Buzz About Beamz
Industry Innovator
“Some innovators are those who have a knack for putting a twist on the promotion of an everyday product. Then, there are the products themselves that are true innovations, backed by a company with strong leadership and a creative vision to make it even more unique. The Beamz is one of those products – and one of those companies.”
NAMM PLAYback – Fall 2009 Issue
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The Toy Man
The Toy Man® Seal Of Approval – Rating 5 Stars – Evaluation Report
March 11, 2011
“The beamz interactive music system is the ultimate toy in functionality, popularity, and CREATIVE playQuotient™, especially with teens. Just imagine being able to command a group of instruments, pick up a beat, and mix that with a video from a famous performing music artist with a waive of the hands and a practically zero learning curve!”
Recipient of:
The Toy Man® Award of Excellence
The Toy Man® eChoice™ Award
Digital Trends
Best of Toy Fair 2011
February 15, 2011
“Who needs instruments when you can literally trip the light fantastically with BeamzPlayer…wave your hands to disrupt beams of laser lights to create music. You can trigger musical notes, vocals, sound effects, rhythm, even scratching, to either 50 included songs for game playing, or simply compose your own laser magnum opus.”
Billboard.com
Beamz – Five Coolest Gadgets From CES 2011
January 7, 2011
The Toy Man Product Guide 2011
The Toy Man eNews and Views – CES 2011
January 6, 2011
“The beamz Interactive Music System is a masterful work of art and creativity that takes music to an entirely new level of existence. It combines creative skill development, video, audio, and simplicity into the creation of virtual masterpieces.
This product allows an individual or individuals to become their own DJ with more creative possibilities than ever seen before yet remaining at an affordable consumer price range. Best of all, the functionality can go from just the general consumer and reaches well beyond the realm of professional recording and remix.”
This Mama Loves Her Bargains Blog
Beamz C4 Interactive Music System – Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
December 19, 2010
“I can see how older kids would REALLY get into this! I like that its something the ENTIRE family can enjoy – from 1 to 36 in our house – and with great music being produced, its hard to resist dancing to the music!”
Critique of the Unique Blog
Beamz Player Review
December 17, 2010
“My two children are in awe of this product.”
“I feel that the Beamz Player is the most innovative product on the current market. It inspires creativity on a level that appeals to children and adults alike, as the user-friendly design is certain to create a sense of accomplishment and an appreciation toward music. There is nothing else like it on the market. It is the first of its kind and will become one of those items that you are delighted to share with others!”
“I especially like the fact that it is simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an expert musician to enjoy!”
Mommy Kat and Kids Blog
Beamz Player Interactive Music System – Review
December 17, 2010
“I loved the way that I could create all of the sounds just by interrupting the light beams and I must admit, I got completely carried away with the fun of waving my hands!”
“The Beamz Player is the perfect gift for the whole family this Christmas, and a great way to encourage musical appreciation and participation.”
It’s My Like Blog
Holiday Gift Guide Review: Beamz C4 Interactive Music System
December 16, 2010
“What I love most about this product is that it allows you to express your own creativity, which is a great outlet. The past couple of times I have felt stressed out, I stop what I’m doing and turn on the Beamz Player. Instantly, I am in a better mood because I get to focus my energy on something I enjoy. Music has a soothing effect naturally and the Beamz Player amplifies it. I highly, highly recommend this for both kids and adults. It would make the perfect gift for the entire family!”
Chubby Cheeks Thinks Blog
The Beamz Player Is The Perfect Gift For Your Techie!
December 15, 2010
“Let me just start off by saying that I love Rock Band for our Wii and I think that The Beamz is similar but way more fun!”
My Side of Life Blog
Make Some Music
December 15, 2010
“Fun for all ages, the kids can easily jump in on this and start making music on their own.”
“Promise you won’t be disappointed with this one, not only will the family enjoy, if you plan on entertaining some guests at parties or just having friends over, this would be a wonderful entertainment to enjoy with the guests!”
The Neat Things In Life Blog
The Beamz Player
December 14, 2010
“With home schooling our daughter this will be a great learning tool for her when it comes time for music lessons. Being from a family that is all about music, the Beamz is great.”
