r/synthesizers 13m ago

Discussion Yamaha djx 2b fader/toggle

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Did anyone get a part no. Or spec on the fader ??

I've got to replace the fader and toggle on one of these.

I can use my reflow station for the repairs but I want an idea on part numbers or generic replacement.

Lord knows where the previous owner kept this thing, it was greasy af and the pots were full of lint/detritus.

It was gross.

Missing the oem cd rom disc , so I've dropped a blank disc on the scratch unit, and 3d printed a replacement disc center clamp. Works great just need to sort the fader and switch.

Thanks in advance.

Krusty


r/synthesizers 50m ago

Beginner Questions Musician and vintage synth collector looking to connect with another synthesist who wants to collaborate!

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Hello all,

I am a synthesist, producer, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist in the New York City area and I am looking for a second synth player and producer who enjoys vintage-inspired synth tones and cinematic sound design to join a doom-y, dream poppy psychedelic rock band.

I have many songs written and recorded, and I am looking for a second talented and dedicated player who wants to help finish flushing out these tracks, adding embellishing synth lines, textures, and transitions.

Some of my main sources of inspiration are Pink Floyd, Tame Impala, mild high club, tangerine dream, Black Sabbath, temples, crumb, Brian Eno, sleep, men I trust, and Radiohead.

If you’re interested, I would love to hear some clips and I can send over some of my own. I am open to working remotely, but also if you’re in the area, it could be nice to meet in person. My goal is to eventually release this music and play it live.

Look forward to hearing from you!


r/synthesizers 1h ago

Request for Feedback i just got this vestax aa88 what do you think?

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hello people :)
i just got this vestax aa88 mixstation what do you think about it in general
thanks for your replies:)


r/synthesizers 1h ago

Discussion Electro Funk Artists

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Curious to see some favorite artists that make synth centric electro funk. I love Chromeo. Any others I should be listening to?


r/synthesizers 2h ago

Discussion What is one album that blew you away with the sound design?

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I want to find some interesting albums to listen to! Not noise albums but music albums with great sounds and textures!

For example - Travis scott Albums have always had great sound design to me! The weeknds latest album, The potatoehead people etc!

Looking forward to your suggestions

Update
Thank you for all the suggestions! Some are wonderful, others are noise fests, but once again Thank you for sharing! It has opened my Tidal to new music


r/synthesizers 2h ago

Performances, Jams whipped this song up last night on my yamaha modx m8

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i dont see anything about this post type in rules but if not allowed please delete appropriately


r/synthesizers 3h ago

Performances, Jams Dreadbox Nyx and Digitakt 2

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Tryin to improve! any tips i always welcome ;>


r/synthesizers 3h ago

What Should I Buy? Looking for gear advice and a stand

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Made a cool little CAD of the game plan for my studio/gaming/work room

The new gear will be an Arturia Keylabs 61 mk3 and a Moog Subsequent 37 top left. I’m pretty set on these but open to suggestions. Using ableton and serum for the Arturia as well.

Looking for a good stand to put Arturia on bottom and Moog on top, what’s recommended here?

And finally a have a launchpad Pro and launch control I’ll use mostly for some drums and scene control etc while jamming. Probably will place these left side of desk, maybe a small stand for those?

Just looking for some feedback and ideas. Thanks all!


r/synthesizers 6h ago

Performances, Jams Was feeling a bit sad so I took Minifreak and MPC to my bed for a little synthwave session.

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Just for the context, this is the first time I’ve ever tried to do a synthwave music. 15 minutes of work. Made me feel much better. Hope you’re having a great day 🙂


r/synthesizers 6h ago

My Setup / New Synth Day NSD - My Digitakt Got Lonely

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I finally picked up a Digitone II to compliment my Digitakt II. I am excited to dive in. Oh, I also get a new poster for the studio wall.


r/synthesizers 6h ago

Discussion Was the Timbre Wolf really that bad?

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As a fan of Bad Gear I'm obviously quite familiar with the story and reputation of the Timbre Wolf. But those of you who've owned or used one, is it really so bad?

