buying a keytar

Hi,

I'd like to buy a keytar, because IT'S AWESOME and I started visiting local jam sessions and it turned out to be quite boring to have a monophonic synth while the others are soloing , but again I can't carry bigger synths around (and I'm too young to drive). So i'd like to know if there is a polyphonic keytar, where I can make leads and pads myself (I'm not really experienced in this thing, but I am willing to study my Korg Prophecy this summer) and how expensive it is.

And I want to perform naked on stage.

Thanks for potential answers.

I don't really have an answer to your question but keytars are awesome!!

I still never saw the point of this useless instrument.  Any one you get will be digital, meaning the exact same tones would be available on a real keyboard.  On a real keyboard you have range and an increased ability to use both hands.  What the hell is the purpose of the keytar other than for looks?   I'm still saying this is a joke (the fact that prog rock musicians have touched the instrument is irrelevant to my point)

I have one. It's gimmicky but very fun

Geoff Downs is the KING of Keytar 

It's honestly just saying "yeah I'm playing keyboard but I want to come out front with the guitarist".  Limiting your abilities for superficialities...the exact opposite of a real musician.  What ever happened to caring about music and adding in show only when it doesn't sacrifice quality?  Maybe I actually care about music too much, but I'd rather see damn well performed pieces than a bunch of jackasses jumping around for "stage" effect.

Well thanks for the advice, guess I'll stick to accordion powersliding for a while.
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And one more question about midi controllers (once again, I'm a total noob when it comes to technology) - If I use a monophonic synth as a source, can I play chords on the controller keyboard?


Edited by AbrahamSapien - August 04 2011 at 14:03

Chick Corea used to play keytars ( a yamaha one if I remember right ). I am not an any sort of fan of keytars but I think it looks cool with him. Also reflects that type of solo better to the audience.

Originally posted by Mushroom Sword Originally posted by himtroy DIE YOU EVIL WINGED SPAWN OF SATAN!   I'm assuming this isn't real based on: #1-You talking about a keytar on a prog rock website (an obvious 80's pop reference), #2 you seem to be acting like playing a keytar isn't just playing keyboard, it's the same instrument (that monophonic comment was confusing, theres non monophonic keyboards, you don't have to buy a keytar), and #3 you wish to perform naked on stage.  I don't think we can help you here.  Not to mention that the severe lack of keytars in production shouldn't allow for much loss of direction in buying one. Jordan Rudess plays with one occasionally.

Edited by awaken77 - June 20 2012 at 07:45

hm if you want to play keytar you must check out alestorm.

Edited by Ancient Tree - June 20 2012 at 12:02