10 of the best Cyber Monday synth deals you can still pick up
Save $100s on synths from Korg, Roland, Behringer, Arturia, Teenage Engineering and IK Multimedia

It's Cyber Monday once again, and we're excitedly roving the internet in search of the finest Cyber Monday music deals on all manner of musical gadgetry, from guitars and pedals to plugins and studio monitors.
What's really worth shouting about, though, is the discounts we're spotting on synthesizers, as retailers slash $100s off analogue and digital synths from Korg, Roland, Behringer, Arturia, Teenage Engineering and IK Multimedia.
So much so that we've decided to round up all of the best Cyber Monday synth deals we've found in one convenient place - 10 of them, to be exact. Whether you're after a budget synth to throw in your backpack or something a little more professional, there's a deal for you this Cyber Monday, and we're here to help you find it.
1. Korg MS-20 Mini - $171 off at Amazon
Korg MS-20 Mini: was $719, now $549
The Korg MS-20 will be a familiar sight to seasoned synthesists and remains one of the brand's most revered products, but we're equally enamoured with the MS-20 Mini, a pint-sized variation on the semi-modular classic that packs its self-oscillating filters, flexible patching system and inimitable sound into a more portable - and affordable - package.
2. ASM Hydrasynth Explorer - $100 off at Sweetwater
ASM Hydrasynth Explorer: was $599, now $499
ASM's OG Hydrasynth is a bold and experimental instrument made for intrepid synthesists, but there's a catch - it's a little on the expensive side. Enter the Hydrasynth Explorer, a slimmed-down, compact 37-key version that packs the same innovative spirit into a more affordable package, along with the original's renowned 8-voice sound engine, 3 WaveScan oscillators and four LFO-based 'Mutators' for proper gnarly sound-mangling. Highly recommended.
3. Teenage Engineering OP-Z - $89 off at Amazon
Teenage Engineering OP-Z: was $599, now $509
Many a hullabaloo has been made over Teenage Engineering's cutesy and expensive synth/sampler, the OP-1, but truth be told, we're far more excited by its more affordable sibling, the OP-Z. It's a third of the price, for a start, and delivers 16 tracks of sequencing for both synths and samples. Get this - the OP-Z even has the ability to manipulate video and lights too, a feature that we haven't seen on any other instrument in this price range.
4. Roland Juno-DS61 - $300 off at Guitar Center
Roland Juno-DS61: was $999, now $699
The legendary Juno range has lived on through a number of modern incarnations, one of which is this fantastic Juno-DS61, a 61-key workstation synthesizer that packs a strong feature-set and wide variety of sounds into a compact, lightweight chassis with a simple, uncomplicated interface. Perfect for gigging musicians, or those looking to expand their home studio.
5. Behringer Odyssey Synthesizer - $191 off at Amazon
Behringer Odyssey Synthesizer: was $689, now $516
This stellar clone of ARP's legendary Odyssey synthesizer gives you pretty much everything you'd want from that '70s classic for a price that's significantly easier to stomach. Two analogue oscillators, a flexible voltage-controlled filter, onboard sequencer and digital effects engine make this one a no-brainer for any synthesist looking to embark on an odyssey into electronic music-making.
6. Korg Volca Modular - $60 off at Sweetwater
Korg Volca Modular: was $229, now $169
The Volca series is enduringly popular, and it's not hard to see why - these nifty little gizmos pack some serious sonic power into a portable, affordable package. Our pick of the bunch is the Volca Modular, a semi-modular gem that brings West Coast synthesis to the Volca range. Practically anything can be patched into anything on the Volca Modular, and 20 patch cables are included, so you can get started designing sounds straight away.
7. IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro Desktop - $130 off at Guitar Center
IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pro Desktop: $399, $269
There's not many worthwhile analogue synths you can get for under $500 that are worth a second look, but the UNO Synth Pro is one of them. Its dual-filter, 3-oscillator paraphonic design can be geared towards a striking variety of sounds, while the 64-step sequencer and 256 presets make track-building quick and easy. Consider that alongside the 12 custom-designed digital effects and you've got a strong contender.
8. Elektron Digitone - $170 off at Sweetwater
Elektron Digitone: was $849, now $679
This 8-voice polyphonic digital synth packs in a ton of power and functionality in to its compact form factor. Combining advanced FM synthesis with a familiar subtractive synthesis signal flow, Digitone's equipped with four independent synth tracks, multimode filtering and built-in effects, making for a surprisingly capable little unit.
9. Arturia Microfreak - $56 off at Amazon
Arturia Microfreak: was $405, now $349
The Microfreak is a funky, French digital-analogue hybrid that stands out as one of the most unique budget synthesizers on the market. Billed as an 'algorithmic' synthesizer, its 12-mode digital oscillator covers vast tonal terrain, while the 25-key Buchla Easel-style capacitive keyboard is capable of polyphonic aftertouch.
10. Korg Monologue - $130 off at Sweetwater
Korg Monologue: was $429, now $299
A monophonic analogue synthesizer that can handle your bread-and-butter subtractive synth sounds with aplomb, the Korg Monologue is a reliable performer that won't empty your savings account. Come for the rich, vibrant analogue tones, stay for the 2-pole voltage-controlled self-oscillating filter and 16-step sequencer.
Explore more Cyber Monday deals
- Amazon: Shop Cyber Monday deals on guitars, mics & more
- Andertons: Insane discounts on guitars, drums, keyboards, tech & more
- Antares: Up to 75% off Auto-Tune plugins
- Fender Play: Save 50% on an annual guitar lessons subscription
- Guitar Center: Shop the official Black Friday sale
- IK Multimedia: Save up to 85% on Max bundles
- Loopcloud: Try for two months for just £/$2
- Musician's Friend: Up to 50% off a huge range of music gear
- Native Instruments: Up to 75% off in their best Cyber Sale ever
- Plugin Boutique: Save big on plugins from SoundToys, iZotope and more
- Positive Grid: Huge Black Friday savings on BIAS and Spark
- Sweetwater: Save big money in their official Black Friday sale
- Thomann: The Cyber Week sale is here, with up to 60% off gear
- Waves: Shop the official Black Friday sale - plugins from $5.99
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