CRAVE Analog Semi-Modular Synthesizer with 3340 VCO, Classic Ladder Filter, 32-Step Sequencer and 16-Voice Poly Chain

I don't think I've turned it off since it came. What a wonderful time-waster! May actually be musical, too. Impressively built, sounds (to me) identical to Moog Mother, and very priceworthy. Controls are silky smooth and somehow the thing never "pops" when switches are flipped, etc. There is no background noise that I can hear. The 24dB ladder filter can self-oscillate and be played with the keys. The sequencer buttons are very click-positive, which is OK with me because I use an external keyboard for actually playing and just use the sequencer buttons when actually programming the sequencer. (Your ext. key controller can be used to enter notes but the other step parameters need to be entered at the CRAVE itself.) It responds to the velocity and pitch bend signals from the key controller. Manual is skimpy but there are some excellent demos and tutorials on YT. At first I thought six patch cables were too many because I could only figure out how to use 2 of them, but now, after watching some demos, I have used up to 5 at once to good effect. Still haven't figured out a 6-patch that makes sense though! I have it daisy-chained with an ancient Yamaha QY10 sequencer, playing the 30 instrument presets in the QY10 with the CRAVE sequencer and an old Oxygen8v2 key controller. My housemate thinks I've been replaced with an alien.

Great quality and value, stands on its own as flexible synth for bright line stuff. Easy to get a wide range of quality sounds out of it within minutes. Absolutely can be made an essential part of anyone's desktop studio. Not just an alternative or a clone here but a fair competitor for essential roles in you music making.

Synth sounds good, but I find the menu and the sequencer interface to be a bit dive-y for my liking. If this is your first synth I'd recommend something with more apparent controls. I like the korg ms20 coupled with an external sequencer - that is an ideal setup to learn synthesis. If you are already comfortable with synthesis and just need a new synth to fiddle with this is a fun one, but it's going to take a while to get up to speed.

This is a great sounding and surprisingly melodic synth. I didn't expect it to be this good and this versatile. I have the Behringer Wasp, which is very good, but this produces so many more sounds than the Wasp. I'm still learning and playing around with the sequencer but do sometimes stumble upon, by chance, making it work. Buy this high quality Behringer synth. You'll be very happy you did.

The quality of this synth is excellent!!! feels like solid metal!! the patch bay is what makes the crave an awesome synth!! my favorite thing to do is to used the external audio Input and run my drum machines through it. If you are looking for an Analog mono synth with options for experimentations for a cheap price this is it. Working with the synth functions such as saving patterns and adding glide etc is not easy because is not obvious. you will have to sit down and read the manual or watch the many YouTube tutorials available. Eventually after so many try's you will remember the shift key combination. Also Behringer has their synth tools software that allows you to do the sequencing in the computer which is really easy is, however is not a Realtime sequencer editor (which means you can't have the sequencer running and tap the notes on the computer and automatically hear the changes in Realtime) you draw the notes and then press the "store" button in order for the computer to send the changes to the synth. One thing I notice is that the changes to the sequence will not update until you power down the unit and turn it back on (unless I am doing something wrong, that is the only way I got it to work). I have no complaints about it because is an Analog synth and just having the options to save your sequences is excellent. now when you are sequencing manually without the computer saving the sequence the changes are immediate and no need to power down the unit. for the Price This synth is amazing. Behringer gets 5 stars!!!!!!

After dipping my toe into the ocean of analog synths with a Stylophone Gen X-1 last year, I wanted to dive deeper into sound creation with something that could connect to my MIDI keyboard as well as my computer if/when needed, without taking up a lot of space or requiring an investment in a fully modular rig. The Crave does all of that at a very modest price point, and it sounds great. Documentation in the included pamphlet is minimal, but I quickly found dozens of helpful tutorials for beginners, and I have been loving the journey so far. Would happily recommend it to anyone with a MIDI keyboard and a bit of musical background, who wants to start learning analog synthesizers but who isn't sure where to begin.

I have had the Moog Mother 32 for years and wanted another one, but the $699 price put me off. However, after buying the Crave (mine cost $199) I found it is made well and has practically the same workflow as the Mother 32. It is a great buy. As for sound, there are minor differences in the Crave and Mother 32 oscillators and filters. The Crave sounds a bit "darker", while the Mother 32 sounds "snappier", but they actually complement each other well. The MIDI Out is a feature that the Crave has and I have long wished the Mother 32 had, too. The desktop-only design of the Crave is probably the only design quirk of the Crave that I don't like (the Mother 32 is Eurorack compatible). But overall, the Crave is a nice desktop synth that is easy to use and sounds good.

Okay, it’s not a Roland, but for the money it’s more than a bit of fun… sequencer works fine although there is a learning curve for ethics unit. Again, I didn’t buy it for any professional reason… I was just intrigued. This is an extremely well-built piece of equipment…. And like I said, it’s fun…. And fun works for me.

Llegó perfecto, bien empacado muy rápido. La calidad del producto, su cubierta, laterales, los botones, es muy buena. Baje el sofware SynthTribe de la página de Behringer. Detecta el Crave de inmediato y actualicé el firmware sin ningún problema. El Crave suena de maravilla y es una opción super barata y con funcionalidades mejoradas comparado con el Moog Mother32. Me encantó!.

I had been craving to buy this one for sometime now. Had been seeing reviews online and nothing but all good about it. Thankfully it has a inbuilt basic plucky keyboard (dont have a midi keyboard-yet. Maybe Arturia keystep next to go along) the sequencer is marvellous. The sound and tweaks are unbelievably good. In fact, did not expect it so boomy and crisp. I have tried sequencing (stranger things inspired) to show you how fluid this gear is. Perfect to roll out techno, deep house, progressive bass lines .. in case you would like to see me perform or listen to me make music with CRAVE, do check out Ishan Mukherjee music

The Behringer Crave is the cheeky synthesiser that punches way above its price tag. Think of it as an analogue playground in a compact box: gritty yet musical, simple yet startlingly expressive. I’ve spent quite a bit of time with it, and it’s impressed more than just a few ears. Let’s start with the engine. That 3340-style VCO gives you real analogue grit — snarling basses, singing leads, and everything in between. The ladder filter has character; it’s not pristine like higher-end gear, but it’s warm, juicy and musical, exactly what you want when you’re sculpting squelchy sequences or moody drones. Modulation is where the Crave stops being a “starter” synth and starts feeling like a proper creative tool. You’ve got a built-in sequencer/arpeggiator that happily locks onto your tempo, and the patch points open up exploration without needing a soldering iron or a degree in signal processing. Crank a few knobs, plug a few cables in, and suddenly you’re in modular-land without that modular price tag. It’s not perfect. The keyboard is tiny and limited, so if you want to play in with proper expression you’ll want a MIDI controller. And the build feels plasticky compared with boutique synths — but honestly, for what it costs, that’s a fair trade-off for the sound and fun you get. In short: this is one of the most joyful little pieces of kit you can own if you love analogue tones and hands-on play. Affordable, addictive and characterful — a proper spark-starter for ideas. Verdict: Quirky, capable analogue fun that keeps you twiddling for hours. 🔊⚡

Yo no sabía absolutamente nada y me encuentro jugando y generando nuevos sonidos como Niño con juguete nuevo. 10/10

Loved it !