SynthSite - Huge online resource to Vintage Synthesizers, excellent discussion forums, classified site, etc. If you are into synths than you need to visit this site (just don't forget about your pal Jetboy, Ok). Only downside is that much of the posted info about vintage synths on the site is not proofed for errors so much inaccurate information exists there.

Audio Playground / Synth Museum - This non-profit museum, run by Joseph Rivers in Orlando, is a must visit for any synth lover. Joseph has a great site dedicated to the museum and you can arrange to visit the museum in person (worth the travel!!). Joseph also has virtual interactive drum machines on the website with more to come (very cool!).

SynthZone - Another excellent synth resource with lots of good links.

Music Machines - An excellent all around general synth site. Lots of resources and pictures.

Analogue Heaven - This is a very active mailing list for analog synths. Lots of great info is thrown around here like mashed potatoes in a food fight, so bring your appetite and dig in...

MidiWall - Mark Pulver's Site - A really cool site which features various synth related subjects. Mark has lots of cool toys and a searchable database of the Analog Heaven archives - a highly recommended resource! Check out the synth collaboration CD featuring Mark and 8 other keyboardists and an amazing array of vintage gear. A must visit for those interested in the Waldorf Q and the new "Moog" too. Also, if there's nothing good on TV, watch Mark at work on his workcam...

Synthony - This is Synthony's Synth Museum page - lotsa info on lotsa synths.

Korg MS Synthesizers - Web Site - I love this kind of web site. Small niche site that is clearly focused on providing information, resources, and images on all things Korg MS (MS-20, MS-10, MS-50, etc.). If you need info on one of these great synths then look no further.

DareDevils Jupiter and Juno Site - This is a small web site, but very handy to owners of a Roland Juno-106 or Roland Jupiter-6. It contains downloadable manuals, factory presets, service manuals and diagnostic procedures for these fine instruments.

Korg Mono/Poly - Web Site - A great new site I've been introduced to dealing with all things Mono/Poly.

PPG Instruments -This is a site for anyone interested in the PPG series of synthesizers - the birth place, so to speak, for Waldorf. Go there and bask in the beautiful blue...

Akai AX73 Site - Here's a site for you AX73 owners or would-be owners.

Akai VX600 Site - A rare synth gets its due on this very informative and well laided out niche site.

Iotech - Here's a great link if you are looking for factory presets on vintage synthesizers - many downloadable files.

Synth Services - A great guy name Tom Moravansky is one half the collective force of this helpful website. Synth Services provides what else but synth services - repair, modifications, new patches, manuals and more.

Obsolete - Now here's a one of a kind site. If you really want to dig VERY deep into synth history, you can't do better than this. A ton of info on very old electronic music making gear your never knew existed plus more "current" vintage gear from the '60s, '70s and '80s.

Vintage Synthesizer Explorer - Images, audio clips, reviews and information on Vintage Synthesizers. Pretty straight forward and one of the better looking sites with good general info on synths. Each synth has links to other related synths - a nice touch.

Mark Glinsky - An amazing collection of just about every manual and service manual of most every vintage synth. Mark charges a small and reasonable fee and sends photocopies of the manuals. Only problem is, sometimes Mark seems to change his mind, and stops doing the service, then sometimes he's back to doing it - hopefully he's doing it upon your visit.

RetroSynth - A site about retro synths, of course.

Analogue Modular Systems, Inc. - "One of the largest stocks of vintage analogue synths in the world." They also specialize in locating hard to find synths. Don't expect to get bargains here as you pay more for their extended professional services, but many times it's worth it as you get what you pay for. They also have a synth museum that is open to the public.

Keyboard Magazine Online - An extension of the printed pages of Keyboard magazine.

FAQ - An amazing list of links to everything synthesizer...

Trade Safe - If you plan on doing any purchasing, trading or buying over the internet, then take a few minutes to first visit this site as it could save you from getting ripped off.

