MUSIC SYNTHESIZERS
Music synthesizers are fun! So what exactly is a synthesizer? Well, a music synthesizer is an electronic instrument that can be controlled through a keyboard and allows for the modification and creation of sounds. This device can make a wide range of sounds and can also produce creative new timbres. Basically, a synthesizer gives you access to the sounds from a number of different instruments all in one place – it’s literally a band in a box (OK, a computer and keyboard.) Plus, the word MOOG is so fun to pronounce.
Scientists have always toyed with equipment that could generally create sounds and tones. In 1939, the Hammond company even released in 1939 the Hammond Novachord, which was the forerunner of electronic organs, but naturally World War II interrupted.
It was in 1965 that Robert Moog revolutionized the music industry with the commercial release of his Moog Synthesizer, which at the time looked like some device created in a lab by a mad scientist and his wild rocker assistant.
These days, a new music synthesizer may create lots of assorted noises and sound combinations. In fact, a synthesizer can easily make an assortment of many sounds. Nearly all music lovers are familiar with the concept of a synthesizer and are accustomed to the rich sounds it can add to a song.
When you are considering the purchase of an electronic keyboard system, remember they are not all the same. Each keyboard has its own new music combos to offer.
Synthesizers have different models as well as brands, and each is capable of creating assortment of quality sounds. Check into the ones a keyboard may produce and also match it up with your requirements and wants.
There are two types of music synthesizers: Analog Synthesizer and Digital Synthesizer.
1. Analog synthesizer: This kind of instrument creates sounds digitally using an analog computer, which functions by using measurable sounds that represent numbers. An analog synthesizer is seldom used – but there remain some who devoted to them.
2. Digital synthesizer: A digital synthesizer applies electronic signal processing in order to make musical noises. These digital keyboards make music with sound waves. Modern electronic keyboards have switchable controls on the front panel to allow easy onboard access. A digital synthesizer is basically a computer.
The first synthesizers were huge, unwieldy and unsuitable for moving around, making transporting it to a venue for a live performance next to impossible.
Modern music synthesizers today are compact high-tech, borderline computers – in actuality, they are powered by computer chips and a motherboard. These small instruments are musical powerhouses powered by special software, called Softsynth, which is commonly used for recording in the studio.
One characteristic of today’s electronic keyboards that is being appreciated by numerous musicians is the capacity to include and synchronize with additional instruments. The market today is loaded with trusted major music synthesizer brands, including Roland, Yamaha and Korg.
With advances in computer technology, electronic keyboard systems will get better and better – perhaps the new super artists will be solo singers playing music synthesizers!
MUSIC SYNTHESIZERS EQUIPMENT
To find the right Music Synthesizers Equipment just for you, there are several topics into which the field can be separated. Here are the major components:
• KEYBOARDS
• INSTRUMENT ACCESSORIES
• STUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENT
• DJ, ELECTRONIC MUSIC & KARAOKE
• DRUMS & PERCUSSION
• LIVE SOUND & STAGE
• FOLK & WORLD INSTRUMENTS
• BAND & ORCHESTRA
• GUITARS
Musicians are often very brand-loyal when it comes to their instruments and equipment. Here are some of the top and most popular brands in the world of Music Synthesizers and accessories:
• MOOG
• KORG
• CASIO
• YAMAHA
• ROLAND
• BEHRINGER
• DAVE SMITH INSTRUMENTS
• ARTURIA
• AKAI
• NORD USA
• M-AUDIO
• DIGITAL MUSIC DOCTOR VIDEO TUTORIALS
• DIGITECH
• ELECTRO HARMONIX
• KURZWEIL
• NOVATION
• SONY COMPUTER RECORDING
TOP-SELLING MUSIC SYNTHESIZERS
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Yamaha EZ-200 61 Full-Sized ToBrand: YamahaPrice: $160.55Read More2
Korg microKorg Analog ModelingBrand: KorgPrice: $399.00Read More3
M-Audio Venom 49 SynthesizerBrand: M-AudioPrice: Read More4
Korg microStation 61-Key MicroBrand: KorgPrice: Read More5
Korg MICROKORG 37 Key KeyboardBrand: KorgPrice: $399.99Read More6
Korg PS60 Performance SynthesiBrand: KorgPrice: $599.00Read More7
Yamaha DGX230 76 Full-Sized PiBrand: YamahaPrice: $247.00Read More8
Novation Ultranova Nova SeriesBrand: NovationPrice: Read More9
Yamaha MM6 Music SynthesizerBrand: YamahaPrice: $599.99Read More10
Behringer UMA25S U-Control 25-Brand: BehringerPrice: $133.85Read More
![]() | Korg MONOTRON 16-Key Synthesizer Powered by two alkaline aaa batteries, the compact monotron can be held in one hand. although small enough to easily carry with you, the amazing | Too Low to Display |
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![]() | Korg Kaossilator Pro Tabletop Synthesizer The korg kaossilator pro dynamic phrase synthesizer is the supercharged version of the palm-sized kaossilator. the kaossilator pro was reborn as a | Too Low to Display used from: 299.00 |
