Best Music Keyboards & Synth Pads
Learn more about the best analog synths, digital synths, virtual analog synths and MIDI controllers under the sun from Performer’s staff of synth geeks. From vintage Moog and ARP synths to modern MIDI and synth products from Roland, Yamaha and Novation, the world of synthesizers (especially finding the best synthesizer for your budget) can be a tricky one to navigate. That’s why we’ve compiled reviews on the latest synths and synth news from the annual NAMM show, as well as in-depth buyer’s guides to help you choose the right synth for your needs.
The technology behind today’s synthesizers, both hardware and software-based, is rapidly changing. So let us help you learn more about not only the best synths in production, but also other types of keyboards, keyboard controllers, keyboard amps, digital stage pianos and today’s modern samplers.
Some of our most popular articles and synthesizer reviews include:
Yamaha MONTAGE6 61-Key Synthesizer Review
MOOG Mother-32 Semi-Modular Synthesizer REVIEW
GEAR ROUNDUP: The Best Synthesizers Under $1000
How to Build a Eurorack Modular System
What’s Behind The Resurgence of Analog Synthesizers?
3 Tips For Getting Great Sounds From Your Analog Synth
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MY FAVORITE AXE: Yamaha VSS-30 with Dick Rubin of MINKA
BACKGROUND I came from the void, and one day I shall return to it. In the meantime, I intend to make weird sounds. Some of...
Moog Introduces The Subsequent 37
In the spirit of continuous improvement, the award-winning Sub 37 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer has been discontinued from production to make way for a new standard:...
BUYER’S GUIDE: The Best Synthesizers Under $1000
1. BEST OVERALL SYNTH UNDER $1000: The Moog Sub Phatty WHY WE LOVE THE MOOG SUB PHATTY Well, to be blunt, we think the Moog Sub...
Teenage Engineering PO-32 Tonic Review
Check out our review of the new Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator PO-32 Tonic. We were first introduced to Teenage Engineering’s Pocket Operator series of mini synths...
Moog Music Announces the SUBSEQUENT 37 CV Exclusively at Moogfest May 18-21
Exciting news from our friends at MOOG: Today we are excited to announce the SUBSEQUENT 37 CV. This limited-edition redesign of the ultra-powerful Sub 37...
