The Korg RK-100S 2 Keytar (Overview & Demo)

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • Syntaur's Kenneth Frost (The Cuckoos) gives us an exciting overview of the new Korg RK-100S 2 keytar. He demonstrates the RK with a live performance of 'Why Don't U Ever Call Me Anymore' by The Cuckoos, and shows its redesigned light-weight wood finish, touch ribbons, arpeggiator, and stunning performance factors.
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Komentáře • 54

  • @mikemorrisonmusic
    @mikemorrisonmusic Před 2 lety +13

    🎶 I always feel like…somebody’s watching me… 🎶

    • @Gus-jb8cm
      @Gus-jb8cm Před 2 lety +2

      Cool looking keytar. Love to play one. Oh yes! 😊👍😊👍

    • @crnkmnky
      @crnkmnky Před 2 lety +2

      Yes, Kenneth’s melody does bring to mind the synth solo from that Rockwell song 😁

    • @thecuckoos9336
      @thecuckoos9336 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m definitely a huge Rockwell fan!

  • @gruponemesis
    @gruponemesis Před 2 lety +9

    I wish i was skinny as you. i woukd totally rock those outfits bro!!!!!!
    Great playing...and looks like a great keytar!

  • @LordCritish
    @LordCritish Před 2 lety +7

    Great demo! Looking forward to more gear demos from Kenneth!

  • @FarkyDave
    @FarkyDave Před 2 lety +12

    Nice job, Kenneth. I have the Roland AX-Edge, but that Korg is cool. I especially like the long touch ribbon below the keys.

    • @TwinCitiesOxygen
      @TwinCitiesOxygen Před 2 lety +2

      What do you think of Korg leaving out the aftertouch?

    • @FarkyDave
      @FarkyDave Před 2 lety

      @@TwinCitiesOxygen Definitely a minus!

    • @ThePragmo
      @ThePragmo Před 2 lety

      As a MUSICIAN I'm greatly disappointed with the way they are trying to substitute our beloved PITCH BEND wheels with those terrible touch ribbons. It's as bad as all the electronic computer music that is flooding our markets. Don't get me wrong guys, but owing to my experience with the Roland AX Synth and how the touch ribbon and that modulation bar all got messed up and I could not get replacements, I think it's a nightmare for us. I will forever love the original Korg RK-100 from 1984. Though it had no sounds I was comfortable with its pitch control handling and I was able to manually fix those wheels when they got any issues. All this digital stuff is messing us up. Just my opinion. Is there a modern Pricey Keytar that has wheels instead of Ribbons? I also appreciated and purchased the Alesis Vortex to my collection just coz it had the WHEEL..

  • @Punkrockphil
    @Punkrockphil Před 2 lety +3

    I just bought one, so far I am digging it. One comment though, there are actually 5 separate banks of 8 favorites. So thats 40 favorites. I am gonna set them up with each bank associated with one or two songs and then just switch banks for another set. Pretty Rad. Great video!

  • @crnkmnky
    @crnkmnky Před 2 lety +4

    Spandex & Leather 😎😍

  • @khaleefd
    @khaleefd Před rokem +3

    It would be nice if Korg put out a video showing how to use the vocoder and if it makes a difference if a condenser or dynamic microphone is use. Actually, it would be great if Korg put out a list of recommended microphones, particulary head-worn microphones they recommend.

  • @gmarlett84
    @gmarlett84 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Prince meets The Cure

  • @ColonelMidi
    @ColonelMidi Před 2 lety +2

    dude you pretty much resemble the very idea of "i play the keytar" in this video. this is -art- very cool, super groovy.

  • @WillsJazzLoft
    @WillsJazzLoft Před 2 lety +3

    Ok. Cool 😎

  • @Rompler_Rocco
    @Rompler_Rocco Před 2 lety +3

    Nice!! Hope it's a quality vocoder 🙏👍

  • @eddysmythe708
    @eddysmythe708 Před 26 dny

    Seriously cool video. I use my Roland AX to play bass and it sounds fabulous. It's quite large though and I am consideing investing in the Korg.

  • @Matt-ss7hx
    @Matt-ss7hx Před 5 měsíci +1

    Alex Turner meets Lou Reed? ✌

  • @musicalsam1
    @musicalsam1 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. I love my RK100s but have only really used it to control the Kronos live. It's own sounds seem pretty good.

  • @WillsJazzLoft
    @WillsJazzLoft Před 2 lety +4

    Patrice Rushen and the late George Duke

  • @kyrkwalters964
    @kyrkwalters964 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video

  • @alexskibicki2262
    @alexskibicki2262 Před rokem

    Awesome demo, Kenneth! 😎🤘🏻🎹 I’m a huge Korg and yamaha fan(love both brands) and this keytar sounds phenomenal. My brother owns 2 keytars and they sounded totally awesome. Since seeing him performing with one at open jams, I’ve been intrigued by keytars. I’m thinking about getting one myself.

