Are you wanting to add a synth player to your band, but you’re struggling to find one? Maybe you already know a few keyboardists that have amazing chops, but they’re mystified when it comes to designing patches on a synthesizer? Well, in this article, I’ll share some ideas on how you can find synth players - both by going into and beyond your existing network of musicians!

Say you’re producing a band’s album and you’re bringing in a new synth player to record some overdubs on it. How do you properly prepare to work with them and to facilitate the recording process?

In this article I’ll talk about some key tips you can use to do just that! I’ll cover topics ranging from logistical preparation to technical details in the actual recording of the instrument.

You’ve decided to hire a synth player to reproduce some of the cool sound effects in your music. What’s the best way to prepare to rehearse with them?

In this article I’ll talk about some of the ways that you can make a rehearsal go smoothly for them. I’ll cover some generals that apply to most musicians, and then focus on some things that apply to synth players in particular.