Erica Synths Bassline DB-01

+ This is just a really good sounding synth with a pretty bunch of features for this size. The construction is really sturdy and all the knobs, switches and buttons have a really high quality feel. I love how fast and intuitive the sequencer is to work with. The sound is pretty much what you can expect from Erica Synths, raw and powerful. But it mellows down also in the time of need. Really nice companion on a mobile system with a small eurorack setup. Also, show me a more beautiful design! Symmetric and really ergonomic.

- There are only a couple of things I would change about this if I could. Attack and decay separately for both the VCA and the VCF + an dedicated volume knob.

From creamy triangle waves to nasty squares .... It's so good.

Can sound super musical but can also be a totally off-the-handle and wild on the opposite end too.

Build quality is above what I expected; think Moog but with a lovely boutique take on things. All the pots and buttons feel of premium quality.

Sequencer is immediate and doesn't take long to get your head around.
Only possible downside, if I was to be picky would be patch save; but given it's immediacy and how much fun it is I've not missed it.

Random pattern generator is fun to get some ideas if your stuck and the modulation/parameter record/step change is very cool. You can get some impressive movement out of it.

Being able to use it with external midi/CV sequencing or a controller is great too.

Love it .... ! Well-done Erica!

Thomann as per usual providing fast service, the right advice and price.

You've watched all the youtube videos, you've listened to all the demo's and you're still reading this review trying to make up your mind if you "need" or "want" this synth. Yes, I know, GAS is real.

However, let me help you make your decision:

You need to click 'Add to Basket' and then pay for this item. You will wait anywhere between 48 hours, up to 6 days (international clientele) to receive said item.

You will be a happy person once you receive it and play with it on it's own for about 10 minutes.

That's all the time you need to convince yourself that this is a good buy....

You'll realise that when you start twisting the knobs on the unit, the sounds emitted from it is out of this world, it's tight, it's loose, it's gritty, it's filthy and it can be clean and smooth at the twist of a button. You can save patterns / sequences / banks with modulated parameters / presets. Clocking it externally works effortlessly, but you knew all that from watching the videos!

It's built like a brick, solid steel case, knobs / buttons are all premium. Great feel/response to them, feelsgoodman!