Korg Minilogue 4 Year Review - is it still worth getting? 

The older the Minilogue gets, the more “classic vintage” it becomes.

I got mine 3 years ago. I’m still not disappointed. It was my first synth and was great for teaching me all the ins and outs of analog synthesis. Would still recommend to anyone looking for a synth in the price range.

I hated the MInilogue. I was going to return it, but I missed the 30 days to return it. It NEVER clicked with me. But eventually, as time went by, I have more and more warmed up to it. I think in about 10 years it will be my favorite. lol

The original Minilogue has been used extensively by the fantastic darkwave duet Minuit Machine, and I have seen them use it on stage every time I've been to one of their gigs. You can hear it for instance in their beautiful track DRGS. For this reason, it will always have a special place in my heart.

Tatsuya Takahashis masterpiece! It is a fantastic instrument and absolutely relevant!

I was just about to watch your Minilogue video from 2018 and then I saw this. Thanks for all the reviews!

Great video. Love the new presets you made! This reminds me that I have to load up some of your minilogue patches that I got for free on your birthday. Cheers Bo!

Always great content. Keep doing what you're doing man, cause it's always the best!

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What I love about the sound of the Minilogue is the grungy, lofi, almost cassette-tape character. I had the XD for a while, and while that is a very nice synth I got rid of it because it occupied the same soundspace as a lot of my other synths. If you have the Valhalla Ubermod, the bloom reverb is a great fit for the Minilogue.

I thought I just read "Kylie Minogue 4 Year Review"

Great to see you start developing a patches! Hope to see and get an Argon8 (and Cobalt8 as well) preset pack from you someday)

I appreciate the comparisons and how in depth the review is. Keep it up, this is good content

Got one used a few months back and have to say, as a beginner, it's great fun messing around with. Plus the visual readout of the waveform is super useful for figuring out how all the knobs affect the sound waves.

Despite having plenty of monosynths, the OG minilogue is one of my fave synths for sub bass. It doesn't get much attention for this, but it can really rattle.

Thank you for this great video, I'm currently agonizing on which synth to buy as my first one! Also, I love the chords you used.

I think this kind of review is an EXCELLENT idea for many, many reasons. Looking forward to what you think of it in 8 years... especially in context to what you've experienced on other synths since then. I believe these are still in production so another review is entirely relevant.

Another great video with beautiful bits of music.

I love my minilogue. I keep mine paired with a Zoom Multistomp pedal. unstoppable! Thanks for the great content Bo!

I have an xd and I love the workflow and the variety of sounds it can make, and then it has that great FX section, but I gotta say, every time I hear the original minilogue I crave the huge amount more chracater that it has. The clicky attack combined with the dark and noisy analogue delay works so incredibly well for some patches. I'm glad I chose the xd personally, but I do sometimes catch myself thinking about getting the original. I think if you're getting a first synth, the xd is a no-brainer (in general, not just compared to the original), but if you've already got a versatile collection of synths, it's worth looking at both and deciding which fits more with your sound. That's my take at least. I reckon both are going to be future classics.

I just love how it sounds and if added some effect pedal is just magic. Very good for ambient cords. I would buy one just for the unique sound it has.

Fantastic review, thank you so much! I have the Arturia Microfreak and would recommend it a ton, it's super fun and very unique sounding. The keys are a little weird so I sometimes send MIDI through it, but they're very expressive once you get the hang of it.

Thanks for the recommendations! Been eyeing up a Minilogue as a first synth for a while, but while I really wanted the hands-on controls and oscilloscope, I also wanted something more modern and warm/lush? sounding. Modal Cobalt8 looks like the one!

Love this knob modification, and wish manufacturers would implement distinct "section colours" like this

It's a fantastic synth! The more I play it and learn how to use it, the more I love it. The sound and functionality you get for the price point is pretty amazing.

I always go back to this synth. So easy to work with! The workflow here is key. Sometimes, with other synths, I lose the creativity spark because they are to complex, or limited... but when I grab this synth, poom, magic happens right away!

Great update Bo! I think I will go for the XD then. Just to add something to the list: I believe that Deepmind 6/12 are also great beginner analogue polys.

Hey Bo! Haven't watched your videos in a while, great that you are one of the people that do these vids of 4 years after! So important! Seems like winter/covid dimmed your spark slightly? Hope you're doing fine! Keep your vids coming!

