The Best Synthesizers 2025

1. Novation - Bass Station II Analogue Mono-Synth

Bass Station II is an analog mono-synth with a talent for bass, but a sound-engine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It brings the best elements of the original Bass Station into a brand new design with re-worked modulation, effects, filters and more; like the Bass Station, but much much bigger. The signal path is pure analog - including the effects section. The hardware has been laid out in modules with dedicated pots, switches, sliders and buttons for all major parameters. Critically, you can store and recall patches on Bass Station II. It comes with 64 killer factory presets, space for 64 of your own sounds on the hardware, and you can store more on your computer.

Novation - Bass Station II Analogue Mono-Synth

2. Deluxe Concert 54-key Keyboard

Create a new hit song of your own with the Techno Beat Electronic Keyboard. Choose from 100 different built-in, key-controlled instrument sounds. Five melodies and just as many real-time percussion instruments allow for a customized background track. Adjust the tempo to one of 25 different speeds. This 54-key electronic keyboard features an auto bass-chord function. It's a fun choice for kids and adults alike. Using the record function, the keyboard can save and playback a song. It also includes a mic so users can add their own vocals as desired.

New-Soundz 54-Key Deluxe Concert Keyboard, Mic Included: 100 different built-in instruments Musical instrument supplies for kids and adults 5 melodies and real-time percussion instruments Adjustable tempo with 25 speeds Record function plays back songs Auto bass-chord function Create a song with a customized rhythm and background track Includes mic for recording vocals

3. Yamaha Reface YC Mini-Key Keyboard

Yamaha reface keyboards are designed around the practical needs of contemporary musicians. The name of the series, "reface," is a conflation of the idea of reimagining and the legacy of Yamaha's many groundbreaking keyboard instrument interfaces. Among the innovations that it hearkens back to are the legendary CP80, DX7 and CS5 keyboards. This is the reface YC, which has as one of its chief orientations the authentic organ timbres from the Yamaha Combo Organ. The reface Series is small. Incredibly small. But unlike miniature keyboard instruments of the past, the reface touch is satisfying and expressive, and the sound is nothing short of spectacular. The reface family of keyboards features built-in speakers and is battery operable so you can create on the go. An aux line in allows you to play along with MP3 players or whatever other audio device you wish to use. Add MIDI and USB connectivity, and the reface's capacity to interface with external devices is vast. Reface YC gives you the unique expression of drawbars, rotary speaker, percussion and effects for a complete organ experience that fits under your arm. Five different organ models take you from vintage tonewheel to transistor to classic Yamaha YC combo organ at the turn of a dial. Each organ model features unique percussion behavior plus distortion and reverb effects to get that perfect sound - just pick your model and start shaping your sound using the nine retro-style drawbars. Take your playing to the next level and plug in a Yamaha FC7 expression pedal for the total organ experience. For keyboardists needing great organ sound you can carry under your arm, Reface YC is a Mobile Mini Keyboard with five unique organ characters and realistic organ control and behavior. Unlike expensive "clonewheel" organs, Reface YC features a complete organ interface you can hold in your hand and easily fits into your keyboard rig. WebMIDI and the reface Keyboard It had to happen, so it did. WebMIDI. And of course, Yamaha is one of the first to offer a way to use it. WebMIDI connects MIDI devices to the internet, allowing musical instruments to play online synthesizers, as well as save or share sounds. Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards can use WebMIDI to songs to YouTube (video) and SoundCloud (audio). BROWSE shows all available sounds (currently thousands), and you can refine your searches using tags. Once you find a sound you like, click on it and hit SYNC. This will send the sound to your connected reface and show them you to move the controls on your keyboard to recreate the sound. How cool is that?

Boasts three different organ types (Tone Wheel, Transistor, IC), along with three different organ behaviors (percussion, rotary speaker, foldback) for a big belt of old-time organ in a pipsqueak package! Combo Organ Sound Engine with five vintage organ Waves: H, American tonewheel organ; V, British transistor organ; F, Italian transistor organ; A, Japanese transistor organ; Y, Yamaha YC-45D Yamaha Reface YC Mini-Key Keyboard

4. Yamaha Reface DX Mini-Key Keyboard

The Reface DX from Yamaha is a frequency modulation synthesizer offering simple controls and complex sounds in a small size. Based on the DX-7 synthesizer, the DX is a re-imagined interface providing 8-note polyphony with four operators and twelve algorithms that capable of creating a variety of sounds from retro 80's to modern EDM.

