon timeline? Or would the signal be too hot for the pedal because of the internal amp
Answer:	Absolutely. It does have one midi in port. I can trigger this synth with any controller that has a midi out including my DAW.

Product description

Keyboard: 37-keys (Slim-key, velocity sensitive) Sound Generation: Analogue sound generator + Multi digital sound generator (Noise, VPM, User) Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices Programs: 500 voices (more than 200 preload, 300 user programs). Each program provides a program sort function that includes voice mode settings. Favorite function built in. Voice Mode: 4 (POLY, UNISON, CHORD, ARP / LATCH). The VOICEMODE DEPTH setting allows different parameters to be varied for each mode. Sequencer: 16-step polyphonic sequencer Motion sequence can be used on up to four parameters Main Synthesis Parameters: VCO1: WAVE (SAW, TRIANGLE, SQUARE), OCTAVE, PITCH, SHAPE VCO2: WAVE (SAW, TRIANGLE, SQUARE), OCTAVE, PITCH, SHAPE MODULATION: SYNC, RING, CROSS MOD DEPTH MULTI ENGINE: NOISE/VPM/USER, TYPE, SHAPEMIXER: VCO1, VCO2, MULTI VCF: CUTOFF, RESONANCE, DRIVE, KEYTRACKAMP EG: ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASEEG: ATTACK, DECAY, EG INT, TARGET (PITCH, PITCH2, CUTOFF) LFO: WAVE (SAW, TRIANGLE, SQUARE), MODE (BPM, NORMAL, 1-SHOT), RATE, INT, TARGET (PITCH, SHAPE, CUTOFF) Main effect Parameters: EFFECT: TYPE (MODULATION, REVERB, DELAY), ON/OFF (SELECT, ON, OFF), TIME, DEPTH MULTI ENGINE: Noise Generator: 4 types VPM oscillator: 16 types User oscillator: 16 slots MOD EFFECTS: CHORUS: 8 types ENSEMBLE: 3 types PHASER: 8 types FLANGER: 8 types USER: 16 slots DELAY: DELAY: 12 types USER: 8 slots REVERB: REVERB: 10 types USER: 8 slots Controls: Joy stick that can modify different parameters for each program, PORTAMENTO knob Display: Main: Real-time OLED oscilloscope provides visual feedback of parameter changes MULTI ENGINE section: 7 segments x 6 digit LED display PowerSupply: AC adapter (DC9 V) Power Consumption: 8 W Dimensions (W x D x H): 500 mm x 300 mm x 85 mm / 19.69" x 11.81" x 3.35" Weight: 2.8 kg / 6.17 lbs. Included Items: AC adapter

• The Korg Minilogue XD Gen Minilogue Synthesizer
• Analog synthesizer circuit that shatters expectations for its class Four-voice polyphonic analog synthesis.The analog synthesizer circuit of the minilogue, whose genuine analog sound had a huge impact on the synth world, has been further developed for the minilogue xd.

User questions & answers

Question:	i need a bigger keyboard, Can i use one with the xd
Answer:	Another current sound the MiniNova can easily do is the screechy feedback resonance. I haven't tried to get this sound on the Korg, but it would be worth a try.
Question:	Does this come with a gig bag
Answer:	you will need an interface to record an analog line level signal into a computer. you can hook it up usb from midi with a converter, bit you will only be communicating MIDI signals, not analog sound. That goes for most usb connections between digital keys and OS's. You can control virtual instruments using it as a midi controller but thats not what you buy this for. For example though:you could control the microkorg with another MIDI controller if you want bigger keys, and with a controller with surface control faders /knobs you can assign all functions to those as well. In summary: No it doesnt come with editing software.
Question:	Are the keys full sized
Answer:	The XL has more sounds, it also has an LCD display that shows the sound name and parameters making it easier to navigate and program.
Question:	Would this be a good tool for composing? I play guitar and was thinking about this for composition and playback. How much storage doe it have
Answer:	1. Go into Edit mode 2. Use knob 1 to select ARP (arpeggiator) page 3, Use knob 2 to edit step notes and times

Product description

Dual Oscillator Analog Pocket Synth - Korg's dual-oscillator Monotron DUO fits in your pocket, yet delivers enormous analog sound! Equipped with a built-in speaker and battery operation, Monotron DUO is ready - anytime, anyplace. Best of all, it's a blast to play, with a level of simplicity allowing anyone to enjoy the world of analog synthesizers. Product Block Copy Offering two oscillators, the monotron DUO adds an extra dimension of sound. Tune the oscillators in unison for a rich, thick, analog tone; in intervals for classic soloing sounds and generating new effects. The X-MOD (cross modulation) circuit taken from Korg's classic Mono/Poly can introduce a mild or razor-sharp edge to the overall sound. The monotron DUO's ribbon controller keyboard features a Scale function to select one of four scales: Chromatic, Major, Minor, or Off. Choose the Chromatic scale to play precise pitches as on a piano, or choose Major or Minor to generate musically coherent phrases on the keyboard.

