r/synth
An open place to freely discuss synthesizers and all the fun sounds they make. As well as share jams, patch creations, and songs made by…
How to think about r/synth
This community is dedicated to synthesizers and the diverse sounds they produce. Members engage in discussions about various synthesizer models, share their musical creations, and exchange tips on sound design and patch creation. The community fosters a creative atmosphere where both beginners and experienced synthesists can explore the intricacies of synthesis, from basic concepts to advanced techniques, making it a vibrant hub for electronic music enthusiasts.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community range from hobbyist musicians to professional sound designers, typically aged between 20 and 40. The vibe is collaborative and supportive, with members eager to share knowledge and experiences. They care deeply about music production, sound design, and the technology behind synthesizers, often seeking inspiration and feedback on their work.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes tutorials, sound design tips, and original music tracks, particularly those showcasing unique synthesizer sounds. Members appreciate detailed explanations and engaging discussions, while overly promotional or low-effort posts tend to get downvoted. The community values quality contributions, so thoughtful engagement is encouraged, with a steady posting cadence that allows for ongoing dialogue.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with authenticity and a focus on education rather than direct promotion. Engaging through informative content, such as tutorials or sound design tips, can resonate well with members. Demonstrating genuine interest in the community's passion for synthesizers is crucial, as overt marketing tactics may lead to backlash. Collaborations with influential members or sponsoring creative challenges can also foster positive brand perception.
Top keywords
What r/synth talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
- youtu.be
- youtube.com
- v.redd.it
- soundcloud.com
- open.spotify.com
- thestrandedalien.bandcamp.com
- i.redd.it
- jparkersound.bandcamp.com
- siammodular.com
- reddit.com
- mixcloud.com
- thedeafeningsilence.bandcamp.com
- on.soundcloud.com
- dreammusictemple.gumroad.com
- ghostnunmusic.bandcamp.com
- lpm.org
- soundcloud.app.goo.gl
- teenagecomputer.bandcamp.com
- bilibili.tv
- mzrnleader.bandcamp.com
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/TheNTT_1974
- u/apeloverage
- u/Dark_Side_of_Synth
- u/oomegadetah
- u/Tristan_Baldi
- u/TheNeonGrid
- u/pag242
- u/Professional-Camel92
- u/I-O-N-D
- u/[deleted]
- u/Julie_noise
- u/jamesparker1637
- u/Caillou-music
- u/JamsMaker
- u/siam-bob
- u/Prior_Appearance_44
- u/themyopicmycelium
- u/starlightboymusic
- u/PaisleyComputer
- u/henryhiding
- u/Orbitalpatterns
- u/Nehemias1995
- u/Numerous-Sherbert838
- u/jazzyderf
- u/Professional_Try4319
- u/kysterx
- u/emuziek
- u/M80music
- u/fabioke
- u/Babanosaurus
- u/E-Aussichten
- u/zachwade1
- u/Deegamusic
- u/SprungBreak99
- u/em2e
- u/sgt_squeaks
- u/StrikeM0de
- u/ZyeKali
- u/holywiremusic
- u/miminothing
- u/clvment
- u/Scassander
- u/PresentationNo2470
- u/HiddenOneMusic
- u/chowchowpuppy
- u/musicalteeth
- u/LockandVoid
- u/NanoPax
- u/SredniEel
- u/westonisweird
- u/shaadj
- u/DMT_CYMATICS
- u/SjaakSpreeuw
- u/ikekarton
- u/AlucardieBR
- u/Intelligent_Car_3524
- u/_daydream__
- u/Nissan_lover89
- u/Knoqz
- u/MrRubinsFollies
- u/Terrordyne_Synth
- u/shyboy_x
- u/Sandiboio
- u/enjejeh
- u/ThisComputer8402
- u/dazzleshipsrecords
- u/korbokorbo
- u/ancientdelay
- u/Happy_Week8304
- u/BubbsReviewsYT
- u/seankillionnfilm
- u/Extreme_Homework7936
- u/RiteOfDarkness
- u/LumpadBFarby
- u/InitialBluejay9
- u/Overall_Guarantee657
- u/sia_zabelina
- u/KorgOfficial
- u/jeffbvox2
- u/Girl_With_Studio
- u/entheolodore
- u/mercury__girl
- u/SnipSpit
- u/teenage_computer
- u/Otherwise_Basis_6328
- u/AliceInCookies
- u/vongole24
- u/BEATSPAIN
- u/James_Inflames
- u/Avarage_Reddit_User
- u/kid-A14
- u/iBecameSoiCanBecome
- u/udizisser
- u/MrNopeNope
- u/Willybach
- u/Anythings_Poss_Music
- u/Least-Carpenter-9943
- u/sturmherta
- u/mewdovoodoo
- u/vladamine
By votes
- u/_daydream__
- u/TheNTT_1974
- u/Professional-Camel92
- u/apeloverage
- u/Tristan_Baldi
- u/Dark_Side_of_Synth
- u/TheNeonGrid
- u/Nehemias1995
- u/[deleted]
- u/Nissan_lover89
- u/pag242
- u/I-O-N-D
- u/oomegadetah
- u/Caillou-music
- u/Knoqz
- u/themyopicmycelium
- u/jamesparker1637
- u/MrRubinsFollies
- u/Numerous-Sherbert838
- u/JamsMaker
- u/Julie_noise
- u/em2e
- u/Terrordyne_Synth
- u/SprungBreak99
- u/shyboy_x
- u/siam-bob
- u/Sandiboio
- u/enjejeh
- u/ZyeKali
- u/PaisleyComputer
- u/Prior_Appearance_44
- u/dazzleshipsrecords
- u/korbokorbo
- u/kysterx
- u/ThisComputer8402
- u/ancientdelay
- u/sgt_squeaks
- u/jazzyderf
- u/Professional_Try4319
- u/starlightboymusic
- u/henryhiding
- u/BubbsReviewsYT
- u/miminothing
- u/Scassander
- u/emuziek
- u/Happy_Week8304
- u/seankillionnfilm
- u/StrikeM0de
- u/HiddenOneMusic
- u/M80music
- u/fabioke
- u/Extreme_Homework7936
- u/RiteOfDarkness
- u/InitialBluejay9
- u/Overall_Guarantee657
- u/holywiremusic
- u/teenage_computer
- u/PresentationNo2470
- u/chowchowpuppy
- u/Babanosaurus
- u/E-Aussichten
- u/Deegamusic
- u/Orbitalpatterns
- u/LumpadBFarby
- u/KorgOfficial
- u/jeffbvox2
- u/Girl_With_Studio
- u/AliceInCookies
- u/clvment
- u/James_Inflames
- u/LockandVoid
- u/NanoPax
- u/SredniEel
- u/sia_zabelina
- u/entheolodore
- u/mercury__girl
- u/SnipSpit
- u/Otherwise_Basis_6328
- u/vongole24
- u/Avarage_Reddit_User
- u/iBecameSoiCanBecome
- u/udizisser
- u/MrNopeNope
- u/Willybach
- u/sturmherta
- u/vladamine
- u/burzm47
- u/MZRNLeader
- u/BreakAndEnter
- u/simeonsoden
- u/musicalteeth
- u/BEATSPAIN
- u/kid-A14
- u/Anythings_Poss_Music
- u/Least-Carpenter-9943
- u/mewdovoodoo
- u/Worldly_Froyo_8581
- u/ActPuzzleheaded9775
- u/Melancholy_Prince
- u/lpa707
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/Hanflander
- u/[deleted]
- u/Tristan_Baldi
- u/braintree56
- u/Ianmm83
- u/loveofjazz
- u/Mclovinintheoven
- u/_sonidero_
- u/Synthverse
- u/1-900-OKFACE
- u/_daydream__
- u/ravenora2
- u/Disco-sockets
- u/FitCompetition8803
- u/trashmunki
- u/Xavier_Malosote
- u/Luckzzz
- u/Joe_Gigafuck
- u/LOOTFOXS
- u/mrdarkitz
- u/Numerous_Base_4503
- u/Odd-Television6808
- u/cheese2thecracker
- u/GreatGreenStar
- u/laloslalos
- u/three_e
- u/tincturer
- u/namerz78
- u/singa3cc42
- u/joepinapples
- u/Circuit23
- u/thedescendedchild
- u/ThisComputer8402
- u/scrambled__tofu
- u/Use2alone
- u/Rookas
- u/Annelid2968
- u/theMEtheWORLDcantSEE
- u/radioshackhead
- u/thealbrow
- u/banjo_lawyer
- u/Happy_Week8304
- u/fightclub90210
- u/htmsrom
- u/I-O-N-D
- u/Ok_Jicama1577
- u/StashPhan
- u/KilroyKills
- u/forgeflow
- u/westonisweird
- u/ea_man
- u/Styphonthal2
- u/LumpadBFarby
- u/papyFredM
- u/TheNeonGrid
- u/jaredcwhite
- u/jazzyderf
- u/itsoundsbetterloud
- u/timee_bot
By votes
- u/Hanflander
- u/Tristan_Baldi
- u/1-900-OKFACE
- u/[deleted]
- u/Synthverse
- u/_daydream__
- u/FitCompetition8803
- u/loveofjazz
- u/StashPhan
- u/ravenora2
- u/Disco-sockets
- u/braintree56
- u/three_e
- u/tincturer
- u/Circuit23
- u/theMEtheWORLDcantSEE
- u/trashmunki
- u/mrdarkitz
- u/Ianmm83
- u/Mclovinintheoven
- u/_sonidero_
- u/banjo_lawyer
- u/Happy_Week8304
- u/KilroyKills
- u/itsoundsbetterloud
- u/Xavier_Malosote
- u/Luckzzz
- u/Joe_Gigafuck
- u/LOOTFOXS
- u/Numerous_Base_4503
- u/Odd-Television6808
- u/cheese2thecracker
- u/laloslalos
- u/namerz78
- u/singa3cc42
- u/joepinapples
- u/thedescendedchild
- u/ThisComputer8402
- u/scrambled__tofu
- u/Use2alone
- u/Rookas
- u/Annelid2968
- u/radioshackhead
- u/thealbrow
- u/fightclub90210
- u/htmsrom
- u/I-O-N-D
- u/Ok_Jicama1577
- u/forgeflow
- u/westonisweird
- u/ea_man
- u/Styphonthal2
- u/LumpadBFarby
- u/papyFredM
- u/TheNeonGrid
- u/jaredcwhite
- u/jazzyderf
- u/timee_bot
- u/GreatGreenStar
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FAQ
r/synth — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/synth have?
r/synth has approximately 9,243 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/synth created?
r/synth was created on January 31, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/synth about?
This community is dedicated to synthesizers and the diverse sounds they produce. Members engage in discussions about various synthesizer models, share their musical creations, and exchange tips on sound design and patch creation. The community fosters a creative atmosphere where both beginners and experienced synthesists can explore the intricacies of synthesis, from basic c…
What subreddits are similar to r/synth?
Communities similar to r/synth include r/korg, r/drummachine, r/roland, r/cheapkeys, r/dawless.
Who are the most active posters on r/synth?
The most frequent posters on r/synth include u/TheNTT_1974, u/apeloverage, u/Dark_Side_of_Synth.
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