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![]() | Akai SYNTHSTATION25 25-Key Keyboard Controller For Iphone And Ipod Touch The SynthStation25 transforms iPhone or iPod touch into a portable music production studio for mobile music creation. This MIDI keyboard controller | Too Low to Display used from: 35.12 |
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![]() | Korg mini-KP Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effect Processor The Korg MINI KP has been enormously popular with artists around the world for its intuitive touch-pad interface and its revolutionary effect | Too Low to Display used from: 320.00 |
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![]() | Akai Pro MPK mini The Akai Pro MPK mini is an ultra-compact mini-keyboard with an impressive array of buttons, knobs and pads to provide "hands-on" performance and | Too Low to Display used from: 89.99 |
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![]() | Akai Pro LPK25 Laptop Performance Keyboard Melodic performance in the palm of your hand. The LPK25 laptop performance keyboard is a USB-MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and | Too Low to Display used from: 45.00 |
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![]() | Korg microKorg XL Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Vocoder (black) Joining the ranks of the top-selling originals microKORG and R3, the 37-note velocity-sensitive Korg microKorg XL Analog Modeling Synthesizer with | Too Low to Display used from: 425.00 |
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![]() | Yamaha MOX6 61-Key Music Production Synthesizer Music Production Synthesizer | Too Low to Display used from: 999.00 |
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![]() | Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Dynamic Effects Sampler The Korg KP3 Kaoss Pad Effects Controller is a powerful sampling tool and performance effects pad right on your fingertips. Korg’s KAOSS technology | Too Low to Display used from: 235.00 |
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![]() | Novation Launchpad Ableton Live Controller The new Novation Launchpad has been jointly designed by Novation and Ableton, integrating instantly and seamlessly to provide a powerful and musical | Too Low to Display used from: 120.00 |
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![]() | M-Audio Oxygen 49 49-Key USB MIDI Controller The Oxygen 49 USB MIDI controller delivers next-generation functionality from M-Audio, the leading innovator in mobile music production technology. | Too Low to Display used from: 114.99 |
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![]() | Stylophone Beatbox - the classic Stylophone updated! Let's have a little heart-to-heart about beatboxing. For starters, 99% of people who say they can beatbox really do nothing more than spit audibly | $20.54 used from: $18.00 |
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![]() | Stylophone Retro Pocket Synth The Stylophone is a miniature stylus operated synthesizer invented in 1967 and used by such iconic musicians as David Bowie, Kraftwerk and | $27.95 used from: $92.00 |
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![]() | Singing Machine SMI-1340B 13-Key Portable Keyboard Singing Machine Electronic Keyboard DJ Mixer, SMI-1340B with Try me feature, 13 key synthesizer, 10 musical instruments & 21 rhythms, 60 different | $29.97 |
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![]() | Bliptronic 5000 At once a minimalist musical plaything and a hardcore old-skool synthesizer, the Bliptronic defies categorization as it belts out 8-Bit style style | $43.95 used from: $40.00 |
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![]() | Korg MONOTRONDUO 0-Key Dual Oscillator Analog Pocket Synthesizer Product Title - Dual Oscillator Analog Pocket Synth. Product Teaser - Korg's dual-oscillator Monotron DUO fits in your pocket, yet delivers enormous | $49.99 used from: $37.99 |
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![]() | Korg Monotron DELAY 0-Key Analog Synthesizer Analog Synth with Space Delay Korg's Monotron DELAY fits in your pocket, yet delivers enormous analog sound! Equipped with a built-in speaker and | $49.99 used from: $211.31 |
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![]() | Casio SA-76 44 Key Mini Keyboard, Orange Perfect for the beginner, the SA76 utilizes an easy-to-read LCD display that shows useful data including tone, rhythm, song number, metronome, tempo | $49.99 used from: $50.00 |
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![]() | Korg Monotron Analogue Ribbon Synthesizer Bundle with Headphones and Polishing Cloth Bundle includes Korg Monotron Analogue Ribbon Synthesizer, Headphones and Polishing Cloth. | $49.99 used from: $114.99 |
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![]() | Sonivox TWIST - Spectral Morphing Instrument - Virtual Instrument Software Spectral Morphing Synthesizer | $100.97 used from: $120.00 |
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![]() | Korg Kaossilator Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer Meet your new musical addiction: the KAOSSILATOR from Korg. Play it alone or add it to your rig for over-the-top, music-making mayhem. The | $109.99 used from: $92.00 |
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![]() | Casio CTK2000 61 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/iPod Connection The Casio CTK2000 is ideal for beginners, children, adults, everyone! And it's loaded with features like a USB port to connect to your computer, | $129.95 used from: $110.46 |
