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Custom painted Roland AX-7 inspired by Henrik Klingenbergs AX-1. It's signed by Sonata Arctica. It's my first keytar and it's so much fun to play!

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

For some reason I cant reply directly to @treczoks@kbinsocial

So here is this.

It's never been an official term, I think back in time they were called "shoulder synths" but someone noticed it's a keyboard played like a guitar and someone was like "ooh "keytar! "came about and it was just way catchier, thus the keytar moniker was born!

At least I think that's how it went. It's been years since I looked into it, so I coupd be full of shit. Someone correct me if I am wrong tho. Too lazy to active research right now.