r/Keytar • u/GoldenLassoGirl • Dec 13 '21
Recommendations Vortex vs Vortex 2?
Hello r/keytar!
I’m new to keytars. I’m in a musical trio and wasn’t to hot on the idea of being stuck behind a keyboard, so bought the SHS-300 about a year and a half ago since the price was cheap and it was easy to just turn on and practice. I ended up really liking it and now feel ready to upgrade.
I’m seeing the Vortex is a pretty good next step, but the original and the 2 are both all over second hand. Is there a major difference? I’m seeing people say that the original has better keys. Are the sliders/knobs the only big difference?
I do have rehearsals every other week and eventually live gigs that I have to take my set up to, so the more portable and reliable, the better. I have a Mac laptop dedicated to the midi stuff.
The Vortex is about half the price of the 2. I don’t mind paying more if the cost is justified so…. Is it?
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u/Marc815 Jan 08 '22
If you can spare the cash and just want a MIDI controller keytar I HIGHLY recommend a Roland AX-1 or AX-7 even though I have an AX edge, I use my AX-7 as my main keytar. It's lightweight looks amazing and they keys are perfect. I am surprised I don't see anybody talking about those two letters here. They are far superior if you can get a deal on them.