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![]() | Casio CTK-2100 61-Key Portable Keyboard Package with Headphones, Stand & Power Supply A great choice for both piano beginners and intermediates, the portable Casio CTK-2100 personal keyboard offers 61 piano-style touch keys and | $139.99 used from: $565.00 |
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![]() | Arturia Minimoog V Software Synthesizer Arturia Minimoog V Software Synthesizer, the very first compact and affordable synthesizer for musicians. With its fat sound and unparalleled | $199.00 used from: $35.12 |
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![]() | ARP 2600 V - Virtual Synthesizer ARP 2600 V - Virtual Synthesizer | $199.00 used from: $50.00 |
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![]() | Korg MONOTRIBE 0-Key Electribe-Style Analog Drums and Synthesizer Product Title-Electribe-Style Analog Drums & Synthesizer. Product Teaser Combining the analog synthesizer voice of the popular Korg Monotron with a | $199.99 used from: $175.99 |
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![]() | ARTURIA Analog Experience THE FACTORY MIDI Controller Analog Experience THE FACTORY previously named "Analog Factory Experience" adds a dedicated keyboard to the Analog Factory software, allowing all | $225.20 used from: $211.31 |
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![]() | YAMAHA PSR275 Portable Digital Music Keyboard Synthesizer Yamaha PSR275 features a stereo-sampled piano voice and dynamic filtering; technology previously reserved for much more expensive, professional | $249.95 used from: $109.99 |
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![]() | Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synthesizer XO Analog Synthesizer The Bass Micro Synthesizer has the same feature set as the Micro Synthesizer, but includes a trigger and filter sweep range especially tailored for | $282.00 used from: $114.99 |
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![]() | Dave Smith Instruments Mopho - Monophonic Desktop Analog Synthesizer The Mopho is a compact and powerful monophonic analog synthesizer from Dave Smith Instruments. The voice architecture is identical to a single voice | $379.00 used from: $350.00 |
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![]() | Arturia Laboratory 61 Professional Hybrid Synthesizer Analog Experience - The Laboratory is our professional-grade version in the Analog Experience Series. Featuring a top-notch 61-key MIDI keyboard | $429.00 used from: $110.00 |
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![]() | Casio XW-P1 Like those hit songs from the '80s, Casio is back in the synth game. The Casio XW-P1 Performance synth is a six oscillator monophonic solo synth | $499.99 used from: $350.00 |
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![]() | Korg R3 37-key Synthesizer and Vocoder Keyboard The R3 is a full-fledged synthesizer that provides an easy and affordable way to enjoy sophisticated synthesis and advanced sound creation. In a | $599.00 used from: $448.01 |
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![]() | Roland JUNO-Di - Black Only seldom does a manufacturer come out with a product that begs the question, "are these guy's totally nuts? At roughly half the cost of a JUNO | $648.00 used from: $635.00 |
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![]() | Roland GAIA SH-01 GAIA, GAIA, Hands on Fire!! With this powerhouse of a synth beneath your fingertips, you're going to be on a creative rampage, no joke. The Roland | $699.00 used from: $600.00 |
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![]() | Akai Pro MINIAK Virtual Analog Synthesizer with Vocoder The MINIAK is a powerful performance and production synthesizer. The MINIAK empowers creative musicians with phrase and step sequencing, a built-in | $699.00 used from: $320.00 |
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![]() | Roland JUNO-Gi Synthesizer In the JUNO tradition of great sound, compact design, easy operation, and affordable price, the JUNO-Gi delivers big. What propels this power-synth | $945.00 used from: $799.99 |
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![]() | Yamaha MM8 Music Synthesizer Power and control, two elements that can make all the difference in your music, whether you compose, create or perform. The MM8 and MM6 Music | $999.99 used from: $999.99 |
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![]() | Moog Little Phatty - Stage II Analog Synthesizer Moog Music is proud to introduce the Little Phatty Stage II; the newest member of the Little Phatty family. Like the Stage and Tribute Edition before | $1295.00 used from: $1025.00 |
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![]() | Yamaha MOX8 88-Key Music Production Synthesizer Music Production Synthesizer | $1699.99 used from: $50.00 |
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![]() | Yamaha Motif XF8 Music Production Synthesizer Soon after the original MOTIF was released in 2001, it was recognized as the best sounding, top selling and most requested music workstation on the | $3499.99 used from: $2885.00 |
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