Deals

Equipboard helps you discover, compare, and find the right gear for your sound.

Sign up Log in

Artist or band Music gear Music gear to an artist Report a duplicate

Contact us About Merch store

© Equipboard Inc.

This page about E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer is a stub. You can help improve it:

E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer main image

E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer

E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer

2 Critic Reviews

See more

Find out who is using E&MM Spectrum

Graham Massey

Tim Dorney

1 wishlisted

2 saved

Page last updated Aug 10, 2025

Pricing and availability

Store

Reviews

Price

^* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Reviews

Critic Reviews

E&MM: The Spectrum Synthesiser - GreatSynthesizers

greatsynthesizers.com

The E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer is a monophonic marvel that blends the best of EMS, Sequential, and Roland influences. Its sound is robust and characterful, with incredible and unique modulation options, making it a standout in the analog synth world. The DIY kit aspect adds a layer of intrigue, though it faced historical challenges with part availability. Equipped with Curtis chips for its VCOs, VCF, VCA, and envelopes, it offers a compelling range of standard and advanced features like FM & Sync and a multimode filter. Despite minor drawbacks, the Spectrum's distinctive sonic capabilities make it a desirable tool for synth enthusiasts.

positive

The Spectrum Synthesiser (EMM Mar 81)

muzines.co.uk

The E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer is praised for its affordability and ease of construction, making it an appealing choice for DIY enthusiasts. Its monophonic design and two oscillators offer versatility, with modulation and interface features that outshine many competitors in its price range. However, the review also notes that the construction process, while simplified, may still pose challenges for those inexperienced with soldering and drilling. The absence of a case in the base price might be a drawback for some. Overall, the Spectrum is a solid entry-level synthesizer with impressive capabilities but requires some technical know-how to fully utilize its potential.

neutral

Based on 0 Reviews and 0 Ratings

5 star

4 star

3 star

2 star

1 star

Artist usage

See how Graham Massey uses E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer

Graham Massey

Guitarist, Keyboardist

808 State

Verified via 808state

E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer is included in the gear list.

See how Tim Dorney uses E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer

Tim Dorney

Keyboardist

Republica

Verified via Facebook

E&MM Spectrum pictured in Tim's Studio.

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Alternative Rock

Load More

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use E&MM Spectrum Synthesizer, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

ARP Quartet

ARP Quartet Synthesizers

1

Roland CompuRhythm CR-78

Roland CompuRhythm CR-78 Drum Machines

1

Doepfer Dark Time

Doepfer Dark Time Audio Sequencers

1

ARP 1623 Sequencer

ARP 1623 Sequencer Audio Sequencers

1

ARP Axxe

ARP Axxe Synthesizers

1

Casio CZ-5000

Casio CZ-5000 Synthesizers

1

Moog Memorymoog

Moog Memorymoog Synthesizers

1

Casio PG-380 MIDI Guitar

Casio PG-380 MIDI Guitar Digital Modeling Guitars

1

Roland JD-800

Roland JD-800 Synthesizers

1

ARP 2600

ARP 2600 Synthesizers

1

Load More

More Synthesizers

Sequential Prophet-6 Synthesizers

Sequential Prophet-6

$3,286.79 - $3,499.99

9 available stores

5.0 (75)

^# 1

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

168 artists using

Korg Minilogue XD Synthesizers

Korg Minilogue XD

$469.00 - $699.99

10 available stores

5.0 (49)

^# 2

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

34 artists using

Roland Jupiter-8 Synthesizers

Roland Jupiter-8

$19,549.06

1 available store

5.0 (43)

^# 3

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

181 artists using

Moog Grandmother Synthesizers

Moog Grandmother

$999.00 - $1,084.00

10 available stores

5.0 (40)

^# 4

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

52 artists using

Sequential OB-6 Synthesizer Synthesizers

Sequential OB-6 Synthesizer

$3,217.26 - $3,590.00

9 available stores

5.0 (34)

^# 5

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Oneohtrix Point Never

78 artists using

Moog Sub 37 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer Synthesizers

Moog Sub 37 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer

$1,200.00

1 available store

5.0 (194)

^# 6

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Matthew Bellamy

143 artists using

Make Noise 0-Coast Synthesizers

Make Noise 0-Coast

$439.00 - $549.00

5 available stores

5.0 (47)

^# 7

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

25 artists using

Novation Bass Station II Synthesizers

Novation Bass Station II

$388.00 - $579.99

9 available stores

4.5 (162)

^# 8

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

82 artists using

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer Synthesizers

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer

$750.00 - $2,398.00

6 available stores

5.0 (220)

^# 9

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

255 artists using

Arturia MicroFreak Synthesizers

Arturia MicroFreak

$279.00 - $349.00

10 available stores

4.5 (45)

^# 10

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Jean Michel Jarre

38 artists using

Roland Juno-60 Synthesizers

Roland Juno-60

$2,000.00

1 available store

5.0 (91)

^# 11

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Matthew Bellamy

264 artists using

Korg Minilogue Synthesizers

Korg Minilogue

$411.00 - $699.99

10 available stores

4.5 (225)

^# 12

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

132 artists using

Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet REV2 Synthesizers

Dave Smith Instruments Sequential Prophet REV2

$2,432.00 - $2,873.45

10 available stores

5.0 (52)

^# 13

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

53 artists using

Moog Subsequent 37 Synthesizers

Moog Subsequent 37

$1,471.89 - $1,899.00

10 available stores

5.0 (33)

^# 14

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

68 artists using

Arturia MicroBrute Synthesizers

Arturia MicroBrute

$299.55 - $652.00

3 available stores

4.5 (173)

