So my 5yo is pretty music-focussed, which I love (obv), and is asking for a synthesiser. He locks in on them when listening to tracks, and has a great ear already for melodies and beats. He hasn't had any music lessons at all, and I don't plan on starting any anytime soon, but would like to get him a simple-ish synth of sorts to play around with - ideally one with a sequencer and arpeggiator still. I don't know a lot about them myself, but a quick google suggests something like:
- Korg Volca Keys
- Korg Volca FM 2 (seems more complex, but...?)
- Behringer TD-3 (no speaker)
- Behringer Crave (not convinced that it's accessible enough...?)
- Stylophone Gen-X1 - probably too simple?
Battery-power would be ideal, but
not essential - whereas inbuilt speaker(s) and a headphone jack
are essential! Ideally up to £150, I don't mind spending more if it's still accessible and something that I might then dabble with in the longer term (e.g. the Behringer Poly D looks fun!) - secondhand is fine too
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It is based on a classic, has a nice sound, good filter, classic sequencer.
Or a used MS1.
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I'm considering selling mine if you are interested?
You could also try something like a Pocket Operator although get a case as it will get broken otherwise.
The Volcas are very long in the tooth now and the Roland Minis are much better (no speaker though) The T-8 and S-1 are both great.
Thanks for the suggestions all, I’ll get googling - it’s his bday next month so I’ll sort something out by then
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I love mine, but every time I stop using them for longer than a week, it's practically back to Volca 101. My daughter hates them, uses Garageband instead.
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It's also my birthday in a few weeks - am I by any chance your kid..?
Of the Roland Boutique boxes, I reckon that the JU-06A is the most useful. Simple to understand. Sounds that will always sit in a mix.