Synthfest UK 2026: 5 Awesome Booths You May Have Missed
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Synthfest UK 2026 is home to thousands of like-minded synthesiser enthusiasts. From startup projects to big companies, here are 5 stands that you may have missed.
5 Booths From Synthfest UK 2026:
All About Synthfest UK:
- Synthfest UK takes place at The Octagon Centre in Sheffield, UK. Hosted by Sound On Sound magazine, the ethos of the event is to give companies, big or small, the chance to show potential customers what they have to offer.
- Synthfest UK has plenty on offer, from keyboards and software, all the way to rack units and modular synths taking up entire tables.
- Synthfest UK has a very inclusive feel about it. Whether you’re a professional builder of synths, seller of software, or a general hobbyist, everybody is welcome to share the same passions.
Pro Synth Network
After a year away, it was great to be back at Synthfest UK in the Steel City that is Sheffield. Amongst many exhibitors were Pro Synth Network, hidden away at the top of the main hall. A UK-based YouTube channel and news site, it was great to catch up with these guys in person.
The beauty of an event such as Synthfest UK is that you get to put a face to a name. These guys brought some cool and obscure synths from the likes of Roland and Yamaha. Moreover, I had the opportunity to talk to them about their weekly live streams that they have run since 2021. Featuring guests from the industry and similar fields, you can catch these entertaining and informative streams every Friday.
For more information on Pro Synth Network, you can head over to the South Coast, Devon. You can also visit their website or speak to gearnews’ very own Rob Puricelli.
University of Huddersfield
Next up in our look at booths you could have missed at Synthfest UK, we’ve got the University of Huddersfield. Geographically, these guys and girls are fairly close to Sheffield, but it was still nice of them to have made the trip. What did they have to offer? Well, a much bigger and brighter stand than Sheffield University; how controversial to overshadow them on home soil…
The team from the Music and Music Technology side of things were on hand to showcase just some of the courses that are on offer at the University. They offer a huge range of courses for the performing arts, music tech roles, music for sound and screen, and composition. The best bit about their stand? Free badges and bags.
In all seriousness, it’s great to know that the future of the synth world is still protected. Just like with Superbooth and other shows, the average age is getting higher and higher; therefore, it’s important that the next generation can learn about synths at the highest level. You can learn more from their courses website.
wonkystuff
Here’s an example of a smaller business that Synthfest gave the chance to flourish. wonkystuff produces synthesiser modules in York, UK, and apparently don’t like capital letters. Aside from that, they look to offer a very cool little piece of kit.
wonkystuff’s latest offering is a tape loop studio in the palm of your hand. The fluxMEMORY/h can manipulate independent sound loops and apply onboard EQ and effects. Powered by three AA batteries, there are so many more capabilities. I also liked the look of their FluxMemory, which is a tape studio emulator, on offer for £160. This emulates 4-concert tape loops just like devices from the 50s and 60s.
The brains behind the operation is John Tuffen, and you can learn more about wonkystuff via their website. Prices of this one-man band’s products appear reasonable. Moreover, there were some great Synthfest UK show discounts, and you can even get 10% off by signing up for their newsletter. Remember, it’s important to support small businesses!
Rides In The Storm
From a small independent business to a large company that stocks with *Thomann! Rides In The Storm is based in Berlin and made the 857-mile trip to show off some of their modular synth models and accessories.
For me, these guys have one of the coolest names in the business. Perhaps that’s because I’m a fan of The Doors? Offering Boutique synth technology, patch cables and eurorack modules, Rides In The Storm has dealers worldwide. Selling in America, China, France, the UK, and most importantly in Germany via Thomann:
For more information, you can read about Rides In The Storm here at gearnews, or check out the manufacturer’s website.
F With Sound
Concluding our look at booths you may have missed at Synthfest UK are new kids on the block, F With Sound. Launched in 2025, this is a name you may not have heard, but you certainly won’t forget it. It totally sums up the synth experience.
First of all, I love their logo! These were being given out as free stickers! You’d best believe I got hold of one, and I’m still deciding where to stick it. Anyway, F With Sound first built a ring modulator for Anki Nawaz of Fun-Da-Mental fame.
They also develop a range of eurorack FwS modules that are engineered analogue processors. Their FwS Bring IT ON is a ring modulator that retails at £192.98 plus VAT. They’ve certainly found their niche.
Conclusion
I think that Synthfest UK is well worth your time. If you’re based in the UK, or even Eurpoe, you should make the trip for the next event. I love how companies and outlets of all shapes and sizes are given the chance to share what they have to offer. Plus, I understand that prices to be an exhibitor are very agreeable, making it even more accessible.
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