Best Music Keyboards & Synth Pads

BOOK REVIEW: Patch & Tweak with Moog

When we received Patch & Tweak in the mail, all work in the office stopped for about an hour – the true sign of any engrossing work. And P&W, at least for...

Introducing Novation Circuit Tracks

New groovebox encourages music makers to ‘create instinctively; perform immediately’. The latest...

Yamaha YC61 Stage Keyboard REVIEW

The new Yamaha YC61 is quite the beast – a 61-key clonewheel-style...

NEW SYNTH ANNOUNCEMENT! KORG’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer

The new opsix Altered FM Synthesizer from KORG amplifies the legendary and...

Novation Launchkey 49 Review

Novation has been crushing it lately in the MIDI and synth space....

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:

Sequential Reintroduces Legendary Prophet-5 Synth
By Benjamin Ricci on October 1, 2020
After months of clandestine development, Sequential today announced the reintroduction of its most famous and beloved instrument: the Prophet-5. Timed to coincide with founder Dave...
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Win this Casiotone CT-S300
By Benjamin Ricci on June 11, 2020
Time to add some new sounds to your keyboard rig? We’re giving away an awesome Casiotone CT-S300 this week. Here’s how to win: OPTION 1. Simply...
Casiotone CT-S300 REVIEW
By Benjamin Ricci on June 10, 2020
For those of us of a certain age, the name Casiotone evokes either one of two emotions: fevered nostalgia or…well, perhaps a slight chuckle. I...
Congrats to Casio on 40 Years of Keyboards
By Benjamin Ricci on May 14, 2020
Our friends at Casio have shared an awesome infographic to celebrate 40 years of electronic music excellence. Congrats, Casio!
Introducing The Moog Subharmonicon
By Benjamin Ricci on May 12, 2020
Moog Music’s new semi-modular analog polyrhythmic synthesizer, Subharmonicon, is now available worldwide. Moog details the historical inspiration behind this unique instrument and presents “Music As...