Best Synthesisers Samplers Digital Instruments 2026

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Last Updated - 03.02.2026

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01

KORG

KORG VOLCA-SAMPLE2 - Sample Sequencer

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9.9

Exceptional

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The new generation version maintains the same layout as the old model and has twice the memory, additional features such as pattern chain and start delay, as well as more connectivity, including USB to further drive beat making.
By itself, the Volca Sample is an advanced sample machine that offers eight-voice polyphony, digital reverb, a rich double filter and many controls for sample manipulation.
A new generation model of the popular and ideally sold Volca, the Korg Volca Sample

137,00 €
02

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPK Mini IV USB-C MIDI Keyboard Controller for Beginners and Producers - MPC Drum Pads, Pitch and Modulation Wheels, Music Production Software, Native Instruments Sound Pack, Black

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9.8

Exceptional

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Studio Instrument Collection included - A powerful VST/AU and standalone virtual suite with over 1000 professional drums, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, FX from AIR, Akai Pro and Moog as well as integrated MPK Mini IV controls
Real-time control and navigation - 8 assignable 360° controls, a vivid full-colour screen and a push/turn encoder for convenient access to settings, presets and DAW functions without having to reach for a computer
Pre-configured DAW integration - Start production in less than 15 minutes with Ableton Live Lite 12, Logic Pro, FL Studio and more; features an extended DAW-mapped transport area for an uninterrupted workflow
Portable pro controller that connects to everything - Lightweight and durable with USB-C connectivity, full-size MIDI output and plug and play operation for Mac, PC and mobile setups; no fuss, no adapters, no limits
Plug and play software and learning tools included - Beginners and professionals who want instant results receive a 30-day Melodics trial for keyboard and pad lessons and 2 months splice for royalty-free loops and samples
Next generation music production and beat maker - USB-powered MIDI keyboard controller with 25 touch-sensitive mini keys, optimised for studio or beat production, piano-style performance, synth leads, sample triggering
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments have worked together to provide NKS support for the MPK controller series; choose 1 of 3 free Native Instruments sound bundles
Iconic MPC pads with RGB feedback - 8 impact and pressure sensitive MPC pads provide an iconic finger drumming experience as well as dynamic visual feedback to match your performance in the studio or on the go
DESIGNED FOR ALL CREATIVES - Ideal for beginners learning to produce, professionals on the go and content creators who need a reliable, compact controller for streaming or travel setups
Advanced performance tools - Arpeggiator with pattern, freeze and mutate functions as well as chord and scale modes to quickly develop new musical ideas, ideal for songwriting and live jaming

109,00 €
03

Routledge

Sound Synthesis and Sampling

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9.7

Exceptional

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Marke: Routledge
Hersteller: Focal Press
Focal Press

70,72 €
04

Sondery

Sondery Digital Metronome for Guitar Piano Drum and All Instruments, Vocal Count Option and 3 Types of Digital Sounds, Powered by a Rechargeable Li Battery Inside

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9.5

Excellent

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With the tap function, you can set your own pace with 2 taps each. Timer function to set the exercise time to 15 minutes, 30, 45 and 60 minutes. Sondery digital metronome helps you improve your timing in a variety of musical styles.
Vocal count option and 3 types of digital sounds. Great sound from one speaker. While the LED light on the top gives a clear visual tempo indicator and the headphone plug is ideal for practicing without clicking or during performance.
Easy to adjust the speed by a rotary knob from 40 to 208 bpm. 10 beat patterns, including 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. And Sondery ProBeat metronome covers all the needs of different rhythm training.
Direct and fast adjustment of beat, pace, rhythm through buttons and knobs. Easy to read color screen helps a lot to understand what you want from your Sondery brand ProBeat Digital Metronome.
Digital metronome is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery inside. Only use the included USB-A to USB-C charging cable or similar to charging your device. (Not a USB C to USB C cable)

