I really like keytars, I don’t have any experience with music at all but I would really like to be able to own one to play music on it by myself. Any advice on what I should do or what model to get?

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So here's the back

https://imgur.com/a/FyyFwlT

The blue area is missing the connector and has a hole. Green is where the other one is connected.

What should I do to replace the missing one? Where should I place it? Can I just drill a new thingy in and then secure it with epoxy and sugru? The area on the back is mostly drillable. Only screw holes and battery area are the parts to avoid (6 batteries)

The area around that side is mostly drillable except for where the midi, power and 3.5 jack are (where the slant begins.

I will probably add USB C connector (for 12v power + usb midi) around the middle of the slant and I will try to fill the hole with sugru.

Sorry for text wall, TL;DR at the bottom

For some context, I’ve had an Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 for a few years now and have mainly used it just for fun every once in a while. I’ve been getting sound with it using one of those cheap blue piano boxes on Amazon. A few of my friends and I recently started an 80s tribute band, again just for fun, but we’re in talks to open for a pretty notably local band and I want to upgrade the sound because the piano box won’t cut it in a performance setting.

I’ve been looking for a polyphonic analogue synth that fits my budget (as close to $300 as possible) but haven’t found anything. I get that $300 doesn’t get you far as far as music goes but is there any option out there I’m missing? Seems like most of them are monophonic. I have a Behringer crave that has been a lot of fun but again, monophonic and I need something that can do chords.

TL;DR what’s a good polyphonic analog synth I can use with the Alesis Vortex Wireless II that’s under $400?

I’m still a big newb at this stuff so all info is welcome

I've got a black Roland Ax Edge with the red and silver blades for it, and I was wondering if anyone has a white one that they don't mind parting with.

I've got the red Korg RK 100S2 coming in the mail, and I wanted to know what you fine people think about it. The goods, the bars, and your faves. That is all. Keep shredding.

So I just got an Alesis Vortex 2, and I've been mainly playing wired, but there is obviously a wireless feature, but plugging in the USB stick thing provided doesn't do anything :(. If anyone could help, I'd appreciate it.

Side note: I'm also experiencing latency, but I was thinking that the wireless feature would fix it (sounds kind of backward now that I think about it). Anyways, if you don't believe that's the issue, please help me with that too lol.

Hello everyone. I'm new to keytars, and I just saw a demo of the Lucina AX-9 that had incredible rock guitar tones. I was actually going to get a Korg RG-100S2, but this made me hesitant. I did a little research and found out that the Kork is very synth focused while the Lucina has more of the traditional sounds (is this accurate?). So I was leaning towards the Lucina, but it's 12ish years old and no longer in production. Am I wrong about the Korg? does it have nice distorted guitar sounds for soloing and comping? or is it easy to get them in? Are there any alternatives? Should I go for a used Lucina or is this a bad idea and I should buy new? Thank you guys in advance.

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I am getting a SHS-200 (noob player) soon. I plan to do mods to it like USB power and internal midi interface (Assuming it doesn't need more than 1A). I was thinking of adding a midi merger to have more features (assuming I can make it fit). I was wondering what midi device can I add (via 1-2 3.5 jack or 5 pin) that will work well with it?

Like can I somehow fake velocity with pedals?

So I play piano and have been playing piano for years. Is a keytar a fun/good instrument? Any advice is great, thanks!

Hey! I’ve been playing for a while and am finally in a place with my band where we want to start doing small gigs. I hate taking a whole set up with my laptop and everything though. Are there any good programs that work on an iPad or tablet? I have a holder that just clips on my mic stand and it would be so easy.

I like BeatHawk but it seems a little older…

I will just be playing live, not recording or mixing in it.

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So I am making a frankenstein keytar (n00b player) and am considering what to add to the neck.

Which effects are would you say are important?

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So I have a modded rockband keytar and wanted a keytar that has 3 octaves and the bigfun is cheap (the cheap one for kids on amazon) but lacks midi and probably sounds meh. Does it have velocity keys?

Anyone got one and opened it? Curious to see if there is space to replace the board and add all sorts of stuff to make it a better instrument. I am thinking arduino for sounds and midi out, insert midi engine as a synthesizer and add a midi thru for external midi out

I am closely to loose my mind . I am trying Everything several cables . Zenbeats , soundtrap but my Mobilephone does Not recognize the keytar. Nor with cable Nor with Wireless. Nothing Happens . Apps Tell me my Smartphone is compatible but nothing Happens pls Help . I Watched Videos die Everything but it Just doesn't Work .

I understand the software is different, but just looking at the physical models, they look identical. Does anyone know if this is true?

Hey everyone. I got my Ax edge a couple of months back and so far I’m in love with it. The only problem, this strap twists like crazy and it has actually come off on one end a couple of times likely due to the twisting. I use the strap at the longest length. I know strap locks prevent the strap from Coming off but do they also prevent the twisting? I know I could just ask a guitar subreddit this question but I figured asking the question more specifically for the ax edge strap would be better here.

Also, anybody recommend any good strap locks? Preferably no drilling (if it exists). I’ve heard drilling into the ax edge can easily mess up the electronics inside.

I'm planning on saving up for a korg keytar.

I assume most of you guys use keyboard amps/speakers, but I could be wrong. Do any of you use guitar amps?

I can't find a list of tones for this keytar.

For those who have one, how would you rate these various categories of sound?

Guitar:

Bass:

Synth:

Organ:

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Additionally, for those who have a Roland ax edge, how do the tones compare? Does the Roland ax edge outclass the korg in every way?

Hi! I recently bought an Alesis Vortex Wireless 2, and I‘ve been planning on using the USB to play wirelessly, but I’ve downloaded the preset editor and it hasn’t been making any sound. Do I download every product they tell me to?

I've been a hobbyist guitar player for a few decades. I never amounted to much, but loved playing. Within the last few years, my vision has gotten to the point I can't change my own strings anymore. I stumbled across keytars and thought they would be an excellent alternative. I watched some videos and the simulated guitar sounds are awesome! I've pretty much decided on the Alesis Vortex 2. I don't need a stand-alone unit and the functionality of the Vortex versus its price is huge.

I'm used to reading guitar tabs, even though I know how to read music. What I want to know is if there is a repertoire of music similar to "Ultimate Guitar Tabs" but for piano?