The Signal Sounds Festive Gift Guide 2024
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’Tis the season for gifting, and if you’re wondering what to get the synth-lover in your life, look no further than our festive gift guide! We’ve created a Gift Ideas section on the site to help you find the perfect present for any budget, and below we’ve pulled out some of our favourites in a range of categories. Ho-ho-here we go!
Books
Bjooks have cornered the market in beautifully produced large-format books about synths and gear, and The Minimoog Book - an in-depth history of arguably the greatest analogue monosynth of all time - will be on many synth fans’ wish lists this year.
The MiniMoog Book - JoE Silva (Bjooks)
£59.00
Opening with a foreword from prolific Rush frontman Geddy Lee, The Minimoog Book presents more than a decade’s worth of research-turned-storytelling by author, esteemed journalist,...… read more
For the Eurorack nuts, Omri Cohen’s Modular Cookbook is packed full of patch ideas and inspiration in a handy ring-bound format.
Omri Cohen: Modular Cookbook
£25.00
50 recipes for exploring composition, technique and sound with Eurorack and beyond, Volume I. A full colour ring-bound book full of patching techniques and ideas...… read more
And for books about the music world that are a little less gear-focused, we stock a range of titles from indie publisher Velocity Press. A couple of recent favourites are Tough Luck’s You Out Tonight?, an ace collection of clubland photography, and Justin Moore’s The Radio Phonics Laboratory, a riveting history of the early days of electronic sound.
Tough Luck: You Out Tonight? - Jordan Taylor (Velocity Press)
£24.99
Step into the vibrant and pulsating world of nightlife through the lens of Tough Luck, the Instagram account that has become the heartbeat of contemporary...… read more
The Radio Phonics Laboratory - Justin Moore (Velocity Press)
£14.99
The Radio Phonics Laboratory explores the intersection of technology and creativity that shaped the sonic landscape of the 20th century. This fascinating story unravels the...… read more
Synths & gadgets
Want to get your kids into electronic music-making? Check out the Blipblox range of educational synths. The child-friendly design features colourful knobs and buttons plus an interactive LED light show, and they actually sound great too.
Blipblox myTracks Sampling Educational Synthesiser
£274.00
Manufacturer's description A toy-like sequencer, sampler, and drum machine designed to bring the magic of music creation to anyone, anywhere. With an entire music studio's...… read more
Blipblox SK2 Sound Design Educational Music Synth
£186.00
Music Discovery for up-and-coming musicians. The all new Blipblox SK2 features a fresh color palette, signal flow diagram, labeled controls and an enhanced synthesis engine....… read more
Meanwhile, for the grown-ups, Teenage Engineering released a couple of special versions of the popular EP-133 KO II groovebox. The new Champ Edition includes a 10” record full of sample fodder, while the EP-1320 Medieval Edition is pre-loaded with a 14th-century-themed sound library. We promise we’re not making that up.
Teenage Engineering EP-133 KO II Desktop Sampler & Sequencer (Champ Edition)
£315.00
We say... Limited edition box for the modern classic EP-133 KO II with a 10" record included! Manufacturer's description K.O. II: the champ edition is...… read more
Teenage Engineering EP-1320 KO II Desktop Sampler & Sequencer (Medieval Edition)
£299.00
We say... Teenage Engineering have gone Medieval on your ass! This is a slightly bonkers limited-edition take on the already iconic EP-133. Pre-loaded with a...… read more
Other fun portable devices include the open-source software-based Touch 2 from Synthux, the Play All Day FlayFader performance sequencer, and the Ciat-Lonbarde Peterlin - an affordable way into the weird sonic universe of Peter Blasser.
Synthux Academy Touch 2 Multi-Model Handheld Synth
£209.00
We say... A beautiful desktop synth with multiple open source sound engines. Manufacturer's description CUSTOMISABLE TOUCH SYNTH! Touch 2 is an instrument designed for tactile...… read more
Play All Day PlayFader Portable Sequencer (Yellow)
£299.00
We say... Flexible and performer-friendly box of fun that offers a fresh approach to sequencing! Manufacturer's description PlayFader is a versatile two-channel CV, Gate and...… read more
Ciat-Lonbarde Peterlin Desktop Rungler Synthesizer
£309.00
We say... A compact way into the weird and wonderful world of Ciat-Lonbarde! Manufacturer's description Ciat Lonbarde makes a synthesizer inspired by Rob Hordijk's Benjolin....… read more
Finally, for budding field recordists or anyone who wants to capture high-quality sound with a pocket-sized device, the Zoom H1 Essential is a brilliant option that boasts cutting-edge 32-bit float recording.
