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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.

Leon Dewan Previews New Synth, The Modulo

Instrument designer Leon Dewan (Dewanotron) shared this sneak preview of a new synth, The Modulo.… Read More Leon Dewan Previews New Synth, The Modulo

October 29, 20259 Comments

First BBD Resonator-Based Synth, The Morphor ECHON 6, Now Available To Pre-Order

Morphor has announced that the ECHON 6 — the world’s first polyphonic synthesizer based around BBD (Bucket-Brigade Delay) resonators — is now available to pre-order. … Read More First BBD Resonator-Based Synth, The Morphor ECHON 6, Now Available To Pre-Order

October 23, 2025October 24, 20256 Comments

Behringer VCS3, PRO-16 Cancelled?

It looks like Behringer may be cancelling plans for their EMS VCS3 knockoff and Pro-16 synthesizer. … Read More Behringer VCS3, PRO-16 Cancelled?

October 21, 2025October 21, 202554 Comments

Behringer CZ-1 Mini Phase Distortion Synthesizer Hands-On Demo

The Behringer CZ-1 Mini is a hybrid phase distortion synthesizer featuring a 24 dB analog low-pass filter, 16-step sequencer and built-in arpeggiator.… Read More Behringer CZ-1 Mini Phase Distortion Synthesizer Hands-On Demo

October 17, 202511 Comments

Behringer UB-Xa MINI Analog Synthesizer First Look

Behringer shared this official demo video for the new UB-Xa MINI, a mini-synth with a synth voice based on their flagship UB-Xa keyboard, which copies the classic Oberheim OB-Xa. … Read More Behringer UB-Xa MINI Analog Synthesizer First Look

October 17, 2025February 12, 202612 Comments

MAYER VibesConnect Turns Their Vibes MD850 Synthesizer Into A ‘SynthStation’

MAYER EMI has introduced VibesConnect, a browser-based user interface that significantly expands the capabilities of their Vibes MD850 synthesizer.… Read More MAYER VibesConnect Turns Their Vibes MD850 Synthesizer Into A ‘SynthStation’

October 13, 20258 Comments

Oberheim SEM vs Behringer 2-XM Head-To-Head Comparison

Here’s a head-to-head comparison between a vintage Oberheim SEM and a Behringer 2-XM. … Read More Oberheim SEM vs Behringer 2-XM Head-To-Head Comparison

October 6, 202517 Comments

New Syntina Is A Synthesizer + Concertina Hybrid

Developer Div Slomin shared this introduction to the Syntina, a custom synthesizer-concertina musical instrument.

October 4, 2025October 6, 2025Leave a comment

Behringer 2-XM Firmware Fixes Polychain Mode, Lets You Create A ‘Polyphonic Beast’

Behringer has released 2-XM Firmware V1.2.2, an update that fixes polychain mode, making it possible to create your own retro-style ‘polyphonic beast’. … Read More Behringer 2-XM Firmware Fixes Polychain Mode, Lets You Create A ‘Polyphonic Beast’

October 3, 2025October 6, 20255 Comments

Waldorf Quantum & Iridium Updated With MIDI 2.0 & More

Waldorf has released OS Update 3.3.0 its Quantum & Iridium synthesizers, an update that adds MIDI 2.0 compatibility and more. … Read More Waldorf Quantum & Iridium Updated With MIDI 2.0 & More

October 2, 20252 Comments

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