shniggens Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 That goofy looking keyboard that's shaped like a guitar? So if I were to search for one on ebay, what would I search for? Amateur Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelonius Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Fellow Denverite, Ahhh yes, the "Keytar". Perhaps the biggest symbol of "guitar envy" ever documented. I wouldnt be caught dead playing one of those things,rather play the g-damn spoons. Damn guitards www.colonelburns.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shniggens Posted June 24, 2003 Author Share Posted June 24, 2003 I don't care how dorky it is, I wanna wank on one. I think it would be a cool novelty item. Besides, when is the last time you saw someone playing one live? Amateur Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Originally posted by BILLEVANS: I wouldnt be caught dead playing one of those things,rather play the g-damn spoons. Damn guitards Y'know, I used a KX-5 on a 2000 tour of Canada, and a 2001 tour of the States. One song per show, usually toward the end, if not the closing number. They're corny as hell, but by god, when the keyboard player straps that thing on and comes out front, the audience remembers. It always "worked." But I guess a "jazzer" wouldn't understand the concept of entertaining an audience. k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shniggens Posted June 24, 2003 Author Share Posted June 24, 2003 Originally posted by ksoper: Originally posted by BILLEVANS: I wouldnt be caught dead playing one of those things,rather play the g-damn spoons. Damn guitards . One song per show, usually toward the end, if not the closing number. They're corny as hell, but by god, when the keyboard player straps that thing on and comes out front, the audience remembers. It always "worked" k.That's EXACTLY what I was thinking. Used in moderation, it could be cool. A nice way to stand up and walk around with the band . . . y'know show off a little; more body gestures than notes . . . like a guitarist. Amateur Hack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelonius Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Ha! LOL! Its still a little guitar envyish though. Later guys. www.colonelburns.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_3guy Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Originally posted by shniggens: That goofy looking keyboard that's shaped like a guitar? So if I were to search for one on ebay, what would I search for?Roland AX-1 controller. They stopped making them for a while but they've been re-issued. Hard to play piano type things on them, but great for organ & synth playing. No sounds on board it's just a controller. Steve www.seagullphotodesign.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Dorky? Wouldn't be caught dead with one? Sorry, guys, but you need to take a little trip with Mr. Peabody and Sherman back to 1986 to see Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis sporting KX5s in the Janet Jackson "Control" video. The epitome of cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lozada Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 Look under: Frustrated & Keyboardists & Dildo Or just under MIDI CONTROLLERS Músico, Productor, Ingeniero, Tecnólogo Senior Product Manager, América Latina y Caribe - PreSonus at Fender Musical Instruments Company Instagram: guslozada Facebook: Lozada - Música y Tecnología www.guslozada.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reason Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 The latest one from Roland is called AX-7. I got myself one about 4 months ago, but I hardly ever use it. And don't play on these things if you're thinking about wearing something with long sleeves, they tend to get under the keybed so you can't push in the notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 I bought the AX-1 to be able to have true vibrato control. Play left hand like a cello and get real accurate vibrato, not LFO yada yada. Problem is the AX-1 has a dead spopt at the bump on the pitch ribbon, so you can't get a smooth bend. The KX-5 will give you one, as will the Kurzweil 2600X (but I ain't about to strap opne of THOSE on!) Dasher It's all about the music. Really. I just keep telling myself that... The Soundsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 < Exactly. No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fusen Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 I think "strap-ons" are cool! (Hmmmmm...!) And who decided it to be; not acceptable and uncool for a keyboardist to occasionally put on one of these and get some time off from the "Rig From Hell"? I'm thinking about getting one in the near future! Just so that my guitarist knows he shouldn't take his spot in the light for granted! Hail to the Hammer-boards!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod S Posted June 24, 2003 Share Posted June 24, 2003 I 'strapped on' my poly 800 a few times. Luckly no one ever took a picture of me I tend to agree they are a bit corny, unless you have a cool attitude to go with it. I'll stand behind my keys, thank you. Korg Kronos X73 / ARP Odyssey / Motif ES Rack / Roland D-05 / JP-08 / SE-05 / Jupiter Xm / Novation Mininova / NL2X / Waldorf Pulse II MBP-LOGIC American Deluxe P-Bass, Yamaha RBX760 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick K. Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 I'm getting an AX7 just as soon as I can find a wireless MIDI system. I think as corny as it would be it'd be a kick in the pants. It's all for the show... Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted June 25, 2003 Share Posted June 25, 2003 After recently seeing pictures of certain guirtarist that stands at the front of the stage, I think maybe keyboardists SHOULD be in front using strap on devices. We cannot look any worse. Robert OUCH!!! DAVE. Jeff hit me. This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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