Circuit Tracks and Launchpad - approachable grooveboxes bridging bedroom production and live performance
British synthesizer heritage meeting modern music technology. Novation bridges the gap between analog warmth and digital precision, with hands-on control surfaces that put tactile interaction at the center of electronic music creation. Founded on the legendary work of synth designer Chris Huggett, creator of the Wasp and OSCar.
Signature$2,499
16-voice bi-timbral polyphonic synthesizer with 61 semi-weighted keys. Combines two Peak sound engines with analog filters and extensive modulation.
Signature$1,499
8-voice desktop polyphonic synthesizer with FPGA-based digital oscillators, analog filters, and 60 wavetables. Chris Huggett's final masterpiece.
Signature$499
25-key analog monosynth with 2 oscillators, sub-oscillator, and step sequencer. Modern continuation of the legendary 1993 Bass Station.
Signature$199
8x8 RGB pad grid controller for Ableton Live with velocity-sensitive pads and RGB feedback. The industry standard for grid-based performance.
$399
Standalone groovebox with 2 synth tracks, 4 drum tracks, and built-in sequencer. Battery-powered for portable music making.
$449
37-key compact synthesizer with vocoder, 256 onboard sounds, and real-time performance controls. Powerful VA synthesis in a portable format.
$249
49-key MIDI controller with 16 RGB pads, 8 rotary encoders, and deep DAW integration. Perfect for studio production and performance.
🇸🇪 SE · $299-$1,699
Elektron creates bold and enduring electronic music instruments designed to unlock creativity. Rooted in Gothenburg's industrial harbor culture, their instruments combine cutting-edge technology with intuitive, performance-oriented workflows. Every device is engineered to the highest standards, assembled by hand, and built to last with a three-year warranty.
🇸🇪 SE · $59-$2,199
Teenage Engineering creates high-quality, well-designed electronic products with a 'no fuzz' philosophy featuring simple geometry, basic color palettes, and intuitive functionality. Their design draws inspiration from vintage portable electronics and Nintendo's Game & Watch, blending retro aesthetics with cutting-edge technology to make professional music tools feel like beloved toys.
🇺🇸 US · $300-$600
Critter & Guitari creates playful, handcrafted electronic instruments that combine professional audio capability with tactile, toylike interfaces. Founded on a belief that instruments should be immediately accessible and inspire experimentation, their designs feature colorful wooden enclosures, maple keys, and intuitive controls that encourage musical exploration.
🇯🇵 JP · $99-$200
Korg champions the democratization of synthesis, making professional-grade analog instruments accessible and affordable. Under designer Tatsuya Takahashi, the company embraced portability and playful interaction, believing music-making should happen anywhere - from campfires to train rides. Their instruments feature intuitive knob-per-function layouts that reward hands-on exploration.
🇺🇸 US · $200-$800
Monome creates adaptable, minimalist sound instruments built on principles of openness, transparency, and community collaboration. Their blank-slate approach eschews labels and predefined functions, allowing users to imagine and define each device's purpose through software and scripting. Everything from hardware schematics to firmware is open-source, fostering a vibrant ecosystem of user-created applications.
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🇺🇸 US · $200-$400
Work Louder creates modular keyboards for digital creators with a philosophy of 'all work & no play' - making professional tools that feel playful, versatile, and above all else, creative. They believe people do their best work when it doesn't feel like work at all, blending the desire for innovation with a willingness to break from convention in a product category typically seen as a mere plastic shell around a motherboard.