• Two analog Oscillators (vco) with individual tunings
• Vcf with cutoff and peak control
• Built-in speaker and battery power for go anywhere analog sound

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with the stylus I've seen used in the videos? Do you just use a pen
Answer:	It doesn't come with the stylus. I'm sure you could use a pen or stylus, but I like just using my fingers so I can hit two notes at the same time.
Question:	Can anyone recommend a synth that's basically the delay and duo combined
Answer:	Well if what you're hoping for is a dual oscilator monosynth with a delay effect, you're pretty much not going to find anything close bellow a couple hundred bucks. You can find a used microKorg, which is digital and has four voice polyphony, and has effects including delay, for a wee bit over two hundred. And if you want analog with a built in delay, I can't think of one. A cheap Behringer delay pedal might work for you though.
Question:	How would I go about hooking this up to a DAW
Answer:	If you have a Behringer mixer, you would have to hook this up to your mixer via an analog input- that is, either a channel strip using line-in or a stereo/mono input, or 2-track RCA input. If you have the Behringer Q302usb mixer, you can chain the Main Outs (red and white RCA jacks) to the monotron by running an RCA to 3.5 mm stereo cable or adapter from the Monotron, then run the headphone out of the monotron back to another RCA input on that same mixer with an identical cable, or to another mixers RCA 2-track in. If you have a different Behringer mixer that has 1/4" jacks, you'll need a cable to go from the Monotron to a 1/4" jack. Basically you're going to need a cable or adapter to go from the Monotron's 3.5 mm headphone out stereo jack to either another 3.5 mm jack, 1/4" jack, or RCA jacks.
Question:	how can i hear one play before i buy
Answer:	Search for "Korg Monotron Duo" on YouTube. Here is Korg's official video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilSWwjuRrhw

Product features

Korg Monotron Duo

Go Anywhere Analog: That was the theme behind the remarkable battery-powered and palm-sized analog synthesizer that Korg dubbed the monotron. Now the powerful and fun-to-play monotron is joined by two new siblings. Each is played from a ribbon controller keyboard with newly added features. The monotron’s simple operation and ease of use (5 knobs and 1 switch) is alive and well, inviting hours of enjoyment and musical exploration. Offering two oscillators, the monotron DUO adds an extra dimension, delivering an even more extreme sound. Tune the oscillators in unison for a rich, thick, analog tone. Tune them in intervals for classic soloing sounds and generating new effects. The X-MOD (cross modulation) circuit taken from Korg's classic Mono/Poly can introduce a mild or razor-sharp edge to the overall sound; everything from a rich vibrato to extreme metallic sounds reminiscent of an FM synth.

The monotron DUO's ribbon controller keyboard now features the familiar Scale function used on the KAOSSILATOR. You can use this button to select one of four scales: Chromatic, Major, Minor, or Off. Choose the Chromatic scale to play precise pitches as on a piano, or choose Major or Minor to generate musically coherent phrases by simply sliding your finger around on the keyboard.

Product description

The new Arturia MicroBrute is the next generation of the Brute family of synthesizers. The little brother of the award winning, modern classic: MiniBrute. The MicroBrute is smaller in size but retains the pure analog sound, the famed Steiner-Parker filter as well as Arturia's multiple wave oscillator with wave-shapers. No shortcuts were taken in making sure that the MicroBrute sound stands up to any analog synth on the market. New Features Step sequencer: Arturia has added a new step sequencer for generating patterns. This easy-to-us step sequencer is reminiscent of sequencers found on the Sequential Circuits Pro One as well as the rare and classic Oberheim DS-2a. Updated Sub-oscillator: The new sub-oscillator allows for adding an octave down as well as the ability to mix in a 5th up harmonic. This allows this single oscillator synth to sound like a monster with multiple oscillators. Mod Matrix: The Mod Matrix patchbay allows you to route 3 modulation sources, ENV, LFO and Keyboard CV (on the rear panel) to any of 6 modulation destinations. This semi modular capability allows for many sound-making capabilities. The MicroBrute is the smallest and most powerful analog synth on the market and it promises to set a new standard for analog synth sound and price.

