Vintage Synthesizer Museum — Attraction in Los Angeles

Some may think 'museum' is a misnomer for this place, but it really is a rare collection of vintage synthesizer beauties worthy of the title. the rooms are filled wall to wall with synthesizers, electric pianos, drum machines, and effects. They were meant to be enjoyed, and a display wouldn't do them justice. The 'studio time' is extremely affordable for what you get. They have the place set up ready to record just about anything, either with the in-house equipment or your own if you'd like.

I was visiting SF for a business trip and was easily able to set up a time to visit. Another reviewer mentioned the website being unhelpful...but it must have been updated since then. My appointment was four hours, but that was hardly enough! The proprietor is very friendly and helpful, and will quickly get you up to speed on any hardware you might not be familiar with.

If you're an artist looking to get some authentic vintage sounds for your next project and don't want to break the bank, if you or someone you know loves vintage analog gear, or if you're anywhere in between, do yourself a favor check...

The Vintage Synth Museum is one of my favorite places to visit in the Bay Area. Lance, who runs the museum, is super friendly and knowledgeable and can help run you through operation and programming on any of the gear there. The rates are super reasonable, and the selection of gear is crazy! Vintage ARPs and Moogs, you got it. Roland Jupiter 4, 6, AND 8?! 303s, 808s, 909s, Oberheims, Korgs, Yamahas, a Fairlight?! They have it all and it's all set up for you to record whatever you like. Don't miss a chance to get your hands on some of the greatest instruments in electronic music history. This place is a must-visit for any DJs or producers who are visiting the Bay Area and want to spend some time on some instruments you may never have a...

Highly unrecommended. Big waste of time. You’re paying $60 to tap on some other dudes synthesizer collection (which most vintage synth shops let you do for free) and it is not worth that. Maybe $20. Pretty unwelcoming dude who works there too. I think once someone owns 3+ vintage synths its like they develop an air of grandeur. I saw another review saying the same thing and then saw the owners immature reply telling them to “do better” and how hard it is to run a “museum” like this. Definitely weird vibes. I was going to sample some and they told me that is $75… So I said, can I send you the extra $15 on top of the $60 so I can sample some and the guy made it out to be an issue for some reason so I just didn’t sample anything. Was...