    • @mogadon7
      @mogadon7 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Crack on and buy it then...going on with yourself. Or get your selfish brother to hand one over.

    • @alexskibicki2262
      @alexskibicki2262 Před 5 měsíci

      @@mogadon7lol we’re gonna shred on the keytars 🎸🎹

  • @matthewpaluch777
    @matthewpaluch777 Před 2 lety +3

    😎👍🎹🎶🔊Geoff Downs

  • @ghostofdavid
    @ghostofdavid Před 2 lety +3

    Super random question here but I notice the sound/favorite bank switch on these are threaded steel, so can you screw a switch tip onto the lever like you do with a Gibson guitar?

    • @Syntaur
      @Syntaur  Před 2 lety +2

      It’s a very fine thread. Mostly for feel.

    • @ghostofdavid
      @ghostofdavid Před 2 lety

      @@Syntaur Thank you.

    • @krusher74
      @krusher74 Před rokem

      @@ghostofdavid get the glue!

  • @fukbombz
    @fukbombz Před 7 měsíci

    Are there any good case recommendations for this specific keytar? I’m trying to look for a good one.

  • @krusher74
    @krusher74 Před rokem

    It would be sweet if they did they red bit in a retro wood finish.

  • @anci108
    @anci108 Před 2 lety +1

    I need your help very much! Can you tell me which power supply /charger is suitable for this keytar? I cannot find how many amperes it should have?

    • @thecuckoos9336
      @thecuckoos9336 Před 2 lety

      I’ve used the Korg KA-350 power supply and it works fine 👌

    • @anci108
      @anci108 Před 2 lety

      @@thecuckoos9336 thank you very much

    • @thecuckoos9336
      @thecuckoos9336 Před 2 lety

      @@anci108 you’re very welcome!

  • @PutItAway101
    @PutItAway101 Před 11 měsíci

    Is it possible to play on the large ribbon controller without setting it to a scale? I.e. with infinitely variable pitch like a fretless instrument. Also, every demo of the large ribbon just uses it to do fast divebombs, haven't seen anyone play anything slow that indicates how fine-grained the pitch is.

  • @martinvigo8589
    @martinvigo8589 Před 2 lety

    Tocalo dont you want me de human league. Excelente sinte veo que se acomoda a todaslas canciones.

  • @2JohJoh2
    @2JohJoh2 Před 2 lety +1

    Since its built in synth engine is too good not be used as a sound source in a DAW, I wonder if the USB allows for Midi In as well.
    I know you can edit sounds, so it would be strange if you couldn't, but you never know ...
    (even the manual doesn't provide the info I'm looking for, let alone the specs on Korg's website ...)

    • @barrycooper9451
      @barrycooper9451 Před 2 lety +1

      You have to use MIDI host box. Look at MIDI map.

    • @2JohJoh2
      @2JohJoh2 Před 2 lety

      @@barrycooper9451 What page in the manual do you refer to ?
      Would that imply disconnecting the Keytar's USB from the computer, connect it to a midi host box, then have the computer talk somehow to the midi host box ??
      (the keytar's HW midi is only out, so that implies only usb is suited for receiving midi info)

  • @cheatcodecharlie
    @cheatcodecharlie Před rokem +1

    Don't like the song....but the Keytar sounds dope

  • @ageshero
    @ageshero Před 2 lety +3

    Why are they so expensive tho. Lol

    • @Aaron-Qman
      @Aaron-Qman Před rokem

      It's currently $699! I got it a couple weeks ago. It honestly should've been this price or lower a long time ago. It's no comparison to the Ax Edge so hopefully it stays at this slightly more affordable price point.

  • @Observe-n-Learn
    @Observe-n-Learn Před 2 lety

    Dear Korg, Of all the synths you left off aftertouch, this was not the one to drop that ball on. $999- no wireless, this is 2022, I can control my crockpot from my phone.
    Great features otherwise but....

    • @Aaron-Qman
      @Aaron-Qman Před rokem +1

      2023 it's currently a slightly more affordable $699. Maybe they read your comment haha.

  • @chrissawyersawyer695
    @chrissawyersawyer695 Před 2 lety +2

    Just play the keyboard mate.

    • @ErraticFaith
      @ErraticFaith Před 2 lety

      If he's as bad at that as he is this, I'd rather he didn't thanks.

    • @chrissawyersawyer695
      @chrissawyersawyer695 Před 2 lety

      @@ErraticFaith maybe he should just play the tri-angle.

    • @ChandoraBox
      @ChandoraBox Před 2 lety +2

      @@ErraticFaith he's not even bad?

    • @kh485
      @kh485 Před rokem +1

      Don’t be afraid to be “bad”. Michael Jackson said “who’s bad”? Don’t be a hater. Hahaha!!!

  • @klodinsky3132
    @klodinsky3132 Před 10 měsíci

    vocals suck hard😂