10 Best Keytars 2020

Reviewed by Gareth Otwell | Last Updated: Mar 13, 2020

After analyzing products, scanning reviews, spending more than 36 hours of research and speaking with our test users, we think the Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 | High-Performance USB / MIDI Wireless is the one of the Best Keytar on the market.

#	Image	Name	Brand	Price
1	⭐Best Choice	Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 \| High-Performance USB / MIDI Wireless Keytar Controller with Professional Software Suite Including ProTools \| First Check price	Alesis	$$$$$	Check price
2	💲Best value for the money	Yamaha Sonogenic Keytar with Power Supply, Strap, and MIDI Cable, Red Check price	YAMAHA	$$$$$	Check price
3	Best under $1000	Roland, 49-Key Keytar (AX-Edge-W) Check price	Roland	$$$$$	Check price
4	Best under $500	Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB/MIDI Keytar Controller + 4 AA Batteries & Charger + MIDI and USB Cables + Strapeez Check price	Alesis	$$$$$	Check price
5		Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB/MIDI Keytar Controller with Gator GKBE-49 Economy Keyboard Bag Check price	Alesis	$$$$$	Check price
6		Keytar Check price	Flackery Inc.	$$$$$	Check price
7		Sonogenic mini-keytar, SHS-300 Blue Check price	YAMAHA	$$$$$	Check price
8	👑Premium Pick	Roland AX-EDGE Keytar Synthesizer with ST-AX2 Keytar Stand (Black) Check price	Roland.	$$$$$	Check price
9	Best under $200	Sonogenic mini-keytar, SHS-300 White Check price	YAMAHA	$$$$$	Check price
10		Korg microKorg 37-Key Analog Modeling Synthesizer with Vocoder Check price	Korg	$$$$$	Check price

Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 | High-Performance USB / MIDI Wireless – Best Overall Keytar

37 velocity-sensitive keys with after-touch for compact size with complete melodic range
Eight RGB back-lit velocity-sensitive trigger pads enable you to create beats or trigger clips and Eight back-lit faders for controlling volumes or other virtual instrument parameters
Embedded MIDI-assignable tilt sensor performance control with on/off button and Thumb-controlled volume slider and reversible pitch-bend wheel on neck
Included USB receiver creates a wireless connection to any Mac or PC, or most keyboards with USB host port
World-class production software package included: ProTools | First Alesis Edition and Ableton Live Lite, plus DB-33, Eleven Lite, Mini Grand, Hybrid 3, Loom 2, Vacuum Pro, and Xpand!2 by AIR Music Tech and TimewARP 2600 by Way Out Ware

Includes keytar, power supply, strap, 1/8" Aux cable and MIDI Breakout cable
Jam Mode lets you focus on playing the rhythms while the instrument worries about playing the right notes of songs
1/8" Aux input takes output from a portable music player, iOS device, mixer or computer and uses the instrument's speakers to play back the audio
Bluetooth MIDI, wireless iOS connectivity and USB to host functionality with a 1/4" Line output
The modulation wheel lets you control the amount of modulation effect on your sound, and will remain at the desired setting until you increase or decrease it again

49 full-sized keys with velocity and channel after touch
79 types of part multi-effects and part EQ, 79 types of program multi-effects, chorus, reverb, master compressor, and master EQ
320 programs and over 500 preset tones for key artists
Up to 4 hours of battery-powered operation (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries only); can also be powered via AC adaptor
Available in black and white models with removable edge blade for custom look; one extra edge blade included to complement your AX-Edge model

The Vortex Wireless 2 is a Midi Controller/Master keyboard only, there is no sound source. It works with a Computer + Audio interface to produce sound.
Command the Stage - 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch for compact size with complete melodic range-Get Creative - Eight RGB backlit velocity-sensitive trigger pads enable you to create beats or trigger clips and eight back-lit faders control volume
Express Yourself - Embedded MIDI-assignable tilt sensor performance control with on/off button and Thumb-controlled volume slider and reversible pitch-bend wheel
USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system's conventional microphone input for use in live performance
This Photo4Less Top Value Kit Includes:Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB/MIDI Keytar Controller + 4 AA Batteries & Charger + MIDI & USB Cables + Strapeez

The Vortex Wireless 2 is a Midi Controller/Master keyboard only, there is no sound source. It works with a Computer + Audio interface to produce sound
Command the Stage - 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch for compact size with complete melodic range
Get Creative - Eight RGB backlit velocity-sensitive trigger pads enable you to create beats or trigger clips and eight back-lit faders control volume or any other assignable virtual instrument parameters
Express Yourself - Embedded MIDI-assignable tilt sensor performance control with on/off button and Thumb-controlled volume slider and reversible pitch-bend wheel USB output connects to your computer for digital recording, while the XLR output connects with your sound system's conventional microphone input for use in live performance
This Photo4Less Kit Includes:Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 USB/MIDI Keytar Controller with Gator Cases Economy Keyboard Bag

JAM mode lets you focus on playing the rhythms while the instrument worries about playing the right notes of songs.
The SHS-300 features a sleek, compact design that fits just about anywhere. Play standing up or sitting down.
Advanced Wave Memory Stereo Sampling recreates natural instrument sound in stereo.
12 Voices are broken up into 4 Voices categories with 3 variations in each voice. This makes it easier to quickly find the right sound for the song.
32-note polyphony allows for the performance of beginner to advanced level pieces, allowing for sustained notes to ring through without being cut off.

JAM mode lets you focus on playing the rhythms while the instrument worries about playing the right notes of songs.
The SHS-300 features a sleek, compact design that fits just about anywhere. Play standing up or sitting down.
Advanced Wave Memory Stereo Sampling recreates natural instrument sound in stereo.
12 Voices are broken up into 4 Voices categories with 3 variations in each voice. This makes it easier to quickly find the right sound for the song.
32-note polyphony allows for the performance of beginner to advanced level pieces, allowing for sustained notes to ring through without being cut off.

Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System
Synthesizer Program: Multi Timbral=2 (max, Split/Dual Mode)
Voices: 4 voices. Power Supply- DC 9 V (AC adapter), or six AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
Arpeggiator: 6 types. Outputs: L/MONO, R, Headphones
Compatibility : Windows - 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000 SP2, XP. Mac OS - OSX10.6.8 or later