Synth A Sette First Impressions: Fun Toy or Real Gear?

The Synth A Sette is one of the most unique controllers I’ve come across—it looks like a cassette tape but doubles as a portable synth. In this review, I explore whether its retro-inspired design is more than just a gimmick. While it’s undeniably fun to carry around and eye-catching to pull out in a session, the real question is whether it holds up as a serious music-making tool.