Oct
16
Nine Inexpensive Vintage Synths That Are Actually Decent
BySome hardware synths have become collectors items and have skyrocketed in price. But, there are still some good deals to be had in the second-hand market on a few cool electronic noise makers.
Tom from the Waveformless blog in Seattle, WA put together a nice little blog post detailing some of these “sleeper” synths out there waiting for you.
Here’s the list of what he highlights (I’ve had a few of these in the past. Now I’m sorry I got rid of them!):
- Casio CZ-101 (typically less than $100)
- Ensoniq ESQ-1 (typically $150-$300)
- Moog (Realistic) Concertmate MG-1 (typically $100-$500)
- Oberheim Matrix-6R (typically $150-$350+)
- Roland HS-10/80 (typically $25-$100)
- Roland HS-60 (typically $200+)
- Roland MKS-7 (typically $200+)
- Yamaha CS-01 (typically $150-$250)
- Yamaha TX81Z (typically $50-$85)
Here’s the Moog Realistic Concertmate MG-1 in action:
Do you have a recommendation for additions to this list? Leave a comment!
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There are actually quite a few quality analog or vintage synths from the 80′s and 90′s that are still highly desirable and priced just right. Problem is, there are so many good ones, which one do you get. Your list of nine is quite good.
I am a big fan of the Korg Poly 800, though they are not quite as low priced as the nine above.
Korg Poly 800
I know you have the Casio CZ101 up there but the Casio CZ1000 is always much cheaper and it does the same thing. I got one for about 40 quid (cant remember exactly it was a while ago.
Also the Yamaha DX27 is a contender it can be found for very little ( I paid 30 for mine)
Casio HT700 is worth picking up if you see one cheap.
Excellent suggestions Jo!