When Were Synthesizers Popular

Synthesizers were most popular in the 1980s, defining synth-pop and new wave. Bands like Depeche Mode and Duran Duran used them extensively, with hits featuring iconic sounds.

The 1970s laid groundwork, but MTV amplified their visibility.

A revival in the 2010s with retro synthwave keeps them relevant.

Their popularity cycles with technological and musical trends.