IK Multimedia UNO Synth portable monophonic real analog synthesizer with sequencer, arpeggiator, battery operation, full MIDI/USB control and Mac/PC/iPad editor software

Had for a couple of weeks, paired with a Arturia keystep keyboard and three Korg Volca's.A blast to use, easy to learn for me, and very smooth synth sounds from the 80'sthe LFO is very good and the whole system has little background noise. My only complaint is that its powered by USB or batteries. No dedicated power only connector. I am not a fan of mini USB connectors. they tend to fail after some use. if it does I will modify it. Also as others have stated the software is fantastic, but your license can't be transferred I think this hurts the resale market, because the new owner will haver to register and PAY for the software... not a good deal...

Wow! In all of my years of owning synthesizers(over 43), I would have to say this is the MOST impressive for the size and money!! It's super easy to play and has massive potential!! The arppegiator and sequencer really are quite good! LOTS of modulation potentials. Good filters and envelope! annd....it goes on! For two hundred....it's a NO BRAINER! Especially for you people who have NO synthesizer experience or knowledge! OH...and it sounds so BIG for a little "shrimp"! LOL! ♫♪

I might leave this on 86. That sound and variations on it make my heart sing. I pushed it through a stereo chorus and my plants grew two feet, and my hair grew back. It's that good.Otherwise, it's a very capable little monosynth with a terrible interface. I recommend sequencing with something else. Oh, get a keystep. Any of them. Glue this to it. Put it on 86. Leave it there. : ) Pull it out when it's raining or you are blue. Or, leave it tethered to a laptop and keep the synth editor software open. Or get the Pro X where the knobs are less virtual. I'll be leaving mine on 86. : ) I have a Typhon. Pairs nicely with this. It can do the fancy stuff. This thing is on 86.The point is, it doesn't matter that it's about 5 bucks of plastic and no metal. Ok the shafts in the encoders might be metal. That said, it does not matter for two very important reasons:1) You have a vast library of outstanding presets, then even more online. Free. VERY good presets.2) It sounds absolutely astoundingly goodIt's the most bizarre thing. It's like watching a cat beat up a bear. This thing sounds better than any virtual analog synth I have. It sounds better than the Roland S1. It took it's spot instantly. It sounds better than the J-8. It's mono presets sound better than my virus snow. And to me, sounding the best wins. Every single time. Maybe I'm crazy. Maybe I'm not hearing the difference brownian motion is making on the electrons in the analog circuit, or whatever. It sounds better. The S1 had been on board because it sounded so good. Now it's off the island unless I get more space. I'm busy pushing this synth through a pog pedal and giggling like a fool. It sounds as good or dare i say better than the Typhon, if you don't add in the Typhons outstanding quality effects. And the Typhon sounds amazing. This sounds at least as good as it does. This is the absolute best bargain on a monosynth on Earth right now. If you plan to sequence it with something else.

The 100 preset capacity is great, looking forward to using its software to upload sounds from experienced sound designers

Why are the cables so short that its almost impossible to make a connection? I had to get extensions for the midi and usb cable. Why did they put a 2.5 mm connection instead of a up to date 3.5 mm jack? I had to buy 2.5 mm to 3.5 converters. Also I had to switch out the midi 5 pin din female for a male connection for my interface to actually connect it. Pain in the A$$ overall. It has good sound for now. I will not recommend to buy unless you want be a slave to buy other other parts

I have a small studio and not a lot of room to have lots of equipment. I already owned the uno drum machine and absolutely love it. Both look nice and are easy to use.... My suggestion is to print off the manual and read it to get the most out of it. These machines do so much that it's easy to get lost but after you get the hang of it it's a snap...

No matter what you connect the USB power to - computer, console, or grounded wall outlet - the noise is overwhelming. You are stuck using batteries which have a quoted "three hours of continuous use" spec, but the low bat warning starts flashing well before that.Basically this is a good product that fails miserably in the power department. They spent a lot of time packing in features but failed to address basic infrastructure needs. This unit should have a wall wart, not a USB power feed. If that meant increasing the price by $20, so what.Don't buy it, you'll just return it. Or buy a lot AA batteries.

Things I like: Can save patterns and presets. Arpeggiator has many modes. If you connect the synth to computer you can store unlimited amount of sounds you make and load them any time into a synth. Computer app gives even more options for tweaking sounds. When registering the unit - register it to the whole new email address as if you gonna sell it in the future you will transfer license easier, otherwise new owner has to pay 20 bucks to transfer license for the software.Things I don't like: The body of my unit was curved. It does look like it comes like that from the factory as there is no damage signs at all. The body of the unit shakes when you press buttons on the right lower corner and I had to put two layers of double sided scotch tape to level the surface. Also sometimes my synth scroll presets on it's own and if I haven't saved preset I work on - it's gone... I feel like the unit I got was just a return item and I got it next as it was 149.99. I wonder if I'm right...