The 10 Best Synths of All Time! 9 November 2022 | Admin
A countdown of the 10 best synths of all time and their current equivalents that won't break the bank! The most iconic keyboard synthesizers in the world ever and how to get those sounds on todays modern gear
Check out this video countdown from Doctor Mix and then see our picks on how to get the vintage sounds using modern day tech
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(10) OBERHEIM OB-8 / SEQUENTIAL 0B-6 Used heavily on Michael Jacksons 'Thriller' album, this has an unmistakable lush sound and features on tracks by such artists as Prince, Paul McCartney, Van Halen, The Police and so many more....
Classic Oberheim sound Vintage SEM tone Dual effects X-Mod & poly step sequencing Easy to program, easy to play! 6-Voice polyphonic analog 49-key synth. Classic Oberheim sound.
Only 1 in stock, immediate despatch
£2,811.00 £3,199.99
(9) ROLAND D-50 / ROLAND CLOUD D-50 Famous for many 80's hits from artists including Madonna, Michael Jackson, New Order, Phil Collins, Gary Numan and countless others.
Extra waveforms and tempo-syncing LFO enhance sound design capabilities and DAW integration A virtual PG-1000 controller (based on the optional hardware controller available for the original D-50) greatly simplifies sound design, allowing you to customize preset sounds and build unique voices from scratch All the original presets plus fresh new sounds and additional patch downloads A digital synth icon, now available as a plug-in for your DAW.
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£145.00 £147.60
(8) FAIRLIGHT CMI / ARTURIA V-COLLECTION Probably the most famous looking synth ever. Used by Herbie Hancock, Peter Gabriel, Prince, Kate Bush & Art of Noise.
Includes 32 instruments Korg MS-20 V, SQ80 V, Augmented STRINGS, and Augmented VOICES Prophet-5 V & Prophet-VS V CS-80 V rebuild Piano V rebuild
Premium software suite of reference-grade software instruments for producers, music makers, and sound designers
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£422.00 £519.00
(7) SEQUENTIAL CIRCUITS PROPHET 5 / SEQUENTIAL PROPHET 5 Kraftwerk. Need we say more?
Includes authentic CEM 3340 VCOs Offers five-full octaves and 61 semi-weighted Fatar keys Achieve great sounds straight out of the box via the 200 presets Create and store your own signature sounds thanks to 200 user defined presets Only 1 in stock, immediate despatch
£2,916.67 £3,499.00
(6) KORG M1 / KORG KROME EX-61 The most popular synthesizer ever made. If you went raving in the 90's this is the piano used on virtually all of those tracks.
Powerful piano synthesizer and workstation Packs the most usable sounds into an easy to use platform High performance specification for creating immediately-usable sounds Effects, Drums and more adds up to a very powerful workstation 193 effect types included Updated version of the popular Krome Series.
Only 2 in stock, immediate despatch
£749.00 £849.00
(5) KORG ARP2600 / KORG MS-20 MINI One for the noodlers. Used by Stevie Wonder, Brian Eno, Jean-Michel Jarre & The Chemical Brothers.
Replicates every detail of the original, down to the packaging & manual External signal processor MIDI In and USB connection Downloadable patch book to show you how to create a range of new sounds Amazing bit of kit for the studio to get those old skool sounds!
The new MS-20 Mini is a faithful 3/4 size recreation of Korg's iconic MS-20. This true analogue synth is ideal for basses and leads.
Only 1 in stock, immediate despatch
£509.00 £679.00
Faithful recreation of the iconic ARP 2600 synthesizer Smaller design - 60 percent of the original size Three versatile oscillators with a range of waveforms 3.5mm jack patching points New and improved sliders for a smoother performance Legendary synth re-imagined
Only 1 in stock, immediate despatch
£1,548.95 £1,699.00
(4) YAMAHA CS-80 / YAMAHA REFACE CS Used by Giorgio Moroder, Daft Punk & played by Michael Jackson himself on Billie Jean.
Analogue physical modelling Aboard effects processor 8-Note polyphony Foot pedal input Integrated speakers Simple control, colourful sounds, massive dynamics
Incoming, expected 22/10/2023
£299.00 £349.00
(3) YAMAHA DX7 / YAMAHA MODX+ No discerning recording studio in the 80's was complete without a DX7. Whitney Houston, Madonna, Michael Jackson & A-ha all used this on number 1 hits.
61 keys, weighted GHS keyboard, initial touch 128 voices of polyphonyIntegrated Effects, Part-EQ, Master-EQ 2,227 Preset Performances (up to 16 Parts per Performance 7“ Wide-VGA Touchdisplay 61-Key semi-weighted keyboard with 7" touchscreen
In stock, immediate despatch
£1,065.00 £1,289.00
88 keys, weighted GHS keyboard, initial touch 128 voices of polyphonyIntegrated Effects, Part-EQ, Master-EQ 2,227 Preset Performances (up to 16 Parts per Performance 7“ Wide-VGA Touchdisplay 88-key piano hammer action keyboard with 7" touchscreen
In stock, immediate despatch
£1,449.00 £1,689.00
(2) ROLAND JUPITER 8 / ROLAND CLOUD JUPITER 8 / JUPITER-X Could easily have taken the top spot. Such a beautiful looking and sounding synth. Another icon of the 80's as used by Quincy Jones, Duran Duran & ABBA.
Legendary 80's PolySynth software Onboard reverb and tempo-syncing delay Tempo-syncing LFO that locks to your project Extended oscillator range Condition knob adjusts the sound of the JUPITER-8—clean and pristine to warm and broken in Legendary ‘80s polysynth, now available as a DAW plug-in.
In Stock, Digital Delivery
£143.00 £147.60
All new synthesis engine brings the Jupiter into the future Compact synthesizer with a 61-note keyboard Reproduces the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, SH-101, XV-5080, and much more Cutting edge I-Arpeggio function brings artificial intelligence to your performance Easy to use with clear displays and controls Featuring the revolutionary 'ZEN-Core Synthesis System'
Only 1 in stock, immediate despatch
£1,966.00 £2,432.00
(1) MOOG MINIMOOG / MOOG MODEL D The king of bass. Used for the bassline on 'Thriller' by Michael Jackson.
2022 Reissue of the most iconic synth in history: the Minimoog Model D A piece of music history that continues to inspire artists across styles and genres Original discrete analog circuitry with player-appreciated factory upgrades High-quality craftsmanship - designed and built to last a lifetime Delivers the iconic presence and sound of a vintage Moog instrument
The brand new 2022 re-issue of the legendary Minimoog Model D analogue synthesizer.
Stock due on 23/10/2023
£5,280.00 £5,349.00
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