We are a small group of synth lovers and engineering geeks who created the 3rd Wave out of our love for the original wavetable synthesizer from Germany. We wanted to make a worthy successor to that platform, so the question became what would happen if we built the modern, easy-to-use wavetable synthesizer we always wanted?…
We’re honored to share that the 3rd Wave 8M has been nominated in the synthesizer category for the 2026 Sound On Sound Awards. For those unfamiliar with the SOS Awards, they recognize the best new products in music technology and recording from the past year. The fact that the Sound On Sound staff selected the…
We’ve been fans of Anthony Marinelli‘s work for decades. From his synth programming on Michael Jackson’s Thriller to his film scores forYoung Guns and 2 Days in the Valley, and his incredible content on his YouTube channel, Anthony has been pushing the boundaries of what synthesizers can do since the early ’80s. So when he…
If you’ve been curious about what makes the 3rd Wave 8M tick, there’s no better guide than the person who designed its sound engine. In our latest video, Groove Synthesis co-founder Bob Coover takes you inside the 8M for a comprehensive 20-minute walkthrough that answers the question we’ve been hearing since launch: “What exactly can…
Electronic artist Raynor De Groot showcases the new desktop synthesizer’s live performance capabilities in an intimate studio setting There’s something magical that happens when the right artist meets the right instrument. In a synth-filled private studio outside Berlin, we witnessed exactly that convergence as electronic artist Coloray took our new 3rd Wave 8M desktop synth…
Orinda, CA, September 1, 2025 — Groove Synthesis, the innovative synthesizer company behind the acclaimed 3rd Wave Advanced Wavetable Synth series, today announced that the anticipated 3rd Wave 8M desktop synthesizer is now shipping and in stock at select dealers worldwide. The compact 8-voice synthesizer brings the distinctive 3rd Wave sound to a broader audience…
Major Firmware Update Streamlines Sample and Wavetable Management While Adding Powerful New Modulation Features Orinda, CA, August 1, 2025 — Groove Synthesis today announced the immediate availability of OS 1.9a, a significant firmware update for all 3rd Wave 24-voice synthesizers that fundamentally simplifies how users work with samples and wavetables. The free update introduces unified…
Orinda, CA, May 8, 2025 — Groove Synthesis, the innovative synthesizer company known for its award-winning 3rd Wave 24-voice advanced wavetable synthesizers, today announced the 3rd Wave 8M – a compact desktop synthesizer that brings the distinctive Groove Synthesis sound to a more accessible price point, without compromising on sound quality or core features. Building…
Orinda, CA, April 29, 2025 — The Groove Synthesis team is heading to Berlin for Superbooth 2025! This premier event brings together the most innovative minds in electronic music instruments, and we couldn’t be more excited to connect with our community. Meet founder Bob Coover and the team behind the 3rd Wave. Experience hands-on demonstrations…