Just used this for the weekend session, nice co-incidence to find this review here today! Very good synth for it's price. I seem to find some use for this no matter the style which is made. Especially with different pedal settings, reverbs (modern digital analogue delay), choruses it can quite easily be nice spice or whole dish of the song.

I have a minilogue and monologue and love them both. I think using effects is a must for extended use of the minilogue. The minilogue's metallic, lo-fi sound is a matter of taste. The korg monologue has many of the great things about the workflow, it has the oscillioscope and is great for making bassline, acid and leads. the youtuber oscillator sink has many great videos about the many sounds you can get out of a monologue. i would perhaps recommend someone new to synths to consider getting a korg monologue and then one of the other polyphonic synths you listed.

After a 20+ year hiatus, I got me back into the world of synths, and I was surprised to find a basic, affordable, good looking synth like the Minilogue, so I chose it as my first instrument to restart. My old M3 and WAVESTATION synths were so esoteric in terms of sound creation that I always used preset sounds, but Minilogue has basic parameters, so it's easy to know which knobs to twist to get what kind of changes. That said, I bought your presets too! I think the XD and MicroFreak are similarly affordable and easier to create more complex sounds, but for now I'm enjoying how much variety I can get out of the original Minilogue.

what a classic -- so glad this is the synth on which i learned subtractive synthesis and it gave me a more holistic understanding of sound design--i think a big part of that is the excellent layout and very minimal menu diving...great review

My best practice with the OG Mini: Record a riff or some chords with the sequencer, then browse the other voice modes and add motion sequencing of the voice mode depth.

bring the long hair back! ;) great video. just purchased mine a few days ago. been drooling over it for 3 years now.

I’ve only recently picked up a Minilogue, and since I’ve owned a Monologue for a couple of years now I felt at home immediately. The only thing I’m still trying to get a grip of is the filter and resonance, especially in a live band setting. It’s kinda tricky to find that sweet spot where it cuts through the mix, without being too harsh, or have it warm/subtle enough without it drowning in the mix. On its own, or in an electronic-only setup I absolutely love it!

Love the t-shirt, really cool.😀

Crazy its been 4 years, its still ace as is the monologue! I feel its more than beginner synth as well, cheers and nice knobs!

Great video! I used to have to monologue but I sold it so I could get the OP-Z. Way different beasts but both great!

I actually tried the XD at the shop, 2 days later i tried the original minilogue, since then i struggled in my head which one is worth, but it seems like you help me out Bo, much loveeeee

There's probably one other option for a "beginner" synth that people should consider: the Roland GAIA SH-01. It's reasonably capable, and true knob-per-function (there's no display, so no menu diving!). I think the Wavestate is far beyond any beginner - especially for sound design, it's very complex. You also need SCUBA gear to get through the extensive menu diving you'll be doing to work with it. BTW, I think the short hair suits you, Bo! :)

Nicely customised :)

I really hope more synths in the future have the built in screen to show the waveform. Such a cool little feature. I bought a standalone one to plug into my synths but it's obviously not so straightforward.

I really wanted to buy it when it came out back in few years but I couldn't afford it. I didn't gave up the idea of owning one and I bought one 2nd hand few months ago. It was pretty cheap. I love the "simplicity" of making various sounds without jumping in and out of the menu. For me, it still holds up to the newest synths and very beginner friendly. Also it's an analogue one. 😀 Have some good pedals with it and you never get bored of it.

I am a guitar/mic and pedal gear guy when it comes to hoarding, but I love the character of the Minilogue. Feels alive, has good/great days and bad days. It feels like an instrument. Needs stereo width added when recording, easy peasy.

I can say that I own a Korg MONOlogue. And after years YES it’s still a GOOD synth

I can’t blame beginners going for the XD over the original either, but to have been part of minilogue initial launching makes those who have owned the minilogue recognize a particular intimacy with it, it’s a wonderful journey maker.

