Isn’t the KEYTAR such a CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED musical instrument/synth?!!
@itisinickt2 ай бұрын
no
@ethancheng15954 жыл бұрын
strong argument for the keytar. I can't understand why there aren't more people playing it
@arandommaggot49634 жыл бұрын
The most metal keytar in existence in my opinion. ✊✊✊💪
@sadabnihal6754 жыл бұрын
This keytar looks damn cool!!! It looks like cloud's buster sword..❤❤❤
@audioartisan5 жыл бұрын
I don't think I've ever wanted a Keytar until now. That looks like fun! Great Demo!
@LGCYBeats5 жыл бұрын
same here!
@ZEBULON1815 жыл бұрын
Now I definitely don't like my keyboard any more
@Necrobutcher7775 жыл бұрын
Roland Buster Sword
@Nick-Nasty5 жыл бұрын
Hell yea
@rodrigolaporte2745 жыл бұрын
I can't figure out WHY, but I like it. I wouldn't play a piano standing like that, but for jamming with low gritty synth sounds it seems fun! Just like you said, step in, plug, start playing.
@DocDanieVibes5 жыл бұрын
Can you play a backing style with it?
@timabrams22075 жыл бұрын
OR unplug... i'm using the Boss WL-20 to transmit to main keyboard wirelessly...plus i added a Kenton Midistream wireless midi...now i can transmit 4 midi channels to my main keyboard using it sound to create pretty huge layers
@GilbertCarrizales4 жыл бұрын
Just got mine in about a week and a half ago. I'm absolutely in love with it. Going to do wonders in our project, not to mention the aesthetics.
@mirabelaa335 жыл бұрын
1. This guy is badass. 2. I want this so bad!
@GilbertCarrizales4 жыл бұрын
Going to be purchasing it in a few days.
@masonneal16544 жыл бұрын
This will definitely get you a girl
@PepperDeVillle4 жыл бұрын
Playing an instrument can turn a 4 into an 8. There have been studies.
@Fatmasha4 жыл бұрын
And what if a girl is playing the instrument?
@snippitysbop4 жыл бұрын
Fatima Shah still gets u a girl ❤️❤️❤️
@Kalpitahoover4 жыл бұрын
@@Fatmasha definitely gets you a girl :D
@PepperDeVillle4 жыл бұрын
@@Fatmasha It will get you a girl or guy, take your pick. Basically, keytars are sexy.
@TheRoneZone4 жыл бұрын
I work as a musician for a cruise ship company that really takes onstage engagement and showmanship seriously. Two years ago, I was ready to invest in a keytar only to realize that Roland had essentially stopped making them. Only today did I realize they came out with this a year ago. Time to start working on guitar licks....
@zombiekilla1775 жыл бұрын
I could listen to this guy play keytar for the rest of my life, also, I am very high. Thanks Daniel!
@Shred_The_Weapon Жыл бұрын
Everyone I ever talked to about replacing the portable Roland keyboard that I have owned since September 2014, the VR-09, with something like an AX-Edge has told me not even to think about it. Such a drag, people don’t know how awesome it would be to have something like this in their arsenal.
@quickattackfilms79233 жыл бұрын
14:38 that was so sick. I legit want the full version on my Spotify.
@dianap89652 жыл бұрын
bro second that!
@haydnr163110 күн бұрын
Just got mine and the hardest part is putting it down. Looks great, sounds great and with all the controls in the right places.
@VictoryRider-223 жыл бұрын
I painted the blade black and added some LED-lights below the keys. Now its perfect!😎
@Swanlord053 жыл бұрын
Show us pictures
@Alaskan95015 жыл бұрын
I first saw the AXEdge in the Sweetwater catalog and instantly wanted it. After seeing this video, however... I REALLY want it
@jonathankessler46845 жыл бұрын
I feel like this would be a super creative tool to use soft synths and stuff with if you can map it correctly. Would definitely be a nice change of scenery from the standard keyboard!
@isaacthehuman634310 ай бұрын
Just finally purchased one. This work art is one of my dream instruments. Can’t wait to finally play some crazy deathmetal with a keytar
@Invyktvs2 жыл бұрын
This is enough to convince me of the grand potential of such a wondrous instrument!
