synthfluencer

(noun)
Contemptuous term for YouTube or other social media "personality" dedicated music synthesizer "demos" of gear usually sent to them for free.

Used as a derogatory term for anyone that owns a lot of music gear (especially Elektron brand) but doesn't really make (good) music with it.

- Did you see Andy just got the new Elektron device?
- ugh he is such a synthfluencer.

by John Bonachon May 31, 2023