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Reviews from Performer Magazine on keyboards, keyboard amps, synthesizers and samplers.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR VINTAGE SYNTHS SINGING
Tips From the Pros at Syntaur Vintage analog synths are all the rage these days - and for good...
The Envelope, Please! An Introduction to Envelope Generators
Envelope Generators, or EGs, create a control signal that rises and falls over time when a note is...
NEW SYNTH ANNOUNCEMENT! KORG’s opsix Altered FM Synthesizer
The new opsix Altered FM Synthesizer from KORG amplifies the legendary and expansive sound of real six-operator FM synthesis with 16-step note and motion sequencing, 32 notes of polyphony, triple...
Novation Launchkey 49 Review
Novation has been crushing it lately in the MIDI and synth space. We were lucky enough to test out their Summit and Peak synths in action, both for review in the mag and at a few tradeshows in the...
Sequential Reintroduces Legendary Prophet-5 Synth
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 Smith’s 70th...
Win this Casiotone CT-S300
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 email [email protected] with the subject line...
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 get it, but for me, the nostalgia wins out. A Casio...
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 and Summit, which provides...
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 out in her home studio. Check out her full overview...
iRig Keys 2 PRO MIDI Controller iRig Keys 2 PRO MIDI Controller
IK Multimedia’s new iRig Keys 2 PRO MIDI Controller is entering a crowded field of MIDI controllers for today’s modern workflows. So, what sets this apart from other keyboard controllers on the...