Synth-a-Sette: Create Your Own Banana Keyboard With This Cassette Sized Analog Synthesizer

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars | 56 ratings

Price: 49.95

Last update: 09-06-2024


About this item

TINY SYNTH, HUGE POSSIBILITIES: Whether you're a musician on the go or a student looking to create their own musical instrument, the Synth-a-Sette provides fun new ways to be creative.
PLAY MELODIES ANYWHERE: This pocket synth has everything you need. Includes 13 key monophonic touchpad, an "octave up" button, optional vibrato switch, built in speaker, line out, and batteries.
YOUR FIRST ANALOG SYNTH: This simplified synth is great as an introduction to analog sound synthesis or as an extra input for an established synth-head.
INVENT YOUR OWN KEYBOARD: Connect everyday objects to the touchpads to make your own keyboard. Play notes when you complete the circuit with fruits, forks, friends, or anything else conductive.
COMBINING STEM LEARNING WITH MUSIC: MicroKits designs electronics that make learning fun and approachable. This synth enables both musical and scientific exploration.
SMALLEST POCKET SYNTH: Touchpad monophonic keyboard, an "octave up" button, optional vibrato switch, and built in speaker for musicians on the go.

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Top reviews from the United States

Staneslow
5.0 out of 5 stars Very unique and rad
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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 Super cool product. Works like it should and has nearly no learning curve.

Only downside: it’s awkward to show off. Like “here, let me show you something. I just need 5 minutes and 8 bananas real quick.”

Overall it’s great though and the batteries seem to last a long time since the speaker is so small. 5/5 for sure, though I wish it were a bit cheaper.
David & Dawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! Works wonderfully! Would recommend!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
It was really easy to set up and the instruction manual was well thought out- even fun! Who knew instructions could be fun?! lol Thanks for a great learning device!
Andrew S
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
I've had a blast playing with the synth-a-sette!!

It's a neat little gizmo that is pretty easy to set up and has a nice sound. The part I love the most is how creative is allows you to be in constructing your "keyboard." I used succulent leaves at first and went from there. It's great that there are controls for volume, tuning, and vibrato - as well as a headphone jack - which you might not expect for something that fits into a cassette case. As a musician, I would recommend this to anyone who likes tinkering with new instruments and discovering new sounds.

I also highly recommend this for educational settings because it is relatively easy to put together, a good introduction to electronics, and highly creative.
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Andrew S
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
I've had a blast playing with the synth-a-sette!!

It's a neat little gizmo that is pretty easy to set up and has a nice sound. The part I love the most is how creative is allows you to be in constructing your "keyboard." I used succulent leaves at first and went from there. It's great that there are controls for volume, tuning, and vibrato - as well as a headphone jack - which you might not expect for something that fits into a cassette case. As a musician, I would recommend this to anyone who likes tinkering with new instruments and discovering new sounds.

I also highly recommend this for educational settings because it is relatively easy to put together, a good introduction to electronics, and highly creative.
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B0sSL4dY
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves it!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
An amazing musical instrument. I would recommend it!
Patrick Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars VERY simple synth with fun possibilities
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
I'm a semi-professional musician, but usually playing guitar. Over the past few months I've been collecting a number of small, pocket-size synths and other instruments (tin whistle, ocarina, harmonica) just for fun -- and maybe some day doing a quirky band with odd instrumentation. ;-) The Synth-A-Sette seemed perfect for that, and in THAT capacity it does not disappoint. Works fine right out of the box. Read one instruction card, and you're on your way.

The only tech hitch is you need to make sure you're completing a circuit somehow. Usually, just holding the device in your own two hands is enough. But if you use the alligator clips to connect to things, just make sure you follow instructions and make sure you're connected to ground in order to get a sound. (just to be clear, there's no physical danger in not being connected to ground -- you just might not get a sound).

The only other hitch is the price seems a little high for a synth with no features other than tuning, vibrato, volume, and a power switch (although USB and battery power is nice to have). But really, the point of this synth is making simple music while also making interesting visuals. With the SEVERAL alligator clips included, you can connect it to anything conductive to control the notes. And I think that would look really cool in a video or live on stage.

Customer support is also very good. I had some concerns when I first got this in the mail, but I got a very quick and very nice response from a human being that made sense to me. No speaking to a bot or anything like that.

BOTTOM LINE: Pricey, yeah. But it makes a nice sound,. You can make actual music with it, and you can look super cool while doing it. Be creative. ;-)
Jasmin
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfully fun and well thought out
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
I have been following this project for some time and was so excited to get my hands on it. The packaging in a cassette case is both clever and practical for storage. The build quality is solid and it is really easy and fun to play. Can't wait to run this through some effects and see what sounds I can make.
JL
5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2023
I love the playfulness of it coming in a cassette tape box. My 7 year old was instantly into it. We connected it to all the fruit in the house. I realized I had a metal necklace that I connected the ground wire to, so we didn't have to hold it. Then my husband started picking it up and played with it a bit after originally scoffing (He really did like it after all) . It's fun for everyone!
James Arlow
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Gift
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
The whole family was laughing in minutes. What a fun little device.

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