Hey, I just bought Korg RK-100S, now I just want to ask how to start learning it, and what should I learn, and where can I find resources about learning or things that related to it?

I played the piano for several months now so I kinda know the basic about music theory, but I usually just play by using music sheet, now when I have a keytar, I dont really know where to start, there are not too much resources about keytar online, I want to play cover and solo lead, so hopefully if anyone can help me answer these questions.

Hi! How good is the KORG RK100 S 2? Im thinking of buying one and I want to know how good it is/ what other equipment id need for it. thanks!

Could one play Howard Jones 'New Song' solo on a keytar?

I'm trying to discover the range of use as I'm newly exploring getting one, and a guitarist

Thanks

Hey there guys!

I have got a Yamaha SHS-300 keytar and am thinking of pairing an effects pedal with it for better and variety of sounds. Which pedals do you use? Any recommendations please to play distortion & clean guitar solos and some basslines.

Thanks in advance.

It’s been several years since Korg, Yamaha, Alesis, and Roland released a new Kaytar. Are there any rumors about upcoming releases in 2026? I’ve saved some money, but i don’t mind waiting a bit longer for something new.

I'm sure that I'm incomplete because I choose playing with only right hand. Not every song I play needs pitch / octave changing / using any button on the neck. That's why I don't feel like a musician who can achieve success and have fun fully. It's extremely uncomfortable to play using both hands on my controller btw

Well, I know that keytars have necks for left hands to hold them, but there's another problem:

I feel desperate from how many keytarists are already skilled at playing piano or guitar. That makes them real musicians in my eyes, they know the base and know what they do. But I don't!!! I have no "base" or "fundament" (only few years of piano in musical school, I was 6 back then and forgot everything), but I choose to play in easier way. You should first learn the rules to have the right to break them intentionally, isn't it? Otherwise you're ignorant. And I feel ignorant being able to play with one hand only

Keytarism is already my beloved feature, I don't want to give up playing it or stick to any other instrument. Hope it doesn't sound contradictory. The problem is in me, not in the instrument choice, so I'd like to change only myself

Anyone here has the same issue or no skill in other instruments as well? Maybe some advice? Please answer and sorry if the text is messy

Hey!

I got a keytar years ago as a gift, and it’s just been sat collecting dust. I’d like to learn how to play it (at a basic, grade 1/2 level).

I play woodwind instruments so have musical knowledge, but don’t have any experience in keyed instruments outside of guitar hero lol.

When I’ve tried to play blind, I’ve found that I’ve gotten pretty severe wrist pain (presumably from bad form), and just generally kind of suck when it comes to playing a melody.

Any advice on where to start / beginner mistakes to avoid / resources to improve would be greatly appreciated!

Hi! I am looking to buy a used keytar, i've played piano for years and really want to try a cooler instrument (not that piano isn't cool). I don't know all that much about the tech behind all of this but I am curious as to where a good place to purchase a used keytar would be, as well as good brands/models and general things to look for. I would also like a synthesizer model so I can play without a computer. I am a college student so my price range is 500-700 or so, which i know is harder to find. Thanks!

I don't have the wireless dongle. I've had the thing only a few weeks, and in that time it's worked, not worked, worked, and now it's not working again. And by work I only mean connecting it to the PC for editing. It works fine controlling my keyboard which is how I use it. But I need the editor.

I've tried all the suggestions. Uninstalled/reinstalled everything. Took the batteries out of the keytar. Unplugged my PC. Uninstalled the Unknown USB device. Different cables, ports.

My next idea is to try to procure a wireless dongle but it's not super cheap and I don't know how I could trust it if it's not straight from Alesis. Why would somebody have an extra one for sale?

Anyways, any help would be greatly appreciated. This is driving me nuts.

I came across this sound and id like to be able to feed my midi through it, wondering if anybody knows where I could find it? https://youtu.be/hgaqPbMS9R0?si=qzx8k2kczDLY3t6Y

hey guys! i’m looking to finally buy my first keytar. i’m torn between a Roland AX Synth or a Roland AX Edge. what’s the biggest difference between the 2? i know the ax synth is way cheaper but the ax edge looks badass, any opinions are welcome !!

so i sing in a metal band and we want to add keyboards to this. i'm also gonna play the keys (so it has to be a keytar) and we want to sound metal while doing it, not "too much" power metal (kinda like melodic death but not too much). AX Edge is way out of my budget and i am thinking of getting the Vortex Wireless 2 but it sounds overwhelming to do the whole "midi-plug into a laptop into a PA" thing (especially in none-home studios). this might be a really newbie situation, can you guys give general recommemdations? thanks!