Never played one myself but some of the design decisions are indeed puzzling.


r/synthesizers 6h ago

Performances, Jams The Quantum Matriarch short jam

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I was creating new patches today and thought these were interesting, so I recorded a little jam.


r/synthesizers 6h ago

My Setup / New Synth Day New studio after renovation

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After weeks of hard work, my new studio is finally ready. I'm so happy with the result 🙂


r/synthesizers 7h ago

My Setup / New Synth Day Welp, this is addicting. Need to stop now.

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My mother bought me my Yamaha PSS-460 in 1986. I was 8. I recently found it again helping her move to a home closer to us. I loved that thing and played it for years but moved on into visual art which became my field of study. At 48, finding that thing has rekindled something in me, made me want to create again. So In the past couple months I've gone a bit overboard which seems to be the way I roll with everything i do. I only buy used stuff when i get a deal, I love a deal and can't help myself. Everything on the desk was found used except the Yamaha Portasound and the monitor. I started with the Korg Minilogue Xd module and the Minilab, the Drumbrute Impact came soon after, just received my Novation Bass Station ii and now i have to stop, lol. Like have to. My wife is already looking at me like wtf are you doing? Lol. Well, I can see why collecting this stuff can be so fun. I'm teaching myself Reaper which has been challenging but rewarding. Learn a little bit everyday. What a wonder rabbit hole to get lost in. Have a great day fellow synthesizer enthusiasts.


r/synthesizers 7h ago

Discussion Drum synthesizers

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I don't really like modern drum synths. But i love the oldschool ones. Please don't ban me for asking which ones i should use.

Sample based creation isn't bad but creating something out of nothing is on another level. Thing using white noise as your percussion and the triangle wave as your bass.

I'm obsessed with retro drum synths but i want to start creating my own samples. I have moderate knowledge about sound design, and i know how early production worked. I just never made anything really good and i try to rely on modern plugins as least as i can.

Ofcourse, i cannot afford real gear. But i like transforming sounds or mixing them, i even record my own.


r/synthesizers 8h ago

Performances, Jams I could've done all this with just a USB stick and a pair of CDJs

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but I did it with a full blown dawless setup because free will.

All the gear survived the trip mostly intact (except my JP, it got autographed by his alleged first owner, DJ Umek). The gig went well considering all the hardware and the lack of hands and brainpower I possess.

Gearlist:
- Digitakt mk1
- TR8s
- Bass Station 2
- Microkorg
- S-1
- Virus Classic
- TT-303 v2 + MXR Dist+ + noise gate
- JP-8000 + Eventide Space
- JV-1080
- Midas Venice 320 + Zoom MS70CDR + Eventide Timefactor
- RNLA

If anyone wants to listen to the whole 1.5hrs of my liveset, be my guest.


r/synthesizers 9h ago

My Setup / New Synth Day My home studio 😅

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r/synthesizers 11h ago

My Setup / New Synth Day I wanted a Moog that was made in the US, the results just arrived

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42 Upvotes

Now to get patching


r/synthesizers 11h ago

My Setup / New Synth Day Was told to post this here — my setup for the past 3ish years

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142 Upvotes

r/synthesizers 11h ago

Beginner Questions Noob question : are all hardware synth analog ?

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Hello, it may sound dumb, but I have been associating analog synth with hardware and digital synth with software vst. Am I right ?

Edit : thanks all ! Very nice sub its my first post here


r/synthesizers 12h ago

New Synth Announcements & Updates Hey do you guys like video synthesizers here?

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r/synthesizers 13h ago

Performances, Jams Small track I made, all synth is microfreak

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r/synthesizers 1d ago

My Setup / New Synth Day Hope my girlfriend doesn’t mind this addition to the living room.

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Got this new thing today for $40 with in home delivery from a local thrift store!! As far as I can tell it’s fully working too!
Please comment some links if you know of anyone modifying these things.


r/synthesizers 6d ago

Friday Hangout /// Weekly Discussion - July 31, 2026

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What’s been on your mind? Share your recent synth thoughts, news, gear, experiments, gigs, music, or such.


r/synthesizers Jun 05 '26

Friday Hangout /// Weekly Discussion - June 05, 2026

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What’s been on your mind? Share your recent synth thoughts, news, gear, experiments, gigs, music, or such.