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Keyboard Product Reviews

Feb 23, 2:02 PM

Hands On Review: Novation MiniNova

The Novation UltraNova has been hailed as an outstanding modeled analog synthesizer, delivering both authentic vintage sounds and cutting-edge tones. Plus, it has vocoder functions, can serve as a USB controller... Read more »
Dec 10 2012, 8:59 AM

Hands On Review: Roland Integra-7

Roland has rocked the synth/keyboard world over and over again with their many innovations, from the original analog Jupiter to the digital D-50, from the JV-1080 (and all of its expansion cards) to the recent... Read more »
Sep 20 2012, 12:00 AM

Akai Professional SynthStation25 Review

I bought the Akai Professional SynthStation25 out of pure curiosity. I saw that the SynthStation25 was a very inexpensive iOS synthesizer, and I was not sure what to expect as I arrived home and had a chance to dive... Read more »
Sep 19 2012, 12:00 AM

JamHub Review

Let me be perfectly clear: The JamHub is not just another musical tool; it is a key ingredient for a more enjoyable quality of life. Bold statement? Yes it is; but for me (family activities aside), I find that... Read more »
Jul 25 2012, 12:00 AM

Korg M3 88 Review

I had been in the market for a couple years for a new workstation when I finally got around to buying the Korg M3 88 key. The first thing that caught my eye was the slick body style and user friendly touch screen... Read more »
Jul 12 2012, 11:06 AM

Hands On Review: SKB 3i Cases

A few years ago, when I was traveling with my classical guitar, I stood in an airport baggage claim and watched the handler bounce my guitar case across the floor. I vowed I would never risk an instrument like that... Read more »
Feb 24 2012, 10:18 AM

Hands On Review: Novation Impulse

The latest USB keyboard controller from Novation, the Impulse aims to provide complete control over your entire rig, with a slew of controls and functions. Does it succeed in its goal? Let’s check it out! There are... Read more »
Feb 20 2012, 12:00 AM

M-Audio Venom Review

The M Audio Venom is a keyboard in the dirtiest sense of the word. For the number of features in the product I would it cost in the thousands but to my surprise it was marked below 500 dollars. The sounds that this... Read more »
Oct 20 2011, 12:00 AM

Novation Impulse 25 (25-key) Review

Novation's Impulse 25 is professional USB/MIDI controller. It features a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation's Automap control software. When I tried it, it gave... Read more »
Jun 30 2011, 12:00 AM

JamHub BedRoom Review

Let me be perfectly clear: The JamHub is not just another musical tool; it is a key ingredient for a more enjoyable quality of life. Bold statement? Yes it is; but for me (family activities aside), I find that... Read more »
Feb 21 2011, 2:26 PM

Hands On Review: M-Audio Venom

With the announcement of Venom, a hardware analog-modeling keyboard, M-Audio surprised everyone at the recent Winter NAMM Show. The company has offered software synths in the past, but this is their first hardware... Read more »
Feb 21 2011, 2:12 PM

Hands On Review: Casio Privia PX-3

The Holy Grail of stage pianos is the ideal combination of a great-sounding acoustic piano, a full weighted keyboard, and a unit light enough for one person to carry and set up. These last two have tended to be... Read more »
Feb 8 2011, 12:00 AM

Novation Launchpad Review

As an admittedly entry-level Ableton Live user, the tangibility and ease of use of the Novation Launchpad allowed me to create and mix quickly and easily - all while feeling sleek and professional! I could turn off... Read more »
Jan 18 2011, 12:00 AM

Sonic Reality Ocean Way Drums Gold Edition Review

Sonic Reality's Ocean Way Drums Gold is the industry's best sounding drum sample library. Ocean Way Recording engineers Allen Sides and Steven Miller have captured 19 different drum kit sounds that are perfect for... Read more »
Sep 23 2010, 12:00 AM

M-Audio FastTrack Pro Review

A fantastic digital audio interface at very small price. I purchased the Fast Track Pro over two years ago, and as other pieces of gear have come and gone, The Fast Track Pro has remained my go-to for basic... Read more »
Aug 23 2010, 12:00 AM

Toontrack Superior Drummer 2.0 Review

Sometimes you don't really know the true value of a piece of gear until you are unable to use it. Likewise, you may not also know its true value until you have to use an earlier model. I discovered both of these... Read more »
Jul 26 2010, 12:00 AM

Casio PX-3 Review

Throughout my life I have been surrounded by the piano. Both my mother and grandmother graduated from Northwestern with degrees in piano performance. For me, after a few years of piano lessons it was apparent that I... Read more »
May 2 2010, 12:00 AM

Use Audio Plugiator Loaded Review

What an amazing device! Don't let the Plugiator's unassuming look deceive you - the thing is packed with features and a wider tonal palette than you could imagine. I spent about a week with this thing in my studio... Read more »
Apr 19 2010, 12:00 AM

Dave Smith Instruments Tetra Review

This is the analog synth that I've been waiting for. Why, you may ask? This is the first ever multi-timbral analog synth at this amazing price point. Finally you can play a bass note and chords simultaneously!... Read more »
Mar 23 2010, 12:00 AM

Roland Octapad SPD-30 Review

The venerable Roland Octapad has returned to market wearing a brand new suit. But it isn't just good looks that'll get drummers talking; it's great sound quality, V-Drum trigger pad technology, and tri-layer phrase... Read more »
Mar 22 2010, 12:00 AM

Elektron Monomachine SFX60 MKII Review

When I first took the Monomachine out of the box, I was happy to discover a solid brushed aluminum casing which is sure to make it a roadworthy addition to any rig. The idea of programming synth sounds on a... Read more »
Feb 17 2010, 12:00 AM

Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS Review

Simplicity and flexibility without compromise. This MOTIF-RACK XS comes loaded with plenty of presets and is absolutely ready to rock out of the box. The quick category search feature is absolutely genius! You can... Read more »
Nov 16 2009, 3:42 PM

REVIEW: BOSS DB-90

As a musician, you need a metronome. It's a fact of life. Personally, I've had a simple, basic metronome that I picked up years ago while I was in grad school studying music composition, with classical guitar as my... Read more »
Oct 26 2009, 12:00 AM

Yamaha MO6 Review

The MO6 is a full scale workstation with the versatility to be used as a stand-alone sequencer, live keyboard, or an addition to a computer based system. The first thing that caught my attention when I opened the... Read more »

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