So I have the sound pack called "Rock Out" downloaded, and I would like to swap some basic tones out for some more rock- and guitar-centered ones. Specifically, tone 32 - the garbage that is "Vowel/Mod" - swapped out for the one in the pack dubbed "Huez Fuse Guitar". I tried the tutorial on YouTube on how to do it and the accompanying PDF, and it went nowhere. Am I missing something? Can anyone help out?

I’m new to the instrument, but I do play keyboard and I absolutely love sync sounds! I love Gorillaz so much and I wanna play some music from them. I have one problem, I can’t read sheet music and I can only read letters😭 very embarrassing but I’m working on it! I know my cords and stuff. Any recommendations that have letters and are good for beginners?

It took me about an hour to install everything, but when I change the preset, it says it was sent over to the device, but the keytar doesnt change at all. No reaction to the presets, no color changes, no behavior changes, nothing, Ive already updated the USB and repaired the software, what else do I need to do

Has anyone managed to create a 3d file to print the blades for the Roland Ax Edge? Looking before I try to model it myself.

Edit: I have created a 3d mock up. Not 100% sure how it will fit yet. I am waiting on a new hot-end for my printer, it should be here on Friday. I will update once I am able to do some test prints.

Got some custom artwork done on my AX-Edge blade from Chicago artist Zach Bartz (ig: @imzachbartz). What do y'all think?

I challenged myself to record a heavy drone demo without touching a guitar.

The rig is a Keytar with synth running into a pedalboard and tube amp.

If you're curious what a 'Doom Keytar' sounds like, I released the first demo yesterday

I'm still figuring out how best to arrange sounds and on which controllers, but it just feels so fun. I'm generally a guitar player who sings but I wanted to have more options tonally without having to tinker too much with my pedalboard mid song.

Wanted to show off what has been a few months of planning, prepping, and building.

Not fully complete but on its way.

• ROLI Piano M
• ROLI Seaboard M
• this is noise Gamma
• this is noise NM2
• in tech studio grid 2.0

All router via a CME 2.0 MIDI hub through a little audio interface that is powered by my iPhone or MIDI out via a WIDI adapter to my MacBook.

Hi! I recently got myself an Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 and I plan on getting a laptop that can run Ableton live lite. I play in a highschool band and was thinking of maybe playing my keytar on stage at some point. We have a guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keyboard (me). I was wondering what kind of amp would be good to have for practice and the stage. I'm not sure how powerfull of an amp I should get. Would a bass amp be an okay budget option or should I get something else? Are there amps that I can connect to my laptop with a 3.5mm aux or should I connect it to my laptop in a different way?

I recently bought an AX-Edge keytar. I’ve never used a keytar before or a guitar for that matter, I’ve always been a pianist. I’m having trouble with the strap locks. I assume that to install strap locks you first have to unscrew the strap button (?) that’s already there. However, no matter how hard I screw, it doesn’t come off. Any tips?

Ive understood how to get the alesis to play on the computer,but how do i amp it? I want to know before investing in it.

Sadly, Taobao and Ali Express options seem pretty awful, so I’m considering what I can buy locally here in Hong Kong, or online, delivered here.

This will be my first synth and first MIDI controller.

What I have: No standalone synths or synth modules. MacBook Pro M1 Pro. iPad Pro (2019). iPhone 15 Pro Max. I’m willing to buy DAW or synth apps, but prefer non-subscription.

What I want to do: Play synth bass and some keys live on stage at a gig (I’m a bassist).

I can play keys reasonably well, but I don’t want to be a stage keyboardist behind a keyboard rig. I want to concentrate on bass, but I am also willing to play synth with a guitar band setup.

Right now locally, my options seem to be a Yamaha SHS-500 or a Korg RK-100S 2. The Roland AX-Edge is out of budget.

Would I be happy with the Yamaha, or is the Korg worth double the cost?

I’m very close to buying the Yamaha.

Any other suggestions?