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
Browse more articles on the following pages, and be sure to use the search bar if you’re looking for something specific.
Casiotone CT-S300 REVIEW
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
Our friends at Casio have shared an awesome infographic to celebrate 40 years of electronic music excellence. Congrats, Casio!
Introducing The Moog Subharmonicon
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...
Novation Introduces Wavetable Editor for Peak & Summit
New editor, with sounds from NASA and Noisia, unleashes the wavetable oscillators in flagship polysynths Novation has launched a brand new Wavetable Editor for Peak...
VIDEO: IK Multimedia iRig Keys 2 PRO REVIEW
“Perfect for your iPhone, Android or computer.” We recently sent composer and musician Laura Reynolds a new iRig Keys 2 from IK Multimedia to test...