Zoom H1 Essential Handheld Digital Recorder
£95.00
We say... The most affordable 32-bit recorder in Zoom's range is a fantastic entry-level device, with idiot-proof recording, a compact form factor, great on-board mics...… read more
Patch cables
Patch cables are the Eurorack equivalent of socks or slippers - stuff that’s a ‘boring but necessary’ purchase at any time of the year for the synthesist but a real treat to get in the old Christmas stocking! To give things a little festive spice, try the glow-in-the-dark or LED-equipped cables from Synth Cables.
Synth Cables Eurorack Patch Cables (5 x Glow In The Dark) 30cm
£12.49
Add a bit of fun to your EuroRack synth with our new glow in the dark patch cables. Work best when charged under a light...… read more
Synth Cables Eurorack LED Patch Cables (5 x White) - 30cm
£26.99
Synth Cables v2 LED Patch Cables are packed with the latest technology. Now 50% slimmer with our all new adonised aluminium barrel and ultra flexible...… read more
Accessories & stocking fillers
Patch Deck is a box of beautifully produced cards containing a host of patching ideas for modular synths, compiled from some leading names in the scene. Like a modular synth-focused version of Brian Eno’s legendary Oblique Strategies cards, these are virtually guaranteed to get an electronic musician out of a creative rut.
Patch Deck Tips & Techniques Cards for Modular Synthesists
£39.00
We say... A beautifully produced box of patching inspiration - these are really high quality cards and they're packed with useful tips and creative jumping-off...… read more
If their modular synth is an unruly tangle of cable spaghetti, Nest Tamers are the answer! Simple but incredibly effective, these little clips let you route patch cables around the edges of modules, making it easier to read the panels and twiddle those all-important knobs!
Gammalite Systems Nest Tamers Eurorack patch cable clips (20 pack)
£20.00
We say... Tame that unruly tangle of patch cables with Nest Tamers! Manufacturer's description Nest Tamers are a new accessory for Eurorack modular synths that help...… read more
Another 'boring but necessary' purchase are the screws that hold modules in their case, so why not treat your modular mate to some premium options? ALM's low-profile silver thumbscrews add a touch of class to any case, while Befaco's ever-popular Knurlies are the connoisseur's choice.
ALM Busy Circuits Eurorack M3 Thumbscrews (100 Pack)
£26.50
ALM Case Mount Screws M3 / 6mm Custom ALM finger friendly case mount screws sized M3 with a 6mm depth. No screwdriver necessary – makes...… read more
Befaco Knurlies Eurorack Screws - M3 (100 Pack)
£34.99
100 tin of black M3 Knurlies. Knurlies are the first screws out there specially designed for eurorack. Engeneered with love by Befaco to make re-arranging...… read more
And what studio would be complete without a duster to keep it in pristine condition? Befaco have you covered...
Befaco Synth Duster Cleaning Brush
£12.95
The Befaco Synth Duster is a super-soft brush to keep your modular synth and audio equipment free from pesky dust!… read more
T-shirts & totes
Nothing says you care like some merch from their favourite synthesiser emporium! We have a crisp white tee with our Language of Music design plus blue and black tote bags. We also have a range of shirts from Make Noise, Intellijel and Landscape.
Signal Sounds T-Shirt - Language Of Music (Medium)
£25.00
Our first T-shirt is here! Featuring a brand new design we're calling 'Language of Music' as well as a small 'ball of cables' logo on...… read more
Make Noise Logo T-Shirt (Black with White Logo) - Medium
£25.99
A high quality tshirt with the Make Noise Logo… read more
Intellijel Skull & Bones Black T-shirt (Medium)
£29.00
Robot & Bones T-shirt “Made with love by robots in Canada.” Dual-color screen print Bella+Canvas 3001CVC Super soft Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, and poly...… read more
Landscape Logo T-Shirt (Medium)
£22.50
Vibrant Blue 100% Cotton T-Shirt w/ Landscape Logo.… read more
Gift vouchers
If you’re still struggling to decide then why not let them choose their own gift from the store? We offer gift certificates in a range of denominations which are sent to your chosen recipient via email. They don’t even have to redeem it all in one go and they can easily check their balance online.
Whatever you choose, thanks for your support, and we hope you have a relaxing festive season!
