Synth Mods: Expand the Synthesis Possibilities

Take your gear into the beyond with synth mods, aftermarket modifications that can transform the capabilities of your synthesizer.

Synthesizers, drum machines and other kinds of music production gear are made with care, with engineers spending sometimes years creating products that they hope will become useful to musicians and users. Often, they hit the mark, but sometimes, whether because of the march of time or just a change in trends, end users feel the need to modify their gear and add new features. This is nothing new – the original Moog Minimoog was modded almost from the get-go, with many of the most common ones ending up in the modern re-release.

There are all kinds of synth mods, from basic ones that add MIDI or individual outs to more complex modifications that completely change the operating system. Most mods are for vintage gear, but some are meant for recent releases. Many you can do yourself, but others are so complicated, you need to send your instrument away to have it done. (If you do plan to do your own modding, make sure you’re comfortable with synth repair. We assume no responsibility for anything you may break – including yourself.)

Here are some of the most common synth mods and modification companies available today...

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