The 65 Best Vintage Synthesizers For Under $2,000

This is the most in-depth guide to vintage synthesizers for every budget — including 65+ incredible synths under $2,000, with many under $1,000 and even under $500. Whether you're on a budget or just looking to add flavor to your studio, this 2 hour and 50-minute deep dive uncovers the most inspiring vintage synths still worth hunting for in 2025.

But that's not all — I’m also showcasing 10 legendary high-end classics you should know about if you're dreaming big or just want to compare the best of the best.

Forget the myth that vintage gear is out of reach. This video is your roadmap to real instruments with real soul — from affordable rackmount gems to flagship analog polysynths.

Every synth is categorized, and I cover their strengths, quirks, and what makes them special in 2025.

If you're looking to get into vintage synthesizers or level up your collection without breaking the bank, this video will surprise you. And if you're already a collector, you’ll definitely find a few under-the-radar gems.

Synths Mentioned:
Access Virus A,
Alesis Andromeda,
Akai AX60, S900,
Casio CZ-1,
E-mu Emax, Proteus 2, Proteus 2000,
Ensoniq ESQ-1, Mirage, SD-1, SQ-80, TS-12, VFX,
Formanta Polivoks,
Kawai K1, K1R, K3, K4, K5, K5000s, SX-240,
Korg 01/W, DSS-1, DS-8, DW-6000, DW-8000, Mono/Poly, MS-20, Poly-61, Poly-800, Polysix, Trinity TR, Wavestation A/D, Wavestation EX,
Kurzweil K2000,
Moog MG-1, Prodigy, Minimoog Model D,
Nord Lead 2, Lead 2 Rack,
Novation BassStation Rack, Supernova Rack,
Oberheim Matrix 1000, Matrix 6, OB-8, Xpander,
Roland Alpha Juno 1, Alpha Juno 2, D-50, D-550, JD-800, JD-990, JP-8000, Jupiter 4, Jupiter 6, Jupiter 8, Juno 6, Juno 106, JX-3P, JX-8P, JX-10, SH-101, SH-2, Super Jupiter,
Sequential Circuits Prophet 600, Prophet 5 Rev3, Prophet VS,
Waldorf Microwave, Microwave XT, Micro Q Rack,
Yamaha DX7, SY22, SY77, TX81Z

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0:00 Intro
0:56 Under $300
5:58 Under $500
13:03 Under $250 Rackmounts
19:18 FM Synths
25:43 Romplers
29:24 Ultraviolet Rackmounts
36:25 Ultraviolet Keyboards
42:30 Wave Sequencing Synths
48:12 Wave Table Synths
54:31 Virtual Analog Rackmounts
1:02:42 Virtual Analog Keyboards
1:08:38 Additive Synths
1:12:19 Analog Acid Synth
1:14:25 Moog Analog Monosynths
1:21:26 Analog Monosynths
1:30:12 Sampler Rackmount
1:32:15 Sampler Keyboards
1:37:59 Hybrid Synths
1:47:49 Analog Polysynth Rackmount
1:50:30 Juno-Style Analog Polysynths
2:00:01 2 DCO-Per-Voice Analog Polysynths
2:08:45 12 Voice Analog Polysynth
2:11:22 2 VCO-Per-Voice Analog Polysynths
2:17:02 SEM-Style Analog Polysynths
2:26:23 Premium Moog
2:28:07 Oberheim OB-Series
2:31:31 Prophets
2:36:05 Jupiters
2:40:10 Analysis / Predictions