Mommy Living The Life Of Riley Blog
Review Beamz Interactive Beamz Player – C4 Model – Create Music Like Never Before!
December 12, 2010
“Now, Beamz Interactive has invented a unique and state-of-the-art way for us to arrange, create and play music immediately, with no professional training or years of practice necessary!”
“I was in awe the first time I saw the Beamz Player from Beamz Interactive.”
“I have to admit that I have become absolutely addicted to my Beamz Player. It is just so cool to be able to effortlessly play a song which sounds so beautiful and in-tune, right out of the box. I also love how I can play some of my favorite songs a different way each time, so that when it’s over, I just want to start over and try something else with it. My husband and I host a huge Christmas party every year for our friends and family and I know that, without a doubt, the Beamz Player is going to be the epicenter of our entertainment this year.”
One Momma Saving Money Blog
Beamz Player Review – Perfect gift for the entire family
December 9, 2010
“…once I received the product in the mail and had an opportunity to experience it firsthand I became a fan and believer. The Beamz Player is a unique one-of-a-kind instrument.”
“The Beamz Player did a great job bringing out the hidden musician within me.”
“The Beamz Player is perfect for this holiday season! You and your family will have hours of fun and enjoyment with this product!”
Jen’s Blog of Random Thoughts
2010 Holiday Gift Guide: Beamz Player Interactive Music System
December 8, 2010
“Not just for kids and teens, this can be fun for adults too.”
Two Monkeys & A Washtub Blog
Beamz Player – The Ultimate in Christmas Gifts this year
December 7, 2010
“One of the things we really loved about the Beamz is that you really cannot fail! Straight out of the box, set-up is easy, and even our 2-year old was able to have fun playing his first songs on the Beamz. I can definitely see why the Beamz music player has been touted as one of the top gifts for this year just after seeing my kids and family using it a few times.”
“We think this is one pretty fun musical instrument that will be used in our home for years to come!”
Show Me Mama Blog
New Beamz Player Review
December 7, 2010
“It was so much fun to play with. My husband and daughter were playing with this for hours.”
“… the musical possibilities with the Beamz is limitless.”
Bargain Mom Blog
Holiday Gift Guide: Beamz Interactive Music System
December 7, 2010
“Once I started playing, I didn’t want to put it down. The Beamz is a fun interactive system that is perfect for the entire family. Beamz is the perfect holiday gift for techies, music lovers and video game enthusiasts.”
Luv My Two Girls Blog
Holiday Gift Guide: Beamz Player – Give the Gift of Music
December 4, 2010
“I think the Beamz Player is pretty cool. I love that anyone can play with it. You don’t have to know any musical instruments.”
Mass Hole Mommy Blog
Beamz Player Review
December 4, 2010
“My son played this for hours and hours. My three year old even tried it out. This toy is fun, engaging and prompts kids to be creative… how can you go wrong with something like that?”
“My family thoroughly enjoyed the Beamz Player. I absolutely love that this is a product that anyone can use and that no musical experience is needed. It’s easy to use and the possibilities are endless.”
Star-Telegram
Buzz McClain
Be prepared for the gear-head in your life with a sleek, cutting-edge gift
November 29 , 2010
“The Beamz Player creates realistic sounding instrumental tones, not just noises…Without knowing how to play anything, you suddenly are in control of an orchestra of guitars, sitars, flutes, bass, drums and dozens of other instruments.”
VGBlogger
Holiday Gift Guide 2010
November 29, 2010
“If you are shopping for a serious technophile who already seems to have all the latest tech gadgets and are having trouble finding that special something to really knock his or her socks off, take a moment to consider the Beamz music player.”
Coupon Dad Blog
Beamz Music Player Review and Giveaway – Grateful Giveaways!
November 15, 2010
“This is like a big kid toy for us adults! Ok, ok… kids too I guess. It’s so easy to play too and create great sounding music. My kids just love it… plus who doesn’t like playing with lasers? This would make a great family gift or for any music lover in your life.”