Always enjoy watching your videos , as you're naturally calm, informative and fun 👍 I never bought a minilogue when they were new, because i knew Korg would come out with something more powerful soon after. Whilst i was right, watching your video makes me hanker for one. The reason being it's less encumbered with menu diving than the minilogue XD, which whilst a future classic in the making, really deserves a longer keyboard. It would be a killer if it had more voices , and a bitimbral function too, but that's for korg to rethink/redesign. Same goes for the wavestate, which isnt a beginners synth at all in my opinion; lots of complexity under the hood, compared to a conventional analog, VA or even a rompler due to wave sequencing AND parameter and note et al sequencing too. That also desperately needs a longer keyboard and multiple outputs (the original wavestation AD or EX - can't remember which - was geared towards multitimbraility, even though it had a lower voice count). The reface CS is ideal for a beginner, due to its simplicity; the minilogue is a complex beast by comparison. And the microfreak is a totally different beast, with all manner of sonic fun & frolics for everyone (even more so with the vocoder update). All in all, i like the original minilogue more now than back then. Korg improved upon the sound engine considerably, but in doing so, took some odd choices in interfacing and implementation in the process. The original is a bona fide classic in the making, due to the more instantaneous nature of its interface, which doesn't sacrifice on the ability to coax some surprisingly powerful sounds out of it.

Beginner here and went with the original monologue. Less complexity was the key for me. I use a Microfreak too and they work well together. Thanks for the perspective!

I'm still considering the OG minilogue despite the release of the xd. Both are on sale now where I live for the holiday season. The only thing that makes me lean more on the xd is the digital engine, and my recent admiration for Mutable Instruments modules. I believe someone ported Plaits and a version of Clouds in there somewhere... Your video is still making me believe that the OG logue is still relevant... probably for its more utilitarian approach.

A few years ago I nearly bought a Minilogue, but rented one to try first. I held off and saved for a Minilogue XD module instead, and never looked back. The built-in effects, nicer sequencer, better joystick, and lovelier look and feel were all worth the price upgrade.

Just got my Minilogue yesterday!

Like many comments here: I have had the Minilogue for a few years and I still love it. As Bo says, it doesn't have a particularly "impressive" sound when you hear it on its own, but it fits so well in a mix. I have other flasher / richer / warmer / fuller sounding poly synths, but the Minilogue plays so well in a mix. It is as musically valuable to me as those more expensive synths. This is not just a beginners' synth!

This is my first synth and I also purchased a ventris dual reverb. I cannot stress enough how much a good effects pedal can make a cheap synthesizer sound exceptional

I will never give away my minilogue. It's kind of simple but you can create millions of sounds and they are unique. Kinda gritty and metallic, not for everyone. The only thing "better" with the XD is that you have all 16 sequencer steps in sight. Soundwise the microfreak gives me everything "digital" I need.

I think its absolutely still relevant, producer Monte Booker just got a personal custom synthesizer inspired by the Minilogue

I ended up returning the Microfreak for a used Minilogue because of its distinct sound. The Microfreak is excellent, but I find it's sounds already exist in some of my VSTs. Something about the character of the OG Minilogue really speaks to me, and it takes no time to twist some knobs and have the sound your after. All this to say thank you Bo for giving this synth so much coverage and making the buying decision easier!

Love the red knobs :) However I went for the XD last month.

I got my first synth in 1983. It was and still is a Korg Poly 800. What I have learned about synths is this; they all have a place and a learning curve. Some steeper than others and it's up to you to invest the time in discovering the beauty or quirkiness.

Something I was really expecting to see in this line-up was the Roland System 1m. Not so much because it's new, it's not. But rather because it's semi-modular, which is key especially if you're relatively at the beginning of acquiring gear for your studio. The fact that it can stand on it's own as a synth while also allowing you to expand later in a modular way is fantastic, and I don't see it on many other synths.

Got a Minilogue a few months after It's release and as of today this still is my go to synth. I use it for my industrial project and I realy like the unison modes and the mono mode. For me it still counts as a relevant piece of equipment and I would suggest it to any beginner as the price is just right for what you get. And be honest: it's like the bass station 2 which still is a as relevant as the Minilogue even after all these years.

Very helpful summary. At a similar price point, I would add the Roland JD-Xi, which I own. I've seen this synth also recommended by @tBlancVie and Woody Piano Shack. It has many beautiful and classic Roland tones (some virtual analog, some sampled) PLUS a true analog monosynth and a drum machine. It's basically a four-part keyboard groovebox aimed more at people who want to make music quickly with great-sounding synth presets, rather than design their own patches. The sound shaping features are there, but they are mostly accessed by menus.

I’m currently debating between the minilogue and the minilogue xd for my son as a Christmas gift so this came at the perfect time.