27,49 €
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05

Independently published

BUILDING SYNTHESIZER PLUGINS WITH JUCE: Create Professional Virtual Instruments with Advanced Synthesis Techniques. Wavetable, FM, Subtractive, and ... and AAX (The JUCE Audio Development Series)
9.3

Excellent

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27,63 €
06

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII, 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Back-Lit Drum Pads

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9.2

Excellent

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Total control over your production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus an integrated arpeggiator with options for resolution, scope and modes
The MPC experience - 8 backlit, velocity-dynamic MIDI beat pads with note repeat and full level for programming drums, triggering samples, control of virtual synthesizers
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments bring in partnership NKS support to the MPK Controller Series - Control, directly from your MPK
Get two months of splice - unlock the ultimate sample library now included with purchase of an MPK or MPC; Register your product and redeem 60 days access to the Splice Creator Plan
Full control of your virtual instruments and effects - 8 360 degree knobs can be assigned to your music studio plugins for mixing, adjusting synth control and more
Exclusive NKS Free Bundle - Browsing and control of Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; choose one of three Komplete 15 Select Bundles: Beats, Band or Electronic
Essential for music and beat production -USB-powered MIDI controller with 25 touch-sensitive MIDI keyboard mini keys for studio production
Customise your MPK Mini MK3 - Download the editor and learn how to manually assign the buttons and joystick, adjust the keyboard and arpeggiator, save your own programs and much more
1500 plus sounds and everything you need for professional production - Complete music production starter kit with MPC beats, 3 virtual instruments and 2 GB sound content

99,00 €
07

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII, 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Back-Lit Drum Pads

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9.1

Excellent

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Total control over your production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus an integrated arpeggiator with options for resolution, scope and modes
The MPC experience - 8 backlit, velocity-dynamic MIDI beat pads with note repeat and full level for programming drums, triggering samples, control of virtual synthesizers
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments bring in partnership NKS support to the MPK Controller Series - Control, directly from your MPK
Get two months of splice - unlock the ultimate sample library now included with purchase of an MPK or MPC; Register your product and redeem 60 days access to the Splice Creator Plan
Full control of your virtual instruments and effects - 8 360 degree knobs can be assigned to your music studio plugins for mixing, adjusting synth control and more
Exclusive NKS Free Bundle - Browsing and control of Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; choose one of three Komplete 15 Select Bundles: Beats, Band or Electronic
Essential for music and beat production -USB-powered MIDI controller with 25 touch-sensitive MIDI keyboard mini keys for studio production
Customise your MPK Mini MK3 - Download the editor and learn how to manually assign the buttons and joystick, adjust the keyboard and arpeggiator, save your own programs and much more
1500 plus sounds and everything you need for professional production - Complete music production starter kit with MPC beats, 3 virtual instruments and 2 GB sound content

67,65 €
08

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPK Mini MKIII, 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller with 8 Back-Lit Drum Pads

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9.0

Excellent

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Main highlights

Total control over your production - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation control, plus an integrated arpeggiator with options for resolution, scope and modes
The MPC experience - 8 backlit, velocity-dynamic MIDI beat pads with note repeat and full level for programming drums, triggering samples, control of virtual synthesizers
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments bring in partnership NKS support to the MPK Controller Series - Control, directly from your MPK
Get two months of splice - unlock the ultimate sample library now included with purchase of an MPK or MPC; Register your product and redeem 60 days access to the Splice Creator Plan
Full control of your virtual instruments and effects - 8 360 degree knobs can be assigned to your music studio plugins for mixing, adjusting synth control and more
Exclusive NKS Free Bundle - Browsing and control of Native Instruments presets and sound libraries; choose one of three Komplete 15 Select Bundles: Beats, Band or Electronic
Essential for music and beat production -USB-powered MIDI controller with 25 touch-sensitive MIDI keyboard mini keys for studio production
Customise your MPK Mini MK3 - Download the editor and learn how to manually assign the buttons and joystick, adjust the keyboard and arpeggiator, save your own programs and much more
1500 plus sounds and everything you need for professional production - Complete music production starter kit with MPC beats, 3 virtual instruments and 2 GB sound content