Laptop Magazine
Tech Toys for Kids of All Ages
K.T. Bradford
November 5, 2010
“Whether your kid just likes music and games or she’s a budding DJ who wants to mix her own songs someday, the Beamz Player will make a great gift for her, and the rest of the family.”
94.7 The Wave
Euge Groove Makes Musicians Out of Pat & Kim With His Interactive CD
Britt Bickel
October 29, 2010
“… Just wait until you see the video demonstration Euge gives on Beamz Interactive, and you’ll instantly be fascinated by this ‘hottest Christmas gift’ of the season’.”
Chic Mom Magazine
Playing Music With Beams of Light?
October 10, 2010
“My son played with it for over an hour last night and I had to pry him off.”
“This would make the perfect gift for any musically inspired child, teen or adult. It’s challenging, innovative and different than anything I’ve tried before. My son is totally enthralled, and I will admit that I am as well!”
PCNewsy
Hands on with the beamz interactive music system
September 19, 2010
“I can honestly say that it is the only musical instrument that I will ever play. Granted, it isn’t really an instrument, per se, but rather a device with sounds that the user activates by blocking laser paths. I can honestly say that I don’t have the patience for playing a musical instrument, and this is the first one I’ve seen that is easy to learn. It also has frickkin’ laser beams!”
“I felt like the musical king after a few seconds of playtime on this.”
“To my kids, it is a toy, and one that was hard to pry them off of.”
KatherineGilraine.com
In Tech Things and Wanderings
Katherine Gilraine
August 28, 2010
“Today I went to J&R to see Euge Groove demonstrate Beamz Interactive, which is – no joke – one of the coolest pieces of technology that I’ve seen to date.”
Smooth Jazz Buzz
Euge Groove Beams to Groove On This!
August 20, 2010
“Beginners and children can play with ease, while more experienced musicians will be amazed at its limitless possibilities to arrange, compose, produce and record music.”
The Party Animal Blog
Beamz Laser Beam Interactive Musical Instrument
August 13, 2010
“This has to be one of the coolest things I have seen in some time and I know when the kids see this they are going to flip. Mine included. Who knew you could play all the instruments in a band with jus some laser beams and your hands – absolutely amazing! I also love the fact that any age can play with this from a young child to an adult.”
“In addition to being fun for beginners, this device is also a great way to involve special ed students in music making.”
August 12, 2010
Toy Fair 2010 – Trip Report
“The Beamz Interactive Music System was most interesting product that I saw at the Toy Fair, and the funny thing is that I wouldn’t consider it a toy at all. It’s an electronic musical instrument that uses laser beams. You know if it uses lasers, that it has to be cool!”
Julie Strietelmeier, Editor – The Gadgeteer – February 21, 2010
Best of Toy Fair 2010 – Our Top Picks
“No, it’s not a theremin–it’s better. The Beamz Interactive Music System plays like a virtual harp. Three LED beams span across each of its forks, each emulating a different musical instrument that you select using the accompanying PC software. Start off by playing along with pre-programmed tunes, and then you can move on to create, mix and record your own tracks.”
Corrine Lozzio – Popular Science – February 16, 2010
Beamz Lets Everyone Play Musician
“OK, forget Rock Band: The Beamz is here. This remarkable device takes interactive music-making to a whole new level. You make music on the Beamz by passing your hands through six laser beams, each of which sets off “a stream of musical notes and sounds.” These can be preloaded sounds or ones you assign yourself. And you can download and use ever-increasing “Beamz Songs” from the company’s site. Someone who’s not adept at playing a musical instrument (like me, for example) can jump right in–it’s incredibly fun and engaging.”
Gearlog – February 15, 2010 – Toy Fair 2010 Review
Beamz Shines Bright at NAMM 2010
“…I just closed my eyes and was lost in the music of my dreams as my hands played the light. With 12 different light beams for each song, you can really have fun creating various versions for each song and there are endless songs available. Even better invite a few friends over and really have some fun as their face lights up because this has no limits for age, gender, or skill. Wii, Guitar Hero, move over Beamz light is shinning bright.”
