r/synthesizers

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About r/synthesizers

The place to obsess about synthesizers, both hardware and software.

The community at a glance

r/synthesizers is a Subreddit for Music Lovers with roughly 469K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 48K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Synth, Gear, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention synthesizer, sequencer, and drum machine.

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Established 2009
469K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +48K members
Growth: +11.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 4K members
  • 2014: 6K members
  • 2015: 6K members
  • 2016: 9K members
  • 2017: 17K members
  • 2020: 131K members
  • 2021: 38K members
  • 2023: 151K members
  • 2024: 36K members
  • 2025: 42K members
  • 2026: 26K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 3K members
  • Aug: 3K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 3K members
  • Nov: 4K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 4K members
  • Mar: 5K members
  • Apr: 5K members
  • May: 5K members
  • Jun: 3K members

Topics

  • Synth
    211 posts in the past month
    #1
    Synth
    211
  • Gear
    73 posts in the past month
    #2
    Gear
    73
  • Struggling
    37 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    37
  • Midi
    34 posts in the past month
    #4
    Midi
    34
  • Roland
    32 posts in the past month
    #5
    Roland
    32

Flair

  • Performances, Jams
    68 posts in the past month
    1. Every set up needs a buddy
    2. Dub Techno with Crazy Distorted Lead 😵‍💫
    3. Went to farmers market celebrating our national day. Did not expect a techno/drone/carhorn concert. It was amazing
    #1
    Performances, Jams
    Every set up needs a buddy · Dub Techno with Crazy Distorted Lead 😵‍💫 · Went to farmers market celebrating our national day. Did not expect a techno/drone/carhorn concert. It was amazing
    68
  • My Setup / New Synth Day
    57 posts in the past month
    1. My first synth!
    2. Got myself a graduation gift!
    3. Accordion using software synthesizer and force sensor for dynamics
    #2
    My Setup / New Synth Day
    My first synth! · Got myself a graduation gift! · Accordion using software synthesizer and force sensor for dynamics
    57
  • Discussion
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Vladimir Kuzmin, the creator of the Polivoks, has died
    2. Check out this Wild Larger than life Ensoniq ESQ-1 from British music Fair 1987!
    3. Repairs complete! Happy to say it’s working perfectly. This was not an easy one. Not for the faint of heart for sure. Gave it a facelift with upgraded knobs as well.
    #3
    Discussion
    Vladimir Kuzmin, the creator of the Polivoks, has died · Check out this Wild Larger than life Ensoniq ESQ-1 from British music Fair 1987! · Repairs complete! Happy to say it’s working perfectly. This was not an easy one. Not for the faint of heart for sure. Gave it a facelift with upgraded knobs as well.
    30
  • What Should I Buy?
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Been really inspired by the textures and vibes in INVT's tracks. Any recommendations for synths that excel at this kind of sound, particularly for chords, one-shots, and FX? 🎶
    2. Are these two good starter Synths
    3. Looking for my first synth!
    #4
    What Should I Buy?
    Been really inspired by the textures and vibes in INVT's tracks. Any recommendations for synths that excel at this kind of sound, particularly for chords, one-shots, and FX? 🎶 · Are these two good starter Synths · Looking for my first synth!
    11
  • DIY / Repair
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Made a Lego stand for my Donner B1
    2. Build a diy midi keyboard
    3. The CRT synth uke- a year later
    #5
    DIY / Repair
    Made a Lego stand for my Donner B1 · Build a diy midi keyboard · The CRT synth uke- a year later
    10

Product recommendations

  • synthesizer
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Best affordable expressive synthesizer?
    2. Best portable synth for a drum circle (that is friendly to non-drums)?
    3. Synthesizers with Best Harmonium Sound
    #1
    synthesizer
    Best affordable expressive synthesizer? · Best portable synth for a drum circle (that is friendly to non-drums)? · Synthesizers with Best Harmonium Sound
    22
  • sequencer
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best sequencer for the LXR Drum Module?
    2. Keystep Problems....Recommend a MIDI sequencer that can record incoming notes? but with really high step-quantization count?
    3. Can anyone recommend a midi sequencer?
    #2
    sequencer
    Best sequencer for the LXR Drum Module? · Keystep Problems....Recommend a MIDI sequencer that can record incoming notes? but with really high step-quantization count? · Can anyone recommend a midi sequencer?
    5
  • drum machine
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Drum machine recs
    2. lo-fi indie drum machine recs
    3. What should I buy? (Need drum machine recs)
    #3
    drum machine
    Drum machine recs · lo-fi indie drum machine recs · What should I buy? (Need drum machine recs)
    4
  • midi controller
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best MIDI keyboard for hybrid studio setup?
    2. Mashine Mk3 - one of the best midi controllers that displays customised labels?
    3. Newb question. Midi controller recs (details in text)
    #4
    midi controller
    Best MIDI keyboard for hybrid studio setup? · Mashine Mk3 - one of the best midi controllers that displays customised labels? · Newb question. Midi controller recs (details in text)
    4
  • keyboard
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best keyboards for other instrument sounds?
    2. Best weighted 88 keyboard
    3. Recs for weighted 61 Keyboard workstation?
    #5
    keyboard
    Best keyboards for other instrument sounds? · Best weighted 88 keyboard · Recs for weighted 61 Keyboard workstation?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/synthesizers for?
Best for Music Lovers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/synthesizers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/synthesizers have?
Roughly 469K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/synthesizers on?
r/synthesizers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/synthesizers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/synthesizers is organized under Music Lovers.
How do I join r/synthesizers?
You can join r/synthesizers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Music communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering music production, instruments, genres, and the business of the industry. Discord hosts communities for producers, beatmakers, and musicians at every level, Reddit has massive communities for genre-specific discussion, and dedicated platforms serve niche interests from jazz theory to synth collecting.
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