Announced exactly a year ago, the Korg MS-20 Mini analog synth is a lovely reboot of the classic 1970’s instrument that inspired it. More than just a fun nostalgic throwback, it was a gnarly synth ...

Korg has taken the wraps off of its NAMM 2014 instrument range, including mobile synths for the iPad, a DIY monophonic synth, and a resurrection of the classic 80s keytar. Continuing its push into ...

Until now, if you wanted to look exceptionally silly playing an electronic instrument the keytar was your best bet. Not anymore. That’s all changed with the introduction of the iTar, a “Guitar/DJ ...

Move over, keytar, there's a new synth/guitar hybrid in town courtesy of BLL Instruments When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Elyra is ...

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Pianos and keyboards can be huge beasts, meaning that players are often set to one side of the stage behind the front line of guitarists, bass players and vocalists. Not always though. Edgar Winter ...

The kitschy appeal of the keytar refuses to die. Modern-boogie revivalist Dam-Funk, who plays the New Parish in Oakland next Wednesday, is a committed fan of the inspired amalgamation of guitar and ...

"When’s the last time you saw a keytar?" asked Liz Ofte, in the middle of her set at Summerfest on Saturday afternoon. That’s a good question, and even though the keytar is one only two of the ...

I am not a musician. In fact, I’m the only one of my siblings incapable of playing an instrument. So Yamaha’s Sonogenic SHS-500 is ostensibly intended for me. It’s a neat $500 keytar that, in addition ...

We all dig synthesizers, but have you ever imagined creating one? A new kit allows us to do just that and, thankfully, requires little technical or musical knowledge. Out now from littleBits, the ...

This year, Perth synth-metal band Voyager finally succeeded in their long-running dream of representing Australia at Eurovision. After multiple attempts, they were directly chosen by the ...