Lovett Goode – Smooth Jazz Magazine – January 13, 2010 – read full review
Things We Love: Beamz
“..I’ve never found something that made me feel so good about being a musically inept rock writer as a device I recently discovered called Beamz..I setup my loaner Beamz on a PC at Thanksgiving dinner and had to fight off a group of teens and tweens who swarmed to it.”
Gil Kaufman – MTV News – December 2, 2009
How to make music composition easy and fun? Add lasers
“You don’t need to know any music theory or be well-timed. Just slap the red laser, and you get a cool sound.”
Mark Milian – Los Angeles Times – November 10, 2009
Musical Magic Unleashed – Beamz Interactive Making Musicians Of Us All – A Dream and a Vision becomes Reality
“Where there’s a will there’s a way – and one local musician’s vision [Jerry Riopelle] has officially transformed
the magic of music for us all. His passion for music has enabled people of all ages to experience the delight and gratification of making music.”
AZ Weekly Magazine – October 29, 2009
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Make Beautiful Music with The Beamz Digital Instrument
“…a true must-have for anyone that likes to entertain with great music and get everyone involved with the fun. The Beamz is a digital musical instrument innovation like none other, and experience or expertise need not apply. Using cutting-edge laser beam technology produced and manipulated with a sleek, futuristic console, The Beamz lets anyone – and I do mean anyone – make beautiful music, without having to read traditional sheet music!”
Merilee Kern – Luxury Electronics – September 29 , 2009
Play, Create and Explore with Beamz – Review
“Wow, who would have thought that laser beams could make streams of music…This musical product is simply amazing! I don’t possess any musical skills whatsoever. But with the Beamz, I feel like a professional music performer, lol. I touch the six light beams in whatever way I want and I instantly create music. Even my four year old loves playing with the laser lights and making music with it!”
Hip Mammas Place..where cool, trendy moms hang out – September 17, 2009
OK guys hold on to your hat because this is just going to blow you away!
“We found it to be incredibly fun, fun, fun for the entire family – you will get hours upon hours of enjoyment and you will be playing real music! No this is not a video game – no this is nothing like guitar hero!! This is an interactive digital music system that will have you creating your own original music compositions regardless of music knowledge, experience or age. You can even record your compositions for playback!! This is one of the most enjoyable products I have come across in a very long time, and I would highly recommend the Beamz to anyone! With the Christmas season fast approaching you need to add this to your list of MUST HAVE family gifts!”
- CandidCleverCostEffective.com – September 16, 2009
Beamz Product Review for Kids & Family
“I love our Beamz as we’ve been having so much fun using it as a family…I think this is a lovely ‘family’ product that has no age bar whatsoever!”
- Energizer Bunny Mommys Report – September 9, 2009
Beamz – Freekin’ Lasers In The Mix!
“It’s like having a laser based sampler for audio!”
- Ryan Burger – Mobile Beat – August 28, 2009
MusicEdMagic Product Review
“It is a lot of fun to play and kids are drawn to it like flies to a bright light bulb. I literally had to set a timer and cut my kids off into two minute chunks because they all wanted to do it at once.”
- Chad Criswell – MusicEdMagic – August 2, 2009
Make music with laser Beamz
“If you can wave your hands, you can create music with the Beamz…”
- Deborah Porterfield – Gannett News Service – August 1, 2009
National Association of Music Merchandisers (NAMM) 2009 Summer Showcase
“A clever use of this would be for DJs who want to do live mashups…Imagine how cool the beams will look on stage at a club.”
- DJ Ron Slomowicz – About.com: Dance Music / Electronica – July 20, 2009
Beamz … the laser controller anyone can play.
“BEAMZ IS A COMPLETELY new musical instrument concept that anyone can play, whether you’re an experienced musician or a complete novice.”
- Music Trades – July 1, 2009
Recreational Music Making (RMM) Product Assessment
“Beamz is simply a delightful enjoyable instrument for anyone who wishes to tap into their musical spirit…Without the challenges of a sharp learning curve…Bottom line — I haven’t found anyone who hasn’t thoroughly enjoyed Beamz.”
- Barry Bittman, MD – President & CEO, Yahama Wellness Institute – April 23, 2009