Sam Ash has released its 2025 guide to synthesizers for synthwave music. The resource explores recommended models like the Sequential Take 5, Roland JD-Xi, and Nord Lead A1, assisting musicians in selecting hardware for a retro-futuristic genre that’s made a comeback in recent years.
-- As 2025 draws to a close, Sam Ash has released a new guide for musicians and producers interested in creating synthwave music with the year’s top products. The resource details the latest synthesizers expressly selected for their suitability to the genre's distinct sonic palette - helping artists choose hardware that can achieve a sought-after retro-futuristic sound.
For more information, visit: https://www.samash.com/spotlight/3-best-synths-for-synthwave-in-2025
Synthwave’s influence is steeped in 1980s film scores, video games, and art, reflecting auditory nostalgia for a musically impactful decade. Elements such as retro pads, distinct basslines, and arpeggios are prominent in modern songs that continue to drive the genre’s revival, suggests Sam Ash.
Market analysis indicates a sustained growth in the global music synthesizer market. This trend reflects an expanding audience for electronic instruments, especially specific hardware that can authentically replicate Synthwave sounds. Sam Ash provides its guide accordingly, sharing the expert recommendations of its musically diverse staff.
The Sequential Take 5 features prominently for its 'Vintage' knob, which adds subtle variations to simulate the characteristics of older equipment for a retro sound. This five-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer includes a filter based on the Prophet-5, which provides the requisite warmth and resonance for a true Synthwave soundbite, says Sam Ash.
Hybrid synthesizers are designed to combine different sound generation methods, which is why the guide also highlights the Roland JD-Xi. It offers a monophonic analog section for bass sounds as well as a digital engine with 64-voice polyphony for layered textures. For synthwave production specifically, the product includes drum sounds from Roland's TR-808 and TR-909 machines - notably fundamental to the genre's rhythms.
The Nord Lead A1 concludes the list, selected for an interface that supports quick sound design. This synthesizer uses digital oscillators with analog-style filters to create bright sounds reminiscent of the 1980s. Sam Ash also explains that its layout permits musicians to adjust patches without using complex menus - making it functional for both studio and live settings.
These popular synthesizers are all available for purchase via Sam Ash’s online store together with a vast collection of related gear. The company’s product support comes directly from its Gear Experts, ready to provide personalized guidance in helping musicians select equipment that fits their goals and budget.
Interested parties can find complete product specifications at: https://www.samash.com/
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