Mini Synths

The first synthesizers required entire rooms to house all their modules. While small in comparison, the original 'compact' synth, the Minimoog, was hardly an instrument you could toss in a backpack and run with. Today's synth market though has seen a renaissance of compact analog instruments and inspired digital tools that are perfect for jamming anywhere. From the boundary pushing DSP marvels of Teenage Engineering to the grab-and-go analog fun of the Korg Volca series, we've collected the best portable, packable synths for your sound making adventures.