Yamaha Reface keyboards are designed around the practical needs of contemporary musicians The name of the series, "reface," is a conflation of the idea of reimagining and the legacy of Yamaha's many groundbreaking keyboard instrument interfaces Among the innovations that is hearkens back to are the legendary CP80, Yamaha Combo Organ and CS5 keyboards This is the reface DX, which has as one of its chief orientations the bell pianos and broad digital synth library from the DX7 The

5. Moog TBP-002 Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer (Black)

For over 40 years, the Moog Taurus has been the secret weapon of artists and producers around the globe for generating earth-shaking bass. The Moog Minitaur is the newest addition to the Taurus family of Analog Bass Synthesizers. It is an inconspicuously compact, subharmonic bass machine designed to integrate seamlessly into any performance or computer-based music workflow. Just like its progenitors, the Minitaur effortlessly does one thing above all others - wall-splitting analog BASS. Features The solid steel enclosure of the Minitaur is deceptively simple - offering immediate access to critical sound design and performance controls only. This makes Minitaur extremely fast and easy to use - but just under the surface lays a vast expanse of dynamic and inspirational power that is instantly accessible from almost any laptop or MIDI controller. The free Minitaur Editor software truly unlocks Minitaur’s power and flexibility by making DAW integration and control completely seamless on both Mac and Windows machines. Load and save up to 128 presets onto your Minitaur, select from 6 different modulation waveshapes, engage Hard Sync, access full ADSR envelopes, MIDI sync the LFO, reset oscillator waveform cycles, polychain with other Moog synthesizers, and more. Every feature can be manipulated, automated, and recalled instantly. Minitaur v2.2 The new Minitaur v2.2 update expands this powerful analog bass synthesizer with a host of new performance elements and user-requested features, including front-panel access to new LFO wave-shapes, oscillator hard-sync and much more - and Minitaur's new Librarian and Editor Software makes DAW integration seamless between your synthesizer and Mac or Windows machine.

Design: The Moog Minitaur is the newest addition to the Taurus family of Analog Bass Synthesizers and is a compact, subharmonic bass machine designed to integrate seamlessly into any performance or computer-based music workflow Easy Access: The solid steel enclosure of the Minitaur offers immediate access to critical sound design and performance controls only Software: The free Minitaur Editor software truly unlocks Minitaur’s power and flexibility by making DAW integration and control completely seamless on both Mac and Windows machines Numerous Functions: Load and save up to 128 presets onto your Minitaur, select from 6 different modulation waveshapes, engage Hard Sync, access full ADSR envelopes, and more New Update: The new Minitaur v2.2 update includes front-panel access to new LFO wave-shapes, oscillator hard-sync, and much more

6. Korg microKORG S Synthesizer/Vocoder

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Korg MicroKorg Analog Modeled Synth/Vocoder