^# 15

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

64 artists using

Korg MicroKORG Synthesizers

Korg MicroKORG

$385.00 - $530.00

6 available stores

4.5 (453)

^# 16

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

324 artists using

Novation Peak Desktop Synthesizer Synthesizers

Novation Peak Desktop Synthesizer

$1,362.52 - $1,839.99

10 available stores

5.0 (43)

^# 17

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

29 artists using

Korg microKORG XL Music Synthesizer Synthesizers

Korg microKORG XL Music Synthesizer

$220.00 - $749.99

9 available stores

4.5 (61)

^# 18

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Albert Hammond Jr

50 artists using

Korg MS-20 Mini Synthesizers

Korg MS-20 Mini

$493.91 - $899.99

9 available stores

4.5 (208)

^# 19

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

93 artists using

Yamaha Reface DX Synthesizers

Yamaha Reface DX

$279.00 - $449.99

7 available stores

4.5 (52)

^# 20

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

34 artists using

Roland AIRA SYSTEM-1 Synthesizers

Roland AIRA SYSTEM-1

$278.91 - $1,763.18

2 available stores

4.5 (82)

^# 21

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Porter Robinson

53 artists using

Yamaha Reface CS Synthesizers

Yamaha Reface CS

$58.00 - $495.44

7 available stores

4.5 (39)

^# 22

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

48 artists using

Roland Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer Synthesizers

Roland Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer

$325.00 - $1,332.49

3 available stores

4.5 (73)

^# 23

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

59 artists using

Moog Matriarch Synthesizers

Moog Matriarch

$1,709.10 - $1,944.00

8 available stores

5.0 (20)

^# 24

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

39 artists using

Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer Module Synthesizers

Waldorf Blofeld Synthesizer Module

$397.40 - $699.00

7 available stores

4.5 (79)

^# 25

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Noah "40" Shebib

34 artists using

Roland JD-Xi Interactive Crossover Synthesizer Synthesizers

Roland JD-Xi Interactive Crossover Synthesizer

$499.99 - $719.99

10 available stores

4.5 (86)

^# 26

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

The Real Mike Dean

Andrew VanWyngarden

26 artists using

Roland AIRA TB-3 Synthesizers

Roland AIRA TB-3

$309.99 - $915.00

3 available stores

4.5 (92)

^# 27

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Jean Michel Jarre

52 artists using

Moog Minimoog Model D Synthesizers

Moog Minimoog Model D

$3,999.00 - $4,999.00

7 available stores

5.0 (73)

^# 28

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

333 artists using

Roland System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer Synthesizers

Roland System-8 Plug-Out Synthesizer

$1,469.00 - $2,159.99

8 available stores

5.0 (28)

^# 29

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Jean Michel Jarre

25 artists using

Yamaha DX7 Synthesizers

Yamaha DX7

$290.00

1 available store

4.5 (162)

^# 30

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

John Frusciante

Jonny Greenwood

376 artists using

Roland Boutique JU-06 Synthesizers

Roland Boutique JU-06

$479.99 - $1,099.00

2 available stores

4.5 (63)

^# 31

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

35 artists using

Behringer Model D Synthesizers

Behringer Model D

$166.00 - $299.00

10 available stores

4.5 (100)

^# 32

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

28 artists using

Moog Sub Phatty Synthesizers

Moog Sub Phatty

$627.55

1 available store

4.5 (105)

^# 33

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

85 artists using

Novation Mininova Synthesizers

Novation Mininova

$385.00 - $529.99

8 available stores

4.5 (145)

^# 34

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Jean Michel Jarre

39 artists using

Roland Juno-106 Synthesizers

Roland Juno-106

$957.20

1 available store

5.0 (192)

^# 35

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

John Frusciante

Matthew Bellamy

374 artists using

Korg Monotron DELAY Analog Ribbon Synthesizer Synthesizers

Korg Monotron DELAY Analog Ribbon Synthesizer

$29.95 - $69.99

10 available stores

4.0 (138)

^# 36

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

34 artists using

Moog One Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Synthesizers

Moog One Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

$6,600.00 - $10,444.00

7 available stores

5.0 (18)

^# 37

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Oneohtrix Point Never

57 artists using

Roland JP-8000 Synthesizer Synthesizers

Roland JP-8000 Synthesizer

$736.31

1 available store

4.5 (65)

^# 38

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

Matthew Bellamy

Chris Wolstenholme

110 artists using

Novation UltraNova Synthesizers

Novation UltraNova

$394.41

1 available store

4.5 (81)

^# 39

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

28 artists using

Roland Boutique SH-01A Synthesizers

Roland Boutique SH-01A

$350.50 - $494.99

10 available stores

4.5 (29)

^# 40

in Synthesizers Rank

Who’s using this:

The Chemical Brothers

27 artists using

See also: Synthesizers

Community setups

Similar

Add recommendation

Gear Guides

8 Best Synthesizers: Guide to Your First Hardware Synth 2026

Equipboard Gear Guides

8 Best Synthesizers: Guide to Your First Hardware Synth 2026

Michael Pierce

Giulio Chiarenza

Michael Pierce + 1 more

Updated September 2024

The Teenage Engineering OP-1: Features & Workflows

Equipboard Learning Center

The Teenage Engineering OP-1: Features & Workflows

Juan Spinelli

Juan Spinelli

Updated August 2025

Best Vocoders for Music Production

Equipboard Gear Guides

Best Vocoders for Music Production

Mason Hoberg

Mason Hoberg

Updated October 2025

6 Best Grooveboxes 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide & Reviews

Equipboard Gear Guides

6 Best Grooveboxes 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide & Reviews

S. Jino

S. Jino

Updated May 2025

Added to Equipboard on 01-21-2017 by

rich_mills

Gear IQ 1177