@NickyMitchell857 ай бұрын
I’m surprised 😳 that the KEYTAR was never 👎🏻 featured in the movie 🎦 *School of Rock?!*
@BillVincent Жыл бұрын
Hi Daniel! Now that there has been some time since the AX Edge came out, lots of users still seem to be really frustrated/confused about downloading sound patches and wav packs from the Roland Cloud site and installing them AND configuring/using them in the AX Edge. Considering you are always much more thorough with your tutorials than *some* other demos out there on how to do something like this, can you put this on your list to do a video or series on? This machine is very, very capable, complex, and popular - so a follow up to this video all about upgrading sounds and using them would be a welcome addition. Thanks in advance! 💙🎹
@vaughnross94395 жыл бұрын
Can anyone explain why I suddenly want one?
@vfgjasminebaker3 жыл бұрын
This instrument is a sex machine my friend
@zacharychall-hutchinson67205 жыл бұрын
I feel like I’ve time traveled to the 80s
@obamabin-laden24204 жыл бұрын
I am fuckin’ SO buying one of these now. Not only does it look awesome, it’s layout is perfect and it’s a really great synth
@anxietyprimev69833 жыл бұрын
My plan is to bring one of these on the last day of my senior year (AKA this year) and have the most badass send-off to 4 long, brain-numbing years of highschool ever. Mine should be coming in the mail before we start the school year, wish me luck.
@sillyk25496 ай бұрын
did you enact the plan?
@tylerbrumfield61153 ай бұрын
Did you succeed with the plan?
@braindamage_eclipse3 жыл бұрын
Great demo! So many great patches, but those groovebox sequences (almost guaranteed to be labeled "techno") need to be sent back to MC-505 heaven.
@Briomantic5 жыл бұрын
If only I could afford it, if only. That voice effect thing, talk box or whatever, is exactly what I’ve been looking for! I’ve been wanting to get a synth for years, a Keytar specifically. I’ll most likely get a Vortex 2, but one day man, I’ll gonna get one of those. Even if it means selling my soul!
@miggoy7345 жыл бұрын
Man, that thing looks like a weapon. Haha! Great review! Really cool instrument :)
@lowlyworm85105 жыл бұрын
thats why they call it an AXE
@SyntheticFuture5 жыл бұрын
First guy I see that makes it sound good :o
@thekeysman14 жыл бұрын
never hear anyone actually play piano on a keytar, this is good. you can play anything, as long as its not The Final Countdown, basically i call it Corny. Cool looking instrument.
@ZephyrusAsmodeus2 жыл бұрын
Well I can't say I was expecting an opening of jazz of all things on a keytar
@Kalpitahoover4 жыл бұрын
He got me at the Hammond sound part. I need one too now.
@mvoproject5 жыл бұрын
Its just can sounds SO different!! Very very cool, Roland Inc! Some of the sounds from the great and excellent synths and moduls from the 90s. I hear some sounds from my lovely JP-8000 =) Some of the sounds you can easily made with the super cool Synth1 VSTi! Really close to it`s sound. BUT me really don`t like that all keys are black as hell! It would be looks more better with the traditional black and white keys.
@sweetwater5 жыл бұрын
Hi Vladimir. The AX-Edge is also available with standard black & white keys: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AXEdgeWT--roland-ax-edge-49-key-keytar-synthesizer-white Thanks for watching!
@dannyfishermusic2 жыл бұрын
Literally watched the whole thing, convinced to get one. And then noticed we have the same first and last name lmao. It’s a sign
@sweetwater2 жыл бұрын
Hi Danny Fisher. It is a surprisingly powerful beast. -_Daniel_
@anarchywon41703 жыл бұрын
A keytar is awesome because it gives the keyboardist freedom of movement like guitarist enjoy.
@mansonfd78352 жыл бұрын
Kinda perfect for covering Pendulum songs with this Keytar.
@ChuckThunder11115 жыл бұрын
That thing is HEAVY as FK man!! I need one! I was going to get an Alesis vortex...but I should save up for this instead!
