Desktop synthesizer – how to choose the right model?

Desktop synthesizers combine versatility, compact form and depth of sound that allows you to build a unique sonic identity both in the recording studio and during live performances. Unlike keyboard synthesizers, desktop models focus on the quality of the sound engine and modulation capabilities, leaving the choice of keyboard and MIDI controllers entirely to the user.

At Wired Tunes you will find desktop synthesizers from the most important manufacturers in the world. Moog is synonymous with analogue warmth and a characteristic sound that has defined electronic music for decades. Sequential offers legendary polyphonic analogue synthesizers with a rich history stretching back to the Prophet-5. Arturia delivers both analogue monophones and advanced hybrid polyphones at accessible price points. Waldorf are masters of digital wavetable synthesis with a distinctive, crystalline sound. Soma stands out with an experimental approach to sound design, Teenage Engineering captivates with minimalist design and a unique aesthetic, while Elektron combines synthesis with an advanced sequencer. The range is completed by instruments from ASM, Eltamusic, Erica Synths, Dreadbox, GS Music, Studio Electronics and many other manufacturers specialising in unique sounds.

If you need help choosing a synthesizer suited to your working style and musical genre, visit the Wired Tunes showroom in Warsaw – you can test instruments in person and compare the sounds of different synthesis technologies.