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.
Yamaha CP73 Review
Were you one of the many who wanted a more “pro” Reface series? Well, the new Yamaha CP73 might just scratch that itch. When the...
Erica Synths Black Double Bass Eurorack Module Review
We’re big into synthesis, so when new modules come out in the Eurorack community, we can’t help but wipe the drool from our computer keyboards....
IK Multimedia UNO Drum REVIEW
Back when we tested the original UNO Synth, we immediately started jonesing for a drum machine to complement it. And to our surprise, IK delivered...
IK Multimedia UNO Drum Machine Video Review
New Orleans musician Nick Ray reviews the new UNO Drum Machine from IK Multimedia. Watch Nick’s walkthrough and demo as he records a new track...
REVIEW: PreSonus Atom Controller
Studio One has become our go-to DAW, so it’s great to see PreSonus continue their hardware output to supplement the software side of things. We...