7. Kilpatrick Audio K4815 Pattern Generator Eurorack CV and MIDI Pattern Generator

As its premier offering in the modular synthesizer world, the K4815 Pattern Generator by Kilpatrick Audio packs incredible power into a 20HP Eurorack module that offers virtually unlimited creative potential for modular players. The K4815 can produce notes and varying control voltages for a wide range of musical applications. Its unique approach to music creation will have you finding melodies and rhythms you’ve never heard before. Unlike a step sequencer, where the player picks each note in a sequence, the K4815 creates sequences by combining a scale, a visual pattern (as shown on the display) and a sequence playback motion to determine the rhythms and notes that are actually played. Other parameters can adjust the note and sequence length, as well as the transposition, direction of playback, and so on. The K4815 is fully analog and MIDI compatible. The MIDI interface is available on an internal connector and is compatible with the K1600 MIDI Converter from Kilpatrick Audio. You can even build your own MIDI interface (See: AN-1 Simple MIDI Interface for a free design). The analog connections support three inputs for connecting analog clock, and analog control of the playback direction and pattern playback reset. The CV and GATE outputs are high-performance analog outputs for controlling VCOs and envelope generators. High quality 12-bit DACs ensure accurate tuning, and jumper selectable voltage offset and trimming are provided internally to allow integration with most modular equipment. But notes are not the only thing that can be produced with the K4815. In the alternate X/Y mode, varying voltages are produced on both the CV/X OUT and GATE/Y OUT. By using the X/Y mode, the playback position creates varying voltages and MIDI control changes which can be used as a source of modulation. The essence of any sequencer is the clock. The K4815 has a high-stability internal clock that can generate a wide range of tempos. The unit also supports analog (5V) clock on the CLOCK IN connector or MIDI clock. When the internal or analog clock is used, MIDI signals are generated automatically, making the system a useful MIDI clock generator or converter. Pattern Generation Concept New ways of creating melodies and control signals help to break new ground in music and sound. The K4815 helps you explore new melodies and rhythms using a unique concept of generating patterns. Unlike random pattern generators or ones based on various mathematical concepts, the K4815 bases its music-making foundation on simple scales, visually designed patterns, and intelligently designed motions. The player can control these three elements in realtime, creating an enormous variety of sounds in a visual way that is fun to use. Everything happens on the 8x8 LED matrix, which is both a visual indicator and a conceptual view of how the system works internally. Scales, patterns and motions are all mapped to points on the matrix that show exactly what is happening. The K4815 concept can be thought of as three distinct layers: Scales - Underneath the 8x8 LED matrix are the notes which are assigned to each of the 64 points on the grid. The selected scale can be major or minor, large or small. These are selected with the MAJ/MIN and LARGE/SMALL switches. Only four choices might seem like a limitation, but what happens on the other two layers ultimately affects the rhythms and melodies that are produced. Patterns - Patterns are visually designed icons, symbols and patterns which define which notes will play. They are shown in the background at all times. There are 32 patterns which can be selected with the PATTERN TYPE knob. If a point on the 8x8 LED matrix is lit, the underlying scale note is active. If the playback ball lands on that point, its note will play. Motions - Motions define how a sequence is played. Each motion defines up to 64 steps in a sequence. Each step can land on any of the points on the 8x8 LED matrix. If a step lands on a point which is lit, a note will play. There are 64 different motions, some sequential and musically-designed, and others more abstract or geometrically-designed. By using MIDI it is possible transpose the scale, and also to start and stop motion playback with note commands, changing the K4815 into a special type of auto-arpeggiator.

As its premier offering in the modular synthesizer world, the K4815 Pattern Generator by Kilpatrick Audio packs incredible power into a 20HP Eurorack module that offers virtually unlimited creative potential for modular players The K4815 can produce notes and varying control voltages for a wide range of musical applications Its unique approach to music creation will have you finding melodies and rhythms you’ve never heard before Unlike a step sequencer, where the player picks each note in

8. Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator - Arcade PO-20

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators are small, ultra-portable music devices, with studio-quality sound and the flexibility to make music on the go. Affordable for everyone and compatible with all other music gear. All pocket operator models perfectly complement each other. From drum machine, bass and lead synthesizers to noise percussion, the various unique units allow you to start a pocket band. Use them separately or connect them, the choice is yours. Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Synthesizer features: rapid beat making and chiptune improvisation synthesized arcade sounds 128 chord chaining 128 pattern chaining 16 sounds 16 punch-in effects step multiplier *Batteries not included. Needs 2 x AAA batteries.

Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators are small, ultra-portable music devices, with studio-quality sound and the flexibility to make music on the go Portable Music Creation: The Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Synthesizer is a compact and highly portable music device that delivers studio-quality sound. It allows you to make music on the go, offering an affordable option for musicians and is compatible with various other music gear. Chiptune and Arcade Sounds: This pocket synthesizer is designed for rapid beat making and chiptune improvisation. It features synthesized arcade sounds, 128 chord chaining, and 128 pattern chaining, enabling you to create unique and nostalgic gaming-inspired music.

