To see the Sintez style in action, you can watch this live performance featuring traditional rhythms on a modern synthesizer: İran music sintez Habil Ələkbərov YouTube• Jul 1, 2022
"Iran Music Sintez" (often referred to simply as ) is not a specific band or album, but rather a popular style of modern performance in Iranian and Azerbaijani wedding and banquet music. It refers to a "synthesis" or "synthesizer-based" performance where a single musician—or a small group—uses high-end synthesizers (commonly the Korg PA series ) to recreate a full band sound, blending traditional Middle Eastern rhythms with electronic dance elements. Key Features of Sintez Music
The quality of the "Set" (the pre-loaded samples and rhythms) is a major talking point. Musicians often trade or sell these custom-made sound libraries, and a "full review" of a Sintez artist often includes a critique of their specific Korg keyboard configuration.
: While there can be vocals, the "Sintez" style is celebrated for long, virtuosic instrumental solos that mimic traditional instruments like the Tar , Kamancha , or Zurna using electronic filters.
Reviews and performances of this style often highlight specific "Sintez" masters who have gained viral fame on social media:
