Best Synthesizer Sampler 2026

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Last Updated - 03.02.2026

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01

Akai Professional

Akai Professional MPC One+ Standalone Drum Machine, Beat Maker and MIDI Controller with WiFi, Bluetooth, Drum Pads, Synth Plug-Ins, Touchscreen and Native Instruments Integration

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15% Off
9.6

Exceptional

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Welcome MPC3 - For fast, intuitive operation, MPC3 accelerates the legendary MPC workflow with new features - Enhanced Main Mode, Linear Song Arranger, Studio Mixer, Native Instruments Integration and more
One place for all your music - Update functions, sounds and samples thanks to WiFi and instant notifications; access splice libraries, Ableton control, loops or MPC plugin instruments
On-demand sounds - Tailored sample and loop library; 128 MIDI and 8 audio tracks per project; exclusive standalone synth engines; Premium AIR FX for mixing and mastering; network access for Splice and Ableton Link 3
No computer required - Standalone music production synthesizer, sampler, beat maker, drum machine and desktop controller with powerful multi-core processor and 16 velocity-dynamic RGB pads
MPC stems for standalone and MPC2 desktop - Producers and beatmakers can isolate drums, bass, music and vocals from any recording or sample - a creative new way to make music
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
Get an additional powerful premium instrument - Receive a voucher for an MPC Plugin Instrument from the MPC Store for a limited time when you buy new - Registration required
Essential for producers and beat makers - Classic MPC functions (16 levels, note repeat, time correct); built-in USB audio interface; 2GB RAM; 16GB memory with 2GB of exclusive content for Mac/PC; elegant desktop format
Efficient standalone workflow – with WLAN and Bluetooth MIDI, 16 touch-sensitive RGB MPC pads, 7 inch multi-test display, touch-capacitive Q Link controller, dedicated encoder and transport control
Connections - MIDI input and output, (2) 6.3 mm TRS audio inputs, (2) 6.3 mm TRS main outputs, (4) TRS CV/gate ports, (1) headphone output; SD card slot, USB-A for MIDI controller, audio interfaces or USB drives and USB-B for PC/Mac

635,00 € 749,99 €(15% Off off)
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02

KORG

Korg ESX2-RD Electribe Sampler Music Production Station (Red)

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19% Off
9.5

Excellent

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The step sequencer of the electribe sampler allows the extremely intuitive creation of patterns. The 16 trigger pads and touchpad with XY control offer different modes that instantly reproduce the phrases you create, allowing you to enter rhythms and phrases without prior musical knowledge.
The electribe sampler contains a variety of sampled audio sources for every music style, including 179 drum/percussion samples such as kick and snare sounds, 33 loop samples, 31 voice samples, 37 sound effect samples and 123 other instrumental samples with stops, tones. or Phrases of piano, organ, brass or guitar. Alternatively, you can load your own samples or re-sample already edited sounds.
The Korg Electribe Sampler Production Station is a sample-based production machine that allows you to create beats at top speed. Edit and resample waveforms you've loaded, or use preset samples. Modulation and effects can be conveniently controlled via the controls on the top. Various input interfaces, optimised for rhythm, bass or melody, also allow you to create sequences smoothly in no time.
Includes Ableton Live software that allows you to download and edit your Electribe projects to create a finished product.
Choose from 72 modulation types and then adjust speed and depth to apply the desired modulation. In addition, 32 insert effects are available, including compressor, overdrive and EQ.

405,00 € 499,00 €(19% Off off)
03

Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Sampler, Drum Machine and Sequencer with Built-in Microphone and Effects

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13% Off
9.4

Excellent

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The next evolution of the best-selling sampler in the world - based on the legendary PO-33 K.O.! The new EP-133 K.O.II offers more power, more sampling capabilities, a completely redesigned sequencer and brand new punch-in 2.0 effects.
High-resolution sequencer - The sequencer engine of the K.O.II offers an intuitive and fast way to create beats and variations with 4 groups x 12 patterns.
Fast workflow - record sounds from your environment, sample your voice, your favourite synthesizers, records or whatever you have on your phone. Sequence your samples and loops.
Designed for live use, you can quickly add next-generation stereo effects and punch in effects and control them via the multifunction fader.
An impressive array of features - sample via the line-in or built-in microphone, listen to your beats via the built-in speaker or use the line-out.

305,00 € 349,00 €(13% Off off)
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Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering po-Arcade Pocket Operator Synthesizer

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9.2

Excellent

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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 €
05

Teenage Engineering

Teenage Engineering po-Arcade Pocket Operator Synthesizer

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9.0

Excellent

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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.

85,88 €
06

Novation

Novation Circuit Tracks: Groovebox Sequencer with Synthesizer, MIDI and Drum Tracks for Electronic Music Production

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25% Off
8.9

Very Good

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Unleash your creativity with intuitive controls, encoders and dedicated keys. Get lost in practice-oriented production processes.
Unleash your creativity and make unlimited music with two synthesizer, two MIDI and four drum tracks. Expressive performances with velocity-sensitive pads and tactile control with customizable patches.
Expand your sonic possibilities with two sophisticated, polyphonic digital synthesizer tracks. Get started with pre-made samples from artists or load your own samples from a microSD memory card and shape them to perfection on four drum tracks.
Customize your groove box to your specific musical needs. Create your own patches with custom macros, load samples, create MIDI templates, back up projects, and get new artist-created sounds with Components, the Novation Online application.
Create patterns with 32 steps that can be chained to up to 256 steps per track. Move off the timing grid with microtiming. Make your music more vibrant with probability features and the ability to mutate patterns.
Control your studio with two dedicated MIDI tracks capable of sending notes and controller automations. Control external hardware in the studio or on stage with full-format MIDI inputs and outputs and an analog sync output for unlimited creative possibilities.

315,00 € 419,99 €(25% Off off)
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Novation

Novation Circuit Tracks: Groovebox Sequencer with Synthesizer, MIDI and Drum Tracks for Electronic Music Production

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8.8

Very Good

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Unleash your creativity with intuitive controls, encoders and dedicated keys. Get lost in practice-oriented production processes.
Unleash your creativity and make unlimited music with two synthesizer, two MIDI and four drum tracks. Expressive performances with velocity-sensitive pads and tactile control with customizable patches.
Expand your sonic possibilities with two sophisticated, polyphonic digital synthesizer tracks. Get started with pre-made samples from artists or load your own samples from a microSD memory card and shape them to perfection on four drum tracks.
Customize your groove box to your specific musical needs. Create your own patches with custom macros, load samples, create MIDI templates, back up projects, and get new artist-created sounds with Components, the Novation Online application.
Create patterns with 32 steps that can be chained to up to 256 steps per track. Move off the timing grid with microtiming. Make your music more vibrant with probability features and the ability to mutate patterns.
Control your studio with two dedicated MIDI tracks capable of sending notes and controller automations. Control external hardware in the studio or on stage with full-format MIDI inputs and outputs and an analog sync output for unlimited creative possibilities.

299,25 €
08

Roland

Roland AIRA Compact S-1 Tweak Synth | Ultraportable Micro Polysynthesizer with Modern Tools | D-Motion Sound Control | 4.5 Hours Wireless Battery Operation | Lightweight & Robust

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8.5

Good

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USB-C audio/MIDI interface can be used without driver installation.
Square, Sawtooth, Sub and Noise Oscillators.
Modes: Mono, Poly, Unison and Chord + four-part polyphony.
Jam with crisp bass and expressive leads you know and love. Then you take your music into unknown sound terrain. Futuristic wave manipulations, integrated sequencing and unique performance features specially designed for modern sound artists await here.
Hands-on user interface with familiar synthesizer controls for intuitive sound shaping and live performance.
D-Motion function for controlling pitch, mod and other parameters by physically moving the S-1.
Create new sound worlds with the S-1 Tweak Synth, a powerful polyphonic micro synthesizer inspired by the legendary Roland SH-101.
Create completely new sounds with powerful tools like Oscillator Draw, Oscillator Chop and Riser.
Authentic SH-101 sound based on the constantly advanced Roland Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology.
64-step sequencer and 64 patterns for quick song building.

189,00 €
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Novation

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

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8.4

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.

265,00 €
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Novation

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

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8.3

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.

251,75 €