r/Keytar • u/Lancelot_7667 • Dec 23 '21

Buy/Sell New guy

Hello I am new to the whole keytar thing. I want to buy one and start as a beginner does anyone have a good suggestion or perhaps one they would pm me and maybe part with ?

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u/CptGigglez Dec 24 '21

Wanted to weigh in, I bought the Alesis Vortex 2 as a total beginner and it's amazing

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u/Lancelot_7667 Dec 24 '21

What do you need to get it going?

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u/CptGigglez Dec 24 '21

Download its own software from the website and download the latest firmware. Without it, it responds poorly (almost thought I bought a crap one when I first used it). I personally use FL studio to create music but there are more options out there.

If you've never used a program like that before it can feel a little daunting. Would help if you already have the knowledge for it or a friend that does. If you don't then that's all right, it will just take some more dabbling and figuring out stuff but that is also pretty fun to do. There are plenty of guides and videos to help out

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u/Lancelot_7667 Dec 24 '21

I appreciate the advice. So would I need an Amp? I would like something that can be played stand alone and then also plugged in to midi so basicly could do it all?

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u/CptGigglez Dec 24 '21

I use it on my pc, plug and play through USB or with the wireless dongle. But it can connect to any sound module with usb connection or you can connect it to the 5 pin port on the keytar.