If you read our recent review of Patch & Tweak (also published by BJOOKS), you’ll know that...
Best Music Keyboards & Synth Pads
Reviews from Performer Magazine on keyboards, keyboard amps, synthesizers and samplers.
REVIEW: Ferrofish B4000+ Organ Module
When it comes to getting a true Hammond organ sound, nowadays your only real options are either...
Akai MPC One Retro Edition REVIEW
In the world of standalone samplers and drum machines, Akai has certainly made their mark on the...
Novation Circuit Review
Novation Circuit combines an excellent design, great feel and myriad of musical possibilities into one small, affordable unit. We had an opportunity to see the Novation Circuit groove box in...
Teenage Engineering Robot Pocket Operator: Our Review of the PO-28
The Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-28 Robot Pocket Operator Delivers Convincing 8-Bit Sounds With Programmable Step Sequencer and Drum Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkXGE7gwZxc THE...
Jamsik+ MIDI Guitar Controller Review
Performer Magazine reviews the Jamsik+ MIDI Guitar Controller, and is Happy to Announce Our Issues with the Previous Version Have Been Resolved. PROS: Tracking issues have been resolved, good...
iRig Keys 37 Pro MIDI Controller Review (IK Multimedia)
IK Multimedia iRig Keys 37 Pro MIDI Controller PROS: easy-to-use MIDI controller, 3-octave range and simple control layout are nice touches. CONS: USB port/connection should be more solid. PRICE:...
IN-DEPTH REVIEW AND VIDEOS: YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards
YAMAHA Reface Series Keyboards PROS: Fantastic design, functionality and sounds. CONS: Mini keys may turn off some users, price is at the upper limit. (price has been reduced since our initial...
Top 5 Plugins to Get Amazingly Realistic Digital Piano Sounds
As a piano player, I used to detest the idea of digital pianos replacing the need for acoustic craftsmanship. While I still think that there will never be an equal experience of hearing a...
PUC Wireless MIDI Interface for iOS REVIEW
PUC Wireless MIDI Interface for iOS REVIEW PROS: simple, easy to use. CONS: only works with iOS. PRICE: $99 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQiq0i0eGVM MIDI is the language that was established to...
jamstik Smart Guitar Review
jamstik Smart Guitar for iOS - $259 (by Zivix) PROS: good learning tool. CONS: limited sounds from app, tracking is lacking (with the app), no Android support. MIDI and guitars don’t often mix...
My Favorite Axe: Loveskills & The Dave Smith Prophet Synthesizer
MY FAVORITE AXE with Loveskills In the state of multiplicity, we will find Loveskills (aka Brooklyn producer Richard Spitzer). Producing textures of therapeutic synth, low frequency bass, and a...
Hacking MIDI Controllers to Create Drum Machine/Guitar Hybrids
In 2001 I started bringing my Ensoniq EPS sampler keyboard on stage to make freestyle beats. It came about in part because as a DJ and producer, it’s always a challenge to be interesting on stage...