Bif_ Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Google it! They're going for $99 including shipping. Now we can all rock out! Greg Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/escaperocks1/vortcactus_zpsc654c343.jpg David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineandkeyz Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 David, Have you ever had any issues with yours? Live: Yamaha S70XS (#1); Roland Jupiter-80; Mackie 1202VLZ4: IEMs or Traynor K4 Home: Hammond SK Pro 73; Moog Minimoog Voyager Electric Blue; Yamaha S70XS (#2); Wurlitzer 200A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif_ Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/escaperocks1/vortcactus_zpsc654c343.jpg Bragger! Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I got the e-mail from my guy at Sweetwater about this. I'm like Dude Why? LOL. If I want to do this I will play guitar through a GR-55 into my rack. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think they know that the new Korg keytar (dual ribbons, Microkorg engine, etc.) will kill the Vortex in sales - so this is pre-emptive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humannoyed Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think the new Korg is the nicest looking one I have seen. "It is a danger to create something and risk rejection. It is a greater danger to create nothing and allow mediocrity to rule." "You owe it to us all to get on with what you're good at." W.H. Auden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherScott Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think they are blowing out the old model, in favor of the new model with wireless. Maybe this is the best place for a shameless plug! Our now not-so-new new video at https://youtu.be/3ZRC3b4p4EI is a 40 minute adaptation of T. S. Eliot's "Prufrock" - check it out! And hopefully I'll have something new here this year. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think the new Korg is the nicest looking one I have seen. I'm looking forward to trying one out... if they ever show up at GC later this year. http://www.tonylongmusic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/korg-rk-100S-keytar-new-namm-2014.jpg When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 There is definitely a lot of blowing in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluMunk Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Ok, for $100, I'm in. Now I've got to just give it a sweet paint job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif_ Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 I think they are blowing out the old model, in favor of the new model with wireless. This. The new one is going for $199. I don't think comparing a $200 controller to a $700 full-on keytar synth is the reason. Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Beaumont Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 They had the same sale on black friday. I bought one then, I figured at that time that something was coming to replace it. Boards: Kurzweil SP-6, Roland FA-08, VR-09, DeepMind 12 Modules: Korg Radias, Roland D-05, Bk7-m & Sonic Cell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobadohshe Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I just got an E-mail from my Sweetwater rep about this. Ugh. $99, and I thought I'd never have one. But for that price I just might need to. Kawai C-60 Grand Piano : Hammond A-100 : Hammond SK2 : Yamaha CP4 : Yamaha Montage 7 : Moog Sub 37 My latest album: Funky organ, huge horn section https://bobbycressey.bandcamp.com/album/cali-native Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'll buy one if David will paint it for me. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I'll buy one if David will paint it for me. I'm easy but not CHEAP David, Have you ever had any issues with yours? None whatsoever. It just works. I use the button with my left hand to switch between two programs i use for the song I use it on. I am either controlling my synth, or my iPad with it. I am very selective about where I use it. Club dates on smallish stages I don't bring it out. Large festival shows or arena type shows is when it gets used and gets the most favorable response from the crowd. David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEMcCut Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I had to buy one, too. That's two for David to paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Maybe I can get them to throw one in for free when I buy an SK1 tomorrow. After all, Kraft gives a gig bag with their SK1 purchase! Live: Korg Kronos 2 88, Nord Electro 5d Nord Lead A1 Toys: Roland FA08, Novation Ultranova, Moog LP, Roland SP-404SX, Roland JX10,Emu MK6 www.bksband.com www.echoesrocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Whether it's the old Vortex, the new Vortex, or the new Korg, I'm sorely tempted to plunge back into keytar land. Could someone talk me off this ledge, please ? 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Whether it's the old Vortex, the new Vortex, or the new Korg, I'm sorely tempted to plunge back into keytar land. Could someone talk me off this ledge, please ? This reminds me of many years ago, my band was in LA for a festival and our two guitar players were having this exchange at a music store: GP1: I'm really tempted to buy this brand X Martin knockoff...it's really pretty good value for $1000. GP2: It's a waste of money. GP1: Why? GP2: Because you will take it home and it will sit next to your three authentic vintage Martins and you will never play it. Does that help? Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Whether it's the old Vortex, the new Vortex, or the new Korg, I'm sorely tempted to plunge back into keytar land. Could someone talk me off this ledge, please ? Reminder: it does not have 76 keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bif_ Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 how do the speakers sound? Kurzweil Forte, Yamaha Motif ES7, Muse Receptor 2 Pro Max, Neo Ventilator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan_evett Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Whether it's the old Vortex, the new Vortex, or the new Korg, I'm sorely tempted to plunge back into keytar land. Could someone talk me off this ledge, please ? Reminder: it does not have 76 keys. Say what ? That Korg has mini keys. I thought for sure they fit 76 in there. 'Someday, we'll look back on these days and laugh; likely a maniacal laugh from our padded cells, but a laugh nonetheless' - Mr. Boffo. We need a barfing cat emoticon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Clark Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Unless you're Dam Funk, this is still not cool. (I sure miss my AZ-1, though.) Soul, R&B, Pop from Los Angeles http://philipclark.com Cannonball Gerald Albright Signature Alto, Yamaha YC73, Fender Rhodes, Roland Juno-106, Yamaha MX61, Roland VR-09, MicroKorg XL, Maschine Mikro, Yamaha Reface CP, Roland MKS-50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Unless you're Dam Funk, this is still not cool. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I know I get chastised here a bunch on my use of keytar. However, I use one gauge to guide me in this area. Does the crowd like it? Haven't had a negative response yet. It's all in how you use it and present it. (that's what she said....preemptive strike). I see some bands where the keytarist is just being silly, and some where the dude or dudette really jams on the thing and it looks cool. The newer Roland Ax, while cool, was just to bulky and unwieldy for my taste. I sold it. I wish they had brought back something along the AX-1 or -7 line. The Vortex plays great. Fast trills are easy on its keybed. Hopefully the new Korg plays well. I use the keytar simply because it's a fun part of our show for the 1 or 2 songs I will use it on, in context. Audience loves it, I'm having fun, and that's all that matters. Hell, I'm the guy who paints his main piano Camaro yellow David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I know I get chastised here a bunch on my use of keytar. However, I use one gauge to guide me in this area. Does the crowd like it? Hey, you get paid to do your thing and your clients love it - so no chastising from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineandkeyz Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 David, Have you ever had any issues with yours? None whatsoever. It just works. I use the button with my left hand to switch between two programs i use for the song I use it on. I am either controlling my synth, or my iPad with it. I am very selective about where I use it. Club dates on smallish stages I don't bring it out. Large festival shows or arena type shows is when it gets used and gets the most favorable response from the crowd. Thanks, David! I placed my order earlier today. After I posted my question, I realized you wouldn't have put the time and effort into painting yours if it wasn't working for you. And I'm with you as to how and when I'll use it. I played an original RK-100 in the 80s and it was a good way to get out from behind the keyboard stacks on tunes I sang lead on. Live: Yamaha S70XS (#1); Roland Jupiter-80; Mackie 1202VLZ4: IEMs or Traynor K4 Home: Hammond SK Pro 73; Moog Minimoog Voyager Electric Blue; Yamaha S70XS (#2); Wurlitzer 200A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 You're welcome. Wish I still had my old RK100. That's why I'm excited about the new Korg offering. That RK100 was a beast with its wood construction. David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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