Big Briar - Robert Moog's newest company which specializes in Theremins and Midi retrofits for the Minimoog among other things.

Synth Fool - Kevin Lightner's web site. Kevin is an all around nice guy/synth guru who also repairs and rebuilds modular synths of music celebs and normal folks. Kevin is always highly recommended for is tech work.

The Synthesizer Museum - An excellent web site deicated to vintage synthesizers. Visit regularly for their synth of the week pick.

Synthcom - If these guys ever get finished with their Europa product, there will be much rejoicing among Roland Jupiter-6 owners.

MoogCE - An ex-Moog tech I believe, who keeps the Moog flame burning. Not associated with some of the other Moog names floating around.

Mike's MiniMoog Manual Replicas - Online Minimoog Manuals!

SynthTech/MOTM - Want a new modular synthesizer? Of course you do. Go here to get quality MOTM modular synth gear - in DIY kits or in pre-built and tested form.

JKJ Electronics - CV to Midi convertors here....

Kenton Electronics - CV to Midi convertors here too....

Encore Electronics - CV to Midi convertors here as well....

Moog Synthesizer - Informative site on old Moog modular synths and how to use them.

PAiA Electronics - Excellent source of Do It Yourself (DIY) kits. A good starting point if you're looking to get involved in the electronics of your gear.

Wine Country Sequential - These are the ex-Sequential Curcuits emlployees who got together to continue to support Sequential synths such as the Prophet-5. They feature replacement parts, midi kits, accessaries and refurbished synths.

Studio Electronics - This is the company that sells the SE-1 analog rack synth (very close to a Minimoog with midi and memories), among other cool gear (ATC-1).

Moog Net - A great resource for those of you looking for a Moog synth. Basically a classified site for all things Moog. My thumbs up to the guy who put this site together.

Buchla and Associates - No it's not a law firm, this is the site for Don Buchla. It features current stuff Buchla is up to as well as a wealth of info and photos on Buchla's historical synth past.

Electronics For Music - Another DIY site for the budding synth electrician. This site features schematics to home built analog synths to modifications for PAiA DIY kits such as the Fatman.

Midwest Analog Products - This site features DIY kits, parts and special "One Shot Deals".

Analogue Samples - Free samples of vintage synths for downloading can be found here - lots of them actually.

Analog Cottage - SEM modification - Got some spare Oberheim SEMs lying around? Go here and beef them up.

Books on Vintage Synths:

"Keyfax Ominbus Edition" by Julian Colbeck. - Features the top 100 synths of all time, historical background on the synths and their manufacturers, technical info and more.

Jetboy's book review: A very good referance book for those interested in vintage synths. Has good overview's and statisics on many of the classics. Not as indepth as Vintage Synthesizers by Mark Vail and features some questionable "Top 100" synthesizer choices (Roland MT-32 but not Jupiter-6??). However, most Top 100 entries feature photos of instruments (although many are overly cropped), but if you're into vintage synths then it's a must read. I enjoyed it. Plus if you keep it in the bathroom, each synth overview will cover a sitting, allowing it to be enjoyed for a full 100 sittings! - And that doesn't count the synth manufacturer profiles and extensive buyer's guide index. Click on the link to purchase it from this site.

"Vintage Synthesizers" by Mark Vail. - Features history of Synths, descriptions, prices and trivia.

Jetboy's book review: Great book for Vintage Synths! Extensive info on the classics and lots of black and white and color pictures. Features a good amount of coverage on odd ball and ahead of there time synths that never made it to commercial production (Con Brio, E-mu Audity, PPG Realizer, etc.). Somewhat herky-jerky in it's delivery at times as it is written by various writers at different times, but it is always very entertaining. Another must have for synth junkies. Click on the link to purchase it from this site.

"A to Z" series by Peter Forrest - Hailed by many as the best guide to vintage synthesizers. Broken down into two volumes.