Studio Electronics SE-3X

The best and closest affordable and versatile alternative for a Mini Moog. And don't forget that you get the different filter options + ring modulation + paraphony. Would have been great to have them filters switchable via MIDI, too, though. Also, not all parameters can be edited via MIDI.

First unit did not power on properly - nothing on the display. Was a bit shocked about this, as it really is a boutique piece of gear and it should just work straight away. However, my unit was exchanged quickly by Thomann without any problems. This shouldn't happen though. Also I don't like that the editor software is not free of charge.

Soundwise this machine is just a beast. Nothing more to say.