Wiard

Wiard analog synthesizer modules are known for their audiophile quality, their exotic looks, and their quirky nature. Each module has features that give it personality, and many of the modules are unique to the Wiard line. According to Wiard, the “modules form an integrated analog modular synthesizer system. They are intended to be used as… Read More Wiard

PAiA

PAiA is one of the original sources for DIY music products. Their line of kits are well-designed, thoroughly documented, and relatively easy to build. Since 1967, PAiA Electronics has worked with electronics and music magazines to create low-cost kits for musicians. They work with authors and designers that are experts in analog electronics for music,… Read More PAiA

Metasonix

Metasonix makes tube-based analog synthesizer components. They can be used with most analog synthesizers, and can also be used as guitar effects boxes. Metasonix’s products are built with all-tube signal paths. As a result, they offer sounds and effects that are not available using traditional analog equipment or software plug-ins. According to Metasonix, the designs… Read More Metasonix

Doepfer

Doepfer is a German company that manufactures electronic music instruments, including analog synthesizer modules. Their line includes: Analog Modular Systems MIDI Controller MIDI Hardware Sequencer MIDI-to-CV/Gate/Sync Interfaces MIDI Masterkeyboards MIDI Special Equipment Doepfer is known for making inexpensive versions of classic analog equipment. The Doepfer Analog Modular System has an extensive array of available modules,… Read More Doepfer

Analogue Systems

Analogue Systems manufactures analog synthesizers, including the RS Integrator system of modular analog synthesizer components. Their product line includes: Complete modular systems The Spawn patchable analog synthesizer Control-Voltage keyboards, including one based on the classic ondes martenot.

Analogue Solutions

Analogue Solutions makes analog(ue) synthesizers and music equipment, including monosynths, modular synthesizers, and sequencers. Their product line includes: Red Square – a patchable analogue synthesizer SEMblance – a monosynth based on the Oberheim Synthesizer Expander Module Black Coffee – a miniature monosynth which is, according to Analogue Solutions, the “Smallest full featured analogue monosynth complete… Read More Analogue Solutions

Synth Zone

The Synth Zone is a resource guide to MIDI, synthesizers, and electronic music production. It features an extensive and well-organized collection of links covering major keyboard manufactures, effects, sample cd’s, MIDI controllers, Soundfonts and more.

Harmony Central

Harmony Central covers guitar, bass, effects, keyboards, drums, software, computer music, recording and MIDI. It has an extensive collection of user reviews that can give you a great feel for how well equipment really works for musicians. Other features are guitar tabs, discussion forums, and classified gear ads.