9. Arturia MICROBRUTE Analog Synthesizer w/ Pig Hog PH10 Instrument Cable - Bundle

100% Analog Monophonic Synthesizer 25-Note Mini Keyboard Mixable Multi-Wave Oscillator Steiner-Parker Multimode Filter LFO with 3 Waveforms ADSR Envelope Controls USB MIDI In/Out Modulation Matrix CV/Gate Input and Output Step Sequencer

This Bundle Contains 2 items: (1) Arturia MICROBRUTE 25-mini-key Analog Mono Synthesizer (1) Pig Hog PH10 Instrument Cable The Arturia MicroBrute is a monophonic synthesizer keyboard that features a 25-note mini keyboard and an all analog signal path. It also features a compact design and a multi-wave analog oscillator with mixable waveforms. The MicroBrute's single analog oscillator, is capable of generating sawtooth, square and triangle wave shapes simultaneously and allows you to blend them together to create complex waveforms. It also allows you to add a -1 octave sub square wave into your sound, plus it features an "overtone" control for adding harmonics. The synth also features a low-frequency oscillator (LFO) with switchable square, saw and sine waveforms and an adjustable rate. Its destination is set to modulate the pitch of the oscillator by default and it has a depth control for adjusting the amount of modulation. The MicroBrute also has a built-in 64-step sequencer that allows you to input notes one at a time to create rhythmic patterns. It has an internal memory capable of storing up to different 8 patterns and the sequences can be backed up to your computer using the included editor software. Pig Hog cables are precisely overbuilt to stand up to the most grueling tour conditions imaginable. They feature extra-thick 8mm wire, performance quality connectors, and tension-resistant stress relief. And with Pig Hog's "no question" lifetime guarantee, we've got your back for the life of the cable. Don't settle for those fat-free cables. Grab hold of a Pig Hog! High performance instrument cable 8mm high quality rubber outer covering 1/4"-1/4" connectors Lifetime guarantee

10. Novation UltraNova 37-Key Synthesizer

The "Nova" family was born in 1998 with the Supernova, which was the first of a series of powerful synthesisers. These quickly became industry standard "big-synths"which are still used by countless artists and sound designers. UltraNova is the latest addition to the family bringing the range right up to date with a host of new features and a more affordable price tag. UltraNova is a ?Nova? series analogue-modelling synthesizer with a powerful effects processor. It is a single-part synth taking the legendary Supernova II synth engine as a starting point and packing it with the latest technology. It now has brand new features including wavetable synthesis, even more powerful filters, a software editor and a revolutionary new touch-sense performance mode. UltraNova has a 12 band vocoder and ships with a dynamic gooseneck microphone. In addition to putting your voice through the vocoder (via the microphone) you can also process other sounds by putting instruments - or pretty much anything - into UltraNova's stereo line inputs on the back panel. UltraNova also ships with a patch librarian that can be hosted on Mac or PC. This enables the user to save an unlimited number patches to the host computer and organise them into folders. Each of the 300 patches that ship with UltraNova have been tagged to make it easy to search by category and genre from the hardware synth or the software patch librarian. Brand new Nova-series synth engine based on Supernova II: Single part with up to 18 voices, 14 filter types, 36 wavetables, 5 effect slots Patch Browse enables you to browse 300 sounds by type & genre Touch-sense controls enable totally new sound-shaping & performance: Trigger envelopes/LFOs/filters/FX by just touching the encoders Large rotary control instantly allows you fine control of any parameter Totally gig-able with 37 full sized keys, a vocoder, and loads of controls: Voice optimized 12 band vocoder with gooseneck mic High quality key bed with aftertouch for expressive playing styles Software plug-in editor and Patch Librarian for full visual editing: Plug-in editor allows you to view and edit in with software Software Patch Librarian a organise, store and share unlimited patches Built-in 2 in 4 out USB audio interface and it can be bus powered: UltraNova can be used to stream audio to and from a host computer Stereo main (analogue & SPDIF) and aux outputs, and MIDI in/out/thru ports Specifications: Synth engine: Up to 18 note polyphony (dynamic voicing) Mono-Timbral Per patch: 3x oscillators 1x noise generator 2x ring modulators Waveforms include: Square, sine, tri, sawtooth, pulse, 9x saw:pulse combinations. 20x digital waveforms 36x wavetables 5 Effects slots per patch: Distortion ? up to 2 instances Compressor ? up to 2 instances Chorus/Phase ? up to 4 instances Delay ? up to 2 instances Reverb ? up to 2 instances G

Brand new Nova-series synth engine based on Supernova II; Single part with up to 18 voices, 14 filter types, 36 wavetables, 5 effect slots. Patch Browse enables you to browse 300 sounds by type & genre. Touch-sense controls enable totally new sound-shaping & performance; Trigger envelopes/LFOs/filters/FX by just touching the encoders. Large rotary control instantly allows you fine control of any parameter. Novation UltraNova 37-Key Synthesizer