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Befaco MIDI Thing
MIDI/USB to CV/Gate interface with 12 configurable outputsHigh-precision V/Oct control for monophonic and polyphonic note outputEnvelope and LFO generation as well as MIDI CC conversion to control voltageMIDI In & Out via TRS A adapter, USB host port for MIDI controllersProgrammable via web editorDimensions: Width 6 HP, Depth 30 mm
£249.00
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Dynamic performance sequencer, synthesizer, and sampler16-track, 64-step sequencer with 24-voice polyphony8 synthesizer engines and 3 samplers for drums and multisamples6 built-in effects, master EQ, compressor, and limiterUSB-C for audio and MIDI, Bluetooth LE MIDIBuilt-in speaker, microphone, and lithium-ion battery with 16 hours runtimeDimensions: height 30 mm, length 288 mm, width 102 mm, weight 0.9 kg
£1,449.95
Akai MPC Sample
Compact sampler, sequencer, and effects processor with legendary MPC workflowStandalone operation with battery, built-in speaker, and microphone16 responsive MPC pads and 2.4-inch color displayOver 100 factory kits and real-time time-stretch/repitch4 internal FX processors with 60 effect typesComprehensive I/O for studio and live with MIDI In/OutUSB-C Audio/MIDI and microSD storage for flexible setups
£462.01
Roland JD-08
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 128Synthesis Types: Physical ModelingWaveforms: 108Memory locations: 256Arpeggiator64-step sequencerConnections: 3.5 mm jack connection, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USB-CDimensions: W300 mm x H49 mm x D128 mmWeight: 840 g
£439.71
Korg Minilogue
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 8Number of Keys: 37Connections: 6.3 mm jack connector, Audio input (3.5 mm), Audio input (6.3 mm), Audio output (3.5 mm), Audio output (6.3 mm), Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W500 mm x H85 mm x D300 mmWeight: 2.8 kg
Arturia MatrixBrute
SynthesizerNumber of LFOs: 3Number of Keys: 49Connections: 6.3 mm jack connector, Audio input (3.5 mm), MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W860 mm x H107 mm x D432 mmWeight: 20 kg
Korg Minilogue XD
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 4Programs: 500xNumber of Keys: 37Connections: 3.5 mm jack connection, 6.3 mm jack connector, Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W500 mm x H85 mm x D300 mmWeight: 2.8 kg
£499.00
AKAI MPC Key 37
SynthesizerFiltration System: Multi-effectDisplay: YesNumber of Keys: 38Quad-core ARM processor32 GB memoryNumber of pads: 16Number of rotary knobs: 4SD card slotOver 100 integrated effects + processors
£916.24
Novation Circuit Tracks
GrooveboxNumber of Keys: 322 synth tracks, 2 MIDI tracks, and 4 drum tracksStep sequencer with 32 stepsConnections: 3.5 mm jack connection, 6.3 mm jack connector, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W240 mm x H45 mm x D210 mmWeight: 780 g
£343.05
Roland Aira Compact T-8
Drum Computer6 Drum PartsDrum sounds of the TR-606, TR-808, TR-909Bass synthesizer voice of the TB-303TR step sequencerEffects: Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, CompressorConnections: 3.5 mm jack connection, Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USB-CDimensions: W188 mm x H36 mm x D106 mmWeight: 310 g
£220.16
1010music bento
Portable 8-Track Sampler with TouchscreenFlexible Sequencer with Multiple ModesBuilt-In Modulation and EffectsVersatile Audio and MIDI ConnectivityIdeal for Studio and Live Setups
Arturia MiniFreak
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 6Synthesis Types: WavetableFiltration System: MultimodePresets: 256User Presets: 256Display: YesNumber of Sound Generators or Oscillators: 22Number of LFOs: 2Number of Keys: 37
Roland MC-707
GrooveboxNumber of Voices: 128Number of Programmable Buttons (Macros): 16Connections: 6.3 mm jack connector, Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USB-BDimensions: W426 mm x H60 mm x D263 mmWeight: 2.1 kg
£859.00
Arturia DrumBrute Impact
Drum machineConnections: 6.3 mm jack connector, Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W342 mm x H57 mm x D243 mmWeight: 1.84 kg
