The Vortex Keytar Puts a 21st Century Spin on Handheld Synth
Michael Hines — January 23, 2012 — Tech
Those of you still stuck in 1985 are going to flip over the Vortex keytar. This 21st century keytar from Alesis is a drastic update of the instrument first made popular in the '80s.
The keytar was often lampooned, but it apparently had enough of a following to warrant a 21st century overhaul. The Vortex keytar has 37 pressure sensitive keys and features USB/MIDI connectivity. The keytar comes with a built-in accelerometer that allows players to ramp up the volume of their music by moving faster. The craze for all things retro isn't dying down anytime soon, so it's no wonder that the Vortex keytar was created. This updated '80s instrument is expected to sell for between $249 and $399 when it hits the market later in the year.
The keytar was often lampooned, but it apparently had enough of a following to warrant a 21st century overhaul. The Vortex keytar has 37 pressure sensitive keys and features USB/MIDI connectivity. The keytar comes with a built-in accelerometer that allows players to ramp up the volume of their music by moving faster. The craze for all things retro isn't dying down anytime soon, so it's no wonder that the Vortex keytar was created. This updated '80s instrument is expected to sell for between $249 and $399 when it hits the market later in the year.
Trend Themes
1. Retro Music Gear - This trend gives rise to an opportunity for businesses to create a new line of retro-styled instruments.
2. Advanced Keyboards - The rise of advanced keyboard instruments opens up opportunities for manufacturers to introduce unique features.
3. Wireless Connections - This trend creates an opportunity for businesses to introduce instruments with wireless connectivity, offering easy integration with other devices.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments - Musical instrument manufacturers could take advantage of the trend for retro-inspired instruments and introduce a range of updated retro-styled instruments.
2. Electronics Manufacturing - The rise of advanced keyboard instruments creates a niche for electronics manufacturers to produce novel keyboards with specialized features.
3. Technology Gadgets - Introducing wireless connectivity in music instruments expands opportunities for technology businesses to build wireless devices for music production and performance.
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