Cheap knob per function synths

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Roland System-1

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Uno Synth Pro X has paraphony if that compromise is acceptable.

A Roland Alpha Juno or MKS-50 with programmer can be had for under 1k, might have to hunt/haggle a bit.

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I think a Boog Model D contrasts with what you own, in experience as much as sound.

Not just knob-per-function but logical patch positions. Big knobs. Ergonomics are good. Sounds bonkers.

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  • Korg Monologue and SH-01a for instant gratification and fun (SH can also be polyphonic)
  • Neutron if you donā€™t mind patch cables and not having presets (or some B clone)
  • Microfreak as a near knob per function paraphonic with a lot of flexibility (I guess Minifreak would be even better+polyphonic)
  • honorable mention: TD-3 for what it does :slight_smile:
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Minilogue is my favorite that Iā€™ve played :slight_smile:

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Korg monologue & Twisted Electrons MegaFM are both plenty close to knob-per-function and in that ~$500ish range. iā€™ve got both and would recommend them.

i donā€™t have the Norand Mono but iā€™ve seen them used around that price and it looks to be mostly knob-per-function as well. Soma Lyra also sorta fits the bill from my understanding of it, again i donā€™t own one tho, is around that price range (but probably a bit on the wilder side than what youā€™re looking for)

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Reface CS is still one of my favorites.

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