In episode 325 is our last show for 2025 – where we review the year and vote for our Synth Meme of the year, best synthesizer, best eurorack and more. We talked about synths, eurorack, sequencers, drum machines, samplers, effects and software! Plus all the usual segments! Funny Side, News from the Geekery, Price Watch, Name that Synth …

Show contents:

• About
• Guests
• Video replay
• Funny Side
• News from The Geekery
• Price Watch
• Name that Synth
• Saturday Sonority

About the Synth Geekery Show

Synth Geekery is a weekly podcast/live stream (YouTube) show about everything synthesizers, drum machines, samplers, sequencers, eurorack and music technology. We take the “one of the masses” viewpoint, where we are also users of gear just like you (read: we’re not influenced by commercial product placement).

The show relies on the generous contributions of the synth community. You can contribute in many ways including supporting us via our YouTube Channel Membership or Patreon. We also have regular and special video guests: if you would like to take part in future shows – please contact me via email on the about page here.

Your Host

Ranzee (Ranz Adamson) is your show host. He’s based in Perth, Western Australia and has been a hobbyist musician and technologist for most of his life. More information can be found about him here.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ranzee

BandCamp: https://ranzee.bandcamp.com

Guests

This week’s video guests are:

Daren T. Housse

Bandcamp Link: https://darenthousse.bandcamp.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLPHxpZgFKKE1wkG9ndto3A

Daren resides in the UK and is one of the first video guests on the show since 2019. He has a large amount of tracks on his youtube channel plus a great album collection over on BandCamp.

SynthAddict

Andy is a musician and technologist from the bay area in California. He has an amazing collection of music tech gadgets and a large knowledge of synthesizers.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUtABvP7q29uvLKi73zIjFQ

Ian J. Cole

Ian is a musician, composer, sound designer and producer currently producing solo ambient electronic music. He also runs Sinners Music which is a Record Company and Online Music Retailer in East Yorkshire, England

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IanJCole

Chris – Maikshifter

Chris is a musician and technologist from Perth, Western Australia. He’s always had a love for creating and tinkering with music electronics and has recently embarked on a new journey creating eurorack modules.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Maikshifter

Video replay

Show Stats for 2025

No. Episodes	No. Memes	No. Products	No. Price Watch Items
49	243	328	230

Funny Side

The funny side segment is a collection of memes that are somewhat relevant to the synth geekery community. Some of these images are taken from Facebook, Instagram and other social media sources. Please respect the creators.

The best Synth Meme of 2025 – as voted on the show is:

2025 Review of the Synth News

Best Synth 2025

The Akai MPC Live III was voted the Best Synth for 2025.

Get yours here: Thomann EU/Rest of the World or Perfect Circuit USA

Best Eurorack 2025

Intellijel Multigrain is voted the Best Eurorack for 2025

Get yours here: Thomann EU/Rest of the World or Perfect Circuit USA

Best Drum Machine 2025

Roland TR-1000 is voted the best Drum Machine for 2025.

Get yours here: Thomann EU/Rest of the World or Perfect Circuit USA

Best Synth Utility 2025

Stylophone CPM DF-8 is voted the Best Synth Utility for 2025

Get yours here: Thomann EU/Rest of the World or Perfect Circuit USA