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Best General Synthesizers 2025

Top-rated general synthesizers 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $50 Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Electronic For Pop For Rock For Ambient For Film Score For Sound Design
BRANDS: Korg Behringer Yamaha Roland Arturia Sequential SOMA Moog Sonicware Stylophone Novation Modal Mellotron Waldorf UDO Audio Teenage Engineering
AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

AKAI Professional MPC Key 37

by AKAI Professional
Rock Electronic Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods

AKAI Professional MPC Key 37Standalone MPC synthesiser keyboard37 Lightly weight keysvelocity sensitive and with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584578
$846
Buy at Thomann View Details
Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard

by Pittsburgh Modular
Film Score Electronic Pop
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga KeyboardSemi Modular Paraphonic Analogue Synthesiser37-Key keyboard with aftertouch24 HP for...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 586597
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Teenage Engineering OP-1 field - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Teenage Engineering OP-1 field

by Teenage Engineering
Rock Sound Design Electronic
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Teenage Engineering OP-1 fieldDesktop Synthesizer4 Modes: synthdrumtape and mixerStereo sample engine7 Stereo...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 544439
$2,079
Buy at Thomann View Details
Clavia Nord Lead A1 Case Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Clavia Nord Lead A1 Case Set

by Clavia Nord
Pop Ambient Film Score
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Clavia Nord Lead A1 Case Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Clavia Nord Lead A1*49 Key Synthesizer with Analogue Modelling...

⭐ 4.6/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 409399
$1,781
Buy at Thomann View Details
Expressive E Osmose - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Expressive E Osmose

by Expressive E
Electronic Pop Film Score
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Expressive E OsmosePolyphonic SynthesizerWith multidimensional keyboardNew 49-key keyboard - each key can handle...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 557647
$1,759
Buy at Thomann View Details
Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2

by Pittsburgh Modular
Ambient Rock Film Score
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2Modular Analogue SynthesiserFully modular synthesiser in Eurorack format with 101 patch...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 591951
$2,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer DeepMind 6X - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Behringer DeepMind 6X

by Behringer
Rock Film Score Electronic
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes preset banks
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Behringer DeepMind 6X6-Voice Analogue SynthesizerClassic polyphonic synthesizer with six real analogue voices for an...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614900
$747
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer DeepMind 6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Behringer DeepMind 6

by Behringer
Film Score Sound Design Pop
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • May lack specialization in any one area

Behringer DeepMind 66-Voice Analogue Synthesiser37 Semi-weighted full-size velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch4 FX...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 416831
$548
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer DeepMind 12 Case Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Behringer DeepMind 12 Case Set

by Behringer
Electronic Ambient Film Score
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Behringer DeepMind 12 Case Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Behringer DeepMind 12*12-Voice Analogue Synthesizer*49...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 417399
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
UDO Audio Super 8 White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

UDO Audio Super 8 White

by UDO Audio
Electronic Ambient Pop
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • May lack specialization in any one area

UDO Audio Super 8 White16-Voice Polyphonic Analogue Hybrid SynthesizerBi-timbral analogue signal pathSemi-weighted...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 598712
$3,739
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sequential OB-6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sequential OB-6

by Sequential
Sound Design Pop Electronic
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes preset banks
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Sequential OB-66-Voice Analogue Synthesiser49 Lightly weighted velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch500 Factory and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 379718
$3,695
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sequential Pro 3 Special Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Sequential Pro 3 Special Edition

by Sequential
Ambient Rock Electronic
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes preset banks
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • May lack specialization in any one area

Sequential Pro 3 Special EditionMonophonic / 3-Voice Paraphonic SynthesisersSpecial edition with foldable control panel...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 482583
$2,899
Buy at Thomann View Details
Clavia Nord Lead A1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Clavia Nord Lead A1

by Clavia Nord
Sound Design Rock Ambient
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods

Clavia Nord Lead A149 Key Synthesizer with Analogue Modelling Sound GeneratorVelocity-sensitive keys with octave shift...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 338756
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 Case Bundle

by AKAI Professional
Sound Design Rock Electronic
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
  • • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

AKAI Professional MPC Key 37 Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, AKAI Professional MPC Key 37*Standalone MPC...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 592479
$1,033
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer Odyssey - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Behringer Odyssey

by Behringer
Film Score Pop Ambient
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Behringer OdysseyAnalog Synthesizer37 Full-size keysMonophonic/Duo-phonic synthesizerControls: octave +/-pitch...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 470817
$510
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best General Synthesizers

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced general synthesizers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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