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Buying Synthesizers From Japan: The Secret World of Cheap Synths

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While the rest of the world struggles under the weight of high hardware prices, Japan’s domestic vintage synthesizer market is surprisingly cheap. The bad news is it’s something of a closed store. We tell you the best tips and tricks for buying synthesizers from Japan.

As I sit here writing this, I’m surrounded by vintage Japanese synthesizers. I have something like 50 in my studio and that doesn’t count drum machines, outboard gear, and other random things. I’m not rich though. Far from it. My only secret is that I live in Japan, where vintage hardware prices are surprisingly lower than in the rest of the world. Lucky me, right? Well, there’s no reason why you can’t be lucky too. If you like synths by Roland, Korg, Yamaha, and other Japanese manufacturers, read on…

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