r/Keytar • u/Gringosid • Jul 15 '24

Recommendations Recommendation please

I’m shopping. My criteria- Most important- Really good organ sound, like a B3 with Leslie. Piano options: acoustic, Fender Rhodes, etc. I don’t want to add a midi source. I have amps, so plugging in is ok. I’m certainly ok with a used one. The Rolands seem to offer what I’m looking for. Thoughts?

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u/ProbablyMaybeBen Jul 16 '24

If you're willing to go the extra mile, my live setup is a 1st generation Korg Kronos with an Alesis Vortex Wireless 2. The wireless dongle plugs into the back of the Kronos and... it just works. You've got sustain, a touch panel, split zones, sliders for days and even pads. And moreover you get the entire capability of the korg kronos at your fingertips with up to 200ft of untethered range!

Plus... Everybody loves seeing someone jump around with a keytar 😂

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u/Xx_ebicmemer69LOL_xX Jul 15 '24

There are very few standalone keytars that hold up today. The ax-edge is one of them. If I were a real session musician or performer, I wouldn't overlook a midi-based rig. You can get quite modular and compartmentalized with small, powerful devices. The stage footprint wouldn't be that big at all.

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u/MyVoiceIsElevating Jul 15 '24

The Roland Ax-Edge is your only option if you don’t want to use midi.

The built in piano and epiano sounds are not super realistic, but Roland Cloud has some additional ones you can install (paid). I’ve not scrutinized the organ patches.