£210.83
Erica Synths Steampipe
8-voice polyphonic synthesizer with physical modeling synthesisOptimized for wind MIDI controllers and compatible with any MIDI keyboard256 presets, including 64 factory and 192 user-defined5 syncable LFOs with adjustable attack phaseAudio input for replacing the noise burst in the pipe sectionDimensions: height 8.5 cm, length 30 cm, width 20 cm
Korg Nu:Tekt NTS-3 kaoss pad kit
Compact DIY kit for a Kaoss PadEffect control via X/Y touchpadUp to four effects usable simultaneously200 performance programs available35 different effects, including filters and modulationEasy assembly with no soldering requiredDimensions: 104 mm x 101 mm x 39 mm, Weight 119 g
£137.70
Novation Circuit Rhythm
SynthesizerNumber of Keys: 60Number of Programmable Buttons (Macros): 328 sample tracks (each with 32 step patterns)256 steps per trackSlice, reverse, loop, play chromaticallyEffects: summing compressor, lo-fi tape, reverb, delay, shutterMicroSD card slotConnections: Audio input (6.3 mm), Audio output (3.5 mm), Audio output (6.3 mm), Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W240 mm x H45 mm x D210 mm
£339.00
Behringer Edge
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 1Display: NoNumber of Sound Generators or Oscillators: 2Number of Keys: 3Semi-modularAnalog signal path34 rotary knobsDesktop designPatch matrix
Korg Monologue
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 1Number of LFOs: 5Number of Keys: 25Connections: 3.5 mm jack connection, Audio input (6.3 mm), Audio output (6.3 mm), Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W350 mm x H76 mm x D276 mmWeight: 1.7 kg
£289.00
Waldorf Blofeld
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 25Synthesis Types: WavetablePrograms: 1,000xConnections: Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USB
£360.06
Stylophone S1
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 3Number of Keys: 20VibratoConnections: HeadphonesDimensions: W220 mm x H125 mm x D60 mm
£29.95
Roland SP-404MKII
SamplerNumber of Voices: 32Number of Keys: 16OLED displayEffects: 37Memory: 16 GBConnections: 3.5 mm jack connection, 6.3 mm jack connector, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USB-CDimensions: W177 mm x H70 mm x D276 mmWeight: 1.1 kg
Erica Synths Bullfrog
Monophonic desktop synthesizer for subtractive sound synthesisVCO with tuning knob, FM input, and sine/pulse waveforms3-channel mixer for sine, pulse, and noiseLow-pass filter with cutoff and resonance controlsBuilt-in delay with adjustable time and feedbackExpandable via plug-in voice cardsDimensions: 385 x 210 x 40 mm, weight 1.8 kg
£494.48
Korg microKORG
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 4Synthesis Types: Physical ModelingFiltration System: MultimodeDisplay: YesNumber of Sound Generators or Oscillators: 2Programs: 128xNumber of Keys: 37Velocity-sensitive mini keysVocoder
£506.77
Korg Volca Sample 2
Sample sequencerNumber of Voices: 8Memory for 200 samplesFrequency: 31.25 kHz / 16 bitSwing controlPattern chain functionReverb effectSequencer: 10 parts, 16 stepsMulti-touch keyboardLED display
Arturia AstroLab 37
Synthesizer with 37 velocity-sensitive slim keys and AftertouchOver 40 built-in instruments and more than 1,800 soundsColor display with navigation wheel and 10 preset buttonsBluetooth audio and Wi-Fi for flexible useLayer and Split function for creative performancesDimensions: Width 51.5 cm, Height 4.9 cm, Depth 21.4 cm
£566.95
Roland P-6
Compact sampler with state-of-the-art Roland technologyBuilt-in microphone for spontaneous recordingsChop function for slicing and playing samples64-step sequencer with advanced features16-voice polyphony and 20 effectsLithium-ion battery for up to three hours of mobile operationUSB-C audio/MIDI interface for easy connectivity
Behringer RD-78
Drum machineNumber of Voices: 15Presets: 34User Presets: 32Display: NoNumber of Keys: 21Number of rotary knobs: 1816-step sequencerMute functionProgrammable pattern variation
£163.76
Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O!
