Yamaha Reface DX Synthesizer Review – User-Friendly FM Programming In A Hardware Keyboard

At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show: Yamaha introduced its new Reface Mobile Mini Keyboards line. The line was inspired by the form factor of the vintage Yamaha CS-01, a mini synth that featured a built-in speaker. The new keyboards use a similar form factor, but have sound engines designed to recall four different Yamaha keyboard lines. The Yamaha Reface DX is the… Read More Yamaha Reface DX Synthesizer Review – User-Friendly FM Programming In A Hardware Keyboard

September 22, 201531 Comments

10 Facts About The 3 New Roland Boutique Synthesizers… And 5 Questions Still To Be Answered

Over the weekend, full details leaked out about the new Roland Boutique synthesizer line – one of the most talked about introductions of the year. The Boutique line will feature three new synths: The Roland Boutique JX-03 Synthesizer Module; The Roland Boutique JU-06 Synthesizer Module; and The Roland Boutique JP-08 Synthesizer Module. While no official announcement… Read More 10 Facts About The 3 New Roland Boutique Synthesizers… And 5 Questions Still To Be Answered

September 21, 2015September 21, 2015170 Comments

Roland Intros JUNO-DS61, JUNO-DS88 Synthesizers

Roland today introduced two new Juno-DS series synths, the Juno-DS61 and the Juno-DS-88. Roland is positioning the Juno-DS line as a ‘gig-ready’ performance keyboard. It offers many enhancements over previous generations, including improved pianos, additional organ sounds, waveform expansion capability, Phrase Pads, new vocal effects and more. The JUNO-DS is available in both a 61-key synth-action… Read More Roland Intros JUNO-DS61, JUNO-DS88 Synthesizers

September 15, 2015September 15, 201525 Comments

Roland Teases Three New ‘Boutique’ Synthesizers

Roland today released a teaser video for a new line of ‘Boutique‘ synthesizers, inspired by the classic Jupiter-8, JX-3P & Juno-106.

September 15, 2015September 15, 2015157 Comments

Casio PT-80 Vintage Gear Review

This video, via 8-Bit Keys, is a review of the vintage Casio PT-80 mini synthesizer.

September 8, 2015September 8, 201519 Comments

An Introduction To The Mellotron (1965)

This video, via British Pathé, features a vintage (1965) introduction to the iconic Mellotron tape sample playback keyboard.

September 5, 201512 Comments

Syncing Roland’s MX-1 Mixer With Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer

Roland keyboard guru Ed Diaz demonstrates how to sync the company’s MX-1 Mix Performer to the new JD-Xi synthesizer.

September 5, 20159 Comments

Knobcon 4 Synth Convention Coming Next Week, Sept 11-13

Knobcon 4 – a massive synth meetup, featuring performances, workshops and vendors – will be held next week, Sept 11-13, 2015, in the Chicago area. The three-day event, which focuses on electronic and experimental music and the tools used to create it, will be held at the Westin Chicago Northwest. Highlights include two nights of live electronic… Read More Knobcon 4 Synth Convention Coming Next Week, Sept 11-13

September 5, 2015September 23, 20154 Comments

Korg Announces Pa4X Professional Arranger Keyboard

Korg today introduced the Pa4X Professional Arranger keyboards – 61- and 76-note keyboards with features tailored to solo performers and backing players. Here’s the official intro video:

September 3, 2015September 3, 201523 Comments

Korg Intros Liverpool Arranger Mini-Keyboard, Inspired By The Beatles

Korg today introduced the Liverpool Professional Arranger – a Beatles-inspired arranger mini-keyboard that they say ‘pays tribute to the legendary duo’ of Lennon & McCartney. The new keyboard is based on the Korg microArranger, but is updated with 64 Lennon & McCartney Styles.

September 3, 2015September 3, 201590 Comments

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