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On the whole, the MiniBrute 2 is a real success.
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Where the original was a fairly straightforward monosynth with a few unique touches and some CV control, the MiniBrute 2 is semi-modular, boasting a beefed- up synth engine and a comprehensive mini-jack patchbay. As before, the primary oscillator can generate saw, triangle and square waves simultaneously, the outputs of which are blended via the oscillator mixer, where they’re joined by a white noise source and external audio input.įilter-wise, the MiniBrute 2 keeps the Steiner-Parker-style filter of its predecessor, which offers -12dB low- and high-pass modes, plus -6dB band-pass and notch filtering. Osc 2 pitch control is a little too close to the filter cutoff
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Read the full IK Multimedia Uno Synth Pro review All in all, it is a fine instrument and one that definitely punches over its weight class, in terms of sound and functionality. With a great sequencer and some fantastic effects – although not many of them – this is a great synth for the money with a really simple workflow. There is also a fantastic modulation matrix, which is a doddle to use fast and powerful, belying its appearance. The potentiometers all feel smooth and firm, with a nice amount of resistance and, while the filter controls are dedicated, the function of most changes is dependent on the active menu. There are two analogue state variable filters, with dedicated cutoff and resonance controls. Each of the three oscillators has continuous wave shape variations from saw to pulse width, with modulation. UNO Synth Pro sports three analogue VCOs and a white noise generator, all with some great tone-shaping options. Those differences – and the keyboard version’s power socket – aside, the two are identical. The keyboard version is obviously larger, sporting a heavy-duty metal enclosure, as well as physical wheels for pitch and mod. It is available as a full-size and much more expensive keyboard version or a desktop unit with touch keys. UNO Synth Pro is an analogue synth, very much the big brother of the UNO Synth. It's not without its limitations - the lack of polyphony leaves it lagging behind the original DX7, Yamaha's Reface DX, and the various FM plugins out there - but the sound of those dark, percussive basses, icy mallets and '80s-style horns is bang on, and if you start to push the capabilities of this tweakable, hands-on little synth, you'll find it's capable of some truly unique tricks.įull version much more expensive than desktop
Where the other models have merely captured the general vibe of the instruments they took their inspiration from - albeit in a very fun and affordable way - the FM manages not only to nail the sound of its spiritual predecessor, but also adds an assortment of new and powerful features. This is easily the best of the Volca range so far. It's equipped with a ribbon-style keyboard-come-sequencer, built-in speaker, MIDI input and 3.5mm sync in/out. The Volca FM is a compact, battery-powerable instrument, housed in a plastic chassis with a design that gives a cheeky stylistic nod to the Yamaha DX7 from which it takes its sonic cues. The Cobalt8 has enough tricks and advanced sequencing abilities to appeal to anyone who’s been playing for years, yet is laid out in such an intuitive way that anybody, of any ability level, could start tweaking and make some wonderful sounds from it.Ī special nod also to the Arturia Microfreak (opens in new tab) for pure bonkers creativity and experimentation, the Microfreak is a very special synth indeed. As a middle ground, however, we’re particularly drawn towards the Modal Electronics Cobalt8 (opens in new tab).
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If you need more info on how to choose the right synth for you, head to the buying advice at the bottom of the page.
We’ve listed these synths in price order to make it easier for you to find the right one for your budget. From simple but sweet-sounding monosynths to fully tricked out poly behemoths, there is a synth out there with your name on it, waiting to be tweaked and played with.
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