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 4Display: YesIntegrated microphone for sampling16-step sequencer16 patterns each + effectsPower supply: batteryAuto power offIntegrated alarm clockConnections: 3.5 mm jack connection, Audio input (3.5 mm), Audio output (3.5 mm)
Strymon StarLab
Modular rack expansion with reverbs, chorus, flanging, and modulated delaysKarplus-Strong string synthesis for unique synth voicesTransforms mono audio signals into vast soundscapesThree selectable reverb types and various effect sectionsAdjustable pitch shifting and overtone amplificationVariable resonance low-pass filter and INFINITE functionIndependent WET and DRY level controls
Elektron Digitakt II
Groovebox / SamplerNumber of Voices: 16Display: YesNumber of LFOs: 3Effect type: Delay, Chorus, Reverb400 MB sample memory20 GB internal memoryConnections: 6.3 mm jack connector, Headphones (6.3 mm), MIDI In, Midi-Out, USB-BDimensions: W215 mm x H63 mm x D176 mmWeight: 1.5 kg
Korg drumlogue
Drum MachinePresets: 128User Presets: 128Display: YesSequencer3 effect blocks (reverb, delay, master)Number of rotary knobs: 15Noise generator24 slots for custom synthesizersMaterial of control panel: aluminum
Arturia MicroBrute
SynthesizerFiltration System: Steiner-Parker Multimode FilterNumber of LFOs: 3Number of Keys: 25Connections: 3.5 mm jack connection, Audio input (6.3 mm), Audio output (6.3 mm), Headphones, MIDI In, USBDimensions: W325 mm x H60 mm x D221 mmWeight: 1.75 kg
£184.97
Arturia MicroFreak
Hybrid synthesizerNumber of Voices: 1Filtration System: Analog State Variable FilterNumber of Keys: 25Connections: Audio input (3.5 mm), Audio output (3.5 mm), Audio output (6.3 mm), MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W311 mm x H55 mm x D233 mmWeight: 1.02 kg
£285.67
Roland TR-6S
Drum synthesizerNumber of Voices: 6Circuits of the Roland TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, TR-707 drum synthesizersBuilt-in sequencer and effectsConnections: 3.5 mm jack connection, 6.3 mm jack connector, Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USBDimensions: W224 mm x H60.1 mm x D132 mmWeight: 705 g
Arturia MiniFreak Vocoder Edition
Hybrid synthesizer with 6-voice polyphony and 37 velocity-sensitive slim keys16-band vocoder engine with detachable gooseneck microphoneTwo digital sound engines per voice with 31 oscillator modesModulation matrix with 7 sources and 13 destinationsThree effect slots with 13 effect typesStep sequencer with 64 steps and performance arpeggiatorDimensions: 578 x 231 x 55 mm, weight 3.28 kg
Behringer Steps
Module for multi-source modulation and sequencing in Eurorack formatEight independent step channels with individual voltage controlAdjustable voltage levels from 0V to 8VClock inputs and outputs for synchronization with other componentsCompact width of 20 HP, requires standard Eurorack power supplyWaveform outputs: Sine, Triangle, Sawtooth, SquareSupports forward and backward playback modes, pattern chaining
£107.27
Novation MiniNova
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 18Number of Keys: 37Connections: Audio input (6.3 mm), Audio output (6.3 mm), Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USB, XLRDimensions: W560 mm x H75 mm x D250 mmWeight: 2.52 kg
Behringer Oscillator Module 1004
Eurorack module with analog VCO5 waveforms: sine, triangle, square, sawtooth, pulseSwitchable LFO mode with adjustable frequencyCV inputs for pulse width and frequency modulationCombinable and invertible waveformsPower consumption: 60mA (+12V) / 50mA (-12V)Dimensions: width 16 HP, depth 46mm
Roland Aira Compact J-6
SynthesizerNumber of Voices: 4Synthesis Types: Physical ModelingNumber of Sound Generators or Oscillators: 4Presets: 64Chord sequencer with 64 stepsEffects: Delay, ReverbConnections: 3.5 mm jack connection, Headphones, MIDI In, Midi-Out, USB-CDimensions: W188 mm x H36 mm x D106 mmWeight: 295 g
£198.47
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0Synthesizers: Consumer tips
A synthesizer is an electronic musical instrument designed to create sounds and tones by generating, manipulating, and combining waveforms. Unlike traditional instruments that produce acoustic sounds, synthesizers can electronically generate a wide variety of sounds and tones. This allows musicians to explore an almost limitless range of sound possibilities – from natural sounds to completely novel sounds.
History of the Synthesizer
The origins of the synthesizer date back to the 1960s when pioneers like Robert Moog and Don Buchla developed their first models. The Moog synthesizer, which was one of the first to be produced in series, revolutionised the music landscape and laid the foundation for electronic music. In the 1980s, with the introduction of digital technologies, the synthesizer was further developed and found its way into nearly all music genres, from pop to rock to techno.
Structure and Functionality of Synthesizers
A synthesizer typically consists of various modules, each serving specific functions:
- Oscillators: These generate the basic waveforms that serve as the starting point for sound generation.
- Filters: These allow certain frequencies to be emphasised or attenuated to change the timbre.
- Envelope Generators: They control the dynamics of the sound and determine how a note begins, develops, and ends.
- LFOs (Low Frequency Oscillators): These create periodic modulations, e.g. for vibrato effects.
The Most Famous Manufacturers and Synthesizer Models
- Moog Minimoog: This analogue monosynthesizer is legendary for its warm sound and ease of use.
- Roland Jupiter-8: A classic from the 1980s, known for its diverse sound adjustment options and robust construction.
- Yamaha DX7: As one of the first digital FM synthesizers, it revolutionised the music world with its clear and brilliant sounds.
- Korg MS-20: A semi-modular synthesizer known for its flexible patching options and unique filter.
- Sequential Circuits Prophet-5: A polyphonic synthesizer that shaped many hits in the 1980s.
Accessories and Expansion Options
To fully exploit the potential of a synthesizer, additional equipment such as external effect devices, sequencers, or MIDI controllers can be added. A good pair of headphones is also recommended for accurate monitoring and sound design. For live performance or studio use, stable stands or cases are a sensible investment. It is worth investing in high-quality cables to minimise signal loss and ensure optimal sound quality.
Published by the editorial team at PriceMachine.co.uk