99,00 €
09

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPK Mini IV USB-C MIDI Keyboard Controller for Beginners and Producers - MPC Drum Pads, Pitch and Modulation Wheels, Music Production Software, Native Instruments Sound Pack, Black

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8.9

Very Good

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Studio Instrument Collection included - A powerful VST/AU and standalone virtual suite with over 1000 professional drums, keyboards, synthesizers, bass, FX from AIR, Akai Pro and Moog as well as integrated MPK Mini IV controls
Real-time control and navigation - 8 assignable 360° controls, a vivid full-colour screen and a push/turn encoder for convenient access to settings, presets and DAW functions without having to reach for a computer
Pre-configured DAW integration - Start production in less than 15 minutes with Ableton Live Lite 12, Logic Pro, FL Studio and more; features an extended DAW-mapped transport area for an uninterrupted workflow
Portable pro controller that connects to everything - Lightweight and durable with USB-C connectivity, full-size MIDI output and plug and play operation for Mac, PC and mobile setups; no fuss, no adapters, no limits
Plug and play software and learning tools included - Beginners and professionals who want instant results receive a 30-day Melodics trial for keyboard and pad lessons and 2 months splice for royalty-free loops and samples
Next generation music production and beat maker - USB-powered MIDI keyboard controller with 25 touch-sensitive mini keys, optimised for studio or beat production, piano-style performance, synth leads, sample triggering
Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) Integration - Akai Professional and Native Instruments have worked together to provide NKS support for the MPK controller series; choose 1 of 3 free Native Instruments sound bundles
Iconic MPC pads with RGB feedback - 8 impact and pressure sensitive MPC pads provide an iconic finger drumming experience as well as dynamic visual feedback to match your performance in the studio or on the go
DESIGNED FOR ALL CREATIVES - Ideal for beginners learning to produce, professionals on the go and content creators who need a reliable, compact controller for streaming or travel setups
Advanced performance tools - Arpeggiator with pattern, freeze and mutate functions as well as chord and scale modes to quickly develop new musical ideas, ideal for songwriting and live jaming

97,58 €
10

Stylophone

Stylophone GENX-2 Portable Analogue Synthesizer with Built-in Speaker, LFO, Filter, Analogue Delay and CV/Gate Output, Synthesizer Keyboard, Synth Musical Instrument

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8.8

Very Good

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SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY - Connect to external music production equipment with ease. Not only can the GENX-2 be played with a full-size keyboard or sequenced from your DAW, but it can also become the brain of your hardware rig. Use its feature-packed CV and Gate outputs to control your modular and semi-modular equipment directly.
SCULPT YOUR SIGNATURE SOUND - Don't just play presets, design unique tones from scratch. The flexible LFO with square and triangle waves, a resonant low-pass filter, an attack/decay envelope, and new Pulse Width Modulation controls give you the power to craft everything from gritty, punchy basslines to soaring, expressive leads.
ENRICH YOUR SOUND - Give your sounds incredible weight and vintage character. The new dual sub-octave switches add two layers of earth-shaking bass for truly massive tones, while the built-in analogue delay provides everything from subtle slapback echo to sprawling, atmospheric soundscapes for a richer, fuller sound.
ENHANCED PLAYABILITY - Go beyond static notes and add real human feeling to your music. The iconic stylus-powered keyboard is now paired with a multi-function, finger-sensitive expression strip. Effortlessly bend the pitch, modulate the LFO, or perform dramatic filter sweeps for a truly dynamic and lively performance.
CREATE ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - Unleash your creativity the moment inspiration strikes. The GENX-2 is fully portable with battery operation and a built-in speaker, making it the perfect musical instrument. The dedicated headphone and audio outputs give you the flexibility to play your way.

79,95 €