Best Synthesizer Sampler 2026

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Last Updated - 22.07.2026

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Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering OP-XY Portable Synthesizer and Sampler (64 Step Sequencer with 8 Synth Engines, Built-in Microphone and Speaker, Recording Equipment) - Black

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9.6

Exceptional

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Ultimate Sequencer The Teenage Engineering OP-XY combines 8 unique synth engines with a 64-step sequencer for creative music production and perfect soundboards.
Portable, extensive soundboard: With integrated microphone, speaker and high-quality DAC, this synthesizer is ideal for travel and studio recording.
Innovative DJ Controller System: Use Punch-in FX and Brain for dynamic, unique live variations and chord sequences to generate tracks that reinvent themselves.
FLEXIBLE CONTROL: Control external devices such as pedals, synthesizers, drum computers and even Eurorack systems via MIDI, Bluetooth or the 4-in-1 Multi-Out Jack.
Box contents: Teenage Engineering OP-XY portable synthesizer and sampler - audio interface compatible with pedals, synthesizers, drum computers & Eurorack systems

2.199,00 €
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MOOG

MOOG Messenger Next-Gen Monophonic Analogue Keyboard Synthesizer with 32 Keys, 64-Step Sequencer, 256 Presets and RES Bass Compensation

12% Off

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9.3

Excellent

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What's in the Box - Moog Messenger monophonic analog synthesizer; power supply; quick start guide; poster; registration card; safety instructions; preset guide
Unique wavefolding oscillators - With two continuously adjustable VCOs with sync and frequency modulation capabilities, as well as a sub-oscillator for more powerful bass and a powerful low-end
Timelessly intuitive design - Based on the iconic Moog monosynths, Messenger offers innovative circuits in a portable format with classic analogue sound and modern improvements
Standard sized keys with expressive control - 32 semi-weighted keys with velocity and aftertouch, suitable for performance and studio use; robust metal panel with 256 presets
Sound design and modulation - Two loop-enabled ADSR envelopes with velocity response and multi-trigger capabilities as well as two LFOs offer extensive modulation options
Next-Gen Ladder Filter with Resonance Bass Compensation - Provides 4- or 2-pin lowpass, bandpass and highpass responses; RES BASS switch provides voluminous sound across the spectrum
Integrated sequencer and arpeggiator - 64-step sequencer with probability-based, generative behavior and parameter recording; arpeggiator with multiple pattern modes and rhythm programming
Iconic sound, improved - Portable, powerful monosynth with legendary Moog sound, modern features and intuitive knob-per-function control, for musicians and producers
Comprehensive connections - Fits into any studio or live setup, with 6 analogue CV patch points, external audio to filter, expression and sustain pedal inputs, 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O, MIDI via USB-C

619,00 € 699,99 €(12% Off off)
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Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC Sample - Standalone Portable Sampler, Sequencer and Effect Processor with Battery, USB-C, Integrated Speaker and Microphone

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9.1

Excellent

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Your easy introduction to MPC sampling - Compact sampler, sequencer and effects processor with legendary MPC workflow; ideal for new and experienced beatmakers, finger drummers and DAWless creatives
Versatile for any style - For beatmakers, producers, live performers, singer-songwriters, DAWless jammers, indie creatives and beginners looking for a portable sampler for new ideas
Powerful Onboard FX - 4 internal FX processors with dedicated controls and 60 effect types, including Flex Beat, Color Compressor, Vinyl/Tape emulations and new master compressor for retro flair
Legacy support for existing MPC users MPC OS 3.8 expands the MPC workflow by integrating MPC Sample into standalone and desktop systems. Effortlessly move projects between environments and use MPC sample effects in any other MPC without interrupting your creative flow
Intuitive creative control - Provides 16 responsive MPC pads, a 2.4 inch colour display and a workflow for fast sampling, chopping and beatmaking; suitable for beginners and professionals
Instant inspiration - Over 100 factory kits, instant sample chop mode, real-time timestretch/repitch and internal resampling with FX for the fast path from raw sound to finished groove
Finger drumming lessons from melodics - unlock 60 interactive lessons; explore rhythms, beats and samples to learn skills you can apply directly in the studio
Comprehensive I/O for studio and live - stereo 6.35 mm TRS line in/out, 3.5 mm headphones, MIDI in/out (adapter not included), sync out and record gain control for integration into live rigs and home studios
Complete standalone operation - Design with battery, built-in speaker and microphone and microSD memory allows recording, editing and playback anywhere - without a computer or DAW
Compact production hub - USB-C audio/MIDI, smart device sampling, SD card file transfer and microSD storage plus internal disk streaming sample engine for fast, flexible setups

389,00 €
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Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering po-Arcade Pocket Operator Synthesizer

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8.9

Very Good

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Synchronisation of multiple units – use the 5 sync modes to connect to other pocket operators or external devices and other music equipment.
Plays your samples chromatically or as one shots – 8 melody slots let you play your own samples chromatically while 8 drum sound banks play your sample as a one-shot
PATTERN CONNECTATIONS Create up to 16 patterns and connect them to create complex songs.
JAM-SYNC - All models of the Pocket Operator complement each other perfectly. The various elements - from the drum computer to the bass and lead synthesizer to noise percussion let you start with your own "pocket band". All building blocks can be used separately or together with the Jam Sync function. The choice is yours!
High audio quality – thanks to a Silicon Labs EFM32 Gecko MCU and a Cirrus Logic digital-to-analogue converter chip (DAC), excellent sound quality is achieved.
Expands your sounds – you can add sound loops ("loops") or stutters from the 16 built-in effects to create perfect samples.
Bring performance to your performance – the PO-33 is a 4-voice sampler with built-in drum computer in mini format. This allows you to put more drum sounds over the sample recordings.
40 seconds sampling storage capacity – The Teenage Engineering PO-33 has a built-in microphone that allows you to record samples of up to 40 seconds.

