The synthesizers, drum machines & grooveboxes Reddit recommends

Analog and digital synths, modular, samplers, drum machines, grooveboxes, sequencers (Korg Minilogue, Moog Grandmother, Arturia MicroFreak, Elektron Digitakt, Teenage Engineering OP-1/OP-Z, Roland TR-8S, Behringer, Eurorack). · 31 ranked from 557 mentions

Ranking: consensus = (n·s + k·μ) / (n + k); n = trust-weighted mentions, s = trust+time-weighted sentiment, μ = category mean, k = max(30, median n)

1. 1Dirtywave M8 TrackerThe Dirtywave M8 is a highly portable, handheld tracker-based sequencer and synthesizer that users frequently describe as a 'complete studio in a pocket.'26 mentionsconsensus 84
2. 2Sequential Summit11 mentionsconsensus 83
3. 3Hydrasynth Explorer13 mentionsconsensus 83
4. 4Modwave10 mentionsconsensus 82
5. 5Arturia PolyBrute 1212 mentionsconsensus 82
6. 6Matriarch13 mentionsconsensus 82
7. 7Novation Bass Station II11 mentionsconsensus 82
8. 8Take 513 mentionsconsensus 81
9. 9Sequential Prophet Poly D10 mentionsconsensus 81
10. 10SQlab OpSix16 mentionsconsensus 81
11. 11Oberheim TEO-516 mentionsconsensus 81
12. 12Mutable Instruments Subharmonicon14 mentionsconsensus 81
13. 13HydrasynthA highly regarded digital synthesizer known for its immense sound design flexibility and surprisingly intuitive workflow despite its depth.32 mentionsconsensus 81
14. 14Elektron Digitone16 mentionsconsensus 81
15. 15Roland SP-40411 mentionsconsensus 81
16. 16Korg MicroKorg14 mentionsconsensus 81
17. 17Deluge16 mentionsconsensus 81
18. 18digitone 213 mentionsconsensus 81
19. 19Akai MPC One+Widely regarded as a powerful 'DAW in a box' that serves as a versatile centerpiece for standalone music production.29 mentionsconsensus 81
20. 20Grandmother10 mentionsconsensus 80
21. 21Korg Minilogue XDA highly regarded hybrid synthesizer praised for its sound quality and the flexibility of its digital multi-engine, which allows for…26 mentionsconsensus 80
22. 22Osmose11 mentionsconsensus 80
23. 23Arturia MicrofreakA highly popular, budget-friendly synthesizer praised for its immense versatility and experimental sound design capabilities.29 mentionsconsensus 79
24. 24Novation Peak14 mentionsconsensus 79
25. 25Elektron DigitaktWidely regarded as a 'modern classic' and a powerful centerpiece for both studio and live setups.37 mentionsconsensus 79
26. 26Yamaha DX7A legendary digital synthesizer widely regarded as a 'pop music time capsule' for its iconic FM synthesis sounds.29 mentionsconsensus 78
27. 27Arturia MinifreakWidely regarded as a versatile and high-value digital synthesizer, often described as a 'modern classic' for its price point.32 mentionsconsensus 78
28. 28Prophet 511 mentionsconsensus 77
29. 29Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control10 mentionsconsensus 77
30. 30UD-Xa10 mentionsconsensus 76
31. 31Sequential Prophet Rev211 mentionsconsensus 74