@generalTriode19694 жыл бұрын
Какие то неземные звуки, абсолютно!! Пересматриваю видео только ради этой музыки!
@beach_hike9006 Жыл бұрын
I was just thinking wish they made cool murdered out keytars instead of the fugly 80s looking ones and boom this video pops up. Well done Roland, well done. That thing looks outstanding.
@mikegasche61414 жыл бұрын
Great synth and presentation!
@fridgepuff1722 Жыл бұрын
Batteries and a small speaker literally just 1 bag carries the whole beauty
@joharinichols26522 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Fisher. I am seriously thinking of buying one; the black and white one. I've wanted one since 1988 when I saw Ted Riley play one. Whatever the settings were at 7:41, and 9:12, I absolutely love that sound. I have got to learn how to play that thing. Thank you for the demo. Question... can you play a sound, set the keytar up to replay that sound for 4 minutes while you lay down something completely different on top? Is that possible?
@josem83 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation
@ZackaryGuy5 жыл бұрын
14:38 This is my Master , i want to be someday like him ... That's ... That's... That's beautiful...
@burgbass5 жыл бұрын
Ding ding ding
@htiekeith2 жыл бұрын
im buying one tonight after hearing that , Thanks
@marcosledesma85294 жыл бұрын
Dark souls instrument
@nikeslim7493 жыл бұрын
Idk why but not wrong
@FurtiveSkeptical3 жыл бұрын
If only WE could be so grossly un-incandescent....
@theminiscript65955 жыл бұрын
Just missing that D-beam... Nothing necessary but still fun to play... If that would have been integrated this would have been an greater monster than it is now🔥
@eseguerito26294 жыл бұрын
> What instrument do you play? > You ever hear of Cloud Strife?
@casthedemon2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention it's best feature....it just looks SO DAMN SEXY.
@pianoman10152 ай бұрын
Hi first of all thank you for the great video it was very informative Secondly im interested in purchasing one but how would it compliment my current set up as its pretty basic (yamaha modx8 and korg krome) i want to add it as a third keyboard but was wondering should i get a 4 channel mixer or can i use it separate from the other two with a stage amp And also am i able to go wireless if it has batteries or would i need to purchase a wireless pak to wear like guitarists do?? Thanks in advance Jon in MN
@surajsingh92802 жыл бұрын
Awesome demo!
@salvolamanna91552 ай бұрын
Super bellissima la Roland da parte di Salvuccio Lamanna
@roksymfoniczny10 ай бұрын
8:00 yes!
@robertsimpson58015 жыл бұрын
11:15 Wow... Nice! Very surprising for a Keytar! :)
@gamingelementalist67253 жыл бұрын
Did the classic KZbin got to this comment right at the point in the video and hell yeah that arpegiator is amazing.
@FranticRock Жыл бұрын
Does it have a loop station as well? What he was doing there at 15:00 where the groove stayed and he’s able to solo on top of it…
@PokeWalker-rc8hg29 күн бұрын
A masterpiece of a Keytar
@eternalfire22342 жыл бұрын
Dude this nailed like every keyboardist tone from Children of Bodom. Like JAJAJAJA!
@rottenandremixedrecords3 жыл бұрын
So dope just picked one up
@MarkEC64 Жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS Looks like my old one
@robertsimpson58015 жыл бұрын
14:50 !!! Dang! One man band!
@LuckyOwI7775 жыл бұрын
I haven't made it to far into the video, so excuse me if my question gets answered, but I will still ask. Does this keytar come with built in speakers, or does it need to be plugged into one? I have a personal speaker, so no problem if it requires one, I was just curious. Just from me looking at it, it doesn't appear to have any speakers built in, but I could just be stupid too lol
@sweetwater5 жыл бұрын
Hi there. That is a great question! The Roland AX-Edge does not have built in speakers, but it does have 2 x 1/4" main outs, so you would be able to send that to a PA system and be able to rock on. Let us know if you have any other questions! Maryann Shirley, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1774, maryann_shirley@sweetwater.com
@LuckyOwI7775 жыл бұрын
@@sweetwater Cool. Thanks so much for confirming that. I'm going to be getting one really soon, and I can't wait to play it!
