How about the Keytar/Clavitar/Midi Bass ?

[Bassamatic]

What happened to these? It seems that this might be a fun way to play bass. Right hand on the keys, left hand for effects, etc.

http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/1...th-of-the.html

Is there anything like this on the market today?

What would be a good Midi device to use with it, if I could find one?

[jazzbo58]

Roland has a Keytar available. I think it's a remake of the AX7.

Cheers,
Jim

[hrodbert696]

Keytars are still out there, I saw one on sale at BestBuy not too long ago. I don't know how many major bands are still using them -- I know the keys player for the German band Wir Sind Helden does. They have a bit of a retro Neue Deutsche Welle thing in their sound.

[Melik]

Herbie uses Keytar frequently!

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