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Best Novation General Synthesizers 2025

Premium Novation 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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Novation Summit - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Novation Summit

by Novation
Pop Electronic Ambient
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none
  • • May lack specialization in any one area

Novation Summit16-Part Polyphonic SynthesizerMultitimbral on 2 areasBased on the peak architectureSemi-weighted 61-key...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 465710
$2,272
Buy at Thomann View Details
Novation MiniNova Case Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Novation MiniNova Case Set

by Novation
Rock Electronic Film Score
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

Novation MiniNova Case Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Novation MiniNova*Synthesiser*With sound generation from the...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 389915
$582
Buy at Thomann View Details
Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Novation Bass Station II Swifty Edition

by Novation
Film Score Pop Electronic
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Novation Bass Station II Swifty EditionAnalog Mono SynthesiserLimited version in ‘Switfty’ designincl. 60 new...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 616874
$538
Buy at Thomann View Details
Novation MiniNova - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Novation MiniNova

by Novation
Pop Electronic Rock
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods

Novation MiniNovaSynthesiserWith sound generation from the UltraNova synth37 Velocity sensitive keysUp to 18x...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 294771
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Novation Bass Station II Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Novation Bass Station II Bag Bundle

by Novation
Film Score Rock Ambient
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Novation Bass Station II Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Novation Bass Station II*Analog Mono Synthesiser*25...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 380485
$450
Buy at Thomann View Details
Novation Bass Station II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Novation Bass Station II

by Novation
Pop Film Score Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Often includes preset banks
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Novation Bass Station IIAnalog Mono Synthesiser25 velocity sensitive keys with assignable aftertouchTwo analogue...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 312714
$439
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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