Gift Yourself Some Sonic Sauce this Festive Season




'Tis the season of wonder and merriment, and what better way to celebrate the glorious dance of the cosmos than with the gift of synthesized soundscapes? In the spirit of embracing the avant-garde, let’s delve into the mind-bending realm of synthesizers – the audacious offspring of technology and creativity. This Christmas, plunge headfirst into the surreal with these electronic wonders that redefine the very essence of sonic refreshment.

Here's a selection of pretty affordable synths. Go on, get yourself a present.


Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Synthesizer: The Portable Powerhouse

Imagine a pocket-sized portal to a retro arcade where pixels collide and nostalgia takes centre stage. The Teenage Engineering PO-20 Arcade Pocket Synthesizer is a handheld beast that channels the spirits of vintage gaming consoles. It's not just a synthesizer; it's a pocket revolution. With its quirky interface and 8-bit charm, this little dynamo lets you sculpt soundscapes that would make Mario blush with excitement.



Korg Volca FM Polyphonic Digital Synthesizer: Futuristic Fables

Venture into the realms of digital dreams with the Korg Volca FM Polyphonic Digital Synthesizer. A nod to the future, this synthesizer harnesses the power of frequency modulation to conjure up ethereal tones that transcend the boundaries of traditional analog. It's a journey into the unexplored, where every twist of a knob births a new sonic dimension. Buckle up; you're in for a ride to the sonic frontier.




Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth: Sonic Alchemy Unleashed

Enter the laboratory of Roland, where the AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth resides. It's not just a machine; it's an alchemical vessel that transforms ordinary vibrations into extraordinary frequencies. With its touch-sensitive surface and unparalleled tweakability, this synthesizer beckons you to become a sonic sorcerer. Create spells that resonate with the weird and the wonderful – it's a dance with the sublime.




Korg Monologue - Monophonic Analogue Synthesizer in Dark Blue: Midnight Musings

Dive into the deep, mysterious interior of the Korg Monologue. This monophonic maestro is a nocturnal companion, ready to illuminate your creative endeavours in the darkest hours. With its powerful analog engine, the Monologue is a monophonic symphony of shadows, crafting tones that echo through the corridors of imagination. Embrace the darkness and let your sonic nocturnes unfold.


Roland AIRA Boutique JU-06A Sound Module: Retro-Futuristic Renaissance

The Roland AIRA Boutique JU-06A Sound Module is a time-traveling device that plucks the lush sounds of the '80s and '90s and catapults them into the future. It's a retro-futuristic Renaissance, where the warmth of analog collides with the precision of the digital realm. With its dual sound engines, this module resurrects the classics and invites you to reimagine them in a modern sonic tapestry.


This Christmas, gift yourself the power to shape reality with synthesizers that defy the ordinary.

This is but a taste of the glorious modulation available at Musicmaker but you can check out a more comprehensive range HERE.

You know you deserve it.

Here's some Christmas synthwave to get the creative juices flowing.......





And here's a completely normal AI image for fun.







Until next time.