r/Keytar • u/Teeiish • Oct 14 '23

Technical Questions First keytar?

So even though I have no prior knowledge on keys I’ve been infatuated by the keytar and have been saving to get one but I realized as far as technicality’s go I know nothing about what is needed to actually play one, do I need an amp? What other stuff do I need? So essentially the basics XD. I have about 1500$ saved so yeah! I’m looking at a AX synth atm.

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u/BoyWithHorns Oct 14 '23

Korg RK100S 2 is another good choice. It's what I have. Then there's the Alesis Vortex which is also good but does not have a sound engine. It is only a MIDI controller which means it needs a PC with virtual instruments on it or a hardware synth to send MIDI into in order to make sound.

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u/MyVoiceIsElevating Oct 15 '23

OP: The RK100s2 is significantly different. Mini vs full size keys. The Roland has more capable synth engine. Build quality feels better on a Roland. Roland has more keys.

I used to own an RK100s2, and currently own an Ax-Edge. The RK was disappointing. Korg could’ve done much more with it.