• 100% Analog Audio Signal Path
• Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter (LP, BP, HP)
• Voltage Controlled Oscillator with new Overtone Sub-Osc, Oscillator Mixer (Sub, Sawtooth, Square, Triangle)
• Ultrasaw generating shimmering sawtooth waveforms
• MIDI Inwith 5-Pin DIN connector, USB MIDI In/Out, 1/4-Inch Audio Output and 1/8-Inch Headphone Output

User questions & answers

Question:	is this also a midi controller
Answer:	no.You can control it by midi but it is not a midi controller.
Question:	Would you recommend this for a beginner
Answer:	I would HIGHLY recommend this for some trying to learn synths. Its very basic and straightforward. Its simple to understand and learn on.
Question:	Can you save sounds in a memory bank? I’m hoping to lock in a bass sound for live use that I can come back to
Answer:	You can save patterns, but you cannot save sounds. They supply you with a few "sheets" that you can mark what your settings were, but that is a physical marker, not a memory marker.
Question:	can a guitar be pugged into this
Answer:	Yes it can. It will be able to be effected by the filter LOF and so on. Will not act as some kinda vocoder or harmonizer.

Product description

Bass Station II. Bass Station II is an analog mono-synth with a talent for bass, but a sound-engine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It brings the best elements of the original Bass Station into a brand new design with re-worked modulation, effects, filters and more; like the Bass Station, but much much bigger. The signal path is pure analog - including the effects section. The hardware has been laid out in modules with dedicated pots, switches, sliders and buttons for all major parameters. Critically, you can store and recall patches on Bass Station II. It comes with 64 killer factory presets, space for 64 of your own sounds on the hardware, and you can store more on your computer. The key-mechanism consists of 25 full sized keys that are velocity sensitive with assignable aftertouch. It has been developed as a ˜synth-action' keyboard, where each key is individually sprung so it is light to the touch and highly responsive to the synth engine. Bass Station II is a fully class compliant MIDI device with MIDI I/O on 5 pin din ports - for connecting to other MIDI outboard - and can interface with your computer over USB. The Synth Engine: A Brief Overview Oscillators: Bass Station II is built on three analog oscillators and a noise generator. There are two fully independent oscillators plus a sub oscillator (which is the critical component in creating rich, analog bass sounds). Oscillators One and Two are switchable between sine, sawtooth, square and variable pulse width, and Oscillator Three - the sub osc - can be set to one or two octaves below Oscillator One. It can be square, sine or narrow pulse width, delivering the characteristically ˜fat' bass tone. Filters: You can select between two discrete filters - ˜Acid' or ˜Classic' - each with a built in overdrive for pushing filter tones from dry, to warm, to nasty! The ˜Classic' Bass Station filter can be switched between low pass, high pass and band pass at 12 or 24dB slopes. Th...

• This analog Synth is a brand new version of the classic Novation bass Station with a brand new "acid" Filter joining the "classic" Original bass Station filter
• Ships with 64 factory Patches and a further 64 user slots
• Pattern-based step sequencer and and two Oscillators plus an additional sub oscillator
• Analog Synth layout includes dedicated controls for all major parameters
• Includes fully analog distortion and filter-modulation effects and a separate filter overdrive to add an aggressive, crunchy sound-quality. Novation now offers a 3-Year Warranty on this and all other Novation products.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can the signal be looped out to rack modules and external filter etc
Answer:	Yes
Question:	How does this compare to the roland jd-xi
Answer:	More like how it contrasts. The jd-xi is more like a mini keyboard with mic. The Novation Bass Station 2 is more like Moog synthesizer with fat keys and smooth sound. Added onto this 2nd edition is a 303 instrument you play live instead of program. totally different beasts.
Question:	Hello. I'm not really sure of discription- but can I play chords sound on it or single note only? Thanks
Answer:	Hello, it's a monophonic synth meaning it can only play one note at a time.
Question:	I would be interesting in purchasing if I can verify it can just do plain low full bass. Can it do plain full bass, nothing extreme
Answer:	That's tough to fully answer because no one can completely know how you really want the words "plain full bass" translated into noises for your ear. That said, this little beast can do whatever the hell you want--plain low full bass included. Buy it because it's stupid cheap for as amazing as it is, turn down every knob in the mixer section except "sub oscillator", select the sine wave, drop it down -2 octave and then feel your bowels quake with plain full bass. There are also some good presets that fit your description too.