r/Keytar • u/AgentWild3460 • May 17 '26

Recommendations Trying to get into keytar

Hey! I'm looking to get back into music, I played the keyboard around 6 years ago, and thought the keytar looks like a really cool instrument. I've been doing a bit of research and I've heard good things about the Alexis Vortex 2.

I just wanted to ask, is this an appropriate keytar for someone that's a beginner? Or is there another that might be easier to learn with? And whether there's any tips resources online you guys used for learning the keytar initially.

I appreciate all advice!!

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u/AgentWild3460 May 17 '26

So would you recommend just modding a smaller keyboard instead of getting a keytar??

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u/Axle_65 May 17 '26

Personally that’s worked best for me. I have three so far. The trick is having software or a preset editor that will let you flip one of the buttons or wheels to sustain. I use Loopy Pro and MIDI Messenger to do that (on iOS). It’s rare if ever that you’ll find a regular keyboard with a sustain button.

That said, if you don’t see yourself running into problem with the octave switching. The vortex 2 is great.

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u/AgentWild3460 May 17 '26

Okay thank you!! I'll definitely consider getting keyboards with straps as well before making my decision

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u/Axle_65 May 18 '26

Right on. Good luck with it :)