I love my Minilogue XD! If you have a midi controller then Hydrasynth module might be fun if you are willing to consider digital synth. Love your purple background.

Still tempted to get myself one of these but a lot of other instruments basically have a much higher priority in my gear shopping-list. I wanted to get myself one of these back in 2017 when it came out but had to make a few re-considerations in what i really need. Yes, the sound of Minilogue is pretty metallic and cold and very unique. It actually reminds me a little bit of the Korg Poly 61 which i used to have back in 2006.

Every minilogue review, Bo’s hair gets better

Bought it and sent it back after a week. Just didn’t have a sound that grabbed me. Bought the XD and love it.

I like the minilogue a lot. It also kind of serves as the master midi keyboard here as the keys are the perfect size / tension to punch in bass lines. Just wish we could modulate shape if VCO 1 and 2 independently

I'm a couple of weeks late but I'll share my experience with the original Minilouge; I remember having a look in the synth section of Guitar Center and seeing this stainless steel looking synth with a wooden back plate sitting on a small tray, I pulled up a stool and started playing some notes with the standard sound envelope. I began turning knobs and knocking switches to change the envelope to my liking... I was hooked! The ease of use and the polyphonic features make this a GREAT starter for those dipping their toes into music production, even if it isn't the most competitively priced synth. The aesthetics, functionality and accessibility of this synth make it a top choice for me.

Just bought one 3 weeks ago, I played the demo they had on my local music store and it was the only unit available they had for sale. I didn't mind, it was in a pretty good shape. The metallic tones this synth has are beautiful in their own way, I wouldn't replace it. The only downside is that I can't connect MIDI to Ableton because of Catalina OSX driver issues, but I still use it on my tracks, it really adds a unique sound to my music.

Good first synths: Bass Station 2, Microfreak, Microbrute, Minibrute (2?), Hydra desktop, Cobalt8, Monologue, Minilogue, Reface CS, Deepmind, perhaps Mininova or Ultranova... and in some cases, add a multi-fx device too.

Also, the pitch bend stick thing is my favourite pitch bend control. Very ergonomic and easier, in my experience, to accurately pick out notes within a melody - eg. picking out the semitone when the bend range is +/- 2 semitones. I find wheels much trickier for this. So good as a MIDI controller as well, for that reason. (And the knobs give out CCs, of course).

Even tho I'm planning to sell all of my VA to get a Bheringer Poly D, the minilogue and mine DX7 are synths I will never sell. It can sound really cold for an analog, but it has something in terms of sounds really unique...

I’m coming back to it after a long period with eurorack system, and will pair it with bunch of Erica synths and the happy needing fx…should sound even better I think. Thanks for the video

OG minilogue is still worth a purchase. Just not as easy of a decision with the options available today as Bo pointed out.

This makes me want to get one.

I started with a couple of Arturia midi controlers, Minilab MK2 and Keystep88. After the keystep I got a Volca Keys to use it via MIDI and it works so well i quit using DAW. Im into semimodular now but also got so recently a Microfreak and im so happy with it :)))

Still love my Minilogue. It pairs well with my other machines: kawai k3m, sequential circuits pro one, volca beats, bass, keys, sample and fm, and my Synthstrom Audible Deluge. Last track I used it on was the outro of a Drone Doom metal piece where it in perfetly

Thank you for sharing! Very useful. Where did you buy your custom knobs?

I very nearly picked one of these up as my first synth at the beginning of this year. I ended up going with the Arturia Microbrute to save the $100 (at the time). The main disadvantage of the Microbrute is the fact that it's purely monophonic, but it was a trade off I was willing to make. I don't regret my decision, and I do still think that the Microbrute is a great beginner option if you a. don't care that it's only monophonic and b. are okay with the sound (which is distinctly nasty in a way that is great if you're into it, but limiting if you're not). It does mean that I'm now looking for a good synth to play pads on. Thinking Microfreak, but this video gave me a lot to think about. Excellent as always!

Even today while we see so many companies (go back to) producing analogue synths, an affordable four voice real VCO synth remains something special. And yes, compared to the XD, "special" means not as versatile but more of a classic with a bit more character. The XD has caused quite a price drop but cannot fully replace it, so now is a great time to grab one on the used market.

