Best Synthesizer Gift Ideas For Christmas 2020

Synthesizers come in all shapes and sizes, and often play a huge part in producing music. Whether you're playing just for fun, or you're crafting the perfect masterpiece, a synth makes for a really good Christmas gift. We've picked out a range of ten that we know will be a big hit with a wide range of musicians, producers and DJs.

The Korg Volca series has been a huge hit with synth lovers and producers. This particular model packs quite a lot of features into one tiny, almost pocket-sized synth. It’s even got two valves inside for that classic warmth, as well as a 16-step sequencer. It’s a great Christmas gift for anyone that’s interested in making music - regardless of genre.

This might be one of the coolest gifts for synth-lovers out there. This is a synth kit, so you actually get to assemble the module yourself first - ideal for the hands-on type. Then, you’ve got a great sounding synth module from one of the biggest names in the game - Moog. Hook this up to a keyboard, and away you go!

This is Behringer’s version of the legendary Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer. The 303 can be heard on countless classic records - from disco to dance. It was synonymous with with acid house and rave scene, so this cool little unit will make the perfect Christmas gift for anyone interested in that. These sorts of synths are incredibly useful to have in a studio setup too - they’ll end up making their way on to more recordings than you might think!

A really cool stocking filler Christmas gift for anyone into synths, or beat making. This limited-edition, pocket-sized offering from Teenage Engineering enables you to make beats and sequences, plus it’s got a built-in microphone for voice sampling. You can then add effects on to get some really interesting results. Also, fans of Rick & Morty will love the look of it. 

The Opsix is an incredible sounding, versatile synthesizer. It offers a wide range of controllable parameters and effects so you can nail the sound you’ve got in your head, plus there are 40 preset algorithms on board. There’s also a 16-step polyphonic sequencer and a really cool randomise button that gives you a completely random sound; useful for inspiring in a different direction. Whether you’re looking for classic, or modern synth sounds, the Korg Opsix has you covered. 

This is a really cool take on a classic. It’s got everything that made the original Bass Station II mono synth so good, and more. It’s been slightly redesigned by ambient techno wizard, Aphex Twin. In this new AFX Mode, every key becomes a new patch making it an incredibly versatile tool for any musician, producer or DJ, plus it comes shipped with a range of artist patches.

This synth gives you the classic vocoder effect, as heard on tracks by Daft Punk, ELO, Kraftwerk and loads more. Arturia are known for making a great range of keyboard products, and the Microfreak Vocoder is no different - it’s packed full of features and it comes with a detachable gooseneck microphone, so everything’s there to get you going. A great Christmas gift idea for any keys player, or music maker.

This is a monophonic synth that punches way above its price point. It delivers a lush, warm sound that is suited to a range of genres, plus it’s got loads of features on board - 7 LFO waveforms, 16-step sequencer, 10-mode, 4-octave arpeggiator, self-tuning and auto-tune calibration and more. The Uno synth is small and portable, and its functionality make it an ideal Christmas gift for almost any musician.

To say that Yamaha know a thing or two about making keys products is an understatement. The Reface CP is slightly different to the other synths in this list - it’s got six settings - Rhodes I, Rhodes II, Wurlitzer, Clavinet, Toy, and CP80, alongside some classic effects, making it the perfect tool for someone looking to expand their vintage keys sounds. Keys and synth players will love it because it offers something a little different, plus it’s a really handy thing for a producer to have in a studio of any size.

This is a eurorack synth module with some serious 80s vibes about it. It’s a dual VCO and dual LFO module with each offering sine, triangle, saw, square and noise waveforms and makes for the perfect Christmas gift for serious synth fans. If you’re into making experimental music, then this will be a great tool for you!