@nblhrt923 жыл бұрын
When you want to slay that synth solo and a Rathalos.
@sweetwater3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to find just the right solo to get the Rathalos to crash! Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
@tellthetruthok2 жыл бұрын
Bought the white version from sweet water and love it! I’m a guitar player & am wondering what type of key action is Roland AX-Edge classified? Non weighted spring loaded? Looking to buy a full 88 keyboard from SW & would love the same key action as the Roland AX-Edge!
@sweetwater2 жыл бұрын
Hi tellthetruthok. The AX-Edge has "semi-weighted" or "synth-weighted" action. As you surmised, it is non-weighted and spring loaded. I also really like the AX-Edge's keyboard action. -_Daniel_
@tellthetruthok2 жыл бұрын
@@sweetwater Thank you!!
@elmeromero65592 жыл бұрын
great video but just one doubt ..do I need passive speakers or active speakers to conect and play my Roland?? I'll appreciate someone reply me .. t-you =)
@sweetwater2 жыл бұрын
Hi elmero mero. The AX-Edge sends out line-level stereo audio that needs to be amplified and then sent to passive speakers, or the line level can go to a pair of powered speakers. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
@brassbando5 жыл бұрын
13:40 One question: Is there a sustain button for the left hand? If not, can I connect a sustain pedal?
@sweetwater5 жыл бұрын
Hello! The Hold button on the AXEdge functions like a sustain button would. Page 10 of the Manual explains more: static.roland.com/assets/media/pdf/AX-EDGE_eng01_W.pdf If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
@kelly_nuelАй бұрын
Aww I need one so badly right now 😢
@CloudingYourSkies4 жыл бұрын
I didn't know I needed this lol I'm dreading finding out the price though cx
@Richieb754 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one today. It's 1,000$. Really a good price for all it can do. My son (guitar) is starting a band and I'm going to play the bass parts on this.
@billbergen91695 жыл бұрын
Anything roland makes is awsome! i have a boss katana 50 watt amp and that thing is loud!
@NickyMitchell857 ай бұрын
Just imagine if the ROLAND JUPITER was a *KEYTAR?*
@BillieSwift7 ай бұрын
Can I play it while sitting down?
@sweetwater7 ай бұрын
Hi BillieSwift. Yes, it has four rubber feet, allowing it to securely play flat. -_Daniel_
@synthartist695 жыл бұрын
It is cool but I don't like the fact that I have to have an IPAD to edit the sounds. It would have been nice if you could at least edit basic parameters without an IPAD such as ADSR and effect parameters. Not everyone has an IPAD or time to deal with it.
@jaimeacuna52935 жыл бұрын
You can use Android devices too
@sweetwater5 жыл бұрын
Hi synthartist69. You'll be pleased to know that all of the AX-Edge's synth parameters are also available from the front panel as well. You can edit all the way down to the 4-part Tones: Waveforms, Envelopes, LFOs, Filters, Levels, Pans, Portamento, FX, Scales, EQ, Key Ranges, Velocity Ranges, etc., etc. Thanks for watching!
@iqi6165 жыл бұрын
Better sounds and performance control than the Yamaha but rather bulky. I'd happily have an octave less or mini keys (I'm a heretic). Great demo BTW
@emilyterral7473 жыл бұрын
I want this soooo... bad!!! Unfortunatly it is way more than I can afford. I just got an SHS-300.
@tyreeriggins33 жыл бұрын
Can I just attach a mic instead of buying a talk box? What’s the cons to not having them separately?
@joeyfloress11312 жыл бұрын
Hey Daniel, how do the keys feel? Too light, too heavy, just right?
@sweetwater2 жыл бұрын
Hi Joey. I grew up playing organ and melodica instead of piano. So I'm often unaware of keyboard action. For me it's about how the keys feel when I'm playing a vigorous glissando. And the AX-Edge feels great. -_Daniel_
@jamesantoine43182 жыл бұрын
very nice job
@7James774 жыл бұрын
I am new to the Keytar world, what's the lowest octave you can play on this? C0 or higher?
