1.9K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 61 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/synthesizers Traffic & Engagement r/synthesizers Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/synthesizers Most Active Times When r/synthesizers Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/synthesizers Flair Performance r/synthesizers Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Performances, Jams | 399 (21.1%) | 32 |
| Discussion | 348 (18.4%) | 21 |
| Beginner Questions | 338 (17.9%) | 10 |
| What Should I Buy? | 213 (11.3%) | 3 |
| My Setup / New Synth Day | 203 (10.8%) | 78 |
| Synth ID / How was this made? | 84 (4.4%) | 3 |
| DIY / Repair | 78 (4.1%) | 37 |
| Tech Support | 54 (2.9%) | 2 |
| Request for Feedback | 43 (2.3%) | 12 |
| How To's, Tutorials, Demos | 42 (2.2%) | 13 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/synthesizers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/synthesizers
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| synth | 263 (13.9%) | 27 | 19 |
| midi | 83 (4.4%) | 7 | 12 |
| synths | 80 (4.2%) | 8 | 15 |
| jam | 70 (3.7%) | 25 | 5 |
| sound | 70 (3.7%) | 12 | 14 |
| first | 68 (3.6%) | 63 | 25 |
| korg | 67 (3.5%) | 11 | 10 |
| live | 67 (3.5%) | 9 | 7 |
| roland | 58 (3.1%) | 28 | 10 |
| setup | 56 (3.0%) | 39 | 20 |
r/synthesizers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/synthesizers
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 115 | 5 |
| youtube.com | 100 | 7 |
| m.youtube.com | 5 | 3 |
| on.soundcloud.com | 4 | 1 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 1 |
r/synthesizers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/synthesizers
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Weekend pawnshop score in Texas….$500
Just picked this up...
I’m building an open-source cheap chord synth in Argentina — meet Tolhuin
Made a groovebox from scratch because I couldn't afford any on the market
Init to infinity in 50 seconds 🪐
Just got my first synth
$400 FB Marketplace Haul.
Finally Finished after 10 months
Found this guy at the thrift for 6 bucks, honestly so thrilled with it
You guys did this to me
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend pawnshop score in Texas….$500 | 2.0K | 176 | image | Aug 8 |
| Just picked this up... | 1.2K | 188 | image | Aug 11 |
| I’m building an open-source cheap chord synth in Argentina — meet Tolhuin | 1.1K | 135 | image | Aug 28 |
| Made a groovebox from scratch because I couldn't afford any on the market | 1.1K | 113 | image | Aug 20 |
| Init to infinity in 50 seconds 🪐 | 1.1K | 113 | image | Aug 24 |
| Just got my first synth | 806 | 74 | image | Aug 1 |
| $400 FB Marketplace Haul. | 789 | 81 | image | Aug 12 |
| Finally Finished after 10 months | 779 | 127 | image | Aug 29 |
| Found this guy at the thrift for 6 bucks, honestly so thrilled with it | 711 | 151 | image | Aug 22 |
| You guys did this to me | 693 | 169 | image | Aug 19 |
r/synthesizers Audience Overlap r/synthesizers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/synthesizers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/synthesizers
What's the best time to post on r/synthesizers?
Based on posting volume, r/synthesizers is most active on Sundays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/synthesizers?
r/synthesizers averages 61 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/synthesizers get?
Posts on r/synthesizers average about 26 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/synthesizers get most?
On r/synthesizers, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts