Pick a synth, workstation or MIDI keyboard and see what it actually sells for on eBay, with shipping, condition and seller rating side by side. Prices are pulled live, so what you see is what sellers are really asking this minute, not shop retail.
Live from eBayTest every key, knob and jack. Synths have a lot of moving controls, so ask the seller to confirm all keys sound and respond to velocity, every knob and slider works without crackle (dirty pots are common but usually cleanable), and the pitch and mod wheels return properly. Check the audio and MIDI or USB outputs actually pass signal, as a dead output points to a board fault.
Analog versus digital, and the age trap. Analog synths have a prized sound but their components drift and age, and repairs need a specialist, so factory calibration and condition matter. Digital synths are more stable but a failed screen or encoder can be hard to source on discontinued models. Decide which you want, and for vintage gear research the known faults of that specific model before buying.
Power supplies and shipping. Many synths use a specific power adaptor or an internal supply; confirm the correct one is included, as third-party bricks can damage the unit. Keyboards are heavy and fragile, so favour good packaging or local pickup, and check the case, end cheeks and screen for damage that hints at rough handling.
Value. Sought-after models hold or gain value, so a working classic in good order is both an instrument and a fair store of money.
Live eBay listings, one of the largest sources of used synths, keyboards and MIDI controllers. Pick a model and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time.
That every key, knob and slider works with no dead voices or scratchy pots, the power supply is included, and there is no cracked casing. A power-on or audio test video is reassuring.
Yes, unusually well. Classic and discontinued synths often hold or gain value, and even current models depreciate slowly, so buying used rarely loses you much.
Used gear typically runs 20-40% below new, less than most electronics because demand stays high. We show the cheapest next to the typical price so you can judge.
The Korg Minilogue and Roland Juno-DS are great-value gigging synths, the Korg Kronos and Yamaha Montage are workstation powerhouses second-hand, and the Akai MPK Mini is a cheap MIDI controller. Match the model to your needs against the live price.
A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 7 August 2026 . Tap a price to see that model's cheapest listings on eBay, or tap a model name for the full live list here.
Under each model is the actual listing that price came from, so you can see whether it is the thing you want or a bundle, a variant, or an accessory that happens to share the name.
"Off retail" compares today's used price with what the model cost new. For models still on sale that is the current price; for discontinued ones it is the launch price, so it shows how far the model has depreciated rather than a discount you could get on a new one.
| Model | Cheapest now | Off retail | This week |
|---|---|---|---|
Akai MPK Mini Akai MPK mini 25-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller w/ Pads, Arpeggiator | $50 same 11 days | 58% off | steady |
Korg Kronos Korg Kronos 61 With OS 3.1.4 Loaded - Low Use - Excellent Condition! | $1,537 lowest yet | 56% off | ▼ 5% |
Yamaha Montage Yamaha Montage 6 Motion Control 61 FSX Keys Workstation Synthesizer W/Cable R… | $2,000 | 43% off | ▲ 4% |
Arturia MicroFreak Arturia MicroFreak Hybrid Keyboard Synthesizer - 25 Keys | $235 | 33% off | ▼ 6% |
Korg Volca Keys 2 Tier Desktop Stand Holds 6 Korg Volca Bass FM Keys Nubass Loop Synthesizer | $61 | – | new |
Korg Volca FM Korg Volca FM Digital FM Synth Module 16-Key Sequencer with Box + Manual | $80 | – | new |
Korg Monologue Korg monologue 25-Key Analog Synth Keyboard Sequencer, Blue w/ Wood Sides | $227 | – | new |
Elektron Model Samples Elektron Model:Samples 6-track Sample Based Groovebox no charger | $235 | – | new |
Moog Moogerfooger Moog MF-trem mf-03 v2 tremolo Moogerfooger Minifooger | $299 | – | new |
Korg Minilogue Korg minilogue 37-Key Keyboard Synthesizer w/ Sequencer, USB Out White | $360 | – | steady |
Korg M3 EXB FW x Korg M3 Card and Compatible | $426 | – | new |
Roland TR-606 Roland Boutique TR-06 Drum Machine TR-606 Model Tested Working from Japan | $438 | – | new |
Teenage Engineering OP-Z Teenage Engineering OP-Z Multimedia Synthesizer & Sequencer | $450 | – | new |
Novation Bass Station II Novation Bass Station II Keyboard Synthesizer analog with power supply | $455 | – | new |
Korg Kross Korg Kross Synthesizer Workstation 61 Keys with Step and Midi Sequencers Used | $469 | – | new |
Roland Juno-DS Roland JUNO-DS 61-Key Synth Electronic Keyboard, USB, Black w/ Book | $500 same 11 days | – | steady |
Elektron Analog Four Elektron Analog Four MK I Analog Synthesizer with Power Supply In Original Box | $630 | – | new |
Nord Lead Clavia Nord Lead 2 Virtual Analog Synthesizer 49-Key Tested Working Japan | $685 | – | new |
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer | $800 | – | new |
Elektron Analog Rytm Elektron Analog Rytm MK II Analog Drum Machine And Digital Sampler. | $856 | – | new |
Yamaha MOTIF XF Yamaha MOXF6 61-key Synthesizer Workstation MOTIF XF sound quality | $900 | – | new |
Roland TR-808 Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer AIRA Drum Machine 808 909 Sounds JDM NEW | $950 | – | new |
ARP Odyssey KORG ARP Odyssey Module Rev. 3 [000653] | $1,037 | – | new |
Nord Lead A1 Nord Lead A1 49 Key Analog Modeling Synthesizer | $1,165 | – | new |
Moog Subsequent 37 Moog Music Subsequent 37 Standard Synthesizer | $1,572 | – | new |
Moog Sub 37 MOOG Sub 37 Tribute Edition Paraphonic Analog Keyboard Synthesizer | $1,600 | – | new |
ARP 2600 Korg ARP 2600 M SEMI-MODULAR SYNTHESIZER Analog ARP2600 ARP2600M 2600M Used | $1,957 | – | new |
Prophet-5 Sequential Prophet 5 Desktop Module (Original Owner & Mint) | $1,978 | – | new |
Nord Clavia Nord Modular Clavia FLAGSHIP Nord G2x Virtual Analog Synthesizer 61 KEY MODULAR PC/MAC SWE… | $2,200 | – | new |
Elektron Rytm Mk2 Elektron Analog Rytm MK2 , 8 Voice Drum Computer New ARMENS | $2,358 | – | new |
Prophet-10 Sequential Prophet 10 Reissue Desktop Module Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Sy… | $2,899 | – | new |
Roland TR-909 Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator Drum Machine TR-808 TR-909 analog sound TR1000… | $2,928 | – | new |