Introduction (Does It Do What It Should) I have to admit that one of my favorite things to review are toys, but I actually would hesitate to call the Blipblox After Dark a "toy". It feels like it is marketed as this type of product, and I do feel like I am not in the age bracket that this product is made for. That being said, I did have a lot of fun reviewing this … [Read more...] about Blipblox After Dark Synthesizer Review
Musical gadgets
Our Review of the Orba 2 from Artiphon
I have to admit that I really loved to review the Orba from Artiphon, but I kind of wish that I had held on to it so I could compare it to the Orba 2. If you are not familiar with the Orba 2, it is a follow-up to Artiphon's very cool synth, looper, and controller. Apparently, the Orba 2 has some great upgrades. If you use the Orba app, you can get some pretty great … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Orba 2 from Artiphon
Blipblox Toy Synthesizer Review
This generation has created a whole new type of superstar/celebrity with the DJ. I have to admit that I admire them with their ability to make music something truly awesome with often just "two tables and a microphone". A company known as Playtime Engineering has created a very intelligent children's toy with the Blipblox Toy Synthesizer. I really had no idea what to … [Read more...] about Blipblox Toy Synthesizer Review
The iRig Keys I/O 25 by IK Multimedia
I always like when I get the chance to review some IK Multimedia products, and when it came time to review a keyboard from them, I jumped at the chance. The iRig Keys I/O 25 is named due to its 25 piano keys (which is about two octives), and it is a 25-key ultra-compact MIDI controller with input/output audio interface for the PC, Mac, iPhone and iPad. You can see the … [Read more...] about The iRig Keys I/O 25 by IK Multimedia
QuNexus Smart Sensor Keyboard Controller from Keith McMillen Instruments
Today must be MIDI day, as this is the second MIDI product that I am reviewing today. I will have to admit, I am not musical enough to really use these products in my career, but this doesn't mean that I can recommend this to those who want to be. Now, I have reviewed products from Keith McMillen Instruments before. I absolutely loved the QuNeo, and recommend it for … [Read more...] about QuNexus Smart Sensor Keyboard Controller from Keith McMillen Instruments
The iRig PRO from IK Multimedia
I am going to say that the iRig PRO from IK Multimedia is not really for me, but this is not because it is an inferior product. In all honesty, the all-in-one audio/MIDI interface for iPhone, iPad, and Mac is a very superior product. If you are not a musician, you might not need the iRig PRO. As it is, if you ever want a compact portable interface for your iDevice to a … [Read more...] about The iRig PRO from IK Multimedia
PonoPlayer bringing back the MP3 player?
In writing about the PonoPlayer, I had to wonder when was the last time I reviewed an MP3 player? It seems like before 2005, I was writing about them all of the time. I guess the iPhone killed the traditional iPod, or was it the iPod Touch? Whatever the case, the PonoPlayer isn't really an MP3 player per se, as it can support all kinds of audio formats such as FLAC, ALAC, … [Read more...] about PonoPlayer bringing back the MP3 player?
Roli Seaboard takes synthesized music to the next level
I think most of us have one of those synthesizer keyboards in our home, and maybe we use it often, even if it is just for fun. The Roli Seaboard, that's right, Seaboard, is ready to take it to the next level. You know how most synthesizers need to have knobs turned and such just to produce interesting sound? The Seaboard has a rubberized surface so you essentially bend … [Read more...] about Roli Seaboard takes synthesized music to the next level