Think I'll get the XD, it's fm capabilities along with it's analog oscillator seem like a blast to play with

Got enough synths with 4 Voices or less Recently picked up a Digitone and it sounds Great.

you always make the chopin progression hehe

I have always loved the world of synths it truly is the sound of the future. I want to begin to learn about these beautiful instruments and I have decided to choose between the korg minilogue xd or the behringer poly d personally I think the fat tones on the poly d are so much better but the display and digital oscillator on the xd give it more versatility and I’m not sure which one to pick if anyone out there could tell me their opinion on what I should get that would be much appreciated cheers!

Bo, nice video! Question, I have watched this twice and your comparison of the OG and XD a few times and I still can’t really decide if the OG or the XD is the best way to go… I hate losing features like full ADSR and the extra assignability of the IG, but the XD does add some extras too… I am planning to grab an NTS1 either way… so let me ask you: would you personally buy an OG for $350 (new) or a used XD for say $450? I am curious since either way, something gets lost… which would you miss less?

Is it ok if i sample some of your playing in this video for a beat or two ? This gave me loads of inspiration (might be not for profit or not, i can't know at the moment)

and I've just bougth a minilogue! what a coincidence haha

I never quite liked the harsh sound of the Minilogue. I have the Monologue and adore it for bass and leads. Could you please do a Korg Wavestate vs Modal Argon8? Would love to hear your comparisons!

Never getting rid of it. It’s on its way to becoming a classic!

I love my Minilogue. Maybe I miss more arp options. Anyway, I love it!

I would say that it still holds up. I would recommend it over the XD for a beginner, since the XD relies more on menus and unknown controls. I think the XD will probably be completely superseded in the future, with a model with a couple of more controls for the digital multi engine, and perhaps better overview of what those parameters does on the front panel (OLED display for the digital engine as well with parameter names). I guess though that it is possible that Korg will implement the missing features of the OG in to the sucessor to the XD, so it will replace them both. I wouldn't be surprised if Korg made a fully digital synth that can run the code of the multi engine, with multiple OSCs, and with greater polyphony, and with modelled filters, in the same format as the Wavestate and OPsix, and that would then be more powerful and flexible than the included Multi engine in the XD, something then worth considering as a complement to a Minilogue OG, for exapnding the sound palette. At this point, I would say that clones coming from Behringer seems like the biggest threats, in terms of hands on synths with little to no menu diving, and some will come with the additional polyphony that one might want out of the Minilogue. I'm not an analog purist, but even with digital offerings, there isn't much else that is as hands on, the Sledge has gone up in price, or is on its way out of the market, and the System-8 and the Peak, can't compete in terms of price, thought they do offer more (but they are above that 1000 Euro/dollar, and that does matter, even if the additional features could be considered worth the price difference). It feels like it shouldn't still hold up, with all the synth news in the last couple of years, but there really hasn't been anything that is as hands on, without hiding several of typical functions in menus. The FX section was always weak, and needed external or DAW processing, but that is also a good thing in some ways, as it isn't like with some other synths, that the FX section has aged poorly, but because it offers built in FX people still judge the sound with those on, instead of the pure sound, and up-to date external FX processing. The modulation section was always a bit limited, but not more than many of the old classic synths. In my view, the greatest drawback, was the limited polyphony. I wonder what a studio rack expander module for it would cost, if they made one, without the hands on control, designed to be programmed from a Minilogue OG unit or software. 8 voices, would make it even more useful, as it would let more notes ring out, or for building more impressive unison sounds.

