Checked September 2026
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u-he Bazille review
Synths
Polyphonic modular synthesizer with digital oscillators, filters and a morphing sequencer. Best for modular-style sound design and evolving textures. Price: €129 one-time.
Key features
- Up to 16 voices
- 4 oscillators with phase distortion and FM
- 4 multimode filters
- 16-step morphing sequencer per voice
- Delay, distortion, phaser and spring reverb
- 1,700+ presets
Pros
- Deep modular patching
- Free demo available
Cons
- Demo has periodic crackling
- Large module set takes time to learn
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Sources: u-he.com