Ready to take the next step and invest a bit more? Here we have four excellent options to level-up your synth sounds, going from pure analog goodness to the versatility of hybrids. Here's goes the list:

Analogue Solutions Leipzig V3

Analogue Solutions Leipzig V3


Analogue Solutions Leipzig V3 is loosely based on a couple of Moog’s 1970s/1980s small footprint keyboard synthesizers. Leipzig has a 4 Pole 24dB/Octave fat analogue Moog style transistor ladder filter and although it does not include a playable keyboard it surely surpasses its vintage inspirations with features such as its analogue CV step sequencer with many clocking options, the 16-step note sequencer with transpose functionality, a robust modulation section, DAW-based recording integration, MIDI input for DAW/software sequencing, a versatile CV patchbay, Oscillator Sync function & Cross-Mod and much more.



Sequential TAKE 5

Sequential TAKE 5


Sequential Take 5 as its name suggests is a 5-voice polyphony keyboard synthesizer.
Take 5 presents itself as a modern designed portable synth with Sequential’s vintage analog sturdy-building bringing inherited characteristics from its older sibling Prophet-5 such as the 4-pole self-oscillating filter together with the freshness of a new product with its firmware recently updated to version 2.0. This free update doubles the amount of preset storage, introduces 128 brand new patches created by leading sound designers and includes new synthesis functionalities such as Envelope Repeats, LFO Slew and a tape emulating Lo-Fi effect.



Elektron Syntakt

Elektron Syntakt


More than just another drum machine, the Elektron Syntakt is a full-fledged 12 track drum computer and synthesizer. The box is equipped with four analog and eight digital tracks that can also be used for melody, harmony and bass sounds. This hybrid engine offers analog drive, multimode filter and 2 assignable LFOs per analog track together with digital overdrive, multimode filter, base-width filter and 2 assignable LFOs per digital track and more. Needless to say that it features Elektron's signature step sequencer with endless possibilities for variations, trigger conditions and much more.



ARP Synthesizers ARP 2600 M

ARP Synthesizers ARP 2600 M


Korg recreates a classic synthesizer while responsible for ARP’s brand comeback. The ARP 2600 M is the iconic 1970s synth in a more convenient size. Around 60% of the original unit’s size, the more portable 2600 is not only faithful to the legendary older sibling but brings many added features and functionality such as plug and play class compliant MIDI compatibility, two types of filters from two versions of the original ARP 2600, MIDI CC pitch-bend, modulation and portamento control and much more.



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