Behringer Crave

The Behringer Crave is a compact semi-modular analog synthesizer that packs a punch with its rich sound, versatile features, and affordable price point. As someone who enjoys exploring the world of synthesis, the Crave quickly became a go-to instrument in my setup.

First and foremost, the build quality of the Crave is impressive. Despite its small footprint, it feels solid and well-built, making it suitable for both studio use and live performances. The retro-inspired design with its wooden side panels adds a touch of elegance to the overall aesthetic.

Sound-wise, the Crave delivers the classic analog warmth and character that Behringer is known for. The oscillator section offers a variety of waveforms, including sawtooth, square, and triangle, allowing for a wide range of sonic possibilities. The built-in sequencer and arpeggiator further enhance its versatility, making it easy to create complex and evolving patterns.

One of the standout features of the Crave is its semi-modular architecture. While it can be used as a standalone synthesizer, it also offers patch points for integrating with other modular gear, opening up endless possibilities for experimentation and sound design. Whether you're a beginner looking to dip your toes into modular synthesis or an experienced user looking to expand your setup, the Crave offers plenty of room for exploration.

Another highlight of the Crave is its affordability. Despite its impressive feature set, it comes in at a fraction of the cost of many other analog synthesizers on the market, making it accessible to musicians and producers on a budget.

Overall, the Behringer Crave is a fantastic synthesizer that offers incredible value for money. With its rich sound, versatile features, and compact design, it's perfect for musicians and producers of all skill levels. Whether you're creating fat basslines, soaring leads, or intricate soundscapes, the Crave has got you covered. But... it could be just a little bigger so the sequencer performance would br Perfect! But...
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If you want a Mother 32 to a fifth of the price and don't mind that it's Behringer, then this is great purchase.

It sounds almost exactly the same as the Mother 32 and has a very similar feature set, except that the Crave also has a MIDI Out port.

The sequencer buttons on the Crave are controversial. Some people don't mind that they are made of plastic and have an audible click, while other people prefer the tiny rubbery buttons on the Mother 32.

For both Mother 32 and Crave, it's possible to make music with lead, bass and percussion, all with sounds from one synth (search YouTube).

It is also possible to achieve 16-voice polyphony with Crave, by buying several of them and chaining them together.

The Crave itself feels sturdy and has a metal case.

I have used the myVolts Ripcord 12V DC cable for powering the Crave with an USB battery, and it works great here.

In my opinion, it's not the ultimate synth, but it provides good value for money.

Got this for the purpose of giving (semi-)modular synthesis a go. It integrated quite easily into my setup well, but... I just didn't gel with it.

I found it's design is well-reasoned, and considering what you get for €150 yes it's a deal for sure.
However, at this price maybe aesthetics and ergonomics are less important. Good potentiometres, bad buttons . It felt less like a musical instrument and more tool-like, but does have a great sound and wicked patch points.

One other things, the early firmware issues were a big pain for me. Between that and the feel I decided to sell it. Probably all fixed by now, do see what people say on the forum though.

I'm sure if you put the time in it will pay its dividends.