11 best synthesizers - from models for training to professional monsters

Previously, the creation of music was required only composers. The fruits of their works were used, roughly speaking, only by singers and film studios. Now the need to create music can even occur in a video blogger (non-original compositions block the possibility of monetization). That is why synthesizers are becoming more and more popular, because it is with their help that writing music is easiest - especially if it is a qualitative model mentioned in this rating.

Top synthesizers rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best synthesizers for training	1	CASIO LK-280	18 400 ₽
	2	Yamaha PSR-R300	18 990 ₽
	3	CASIO CTK-6200	17 900 ₽
The best synthesizers for fans	1	CASIO WK-6600	25 150 ₽
	2	KORG Kross 61	45 990 ₽
	3	Yamaha MX61	45 500 ₽
The best synthesizers for professionals	1	Yamaha Motif XF8	222 076 ₽
	2	Kurzweil PC3LE8	129 100 ₽
Top MIDI Keyboards	1	Roland A-800PRO	27 990 ₽
	2	Nektar Impact LX88	28 990 ₽
	3	Novation Launchkey 61	15 811 ₽

The best synthesizers for training

CASIO LK-280

Rating: 4.9

Despite the relatively low cost, not exceeding 20 thousand rubles, this synthesizer has almost everything you need. Nevertheless, this is a device for beginners, as evidenced by the built-in key illumination. A step-by-step learning system has been introduced here, which in theory will make it possible to start creating melodies without the help of a teacher.

The synthesizer includes 61 piano keys. Each key is pressure sensitive. The sound is published here using a high-quality AHL processor with 48-note polyphony. The product can also boast a sequencer (5 tracks with 6 tracks), digital effects, an automatic harmonizer, a style editor, an arpeggiator, and many other useful functions. Saving the created tracks takes place on the SD card. Other connectors include USB, audio input, headphone output and microphone input. In a word, it is quite a worthy tool that will surely serve you even after graduation.

Yamaha PSR-R300

Rating: 4.8

Yamaha has created its own synthesizer for training. Its device can work both from the accumulator, and from batteries. The tool has quite large speakers, thanks to which you can appreciate the track just created. Interestingly, the PSR-R300 can even be connected to the pedals, making the game even more convenient.

Like the previous option considered, the synthesizer includes 61 keys, each of which is sensitive to pressing. There is also a small display, which displays the current settings.In total, the product can please 482 timbres, 102 embedded tracks (30 of them are Russian) and 106 accompaniment styles. And via USB-MIDI interface you can download any other songs from the Internet. All this allows you to have fun and learn as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, the key illumination is not here. Missing and sensibly implemented sampling function. In this regard, it seems that the synthesizer is not useful after you fully learn how to write music. But this tool sounds great! There is even an opportunity to produce the world-famous sound of a Yamaha grand piano - switching to this instrument takes place by pressing a single button. This device is worth 19 thousand rubles.

CASIO CTK-6200

Rating: 4.7

Another synthesizer, the cost of which does not exceed 19 thousand rubles. It includes 61 keys with two levels of sensitivity. The electronic part of the device has 700 timbres and 210 styles. A significant advantage of the tool is the presence of a segment display with backlighting - all symbols are clearly distinguishable from any angle. Also, it can not but rejoice at the data entry wheel - it is much more convenient to work with it than with ordinary buttons.

This synthesizer allows you to record any ideas on the SD card. Also here are the line input and USB-connector. In real-time mode, the functions of the arpeggiator, automatic harmonizer and registration memory help.

The best synthesizers for fans

CASIO WK-6600

Rating: 4.9

An excellent musical instrument of the initial class, for which no more than 30 thousand rubles are requested. For this money, the buyer already receives a very large synthesizer, on the front panel of which 76 keys are located. The simulated music can be saved to the SD card. Despite the increased cost, the product also has only 48-channel polyphony. Nevertheless, it is possible to squeeze out of it much more than using the devices discussed above.

There is a large number of support functions that will not interfere with any musician. In particular, you can select the metronome, reverb, transpose, auto accompaniment and arpeggiator. Also it should be noted the possibility of connecting the pedals and the presence of the controller changes the pitch. All keys present here are touch sensitive (two degrees of sensitivity). On the back of the synthesizer, you can detect the line-in, microphone jack, and headphone jack. Not forgotten by the creators and connector USB Type B.

KORG Kross 61

Rating: 4.8

A very compact synthesizer whose weight does not exceed 4.3 kg. Despite the rather high cost (49 thousand rubles), the device includes only 61 keys. Each one is touch sensitive. However, this does not change the fact that someone of their number may seem small. But here there are audio recorder and microphone input. The musician should appreciate the timbres of the electric piano, piano and drums. Also should please the function "Favorites", where you can add up to 64 favorite voices or even full-fledged audio files.

