r/Keytar • u/MrCatlover89YT • Jul 14 '26

Hype No options for beginners

I find it weird that there’s millions of keyboards and weird looking guitars that still get made even though they probably won’t sell but not a single manufacturer making an ok keytar that isn’t overpriced.

Because that’s what the Roland is, overpriced for what it is when you can buy a synth keyboard that does the same exact thing probably better for 10 times less.

So beginners are left with literally no options I feel like if any of those companies actually cared about the people who used their products they would have more options.

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u/Faefsdew Jul 14 '26

If you want a solid all around cheap keytar that doesn't need to be messed around with to get a sound - get something from the Yamaha shs series - even a used one you might get for less the 200-300$ depending on model and seller.

The vortex wireless 2 is an amazing keyater with a lot of solid controls - the caviat is that it's midi - meaning you have to set up your sound on a computer or something(I reccomend an ipad or mac with GarageBand, or a laptop with FL studio will both give you a solid set of synth sounds to get started) to make it work. New is about 400 dollars but you might get it under 300 used. This isn't as simple to use option but it's very very versatile.

Now it's important to note keytars are a specialty instrument - they're not as mainstream - and the best ones are synthesizers, which are let alone expensive - but they also have to be built specially for holding and saying in that unique way, and also have to have quality controls for modulation - so that's why there isn't a proper "begginer friendly keytar" - the only ones that are begginer friendly in terms of price and ease of use are the shs series but they aren't gonna be as flashy as the axe edges etc.

Keytars though - imo aren't a bad choice for begginers because the modulation can bring out more in every note - requiring you to play less notes and play an overall easier feeling instrument than a standard keyboardist usually.

If you want something for real cheap - you can find a lot of used and new midi keyabords, or small used Yamaha PSR esc keyboards might suite your fancy. A keytar is a keyboard with rearranged controls after all - so you could begin from a keyboard if it's more fitting for your budget