10 Best Analog Synths 2021
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STYLOPHONE GEN X-1 Portable Analog Synthesizer: with Built-in Speaker – ⭐ Best Overall Analog Synth
- PLAYABILITY: Two ways to make sounds with the stylus. The keyboard to make distinct notes and the sound strip above the keyboard to slide between notes on a scale.
- PORTABILITY: Take this synth anywhere. Battery operated with built in speaker. Audio line out for headphones and/or external speaker. Audio in to use as an effects unit.
- ENRICH THAT SOUND: New features include, LFO (with square and triangle waves), Low pass filter (cutoff/resonance), Envelope (attack/decay).
- ANALOG DELAY FEATURE: Add space to your sound with delay time, feedback and level.
- ADDED FEATURES: Sub octaves -1 & -2 switch, this enriches your sound by adding a second frequency below your source sound. AND a Pulse Width Modulation button which can be used to create a chorus effect.
Moog DFAM (Drummer from Another Mother) Semi-Modular Analog Percussion Synthesizer
- Sound engine: analog
- Analog sequencer: 8-steps with pitch and velocity per-step
- Sequencer panel controls: tempo, Run/stop, trigger, advance
- Sound sources: 2 oscillators with square and triangle waveforms, 1 White noise Generator, 1 external audio input
- Frequency control: +/- 5 octaves (10 octave range)
Korg MS20 Mini Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer (MS20MINI)
- 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
IK Multimedia UNO Synth Portable Monophonic Analog Synthesizer
- Great-sounding all-analog audio path with 2 oscillators and multimode filter
- Easily programmable with 100 included presets
- Built-in 2-octave multi-touch keyboard with arpeggiator and step sequencer
- Works stand-alone, or with MIDI keyboards and computers
- Battery or USB powered
Make: Analog Synthesizers: Make Electronic Sounds the Synth-DIY Way – 💲 Best Budget Analog Synth
- Maker Media Inc
Korg Minilogue 4-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synth with Presets
- 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
Moog Mother-32 Semi Modular Analog Synthesizer
- Semi-modular design requires no patching for swift, inspired music creation
- Voltage controlled 32 step sequencer with 64 sequence locations
- Low Pass & High Pass Moog Ladder Filter (20Hz-20kHz) with voltage controlled resonance
- External audio input for processing outside sound sources
- Definitive Moog oscillator with Pulse and sawtooth wave outputs.EG output (0 to +7.5V)
CRAVE Analog Synth (Renewed)
- Analog synthesizer with legendary Prophet 5* vco design allows for insanely fat music creation
- Pure analog signal path based on authentic vco, VCF and VCA designs
- Super-rich oscillator with pulse and sawtooth wave outputs for ultimate sounds
- Classic Moog* 24 dB ladder filter with resonance for legendary sound performance
- Switchable low/high pass filter Mode for Enhanced sound creation
Arturia MicroBrute Analog Synthesizer
- 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
Moog Subsequent 25 Analog Synthesizer – 👑 Premium Pick
- 25-key Analog Synthesizer with 2 Oscillats
- 1 Noise Generat; Mono Duo Modes
- High-powered headphone Amp
- Edit/Librarian Software
- Multidrive Circuit