@sweetwater4 жыл бұрын
Hello! The octave buttons on the AXEdge work to add +/- 3 octaves to the range of the 49 key keyboard, so you effectively have 10 octaves that this instrument can play (four built into the keyboard itself, three lower, and three higher). The full range should be C0-C10. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1660, nick_lamendola@sweetwater.com
@AceeSoul5 жыл бұрын
Darn you, now I want one
@EngineMusic4 жыл бұрын
i gotta get one of these.
@witchiepierre85494 жыл бұрын
That is one of the most beautiful, sexy keytar I’ve ever seen🤩. I have to get me one
@danielcolfer46715 жыл бұрын
Dan you’ve got to program Frankenstein sounds in there.
@davidgoode74162 жыл бұрын
I like it...
@bobu5213 Жыл бұрын
That 6:20 demo sounds unreal
@abrahammartinez94317 күн бұрын
Anyone out there tried out strap locks on their keytar? Also, what strap did you use?
@TheNefastor3 жыл бұрын
There is also a button that opens a time-portal to the 80's ;-D
@sweetwater3 жыл бұрын
The '80s were beddy beddy good to me. -_Daniel_
@CoatofmanycolourАй бұрын
Please sir, how can I get a tutorial for this instrument.
@JamesCards20042 күн бұрын
does the keytar have a transpose feature?
@Rexuhnt5 жыл бұрын
Could you play this like a normal keyboard as well? Does it have good piano sounds?
@sweetwater5 жыл бұрын
Hi Hunter. I'm playing one of the AX-Edge pianos in the music intro of this video. You can set it down and play it (it has rubber feet), or you can connect any-sized MIDI controllers to its MIDI In jack. Thanks for watching!
@Rexuhnt5 жыл бұрын
@@sweetwater oh nice. Thanks for the reply!
@SIRROBERTTHEKEYTARMINATOR5 жыл бұрын
How much are the extra blades?
@chicanegro76924 жыл бұрын
Can this keytar be connected to e.g. headphones?
@juliozoa2 жыл бұрын
Just a question-> Can I use the Edge model like a Master Keyboard with 16 midi channels control like the model AX7 do ?
@phillipscovill12773 жыл бұрын
Do you need to run through some sort of software on a computer or can you just plug into an amp or PA and go?
@sweetwater3 жыл бұрын
Hi Phillip. You can use the iOS or Android apps for deep-level editing, but the AX-Edge is ready to go as is. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_
@dariainiowa4784 жыл бұрын
I'm not a big fan of playing standing up because I use a lot of pedals (you end up pivoting on your heels). They are much easier to use when I'm sitting down. I also prefer 88 keys (49 is frustrating for me). I understand that you can jump up & down octaves, but it's just better to have 88 keys waiting there for you at all times. I bought a Yamaha MX49 and now I'm wishing that I would have bought the MX88. Also, controllers you can can control with your feet are miles better.....I like both hands on the keys at all times. Foot controllers and foot switches can do so much if you put thought into setting it up right.
@don4476 Жыл бұрын
Don't think of it as a keyboard. Think of it as a keytar. It's for its own thing.
@markeysonwoodcraftandcarvi92472 жыл бұрын
Great instrument.
@862leon Жыл бұрын
Can it control Virtaul synths as well?
@sweetwater Жыл бұрын
Hi leon. The Ax-Edge can transmit MIDI via 5-Pin DIN as well as USB. Anything that can be played by MIDI can be played by the Ax-Edge. -_Daniel_
@GavinKrueger2 жыл бұрын
This guy is a badass
@Haztagz4 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the drum sounds from??
@sweetwater4 жыл бұрын
Hi silverwater006. The drums were on the backing tracks that I was using to jam over. Thanks for watching!
@mr.aisak075 жыл бұрын
Hello, I have a doubt, I've gotten a new AX-Edge Keytar, but I want to upload new melodies of instruments from the program KONTAKT 6 to my Keytar, do you know how to do it? Or do I need another program? Please, hope you can help me with it
@Jason759134 жыл бұрын
load mixdowns to a USB drive and plug that into the Ax-Edge, manual explains how to run the backing tracks