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Nov 15 '09 by canceromega

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Electronic keyboards/synths

Hello ladies and gents! I come to you beseeching advice in regard to the blog title.

I have wanted an electronic keyboard for a very long time, but never actually had an opportunity to get one until now. My parents have been asking me what kind of keyboard I would like, which leads me to believe they would like to buy me one as a Christmas present. The problem is, I do not know what kind of keyboard or synth I would want because I don't know anything about them! So here's where I come to you guys for help, hoping that some of you are more knowledgeable about this topic.

Any advice? I don't know where to start researching! I think I would prefer a synth. And also, if this helps at all, my friend and I are thinking about starting a band. What says you? I have looked at one called the Alesis Micron and it looks neat! Any thoughts?

Cool, right?!

Steve The Great on Nov 15 '09 at 9:52pm

If you can swing it, I think I'd go with a simpler midi-type keyboard and a cool synthesizer computer program.

at least that's what my brother does, I think.

or maybe you just want a cool synth keyboard.

in any case I'm talking out of my ass and have no clue. but look into it.

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 9:55pm

Aye aye, cap'n Steve! I trust your opinion. Or your brother's opinion. This will be looked over.

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 9:55pm

A band?!

Awesome!

You guys need any kickass band names? I totally have some great band names for the taking!

:^D

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 9:57pm

Let me hear 'em, Sweet Ass Ryan. :D

Steve The Great on Nov 15 '09 at 9:57pm

also, I had no idea you did piano.

I"m jealous.

littlem on Nov 15 '09 at 9:58pm

*watches blog

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 10:00pm

You should learn, Stebe! I <3 the piano. I've been playing for roughly 13 years now.

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:02pm

FAT DAVE

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:02pm

it's "borrowed" from Gone Baby Gone!

PogoLightning on Nov 15 '09 at 10:03pm

my bro has a nord, something like this:

it's pretty schnazzy. i don't know too much about the more synth end of keyboards...but this is a nice one that you can use with computer software as well ,sounds great.

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:03pm

HORNLESS UNICORNS

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 10:05pm

Thanks, Steph! I'm adding this to the list of things to look at. It is one hote looking keyboard.

lol @ Fat Dave. Please to keep these coming, Ryan.

B 7 on Nov 15 '09 at 10:09pm

I know nothing about them really, but I sure love 'em!

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:12pm

those are 2 of my favorites I've had for a while

I've had this one too, not sure if it's at all good or terrible:

THE DELANOS

shakethesheets on Nov 15 '09 at 10:13pm

MOOG EVERYTHING

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:14pm

now I'll start just listing any new ones that pop into mind

like,

THE FACE

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:15pm

with their hit single evan3, oh what you do to me

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 10:16pm

THIS ONE TIME I WATCHED A DOCUMENTARY ON MOOG THEREMINS ALONE IN MY ROOM. I am now saving up for a Moog theremin. I totally want to be buried with a ring modulator because they are SO AWESOME.

mike bautista on Nov 15 '09 at 10:16pm

I've been wanting a cool electronic keyboard or a synth or an organ. But I don't know much about them and I'm too poor for any.
My friend is a DJ and he's into all this kind of stuff. I told him I was looking into an old midi keyboard, but he said unless I plan on modding it, I'd be best to look for programs or more complex keyboards that have that sound in their library.
I don't know anything about organs except that Hammond is good. :/

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 10:17pm

And their followup single, puddin lips.

emoisforposers on Nov 15 '09 at 10:17pm

This is mine, then again if you don't know anything about synths I don't know if I reccomend you going this deep into the synth world right away.....
I'm with whoever said to get a MIDI keyboard and just turn it into whatever you want it to be through software... I started out that way, while I got comfortable enough.... it also allowed for being to record multiple track instruments!

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:17pm

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE...ARE...FAT DAVE!

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:19pm

you guys could do something with your initials even

mike bautista on Nov 15 '09 at 10:19pm

Also, I think olli and spacesick know stuff about this.

emoisforposers on Nov 15 '09 at 10:20pm

Also, let it be known I ALMOST bought a microkorg because of this video alone....

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 10:21pm

His name is David, my name is Anna. So... Dan? Our band's name will be Dan.

I wish olli and spacesick would make their way into my blog. ;( I also have a hunch that maybe Julia knows a little bit about this kind o' stuff. I should holler at her.

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:22pm

CHECK THIS S*** OUT

the band!

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 10:22pm

I have heard bad things about the microkorg. :(

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:23pm

David
Anna

dannad

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 10:23pm

DANNAD

mike bautista on Nov 15 '09 at 10:24pm

Whoa that's nice Dez!
I have know idea what any of those knobs do, but it looks awesome.

And MOOG!
I love going to the music store and playing all the keyboards. Its the only section of the music store that I don't feel like a loser, even though its the only section of the music store where I have the least amount of experience in.

mike bautista on Nov 15 '09 at 10:25pm

David
Anna
Danimals?

mike bautista on Nov 15 '09 at 10:26pm

Julia does have a theremin. I am still jealous of this.

B 7 on Nov 15 '09 at 10:28pm

Theremin's are amazing

emoisforposers on Nov 15 '09 at 10:41pm

Anna,

my suggestion honestly would be to go into one of the Moog retail stores if there's one near you... or even a related music shop.. and just play around with them and their features until you feel something that just feels comfortable for you.... the internet luckily is readily available with all sorts of videos on how to use it and learn cool tricks on it... but specially given your piano background.... this is really something where you don't look for the synth... the synth finds you... touch as many as you can, get your hands dirty... and narrow it down!

tracerbullet on Nov 15 '09 at 10:53pm

i think you should go for a mid- or full-size keyboard rather than a synth with only a few octaves

canceromega on Nov 15 '09 at 11:12pm

Thanks Dez and Brian! And yes, I fully plan on going and playing around with some instruments before I make any final decisions. That's the best part!

kayceislost on Nov 15 '09 at 11:31pm

When your band makes it big, if you ever need bassoon/flute/random instrument players, YOU KNOW WHERE TO FIND ME :)

mike bautista on Nov 15 '09 at 11:35pm

I read that as "when your hand makes it big".

I don't know why!

SuperRyan on Nov 15 '09 at 11:36pm

those are some large hands

mike bautista on Nov 15 '09 at 11:37pm

He made it big!

sonmi on Nov 15 '09 at 11:38pm

I have a microkorg. they are pretty sweet easy to use synths. plus they have a vocoder!

sonmi on Nov 15 '09 at 11:45pm

I believe the microkorg does have midi output too in case you want to use a softsynth later on. I actually use a mellotron plug-in for sounds now a lot more than the korg, but use the korg when I want some sick bassssssszz

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Jackanapes mk.II on Jun 15 '09 at 12:38am
Anna would totally be my best lady.
People'd be like, "You gotta have a best man dawg. That gay." And I'd be all like, "Yo, fuck you, poopturd, I can do whatever I want! It my wedding."
And then Anna and I would smash fists and start breakdancing all over the altar.

mike bautista on Aug 03 '09 at 12:35am
Anna makes my glasses fog up.