Several music technology outlets have published reviews of various synthesizers, including the Telepathic Instruments Orchid ORC-1, Sequential Trigon-6, and Source Audio C4 Synth. These reviews describe the features and usability of these instruments, with some highlighting their intuitive workflow and programming depth. The best synthesizers of 2026 are being identified, with options including analogue, digital, mono, and polysynths from different manufacturers.