10 Best synthesizers in Canada

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Last Updated - 2024/05/04

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01

Arturia

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Arturia MicroFreak Hybrid Synthesizer
9.9

Exceptional

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UNIQUE KEYBOARD: It isn’t really even a keyboard, it’s a super-flat PCB with no moving parts. The 25-key printed circuit board not only tracks the notes you play with lightning-speed, but can also detect pressure or aftertouch on each note individually.
MULTIPLE MODES: Easily switched and directly controlled with the 4 dedicated knobs in the Digital Oscillator section, MicroFreak has been constantly evolving. It now contains 17 oscillator types, covering a multitude of timbral flavors from sweet to savage: Vocoder, Noise, Superwave, Harmo, Karplus Str., Wavetable, BasicWaves, with many more.
INNOVATIVE FEATURES: Record up to four automations, edit notes per step, or use the innovative Spice and Dice sequencer functions to find happy accidents. Add randomization to create evolving, original patterns, and virtually rewire and reconfigure its signal chain and controls with the 5x7 modulation matrix, with user-assignable destinations for totally unique sounds.
EXPERIMENTAL HYBRID SYNTH: MicroFreak packs so much into such a compact instrument, you'll wonder how we did it. From physical modeling to wavetable synthesis, it features 17 awesome paraphonic oscillator modes, including 7 bespoke Arturia engines, 7 modes from Mutable Instruments, and 3 modes designed with Noise Engineering. Its digital engines are combined with a lush-sounding resonant analog filter for true hybrid sound design.
AMAZING CONNECTIVITY: It features CV outputs, letting you send pitch, gate, and pressure signals to any outboard or modular synth that’s CV/Gate compatible. You can also hook it up to your DAW via USB, or use the included MIDI break-out cables.

CA$479.99
Best Value
02

KORG

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Korg Volca Micro Modular Synthesizer
9.8

Exceptional

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The compact body of this volca synth features eight modules and 50 patch points. While learning the basics of a modular synth, you can use popular features of the volca synthesizer line to control a unique and different flavor of analog sounds.
The Korg Volca Modular Semi-Modular Analog Synthesizer

CA$196.72 CA$209.99
03

Stylophone

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STYLOPHONE GEN X-1 Portable Analog Synthesizer: with Built-in Speaker, Keyboard and Soundstrip, LFO, Low pass filter, Envelope, Sub-octaves & Delay
9.7

Exceptional

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PORTABILITY: Take this synth anywhere. Battery operated with built in speaker. Audio line out for headphones and/or external speaker. Audio in to use as an effects unit.
PLAYABILITY: Two ways to make sounds with the stylus. The keyboard to make distinct notes and PRESS FIRMLY the sound strip above the keyboard to slide between notes on a scale.
ENRICH THAT SOUND: New features include, LFO (with square and triangle waves), Low pass filter (cutoff/resonance), Envelope (attack/decay).
ANALOG DELAY FEATURE: Add space to your sound with delay time, feedback and level.
ADDED FEATURES: Sub octaves -1 & -2 switch, this enriches your sound by adding a second frequency below your source sound. AND a Pulse Width Modulation button which can be used to create a chorus effect.

CA$106.95
04

Stylophone

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Dubreq Stylophone Retro Pocket Synth
9.6

Exceptional

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Tuning knob on bottom allows you tune the Stylophone or do pitch-bend effects
Miniature stylus operated synthesizer is a recreation of the 1967 classic
Line Out (3.5mm)
Built in speaker with volume control, Optional headphone jack
5 Octaves. Optional vibrato effect

CA$50.95
05

Akai

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AKAI Professional MPK Mini MK3 - 25 Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With 8 Backlit Drum Pads, 8 Knobs and Music Production Software included
9.5

Excellent

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Total Control of your Production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes
The MPC Experience - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC-style MIDI beat pads with Note Repeat & Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual synthesizer / DAW controls
Music Production and Beat Maker Essential – USB powered MIDI controller with 25 mini MIDI keyboard velocity-sensitive keys for studio production, virtual synthesizer control and beat production
Complete Command of your Virtual Instruments and FX - 8 360-degree knobs assign to all your music studio plugins for mixing, tweaking synth controls and more
1500+ Sounds and Everything You Need for Pro Production – Complete Music Production Starter Kit including MPC Beats, 6 Virtual Instruments and 2GB of sound content

