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 472K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 50K 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
472K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +50K members
Growth: +11.8% / 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: 29K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 5K members
  • Jul: 2K 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. Boom bap beat most sounds using moog little phatty and Juno 106
    2. Stepping the sequencer with a guitar
    3. I have no idea what to call this genre of house but I enjoy making it
    #1
    Performances, Jams
    Boom bap beat most sounds using moog little phatty and Juno 106 · Stepping the sequencer with a guitar · I have no idea what to call this genre of house but I enjoy making it
    68
  • My Setup / New Synth Day
    60 posts in the past month
    1. My first analog synth (DIY)
    2. A friend of mine assembled this on a rolling keyboard stand. It's beautiful. We named it the Hans Zimmer Frame.
    3. Cleaning out family storage unit, found some cherished gear I was certain I'd lost
    #2
    My Setup / New Synth Day
    My first analog synth (DIY) · A friend of mine assembled this on a rolling keyboard stand. It's beautiful. We named it the Hans Zimmer Frame. · Cleaning out family storage unit, found some cherished gear I was certain I'd lost
    60
  • Discussion
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Found a Moog White Elephant
    2. A Bangladeshi Sound System Battle in Full Swing
    3. I made the pilgrimage to Sweetwater!
    #3
    Discussion
    Found a Moog White Elephant · A Bangladeshi Sound System Battle in Full Swing · I made the pilgrimage to Sweetwater!
    29
  • Beginner Questions
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Inherited my brother’s collection - what do I have?
    2. Behringer Pro 800 advice: seriously considering getting this (along with 3U rack ears). I’d be very interested to hear how other Pro 800 owners have found this synth.
    3. Do more "premium" analog synths sounds "richer/juicier" than budget ones?
    #4
    Beginner Questions
    Inherited my brother’s collection - what do I have? · Behringer Pro 800 advice: seriously considering getting this (along with 3U rack ears). I’d be very interested to hear how other Pro 800 owners have found this synth. · Do more "premium" analog synths sounds "richer/juicier" than budget ones?
    8
  • DIY / Repair
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Electronics and Music Maker magazine rebuild from 1983
    2. Built a little portable synth studio using an Ikea cart
    3. Moog Taurus clone (Behringer Toro + DIY wooden case)
    #5
    DIY / Repair
    Electronics and Music Maker magazine rebuild from 1983 · Built a little portable synth studio using an Ikea cart · Moog Taurus clone (Behringer Toro + DIY wooden case)
    8

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 472K 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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