# Vintage Handcrafted Synthesizers This Synthesizer Workstation is Inspired By Retro Designs By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthesizer-workstation References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/love-hulten-voxarray61-modular-workstation/45278/) & [lovehulten](http://www.lovehulten.com/voxarray61.html) Swedish craft and design studio Love Hulten has managed to put together a wonderfully innovative synthesizer workstation that stands out both due to the gorgeous craftsmanship that has gone into its aesthetic and functional design, as well as its high-tech specifications complete with a number of futuristic music-making modules. Dubbed the Voxarray 61, this particular synthesizer workstation houses a whole plethora of [synth modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourstep-sequencer), with audio being played out through [powerful Behringer speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-soundbar-speaker). However, users can also mitigate noise complaints from neighbors by making use of the headphone jack. The synthesizer workstation also catches the eye due to its lid-attached microphone, not to mention its classy wood-sheathed exterior. Retro in design but futuristic in terms of functionality, this synthesizer workstation effortlessly manages to offer the best of both worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-futurism:** By combining vintage design elements with advanced technologies, there is an opportunity to create innovative products that cater to consumers' nostalgia while providing modern functionalities. - **Craftsmanship Innovation:** The integration of artistic craftsmanship with high-tech specifications opens up avenues for disruptive innovation in the design and production of consumer electronics. - **Personalized Music Creation:** The Voxarray 61 showcases the potential for customizable music workstations that allow users to tailor their creative experiences, presenting an opportunity for personalized music-making technologies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The combination of retro design elements with futuristic functionalities can inspire new product developments within the consumer electronics industry. - **Artisanal Design:** The craft and design studio's approach to synthesizer workstations highlights the potential for artisanal design to disrupt the traditional consumer electronics market. - **Music Technology:** The Voxarray 61 exemplifies the merging of vintage and modern elements in music-making, presenting opportunities for innovation and advancement within the music technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Sustainable Hand-Crafted Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-synth.md) - [Quirky Strummable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-synth.md) - [Thrifty Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-synth.md) - [Stackable Modular Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3tonic.md) - [Stanalone 61-Key Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astrolab.md) - [Expressive Hardware Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-regen.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Miniature Modern Portable Synths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimoog.md)