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Best Moog General Synthesizers 2025

Premium Moog general synthesizers - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 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
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Moog Grandmother Case Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Moog Grandmother Case Set

by Moog
Rock Ambient Pop
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
  • • May lack specialization in any one area

Moog Grandmother Case Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Moog Grandmother*Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer*32-Key Fatar...

⭐ 4.9/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 510478
$1,385
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Theremini - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Moog Theremini

by Moog
Ambient Electronic Rock
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Moog ThereminiThereminAnalogue adjustable quantizationBuilt-in tuner32 memory locations for performance...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 333215
$454
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Matriarch Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Moog Matriarch Bag Bundle

by Moog
Ambient Rock Film Score
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • May lack specialization in any one area

Moog Matriarch Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Moog Matriarch*4-Note Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesiser with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 559888
$2,331
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Moog Geddy Lee Minimoog Model D

by Moog
Film Score Sound Design Rock
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes preset banks
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Moog Geddy Lee Minimoog Model DAnalogue SynthesizerLimited Geddy Lee (Rush) signature model in special finishModified...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 612740
$6,159
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Matriarch SR Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Moog Matriarch SR Case Bundle

by Moog
Ambient Film Score Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods

Moog Matriarch SR Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Moog Matriarch*4-Note Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesiser with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 579026
$2,529
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Subsequent 37 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Moog Subsequent 37

by Moog
Film Score Rock Ambient
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Moog Subsequent 37Analogue Synthesiser37 Velocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouchMono- and duo paraphonic...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 419761
$2,012
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Mavis - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Moog Mavis

by Moog
Electronic Sound Design Ambient
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes preset banks
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Moog MavisDo-it-yourself synthesizer kit1-Voice analogueSet includes all necessary componentsCan be used as standalone...

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 544471
$297
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Minimoog Model D 2022 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Moog Minimoog Model D 2022

by Moog
Sound Design Rock Film Score
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Moog Minimoog Model D 2022Analogue Synthesizer2022 Edition44-Key keyboardPitch and modulation wheelSound sources: 3...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 553838
$5,719
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Matriarch - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Moog Matriarch

by Moog
Sound Design Electronic Ambient
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Moog Matriarch4-Note Paraphonic Semi-Modular Synthesiser with Patch OptionAnalogue sound generation256...

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 465313
$2,298
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Messenger - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Moog Messenger

by Moog
Pop Film Score Ambient
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
  • • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods

Moog MessengerMonophonic Analogue Synthesizer32 lightweighted keysvelocity sensitive and with AftertouchPitch and...

⭐ 4.7/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 614034
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Grandmother - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Moog Grandmother

by Moog
Film Score Electronic Pop
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Moog GrandmotherSemi-Modular Analog Synthesizer32-Key Fatar KeyboardSaves up to 3 sequences with up to 256...

⭐ 4.6/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 439985
$1,231
Buy at Thomann View Details
Moog Muse - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Moog Muse

by Moog
Rock Film Score Pop
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Moog MuseBi-timbral analogue synthesizer8-voice polyphony61-key keyboard with velocity sensitivity and aftertouchPitch...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593534
$3,629
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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