Which brand produces the best quality polyphonic synthesizers?
This page compares 7 brand produces the best quality polyphonic synthesizers with verified specifications and prices. Top options include Elektron Digitone II, Korg microKORG 2 Keyboard Synthesizer and Vocoder, Roland JUNO-D8 88-Key Hybrid Synthesizer. Prices range from £309 to £2,066. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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Elektron Digitone II
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£653.39 ≈ | 16 voices | 2 in Wavetone, 7 in Swarmer, 4 operators in FM Tone and FM Drum | Multi-Mode, Lowpass 4, Equalizer, Comb-, Comb+, Legacy LP/HP | 3 assignable LFOs per voice, pitch bend, velocity, key tracking, mod wheel, breath control, aftertouch | ✓ | ✓ |
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The Digitone II is a 16-voice digital synthesizer and groovebox with four synthesis machines, six filter machines, 16 synth or MIDI tracks, and a deep 128-step sequencer. It suits electronic musicians, producers, and live performers who want detailed FM and virtual-analog sound design with extensive sequencing and modulation. ★ Ideal forIt is a strong choice for high-quality polyphonic synthesis because its 16-voice polyphony, four synthesis engines, six filter types, three LFOs per voice, and Elektron sequencer provide deep control for layered studio and live performance.
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Korg microKORG 2 Keyboard Synthesizer and Vocoder
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£309.34 ≈ | 8 voices single mode, 4 voices dual mode | 3 per voice | Low-pass, band-pass, high-pass | Keyboard tracking, pitch-bend wheel, two LFOs, OSC3 | ✓ | ✓ |
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The Korg microKORG 2 is a compact virtual analog synthesizer with 8-voice polyphony, three oscillators per voice, flexible multimode filtering, and a built-in vocoder. Its loop recorder, arpeggiator, battery operation, and 37 velocity-sensitive mini keys suit mobile producers, live performers, vocalists, and beginners who want hands-on sound shaping. ★ Ideal forKorg is a strong choice for high-quality polyphonic synthesizers because the microKORG 2 combines 8-voice polyphony, three oscillators per voice, multimode filtering, extensive modulation, built-in effects, and a vocoder in a portable instrument.
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Roland JUNO-D8 88-Key Hybrid Synthesizer
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£1085.28 ≈ | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
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The JUNO-D8 is an 88-key synthesizer with weighted hammer-action keys, Roland's ZEN-Core engine, over 3,800 sounds, sample import, vocal effects, and USB-C audio/MIDI connectivity. It suits gigging musicians, piano-focused players, and creators who want a portable workstation with extensive sounds and hands-on controls. ★ Ideal forRoland suits players seeking a high-quality polyphonic synthesizer because the JUNO-D8 combines the ZEN-Core engine, 8-part sound generation, over 3,800 sounds, weighted 88-key action, and an 8-track sequencer.
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Korg multi/poly
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£664.45 ≈ | 60 voices | 4 per Program | 12 | 4 DAHDSR envelopes, 5 LFOs, 8 Mod Processors, 3 Key Track generators, Kaoss Physics, Mod Wheel, Pitch Wheel, velocity, release velocity, aftertouch, MIDI CCs, Motion Sequencing 2.0 | ✓ | ✓ |
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The Korg multi/poly is a 60-voice analog-modeling synthesizer with four oscillators per Program, dual filters, extensive modulation, four-layer performances, Motion Sequencing 2.0, and an arpeggiator. It suits experienced synthesists, performers, and sound designers who want vintage analog character combined with deep digital control and experimental sequencing. ★ Ideal forKorg is a strong choice for high-quality polyphonic synthesizers because the multi/poly combines 60-voice polyphony with four oscillators per Program, 12 filter types, dual modeled filters, four-layer performances, and extensive modulation.
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Moog Muse 61-Key Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
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£2066.47 ≈ | 8 voices | 2 VCOs per voice plus 1 modulation oscillator per voice | Dual Moog ladder filters with low-pass and high-pass modes | 2 LFOs, 2 ADSR envelopes, pitch LFO, modulation oscillator, velocity, aftertouch, mod wheel, expression pedal, keyboard CV, macro knob, random generators | ✓ | ✓ |
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The Moog Muse is an 8-voice bi-timbral analog synthesizer with two VCOs, dual Moog ladder filters, extensive modulation, a 64-step sequencer, and a programmable arpeggiator. Its 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard and hands-on controls suit studio producers, sound designers, and live performers seeking rich Moog analog tones. ★ Ideal forMoog is a strong choice for high-quality polyphonic synthesizers because the Muse combines 8-voice analog polyphony, dual Moog ladder filters, two VCOs per voice, deep modulation, and advanced sequencing in a premium instrument.
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Sequential Fourm Compact Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
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£590.62 ≈ | 4 voices | 2 analog oscillators per voice | 4-pole resonant low-pass filter | LFO, oscillator B in LFO mode, filter envelope, amp envelope, polyphonic aftertouch, mod wheel, pitch wheel | ✓ | ✓ |
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The Fourm is a compact four-voice analog synthesizer with two oscillators per voice, a Prophet-style 4-pole resonant low-pass filter, polyphonic aftertouch, and hands-on modulation controls. Its sequencer and multimode arpeggiator make it well suited to electronic musicians, producers, and performers who want expressive analog sound in a compact keyboard. ★ Ideal forSequential suits the search for the best-quality polyphonic synthesizers through its four-voice Prophet-5-inspired analog architecture, dual oscillators, bass-compensated 4-pole filter, premium build, and expressive polyphonic aftertouch.
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ASM Hydrasynth Explorer 37-Key Wave Morphing Synthesizer
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£479.15 ≈ | 8 voices | 3 per voice | 16 multimode models, ladder, MS20, low-pass gate, vocal, SEM-style variable low-pass/band-pass/notch/high-pass | 5 LFOs, 5 DAHDSR envelopes, 8 macros, 35 modulation sources | ✓ | ✓ |
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The ASM Hydrasynth Explorer is a portable 8-voice digital synthesizer with three oscillators, wavemorphing, dual filters, extensive modulation, and a 37-key polyphonic aftertouch keyboard. Battery power, CV/gate connectivity, and deep sound-design tools make it well suited to producers, performers, and electronic musicians working in compact or mobile setups. ★ Ideal forASM is a strong choice for high-quality polyphonic synthesizers because the Hydrasynth Explorer combines 8-voice polyphony, three wavemorphing oscillators, dual flexible filters, polyphonic aftertouch, and a 32-slot modulation matrix.
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