The device includes a step sequencer, which came here from the instruments of the Electribe family. Another synthesizer is able to boast of an arpeggiator, a drum track and a MIDI sequencer. The resulting music is offered to save to your computer via USB connection.

In general, the device stands out among competitors richer sound palette. It is also one of the few synthesizers that you can take somewhere with you. It can work both from the network and from AA batteries.

Yamaha MX61

Rating: 4.7

Another professional entry-level synthesizer, which includes 61 keys. Unlike cheaper models, the tool offers USB and MIDI connectors, as well as enhanced VST and DAW control. The choice of the user are available in 1106 timbres - such an amount in this price segment is extremely rare. Also, the synthesizer has VCM effects, which consist in modeling electronic circuits.

With this tool you can easily mix voices and split the keyboard. But most of all, the buyer should be pleased with the polyphony, which is 128-voiced here. Perhaps, just because of this fact alone, it is quite possible to think about whether or not to be generous with 50 thousand rubles.

The best synthesizers for professionals

Yamaha Motif XF8

Rating: 5.0

A very expensive musical instrument. In Russia, for this 28-pound device, they are asking for 250 thousand rubles. This price tag says that the Yamaha Motif XF8 is used even by professional musicians, performing in groups or solo. The product has a color display on which almost all current settings are displayed in a clear view. For the game are 88 keys that are sensitive not only to the touch, but also to the aftertouch. The large weight of the device is due to the presence of hammer mechanics - in this regard, the instrument hardly differs from the classical piano or the piano.

There is no speaker system here, the sound should be output to external speakers. As for the processor, it can boast a 128-voice polyphony. The number of voices here reaches 1353. Also 93 effects are provided to the user. And how many auxiliary functions are present here ... There is no point in listing them all. Instead, we declare that this synthesizer is recommended by expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ to anyone who has been going to play music on a professional basis for many years.

Kurzweil PC3LE8

Rating: 4.9

This device offers the musician 88 weighted keys. Hammer mechanics are also used here, but the cost of the tool does not fly to heaven - it does not exceed 130 thousand rubles. It may seem that a lower price tag is associated with less brand promotion. But in fact, such a device can not be expensive, because the sounds here are made with the help of 64-voice polyphony. Also, a smaller number of functions are built in to simplify the writing of music.

However, this is a real professional tool. When you play it at certain moments, it starts to seem that you are pressing the keys of a real piano. Also here multitimbral is great implemented - at the same time up to 16 timbres can be used. It should be noted, and a large number of connectors - even here a digital coaxial output is present! The tool does not have an SD card slot only. However, a professional synthesizer does not need it.

Top MIDI Keyboards

Roland A-800PRO

Rating: 4.9

A fairly simple MIDI keyboard to learn, the cost of which in Russia does not exceed 28 thousand rubles. In its composition there are no speakers, and the number of all kinds of buttons is very small. However, this is easily explained - such a tool is usually used only in conjunction with a computer, on which different settings are set. Among the connectors located on the rear panel, you can find USB Type B, as well as MIDI input and output.

The game here is carried out using 61 keys. They are sensitive to both touch and aftertouch. It is implemented without the use of hammer mechanics, so the weight of the device is only 4.5 kg. The size of the tool is also small, for some people it will fit even on a computer desk.

Nektar Impact LX88

Rating: 4.8

This MIDI-keyboard includes 61 half-weighted keys. All are full-sized and touch sensitive. At any time, the user has access to the separation of the keyboard, as well as the connection of the pedals (in the complete set, of course, they are not). The speakers on the device are missing, but the display is not forgotten by the creators.

From photographs, the Nektar Impact LX88 may seem like a very small and lightweight tool. But in fact, the weight of this device reaches an impressive 8.1 kg, which indicates the high quality of the components used. In general, the product offers 9 reassignable control buttons, the same number of sliders, 8 knobs and the same pads that are sensitive to their velocity. Nice set. Only the absence of a MIDI input here can upset - only the output is available.

Novation Launchkey 61

Rating: 4.7

The easiest tool in our selection. With a 3.5 kg weight, the device offers 61 keys, each of which is touch sensitive. In addition to this MIDI-keyboard, you can connect the pedals.Otherwise, this is a typical tool that helps to write music for a video or even an amateur film. The product is connected to the computer via the USB Type B connector. Accelerate the process of creating a composition of 16 multi-color pads that are sensitive to velocity. More on the body can be detected 8 rotary controls.

Conclusion

Now you know which synthesizers are the best in their class. Note that the discussion in this compilation was exclusively about models found on sale in Russia. No one will argue with the fact that there are more high-quality synthesizers, which are made almost to order - they are usually used by world-famous musicians.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.