Beginners synth is a relative term, hard to describe what a beginner synth is. I have been playing keyboards since 1967, purchased over 70 synths/Edrum/sampler/Dpianos over the years. It is 2021 and I just bought an original Minilogue this week...and just bought a MicroBrute this year. Because I am adding these synths to a studio of synths they have originality and purpose, and, the Minilogue doesn't have to "do it all". For those wanting a beginner synth the Minilogue's are missing full sized keys, so another keyboard is necessary, never begin playing keyboard on anything but full sized keys. And don't begin learning sound design on synths that play only one note at a time (monophonic synths). Polyphonic should be your first synth. So if just learning keyboard and synth, a weighted 88 key controller is a good place to start to build up hand strength and the give you the ability to play an acoustic piano later. Adapting to synth action is easier than adapting later to piano action. I just added a sampler last year, the 1010Music BlackBox and do not want to sample digital synths, so I have been buying analog synths to sample or add to the mix of digital synths. By sampling the Mini or Micro I can drastically change the tone by layering and then re-sampling into a single polyphonic stereo instrument. Since recording is the goal (not stage use) stereo becomes a major part of sound design along with design effects for each patch of the synths. I am a solo acoustic pianist, highly practiced and polished for professional concerts, synths are my hobby and don't make money...but...how a synth is performed can make a "beginner" synth sound like a Rick Wakeman recording. A highly skilled keyboardist can make a Miinilogue sound like a million bucks...provided a full sized keyboard is MIDI cabled into it; I can't perform on mini-keys and a short range. I do like the mini keys included however for programming (sound designing) on it. For the last 5 years I have listened to 100s of reviews and demos, I never buy any synth in the first 2 years of production. I consider the Minilogue a good studio synth, pro synths I classify for stage use where you want the fewest number of keyboards on stage so each one needs to do a lot. The big decision was between the XD and original. Since both are mono with the XD in stereo effects only, I decided on the original. I will be adding two Modal Skulpts to the Minilogue for left and right stereo fields; All three will play simultaneously and create gigantic stereo. Actual stereo far exceeds effects stereo in recording quality and excitement. I am predicting massive and beautiful textures from this 3 synth combination that will make an XD sound simple and plain. So for a few hundred more than the XD I will have 3 synths (6 oscillators pan-able) to create my own sounds not possible on a Minilogue or XD or any synth without panning of individual oscillators. (nearly every analog synth in history does not have pan-able oscillators). Yes there are many competitors, but only ONE is analog, the Behringer DM12/6. The DM12 has better modulation and great effects, but fewer oscillator options and cost more. The cost of a DM12 compared to my Minilogue/Modal Skulpt rig is the same. The DM12 is NOT stereo. Yes effects can give a stereo image, but nothing like a true stereo image where an entire synth (2 osc) are programmed specifically for left / right / center. I have been sound designing on a Roland Gaia for 8 years, this is a true stereo synth and creates incredible poly textures for recording; the most under-rated synth of all time. Recording synths is my only goal. I specifically will be using the Minilogue for sound design to replace a Casio synth that is too time consuming (menu driven) to achieve just average sound. The Minilogue will save half a day in sound design as I set up my next synth composition for recording. I record Vangelis style, all in one take, on many tracks, with many foot pedals controlling instruments. Using multiple sequencers for back up to my liveplay performance, I can achieve deep orchestrations on the fly. I record wet and finished to track, post processing is mixdown to 2 track complete song.

Buyed classic minilogue for my first synth years ago and still my only synth and now i'm gonna buy korg wavestate to complet setup but yeah minilogue is soooo good for new or old user of synth

Think I might get the reface cs, since it's almost half the price of the minilogue xd, in the UK.

I'm thinking of getting a Minilogue XD as a first synth. That or an Argon 8. Would love to expand my synth knowledge and I feel like hardware is the easiest way to experiment. It's hard to know how it'll fit into my music though (pop/rock) as most demo's show the "cool" sounds but not how it would fit into commercial music. Either way it'll take a while as its out of my budget currently. Someday though!

Its a classic, thanks Bo

I personally prefer the sound of the microfreak and the cs over the xd, but I think the og minilogue definitely stands out to me over all of those as having it’s own sound qualities and originality. It’s going on the gear list now for sure. 👍

After more than three years, I still love my minilogue. If I were to buy a new first analog synth today, I might consider the Behringer Model D, both for the layout and the extra oomph in the deep end. And yes, you'll have to buy a midi keyboard, but the model D is inexpensive so that should leave some room. But having had some experience, the Wavestate is high on the list as the next synth.

Sold my Reface CS today and bought a used Minilogue. The CS was my first hardware synth and even though I like the overall sound (it truely has some wonderful sweetspots), I got a little bit bored and uninspired by its sonic limitations. Further not being able to save my patches and not having a sequencer became a source of frustration for me . The Minilogue should arrive tomorrow and I'm very excited to get my hands on that beauty. Of course it sounds quiet thin and the lack of low end first got me a little bit worried whether it is the right choice for me, but I think with the right tweaking and some pedals added it should make a great ambient machine. Hoping for a long lasting romance! ;-)

That Modal Cobalt 8 all day. But minilogue is cool too. Makes a good first synth. But i'm printing out a poster of that Modal for my vision board