Akai Pro Miniak Virtual Analog Synthesizer With Vocoder Reviews
over the years i've bought and sold quite a few 'budget' (under $1000) synthesizers. the MINIAK (/ alesis micron) is blatantly superior to all of them, despite the fact it's also among the least expensive. don't be fooled by lack of hype, it sounds AMAZING and has a lot of cool features others don't, a spectacular value for the price.
things the MINIAK totally owns:
- excellent SOUND QUALITY. this is a true synth, no ROM based samples, everything is built on a foundation of mathematical soundwaves (sine / triangle / square). the sonic fullness of these basic waves is noticably thicker than comparable synths. the akai (/ alesis) engine is fat, squelchy, can hit hard with humbling force or sound mellow, warm, and soothing, convincingly emulate many classic analog sounds, rip, sizzle, or envelop in complex rhythmic textures like nobody's business.
- miniak's numerous filters sound very rich. you can mix pre/post filter levels in various complex ways simply not possible on the other synths resulting in luscious tonal richness, surely one of the MINIAK's most outstanding features.
- there's a wicked onboard sequencer / drum machine / pattern recorder. if you really got into using the multi mode in combination with patterns and beats this could be operated almost like a groovebox. even if your ambition is more modest it's super easy to bang out solid, totally unique rhythms, sequences, and arpeggios. different elements can be combined and/or layered in fun, powerful ways.
- some might regret the limited number of knobs but once you learn the keyboard shortcuts this synth is actually much faster and more logically navigated than many, editing is a pleasure once you know your way around because anything you want if just a shortcut away. it's very easy to instantly assign the knobs to any parameter just by twisting them in that parameter's edit screen. knobs and mod wheels feel solid and smooth.
granted for someone who just wants to screw around twisting knobs and using generic sounds, maybe it's not the best choice. but for the person who wishes to learn the instrument thoroughly and create unique sounds the MINIAK will definitely reward with depth, ease, versatility, and genuinely impressive sonic quality, for the price an absolutely unbeatable value, in my opinion hands down the present champ in this bracket, a discreet, impressively potent synth, designed by a team from USA.
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Akai Pro Miniak Virtual Analog Synthesizer With Vocoder Overview
The MINIAK is a powerful performance and production synthesizer. The MINIAK empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a built-in drum machine/rhythm sequencer, an arpeggiator, a 40-band vocoder, stereo effects, and a virtual analog synth engine developed in partnership with the world-class Alesis synth team. While the compact, portable synth shines on stage, the MINIAK is also at home in the production studio delivering 24-bit audio resolution. The MINIAK puts up to eight multi-timbral voices at your fingertips, each with three oscillators. You can create interesting and unique sounds and take advantage of the more-than-600 preset sounds and store up to 1,000 programs in the MINIAK. The synth also has two multi-mode filters, three envelope generators, two LFOs, stereo effects, and a 40-band vocoder. On top of all of this sound-melding power, the MINIAK has a comprehensive sequencer with step and dynamic real time phrase sequencing, a drum machine/rhythm sequencer, and an arpeggiator to aid in creating the landscapes and textures you’re after. Rounding out this complete instrument are high-resolution, 24-bit balanced 1/4" inputs and outputs. The MINIAK has a 37-key semi-weighted keyboard with velocity sensitivity for all-in-one performance. It can also be used as a sound source for MPCs, computer software, and keyboards via MIDI.
Akai Pro Miniak Virtual Analog Synthesizer With Vocoder Feature
- Eight voices, each with three oscillators
- Up to eight multi-timbral parts with stereo effects and 40-band vocoder
- Two multi-mode filters, three envelope generators, two LFOs, sample and hold, tracking generator
- Dynamic real-time and step sequencers, arpeggiator, and drum machine/rhythm sequencer
- 37-key synth-action keyboard with velocity sensitivity
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Akai Pro Miniak Virtual Analog Synthesizer With Vocoder Detail
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 10.8 x 3.3 inches ; 12 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 14.4 pounds
- Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
- Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
- ASIN: B002MAAW4U
- Item model number: MINIAK
