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\"\"A synthesizer, or synth, is an electronic instrument or software instrument designed to create and control a variety of sounds. The concept of the modern synthesizer was defined by Robert Moog in the mid to late 1960\’s.

There are three main types of synthesizers: analog synthesizers, digital synthesizers and software synthesizers.

Here are the most recent posts at Synthtopia about synthesizers.

New Waldorf Synth Coming Soon (Iridium mk2?)

Is it the Iridium mkII that was previewed at the 2026 NAMM Show? … Read More New Waldorf Synth Coming Soon (Iridium mk2?)

March 2, 202616 Comments

EMW WCS-X Synthesizer Sneak Preview

It’s a hybrid design, combing digital oscillators with an analog signal path. … Read More EMW WCS-X Synthesizer Sneak Preview

February 3, 20263 Comments

Is The Wee Noisemakers PGB-1 The Ultimate Pocket Synth?

Wee Noisemakers calls the PGB-1 “The Ultimate Pocket Synth”. Does it live up to the hype?… Read More Is The Wee Noisemakers PGB-1 The Ultimate Pocket Synth?

February 3, 20266 Comments

Erica Synths Syntrx II Review – ‘The Beast Of Analog’

The Syntrx II features stable main oscillators with waveshapers, a versatile multimode filter, external instrument inputs with an envelope follower, ringmodulator, recordable joystick, built-in piano roll sequencer, matrix mixer and DSP-based FX. … Read More Erica Synths Syntrx II Review – ‘The Beast Of Analog’

January 31, 2026February 2, 2026Leave a comment

Future Retro 777 Reissue Sneak Preview From 2026 Buchla & Friends Show

Here’s a sneak preview of the upcoming reissue of the Future Retro 777 bassline synthesizer.… Read More Future Retro 777 Reissue Sneak Preview From 2026 Buchla & Friends Show

January 30, 20264 Comments

Three New Compact Synthesizers Coming ‘Soon’

Developer Andrew John March has announced three new synthesizers in his MoSS line. … Read More Three New Compact Synthesizers Coming ‘Soon’

January 29, 2026January 29, 20267 Comments

Terraphones Nymira Synthesizer Like An Omnichord For Jazz

Nymira is a standalone harmony instrument designed around the circle of fifths.… Read More Terraphones Nymira Synthesizer Like An Omnichord For Jazz

January 26, 20262 Comments

Behringer Previews Roland Jupiter-8 Inspired JT-2 At The Winter NAMM Show

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Behringer is previewing the JT-2, a new Euro-format rack monosynth, based on the voice and look of the Roland Jupiter-8.… Read More Behringer Previews Roland Jupiter-8 Inspired JT-2 At The Winter NAMM Show

January 23, 202612 Comments

ASM Intros Leviasynth 16-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer

The Leviasynth combines many of the features that have made its Hydrasynth a hit – including rugged build, the Polytouch polyphonic aftertouch keybed and ribbon controller – with a new hybrid synth engine.… Read More ASM Intros Leviasynth 16-Voice Hybrid Synthesizer

January 19, 2026January 19, 202621 Comments

Manifold Research Centre Antilope ‘Pseudo Drum Machine’ First Look

Antilope features a dual pingable fully resonant filter, with distortion + multiFX feedback path, all controllable through a pattern recorder.… Read More Manifold Research Centre Antilope ‘Pseudo Drum Machine’ First Look

December 19, 20251 Comment

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