phestic Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I've always wanted one of these keytars (keyboard on a strap like a guitar). I've looked in the music store but for a midi controller they are really expensive new! I have yet to find a decently priced one on ebay. Does anyone want to sell one out of their gear archive? Oh and has anyone ever used one of those wireless midi systems? I'm just curious how well they work. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundscape Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Hmm... where's Dick Ward these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phestic Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Oh I've also had the idea of making a encasment for a small midi controller but I havent figured out how to get the sustain and modulation controls on the neck of it. Has anyone modified the casing of your synthesizers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skythe Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 http://www.roland.com/products/en/AX-7/index.html Its around five hundred dollars if your budget range can let you go that far. You could also go on eBay and buy something, a lot of people sell their old Yamaha keytars. Casio WK 3200: $250.00 Behringer Ultratone FX900: $180.00 Roadrunner bag: $40.00 Intrument cable: $25.00 Radioshack Stand: $10.00 Rocking out of the cheapest equipment you can find: priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moog_Man Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 are keytars in fashion? I always considered them cheesy 80s, but im waiting for someone to prove me wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Landrum Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Well, Donald Fagen's used them recently, and we all know that if he uses them, they can't be cheesy, right? Darren Landrum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phestic Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Actually a lot of new bands are starting to use them... they add to the live show. Hmmm... I guess I'll just have to ebay an older one because the $500 is out of my range. I'm always attracted to modified things but the current midi controllers use such flimzy plastic that you cant put a strap on them so I guess I'llhave to break down and get a real keytar. I saw a cool old moog one on ebay but it didnt include any midi and I need that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Originally posted by Moog_Man: are keytars in fashion? I always considered them cheesy 80s, but im waiting for someone to prove me wrong Leisure suits were in fashion, too. And they were cheesy. So are keytars. I wonder if any guitarists want pitch bend controllers on their guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jook Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I'm Looking for a keytar...Stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffk Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Originally posted by jook: I'm Looking for a keytar...Stop. YouTube music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I'm Looking for a keytar...Stop. phestic, bless your heart in wanting to give the folks their $$$s worth when it comes to your live show. However, it is actually a lot cooler for keyboard players to either sit down and/or stand up nowadays. Besides, do you really want to grab that Bb7#11 in your left hand and do a nice run on a keytar? But, if you really insist on prancing around with one, check Ebay. I believe it is a Yamaha KX something. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Link Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 If you want to try something out before dropping a lot of money on a keytar, take a look at this: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Hohner-HM32-32Key-Melodica?sku=420609 Sort of an acoustic version. aka âmisterdregsâ Nord Electro 5D 73 Yamaha P105 Kurzweil PC3LE7 Motion Sound KP200S Schimmel 6-10LE QSC CP-12 Westone AM Pro 30 IEMs Rolls PM55P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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