5 (tie). Yamaha Tenori-On music sequencer
Editors' rating: 7.6
The good: The Yamaha Tenori-On music sequencer turns the otherwise tedious process of programming and performing electronic music into a fun and visually dazzling experience.
The bad: The Tenori-On is expensive, difficult to synchronize with other MIDI gear, and its built-in sounds wear thin after repeated listening.
The bottom line: While the Tenori-On's breathtaking design and ease-of-use is hard to resist, only performing electronic musicians will be able to justify its high price and tap into the device's more advanced applications.
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Price range: $1,200
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