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Got my keytar!

Started by Pumpkin King, February 07, 2013, 06:15:21 PM

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Pumpkin King

Hey guys. I just want to stop by and share my music that I've recorded and performed to using my keytar! I actually composed this all on my Korg Triton Extreme... but I got my Ax-Synth the other day and think it's sweet!

The song is called Supersonic. A little proggy, and different. I will definitely be recording more youtube performances in the near future featuring the keytar. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnX4MZj4hbY

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johninblack

Cool, and I'm very sure I can hear some Jem influence there, obviously no bad thing :)
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Pumpkin King

Thanks guys! Definitely some influence from Jem. I wonder if he has a keytar? That'd be awesome if he did.

I actually got another performance uploaded last night. It's to one of my favorite orchestrations. Anyone can check that one out, too, if they'd like. Really fun one to play to. Trying to bring keytars back! haha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2EIaNrWSPE

Mooncat

Surely one of the best keytar solos HAS to be this (@3:25)

//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI5ze9rBlpk

 ;)  ;)
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Pumpkin King

Quote from: "Mooncat"Surely one of the best keytar solos HAS to be this (@3:25)

//http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI5ze9rBlpk

 ;)  ;)

Hahaha. Funny but a good solo. He used the onboard synth sounds, I didn't use them for mine. I like using it strictly as a MIDI controller.

I kinda wish they made this keytar specifically as a MIDI controller. More knobs sliders, etc. That would be awesome.

E.S.

That's really cool! Also, sweet lead sound.

Now I want one. :o

RobRideout

I once had to be physically restrained in a music shop because I nearly bought a keytar. I don't really play keyboards much, but it looked like want.

Pumpkin King

Thanks guys! Yeah, it's awesome. I really like it because I can walk around while playing. The feel of it is really comfortable to me. Definitely best suited for a solo act, IMO. I'll have to be practicing and creating songs specifically for live performances.

And the lead sound is definitely my signature lead sound. Love it.

I'll be uploading my next performance on it soon to youtube. I'm playing around with a very nice acoustic guitar tone.

FreeThoughtTH

On the subject of keytars, I use the Rock Band 3 keyboard controller as a keytar live sometimes :P. It has a MIDI out so I just connect it up to my rig (I run entirely software synths) and blast away, just for lols :D.

I find that unless you're in a hair metal band, are doing it in a humorous way, or are so extremely good that no-one cares, playing a keytar can often seem a bit wankerish :P. Hope OP is taking that into consideration.

Just my opinion though. Hell if you can pull off playing a keytar on stage go for it!

Mooncat

Another good exponent of the live keytar is CHris from pirate metal band Alestorm (who I was introduced to via this very forum).

All a bit tongue in cheek, but some serious chops
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FreeThoughtTH

If you like Pirate Metal, check out my friend's band Lagerstein! They're coming to Europe very soon supporting Alestorm on their tour. The rhythm guitarist is a good friend of mine, they're a fellow Brisbane band. Their keyboardist uses the Roland Ax-Synth on stage too.

http://www.lagerstein.com/

Pumpkin King

Quote from: "FreeThoughtTH"On the subject of keytars, I use the Rock Band 3 keyboard controller as a keytar live sometimes :P. It has a MIDI out so I just connect it up to my rig (I run entirely software synths) and blast away, just for lols :D.

I find that unless you're in a hair metal band, are doing it in a humorous way, or are so extremely good that no-one cares, playing a keytar can often seem a bit wankerish :P. Hope OP is taking that into consideration.

Just my opinion though. Hell if you can pull off playing a keytar on stage go for it!

Wow, didn't think it was a midi instrument. That's pretty cool.

I'd say the keytar would be pretty well suited for a solo act, which I will try to do. It's all about the image, and would be easier to pull off with no one around you (IMO). If you're in a band standing next to guys with nice looking guitars, it looks kinda funny.

Pumpkin King

Here's another song I performed on my keytar. I used acoustic instruments this time. I think some people here might enjoy it.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW_cvt1h-YM

Reggie98

love it! you're talented