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Best General Synthesizers Under $2,000 2025

Affordable general synthesizers under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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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 Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Manikin-Electronic Memotron M2K - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Manikin-Electronic Memotron M2K

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

Manikin-Electronic Memotron M2KSynthesiserRecreated keybord by the legendary M40037-Key Fatar keyboard (light...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 385222
$1,748
Buy at Thomann View Details
Clavia Nord Lead A1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Mellotron Micro - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Mellotron Micro

by Mellotron
Pop Rock 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
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Mellotron MicroDigital MellotronSample playback engine with 24-bit audio data100 Mellotron and Chamberlain sounds -...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 422184
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Roland AX-Edge Black Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Roland AX-Edge Black Bag Bundle

by Roland
Rock Pop Electronic
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Roland AX-Edge Black Bag Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Roland AX-Edge Black*Cloak Synthesizer with Sound...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 461455
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland Juno-D7 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Roland Juno-D7

by Roland
Rock Ambient Electronic
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes preset banks
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options

Roland Juno-D7Synthesizer76 Velocity-sensitive keys128 Voice polyphony8 PartsZEN-Core sound engine with more than 3800...

⭐ 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600080
$1,143
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland Fantom-08 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Roland Fantom-08

by Roland
Sound Design Pop Ambient
Key Feature:
• Suitable for both studio and live use
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Often includes preset banks
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • Jack of all trades, master of none

Roland Fantom-08Synthesizer Keyboard88-Key PHA-4 standard keyboardvelocity sensitiveSound Engines: ZEN-CoreSuperNATURAL...

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 539717
$1,924
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland Juno-D8 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Roland Juno-D8

by Roland
Electronic Film Score Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile for multiple music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Roland Juno-D8SynthesizerWeighted 88-key keyboard with Ivory Feel (PHA-4 standard)128 Voice polyphony8 PartsZEN-Core...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600081
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Roland Juno-X - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Roland Juno-X

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

Roland Juno-XDigital SynthesizerZEN-Core Sound Engine61 Slightly weighted keysvelocity sensitive and with aftertouch4...

⭐ 4.4/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542455
$1,813
Buy at Thomann View Details
Expressive E Osmose - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
SOMA Terra Organic Light - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

SOMA Terra Organic Light

by SOMA
Rock Pop Ambient
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • Can be overwhelming with too many options
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

SOMA Terra Organic LightDigital Synthesizer with Touch Keyboard12-Voice polyphonic12 Dynamic metal note...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 569112
$1,704
Buy at Thomann View Details
SOMA Flux - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

SOMA Flux

by SOMA
Ambient Rock Film Score
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
  • • Good all-around synthesis capability
  • • Suitable for both studio and live use
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • May not excel at specific synthesis methods

SOMA FluxDigital Synthesiser with Magnetic KeyboardTouch-free play via two magnetic controllersPositiondistance and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608946
$1,517
Buy at Thomann View Details
Korg SV-2 73 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Korg SV-2 73

by Korg
Film Score Ambient Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Good all-around synthesis capability
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of synthesizer sounds
  • • Versatile for multiple music styles
✗ CONS
  • • May lack specialization in any one area
  • • Sound quality may vary across different types

Korg SV-2 73Stage Vintage Piano73 Velocity sensitive keysRH3 keyboard with hammer mechanismgraduated weighted in four...

⭐ 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 482539
$1,977
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha MODX8+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Yamaha MODX8+

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

Yamaha MODX8+Compact Music SynthesizerWith 88 keysVelocity-sensitive GHS keyboard with hammer actionMotion control...

⭐ 5.0/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 550552
$1,868
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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