These original synthesizer sightings are here to remind you that the synth renaissance is still in full swing. Synth music was considered an ancient relic of the 80s until very recently. With the retro revolution, everything old became new again, including the synthesizer.
The merits of electronic music, and of this particular instrument, are debatable, but what isn't debatable is the creativeness and ingenuity of all of these original synthesizer sightings. There are playable synthesizer shirts, synthesizers made out of old smartphones and even synthesizer-inspired pieces of jewelry. Even if you aren't a fan of electronic music, the creativity of these pieces alone is enough to grab and hold your attention until you come around.
12 Original Synthesizer Sightings
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Instrument-Inspired Necklaces
Jen Murse Crafts a Keyboard Pendant as Detailed as the Real Thing
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Finger Orchestras
DJ Machine Lets You Make Music With The Touch of a Button
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Coffee-Themed Synthesizers
The Cappuccino Synth Picks Up Sounds of Oscillation
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Pocket-Sized Keyboards
The Korg Kaossilator 2 is a Powerful Palm-Sized Synthesizer
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Recycled 8-Bit Instruments
Benjamin Gaulon Transforms Nintendo Controllers Into MIDI Inputs
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Electronica T-Shirts
The Electronic Music Synthesizer Shirt Brings Back the 80's in Style
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Cigarette-Powered Synthesizers
The Ziggybox Gives Cigarettes a Productive Purpose
5
Vintage Synth USBs
The Roland TR-808 Flash Drive Pays Homage to a Legendary Beat Machine
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Musical Game Controllers
The Nintendo Controller Synth Would Make Daft Punk Proud
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Percussive Playthings
Stylophone Beatbox Pocket Synthesizer Has Beat, Will Travel
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Musical Confections
These Synthesizer Cakes will Have You Cooking up Fresh Tunes
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Travel-Sized Synthesizers
Be the Next Dr.Dre on the Go with the Pocket Piano
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Active Portable Music Players
The Astell&Kern P1 Device is Designed for Those on the Go
Musical Instrument Pet Feeders
The 'Pet Piano' Smart Feeder Rewards Pets for Playing
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Portable Professional Mechanical Keyboards
The Nuphy Air60 V2 is Lightweight, Flexible and Compact
Metallic Architectural Record Players
The Conceptual 'RYTM' Record Player is Harmonious
See-Through Mobile Typewriters
The Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition Has a Crystalline Finish
Miniature Retro Audio Devices
The KA15 USB DAC by FiiO Resembles a Vintage Cassette
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Artist-Designed Instruments
Tame Impala's Orchid is a Synthesizer for Creative Exploration
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Modular Sound Engineer Laptops
The Conceptual 'LAP-1' teenage engineering Laptop is Industrial
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Affordable Retro-Style Guitars
This Guitar Offers Affordably Vintage Style & Premium Tone
Pocket-Friendly Premium Samplers
The 'EP-133 K.O. II' is a Sampler, Sequencer, and Composer in One
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Mobile Music Analysis Devices
The 'Analist' Music Analysis Device by Hélène Bert is Helpful
Multifunctional Hidden Display Keyboards
The Conceptual 'SCROOM' Keyboard Has a Sliding Display
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Compactly Portable Theremins
This Theremin is Designed For Affordable Sound Generation
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Redefined AI Music Creation
MusicFX is Capable of Generating Complex Musical Compositions.
Cyberpunk-Inspired Luxury Timepieces
The NOMBRO HYBRID SYNTHWAVE is Neon and Futuristic
Modular AI-Enabled Record Players
The Conceptual Nostalgic AI Record Player is Two-in-One
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Neo-Rave Fashion NFTs
Wholeland: Primal Rave by The Fabricant Fuses Styles Across Time
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
80s Computer-Inspired Keyboards
The 8BitDo C64 Edition Retro Keyboard is Commodore 64-Inspired
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Battery-Powered Digital Pianos
The Loog Piano Has a Miniature Design with Sleek Details
Artwork-Covered Tech Products
The Lexon x Keith Haring Collection Includes Four Products
Nostalgic 90s Keyboard Designs
The Class 1800 Mechanical Keyboard Pays Homage to a Classic
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
AI-Powered Music Systems
The 'SPIN' AI Music Synthesizer by Arvind Sanjeev is Customizable
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Pocketwatch-Inspired Wristwatches
Seiko Presents the Limited Seiko Presage Craftsmanship Series
Drum Machine Feature Updates
Roland Presents the New TR-8S 3.0 and TR-6S 2.0
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Nostalgic Digital Watch Models
The Casio G-SHOCK DW-5000R Recreates the Brand's Original Model
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Retro Tech Wallets
Nik Bentel Studio's Floppy Disk Wallet is a Blast from the Past
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Vintage Dress Watch-Inspired Timepieces
Hodinkee Presents the Merci Instrument Beaumarchais H02
Insect Orchestra Concerts
The Cicada Symphony Orkinstra by Orkin Samples Sounds from Insects
AI Music Producers
AI Song Creates Unique Tunes Tailored to User Preferences
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments
The Artinoise 'ZEFIRO' Plugs into a Device's USB-C Port
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
AR Piano Previews
Roland AR Helps Shoppers Find the Right Piano with Augmented Reality
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Multisensory Cocktail Menus
Synaesthesia Inspired the Spectrum Cocktail Menu at Fitz’s
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Retro-Style Travel Guitars
The VOX APC-1 Travel Guitar Blends Modern and Vintage Aspects
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Minimal Modern Desk Designs
The Single Desk by found / Founded has a Compact Form
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Plant-Powered MIDI Sound Sculptures
The Love Hultén 'Tegel' Turns Plant Signals into MIDI Tones
Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments
The ROLI Airwave Uses Hand Tracking and AI
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Portable Miniature Soundboards
The SEQTRAK Device by Yamaha Creates Music on the Go
Tiny Retro Computing Laptops
The Pocket 386 Laptop Runs Windows 95 and MS-DOS
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Artful Skateboard Deck Collections
Kraftwerk and Beautiful Losers Unveils the Kraftwerk Collection
Medieval-Era Sound Boards
The teenage engineering EP-1320 Medieval Has Hundreds of Sounds
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Stimulating Audio-Visual Experiences
'Periphery Synthetic' is a Dreamy Journey Through Space
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments
The 'Vibra' Instrument Supports Hard of Hearing Users
Distraction-Free Digital Keyboards
The Micro Journal is a Convenient Whimsical Writing Device
High-Quality Audio Controllers
The Novation Launchkey MK4 is Designed for Creative Professionals
Compact Music Samplers
1010music's The Tangerine is a Compact Sampler with an Orange Design
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases
The tinypod Transforms the Apple Watch Into a Shuffle-Style Device
Customizable Creative Keyboards
The Ocreeb MK2 Modular Macro Keyboard System Has Hot Swap Sockets
AI-Powered Dynamic Guitars
The LAVA Music Team Presents the LAVA GENIE Instrument
Split-Structural Mechanical Keyboards
Solar Presents the NocFree Lite Keyboard with Two Parts
AI Music Generators
Riff Produces Royalty-Free Music for Content Creators
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Timeless Typewriter Keyboard
The Qwerkywriter Meets Modern-Day Tech Needs
Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a New Salvador Dalí Collection
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
90s Rave-Inspired Timepieces
Diesel Releases the D-SRUPTOR Watch with an Edgy Flair
Adaptive DIY Macro Keyboards
The Keybon is a Compact Customizable Device for Any Apps
Vintage Watch-Adapted Desk Clocks
Casio Transforms the Vintage A158W Into a Desk Clock
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Ancient Chinese Poetry Vinyls
The Musipple Vinyl Player Concept Honors Ancient History
AI Music Composition Tools
Sunoify Represents a New Era of Online Music Creation
Minimalist Lantern-Like Music Boxes
The REUGE 'Onkõ' Combines Design, Music and Mechanics
Sleek Wooden Collaborative Speakers
Kith and Mark Jupiter Join on Remixing the Bose 1960 Speakers
Sleep Music Generators
The Sleeping Music Generator Offers Tailored Soundscapes for Better Sleep
Author-Honoring Digital Typewriters
The Freewrite Ernest Hemingway Signature Edition is Retro
Integrated Speaker Jackets
The Coperni x Transparent Speaker Jacket Makes Favorite Music Wearable
Art-Inspired Sample Libraries
Spitfire Audio's 'Impressionism' Inspires Sonic Creativity
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
AI Singing Tools
AI Singing Let's Anyone Become a Musician or Composer in a Few Simple Steps
Immersive Audio-Visual Installations
180 the Strand Unveils Its Latest Exhibition, 'Reverb'
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
AI-Generated Song Tools
AISong Can Compose Lyrics, Melodies, and Rhythms Tailored to Preferences
Expansive Nature Recording Catalogues
Inner Vision Pro Offers More Than 800 Nature Recordings
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Singer-Honoring Portable Speakers
Teenage Engineering and John Lennon Drop a New OB-4 Speaker
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
Mobile Radio Players
Retro Radio is a Stylish, User-Friendly Radio Player with Vintage Design
Premium Iconic Instrument Recreations
Epiphone Unveils the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
Time-Based Music Makers
Chrono Piano offers Real-Time Piano Music from the Current Date and Time
Miniature Multifunctional Docking Stations
The RayCue 128C is a Retro Miniature Macintosh
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Medieval-Inspired Electronic Instruments
The EP-1320 Medieval Sample is Backed with Unique Sounds
Royalty Free Piano Music
This Site Offers Beautiful Music For Various Industries to Use
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks
The 'XPick' Kinetic Remote Control Guitar Pick is Magical
Fuzz-Producing Guitar Pedals
Danelectro Launches the Nichols 1966 Guitar Pedal with EQ Flexibility
Music Analysis Compact Devices
Hélène Bert Creates the Analist Music Tool to Understand Music
AI Music-making App
Suno Plans to Be the Go-to App for All-Things Audio
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Digital Audio Speaker Displays
found/Founded Introduces the Vibrary Digital LP Player
Mid-Century Furniture Exhibitions
Rajan Bijlani Curates the Syncretic Voices Exhibition
Computer Evolution Museums
Evolution Museum Explores Iconic Computers Through History
VR Trombone Experiences
Trombonest Presents Musical Mixed Reality for Any Skill Level
Stanalone 61-Key Synthesizers
Arturia Designs the AstroLab with 10 Synthesis Engines
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes