Members Jdk1975 Posted September 7, 2017 Members Share Posted September 7, 2017 I've come across an awesome vintage Korg Keytar! I can't play hardly at all, but want it to make noise!! It came with a MIDI cable only.... what do I need to do (affordably) to be able to shred??? I know I need an external synthesizer or sound module, but don't want to spend $600! Any shortcuts out there for a novice?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kbeaumont Posted September 7, 2017 Members Share Posted September 7, 2017 If doesn't have sound, does it have a USB port? What model is the Keytar? If it has a USB port you can plug it into a computer or iPad and generate the sounds with it. If its midi only you would need a midi interface such as the Roland UM-ONE ($39) https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMOneMk2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jdk1975 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2017 It's a Korg Remote Keyboard RK-100 Everything I've looked for takes me to the RK-100S, which has a sound module built in... this is the old school versio. I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jdk1975 Posted September 7, 2017 Author Members Share Posted September 7, 2017 Not sure if comment came thru, but it's a Korg RK-100. All searching I've done takes me to RK-100S which is a newer model..... I need something to go from midi OUT on Keytar and end up in a speaker/amp.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kbeaumont Posted September 11, 2017 Members Share Posted September 11, 2017 There are several options. Use the midi converter I previously postef and go into a computer and then from the computer into a speaker system (PA, Keyboard Amp etc) Then buy sampletank, Komplete Elements or any number of virtual instruments. Or use a sound module the are tons of these available at many price points a search on ebay for EMU proteus 2000 gave me several under $200. There is also the Waldorf Rocket http://www.fullcompass.com/prod/231740-Waldorf-Music-Rocket or any of the Roland Boutique series. These will plug directly into the RK-100 midi out and any amp or mixer board or powered speaker you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MikeyParent Posted September 12, 2017 Members Share Posted September 12, 2017 Live or studio? I have a Roland AX-7 and I bought a Yamaha MIDI bluetooth adapter (below) which allows me to use my iPad as a synth module. There are tons of great cheap/free apps. Some will work on an iPhone as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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