In 2012, Arturia released their Minibrute, their first analog synthesizer, and achieved great success with its old-school style that offered no presets and no complicated menus. The Minibrute was a small synthesizer, made for monologue experimentation, affordability, portability, … [Read more...]

In this article, we’re going to explore the idea of 25-key MIDI controllers.  What are they best at doing?  What are their advantages and disadvantages?  What features are most important when it comes to shopping for a MIDI controller?  And, most importantly, what are some great … [Read more...]

Today, I am going to be taking a close look at the Roland System 8, which is a versatile performance synthesizer. Roland is known for putting out high-quality products, and this instrument is no exception. Throughout this review, I will be comparing the System 8 to a variety of … [Read more...]

In this article, I’m going to review the Roland JD-XI synthesizer, dissecting this instrument’s build and design, sound quality, effectiveness when in use and overall usefulness when factoring in its price of roughly $500. Throughout the review, I’ll also compare it to a few … [Read more...]

So, you are in the market for a new keyboard. Perhaps you are unsure if you should buy a digital piano or you’re ready to make the jump to synthesizers.  Whatever your reason for considering buying a new synth, hopefully today’s review of the MiniNova will help you become more … [Read more...]