CA$129.00
06

Donner

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Analog Bass Synthesizer and Sequencer, Donner Essential B1 with Intuitive User Interface, 128 Patterns Memory, Saturation & Delay Effects, Make for Classic Acid Sound
9.4

Excellent

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【Tips】For software downloads, we have compiled an Installation Manual (PDF) document, which is located at the Product guides and documents at the end of the listing. Please ask Donner Online Customer Team (US) through the Product Order Page if you have any questions!
【Silicon Haptic Pads】The modern silicon haptic pads with color changing backlights are more advantageous over the traditional keyboard design. Besides being a sequencer, the B1 synthesizer can also function as a MIDI controller, so you can play your bass synth lines live using the pads.
【Saturation and Delay Effects】The B1 sequencer allows you to dial in classic deep bass tones, such as distortion and type delay. It will give you the taste of being one of the famous EDMS, Hip-Hop DJs or producers.
【Multi-Sound Generator for Input and Out Sources】The 1/8” audio signal input enables to connect to multiple audio devices. The 1/4” TS mono main out is for the Master switch, and the 1/8” audio signal out is for the headphone monitoring mode.
【Modern Interface with Old School Functionality】The B1 controller features all the deep bass and acid synth sounds in the classic style. In addition, it revives a more intuitive format to provide you with the perfect combination of both the retro and the modern approach.
【MIDI and Multi-Device Connection Support】Though the USB-MIDI connection, the B1 synth can connect to your DAW and function as a MIDI controller. This easy access allows you to compose music more quickly and flexible to suit all your needs.
【Easy and User-Oriented Operation】The B1 synthesizer comes with presets of 128 electronic music genres, as well as 128 user-programmable presets, assisting you to compose your own unique music in a more intuitive way.

CA$169.00
07

KORG

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Korg Monotron Duo Analog Ribbon Synthesizer with Dual Oscillators
9.3

Excellent

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Main highlights

X-Mod circuit borrowed from the classic Korg Mono/Poly
VCO1-Plus VCO2 (Sawtooth) with Pitch Control; VCF with Cutoff and Peak Control
Ribbon Keyboard with Scale Select: Major, Minor, Chromatic, Off
Original MS-20 Filter with aux input
Built-in speaker, battery power

CA$53.77
08

KORG
10% Off

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Korg Volca Bass - Analog Bass Synthesizer
9.0

Excellent

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Three analogue oscillators for thick, huge bass lines
Low-pass filter with resonance specially tuned for classic squelches and screams
Electribe-style 16-step sequencer with eight memory patches

CA$179.00 CA$199.99 10% Off
09

Stylophone

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Stylophone Pink - The Original Pocket Electronic Synthesizer - Special Edition | Synth Musical Instrument | Synthesizer Keyboard | Stylophone Instrument
8.7

Very Good

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Main highlights

Tuning knob on bottom allows you tune the Stylophone or do pitch-bend effects.
Miniature stylus operated synthesizer is a recreation of the 1967 classic.
Line Out (3.5mm).
Built in speaker with volume control, Optional headphone jack.
3 Octaves. Optional vibrato effect.

CA$50.95
10

MicroKits

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Synth-a-Sette: Cassette Sized Analog Synthesizer
8.6

Very Good

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YOUR FIRST ANALOG SYNTH: This simplified, affordable synth is great as an introduction to analog sound synthesis or as an extra input for an established synth-head.
SMALLEST POCKET SYNTH: Touchpad monophonic keyboard, an "octave up" button, optional vibrato switch, and built in speaker for musicians on the go.
PLAY MELODIES ANYWHERE: This pocket synth has everything you need. Includes 13 key monophonic touchpad, an "octave up" button, optional vibrato switch, built in speaker, line out, and batteries.
INVENT YOUR OWN KEYBOARD: Connect everyday objects to the touchpads to make your own keyboard. Play notes when you complete the circuit with bananas, aluminum foil, or anything else conductive.
COMBINING STEM LEARNING WITH MUSIC: MicroKits designs electronics that make learning fun and approachable. This synth enables both musical and scientific exploration.

CA$66.11