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Every synth on our list could potentially change your approach to making music. The digital oscillators are extremely powerful yet easy to navigate as a beginner, thanks to function modes like Texturer, Harmonic OSC, and Superwave. The sound design potential is off the charts, and there are 64 user sound slots with factory presets. One of the most visually striking features is the two-octave touch plate.

There are a built-in step sequencer and a very performable arpeggiator. Despite having a quirky, futuristic design, all of the controls are beautifully laid out. Arturia are innovators, they always have been, and the MicroFreak shows what they do best. To make a synth at this price with so many high-quality features is quite remarkable. The oscillators and modulation matrix provide endless sound design options.

The analog filter adds that gorgeous warmth and punch when you need it. The best thing about the MicroFreak is that it has the high-end functionality that modular fanatics crave, but it makes it accessible to complete newbies. Overall, this is our best synth for beginners. The Behringer MS-1 looks every bit the s analog synth; it comes in a few colors, all of which are retro-cool. Behringer stayed true to the classic analog synth, giving the MS-1 a single analog oscillator.

From a single oscillator, you can run four simultaneous waveforms, creating ridiculously fat sounds. There is an abundance of filter effects like the six NovaMod FM sources , all controllable via the bender or attachable mod wheel hand grip. The onboard step sequencer has 64 slots to save custom sequences, which gives you more than enough for live performance. That means you can process external synths, drum machines , and so on via your MS The analog filter is lovely; it has so much to offer with complete hands-on control that makes it a great learning tool for beginners.

The MS mini has 37 mini-keys that have a really nice action for lead playing. There are two oscillators with ring modulation that generate a broad range of os sounds. The envelope generators have delay and hold functions that add interesting motion to your patches. It does everything, from deep bass to moogish leads, as clean or dirty as you want them. Despite being slightly over budget, we would still consider the MS mini a low-cost, affordable synth.

The MicroBrute is a monster, despite its unassuming looks. Arturia also added a lovely overtone generator that brings out some amazing harmonics, an octave down to a fifth up. We were glad to see that the smallest synth is the Brute series still had the Steiner-Parker filter.

There are some other features inherited from the bigger Brute synths, like the Brute Factor that brings outrageous distortion. The MicroBrute is one of the biggest sounding single-oscillator synths you will ever hear. It has a simple layout that makes it easy for beginners to see and understand everything that is going on, too.

Our verdict is that your choice will depend on what you think of the Steiner-Parker filter, and its unique sound. If you love it, then the MicroBrute is for you; if not, then something like the MS-1 will suit you better. It comes with 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys that are responsive but could feel better. The sound comes from two oscillators and a noise generator. It has the same DSP synth engine found in the iconic Korg MS and offers more waveforms than most modeled synths in its class.

On top of that, there are 64 exclusive waveforms from the DW that let you recreate some classic patches like west coast hip-hop leads or funk bass tones. The reason many people choose the microKorg is that it has an 8-band vocoder. As well as the onboard sound design options and voice presets, there are two external audio inputs, so you can run other instruments or devices through the microKorg filter and effects.

If it was purely about sound design, there are better options, but as a gig-ready synth, the microKorg is outstanding. The presets mimic some of the most loved synths from multiple hit records, and the vocoder adds a new dimension. Unlike the microKorg, the minilogue boasts a redesigned, fully-analog signal path. You can see, at first sight, the styling and build quality is that of a sophisticated synth. It comes with 37 velocity-sensitive slim-keys , so they are slimmer than full-size, but they are full-length.

The minilogue has a pair of extremely shapable oscillators with plenty of filter and modulation options. The scope for sound design is massive with this synth, and you can store up to settings. If you want to dive straight into playing, there are stunning presets. An OLED oscilloscope display lets you monitor your waveform as you shape it.

There are eight unique voice modes , which are poly, duo, unison, mono, chord, delay, arp, and sidechain. Most are self-explanatory, but modes like sidechain are pretty unique, and great for performance. Sidechain mode is a multi-voice mode where each time you play a new note, the volume of the previous note drops. As you can imagine, for basses or leads, this mode is awesome for live a smooth performance.

As well as all of the sound design options and performance modes, there is a step sequencer with real-time motion recording. There is no real reason not to buy it other than the budget. If you want something that you can navigate faster, maybe try another synth and work your way up to the minilogue.

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