The 8 best synth under 500

1. Review Stylophone Retro Pocket Synth

Features:

• Miniature stylus operated synthesizer is a recreation of the 1967 classic
• Choose from three different retro organ sounds, Optional vibrato effect
• Tuning knob on bottom allows you tune the Stylophone or do pitch-bend effects
• Built in speaker with volume control, Optional headphone jack
• Input for MP3 player mixes your music with the Stylophone and outputs everything through the built-in speaker

2. Review littleBits Electronics Synth Kit

Features:

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• Modular analog synthesizer made up of 12 BitsTM modules that snap together with magnets to create circuits in seconds
• Create amazing sounds right out of the box while learning the basics of analog synthesis
• Project booklet with step-by-step instructions for creating a wide array of sound circuits and projects
• Box transforms into a ready-to-use performance station that can connect to recording or live sound equipment
• Combine the little Bits Synth Kit with other little Bits modules to make expressive interfaces, or creations that span light, motion and sound!

3. Review Pyle USB MIDI Keyboard Controller - Portable Recording Equipment Kit w/ 25 Synth Piano Keys, 8 Drum Beat Pads, 16 DJ Fader Knobs - Mini Hardware Buttons Control Any Electronic Music DAW - PMIDIKPD50

Features:

• UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: A single cable connects the white mini travel size piano to the USB port of any Mac or PC laptop computer or desktop PC. No extra power adapter necessary! Synthesizer is compatible with all professional Digital Audio Workstation production software with like Logic, Ableton Live, Pro tools or GarageBand.
• MULTI FUNCTION CONTROLLER: 25 keys and 8 drum beat maker pads (with 2 preset banks) are velocity sensitive for small big volume dynamics. Change key or octave of the portable keyboard using the LED buttons to enjoy a full range of control from this compact device.
• PERFECT FOR ELECTRONIC MUSICIANS: Don’t let software get in the way of your mixing workflow. Use the simple mix board to record and master music naturally by ear by quickly adjusting and fine tuning DAW system sound parameters more fluidly using the 16 assignable DJ fader rotary knobs.
• PITCH BEND/ MOD SLIDER/ FOOT PEDAL CONNECTION: Add some spice to your set using these extras! Sustain foot pedal is not included. Great desk equipment accessories for any virtual recording studio musical station!
• INCLUDES MIDI EDITOR SOFTWARE: Download and install the programmable software kit to your Windows or Mac and make advanced edits to the synth surface global MIDI channel - switch between toggle and switch mode, or change CC value for both on and off.
• This unit has some software updates since its initial release and it is recommended to run the firmware updates to allow seamless integration with newer operating systems and applications

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7. Review USB MIDI Controller Drum Pad - Mini Portable Beat Maker Workstation Equipment w/ 12 Drum Pads, DJ Fader Slider & Transport Buttons - Control any DAW Software Kit for Laptop Recording - Pyle PMIDIPD20

Features:

• SIMPLE MIDI MAPPING: MIDI beat maker board includes 12 drum pads, 2 Assignable Buttons, 6 DJ Transport Buttons, 1 X/Y fader slider and can be MIDI mapped to control CC or program change messages to any parameter or function to record in your favorite DAW
• UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY: A single cable connects the mini controller kit to the USB port of any Mac or PC laptop computer or desktop PC. No extra power adapter necessary! Compatible with all professional digital audio workstation software like Logic, Ableton Live, Pro tools or GarageBand
• 12 VELOCITY SENSITIVE DRUM PADS: Portable production hardware features 12 velocity sensitive pads are pressure sensitive to bring big or small volume dynamics to your music. Assign them to a single or multiple electronic instruments and control each different sound independently
• 4 PRESET BANKS: Change the preset bank directly from the compact controller surface and switch to entirely different mapping scheme. This will allow you to quickly change instruments during live performance. Great desk equipment accessories for any recording studio musical station
• INCLUDES MIDI EDITOR SOFTWARE: Download and install the programmable software to your Windows or Mac and make advanced edits to the global MIDI channel, switch between toggle and switch mode, or change CC value for both on and off

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