94,00 €
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KORG

KORG VOLCA-SAMPLE2 - Sample Sequencer

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8.8

Very Good

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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 €
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Novation

Novation Circuit Rhythm: Sampler and Groove Box with eight sample tracks for creating and performing beats.

11% Off

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8.7

Very Good

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With the powerful and easy-to-use sequencer, you can effortlessly go from a sample to complete beats. Capture your groove, quantized or off the timing grid in the sequencer. Layer samples and drum tracks on top of each other to shape your ideas for best results.
Whether you're recording samples directly from vinyl, creating basslines and melodies or playing drums, eight flexible sample tracks let you play samples however you want.
Eight sample tracks give you plenty of space to create beats. Each track has its own patterns with 32 steps that can be chained to up to 256 steps per track, so you can build endless creative ideas.
Effortlessly cut, reshape and resampling your sounds: Connect your phone, turntable or synthesizers to Circuit Rhythm and record sounds directly in the device, process and resample them there, or create beats directly with high-quality sounds from artists that you can reshape the way you want.
Create dynamic, structured beats and liven up your live set with Performance FX: Celebrate imperfection with lo-fi tape, make your mix stutter with Beat Repeat and more. Increase your creativity with effects and be inspired by new and unique sounds.

255,00 € 285,00 €(11% Off off)
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Akai Professional

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

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8.6

Very Good

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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

89,99 €
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Behringer

Behringer CRAVE Analogue Synthesizer Analogue Semi-Modular Synthesizer with 3340 VCO, Classic Ladder Filter, 32-Step Sequencer and 16-Voice Poly Chain

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8.5

Good

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Switchable low/high pass filter mode for improved sound generation.
Super rich oscillator with pulse and sawtooth shaft outputs for ultimate sounds.
Purely analogue signal path based on authentic VCO, VCF and VCA designs.
Classic Moog* 24 dB conductor filter with resonance for legendary sound performance.
Analogue synthesizer with legendary Prophet 5* VCO design allows insanely fat music creation.

133,00 €
09

KORG

KORG Mixer, Volca Mix, 4 Channels, with Effects, for Volca Series

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8.4

Good

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Your advantages – with the KORG volca drum you get a percussion synth that offers strong sounds and versatile variations that you can design yourself. Use your drum and percussion creations to create music for movies and videos, and modulate perfect beats for songs. Thanks to its compact size, battery operation and headphone input, you can play the drum synthesizer anywhere: in the home, on the stage, in the studio, on the park bench or wherever you want. The jack inputs and outputs allow you to connect the synth with other KORG instruments and become much more creative.
Quality – convincing sounds, an intuitive user interface and the all-round carefree package are three of the main features to which the high quality of the KORG volca drum can be attributed. Under the hood of the compact synthesizer are striking, modern sounds and numerous functions. All sounds are based on analogue modeling and oscillator waveforms such as sine, sawtooth and noise. By modifying these waveforms in different ways, many realistic and unconventional percussion sounds can be created. The almost endless possibilities of this compact synth reflect the ambition of KORG to produce durable instruments.
Product – KORG volca drum digital percussion synthesiser. Colour: black, gold. Dimensions: 193 x 115 x 39 mm. Weight: 0.37 kg. Battery operation: 10 hours. With 6 x AA alkaline batteries - Ultra-compact housing format - Keyboard: multi-touch trigger pad / step button - Synthesizer: digital synthesis, max. Polyphony: 6, 6 parts, 16 kits, 16 programs. Sequencer: 6 parts, 16 steps (derailleur gear possible), 16 recording patterns. Sequencer functions: pattern chain, motion sequence, slice, accent, choke, active step. Connections: line/headphone output (3.5 mm mini jack stereo), input and Sync-K Left (3.5 mm mini jack), MIDI input. Can be played together with these instruments: KORG volca series (all), KORG electribe
KORG volca drum - The volca drum digital percussion synthie is the perfect instrument for all technic-enthusiastic musicians as well as fans of modern beats and sounds. The 6-piece DSP engine provides expressive sounds. You can design them freely thanks to the wide range of controls and functions. For a creative sound design - even in live operation - you can use a Waveguide resonator with which you can add different resonances to the sound, e.g. the sound of a drum. With the 16 buttons of the step sequencer, you can easily create patterns. With Active Step, skip or set the steps to get extraordinary rhythms. All in all, the little synth is peppered with inspirational features. So if you want to make DJs, music enthusiasts and tinkerers a special friend, the volca drum is guaranteed to be the right choice.
Box contents: sync cable, 6 x AA alkaline batteries for testing. Free online software package: synthesiser sound module KORG Legacy Collection - M1 Le + synthesiser sound module UVI digital synsations + access to 3 different session sound synthesizers (AAS Ultra Analog, AAS Strum, AAS Lounge Lizard) + music. -Production software Propellerhead Reason Lite + iZOTOPE Ozone Elements Audio Mastering Plug-in Software + Much More

132,99 €
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Behringer

Behringer TD-3-LM Analog Bass Line Synthesizer with VCO, VCF, 16 Step Sequencer, Distortion Effects and 16 Voice Poly Chain, Compatible with PC and Mac

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8.1

Good

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Sawtooth and square waveform VCO with transistor waveform circuit
Pure analog signal path based on legendary VCO, VCF and VCA designs
Authentic reproduction of the original circuit with tuned transistors
Amazing bass line synthesizer with true analog circuit for bass and groove sounds
Amazing 4-pin low pass resonance filter with cut-off, resonance, envelope, decay and accent control

95,00 €