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!Dates !!Model !!Type !!I/F !!class="unsortable"|Notes |
1795 | |Orphica[{{cite web |title=Orphica (?Vienna, {{circa|1805}}) |url=http://www.cph.rcm.ac.uk/Catalogues/keyboard%20catalogue/Pianos/RCM%20133%20Orphica.htm |publisher=Centre for Performance History, Royal College of Music |access-date=2011-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928045235/http://www.cph.rcm.ac.uk/Catalogues/keyboard%20catalogue/Pianos/RCM%20133%20Orphica.htm |archive-date=2011-09-28 |url-status=dead }}] | acoustic piano | style="text-align:center;"|– | a portable miniature piano in horizontal harp form. |
| 1963 | Weltmeister Basset[{{cite web |title=Weltmeister Basset |url=http://blackroses.de/site38.htm |publisher=blackroses.de |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020322141930/http://blackroses.de/site38.htm |archive-date=2002-03-22 }}] | electric bass piano using struck reed | style="text-align:center;"|– | an electric piano bass, similar to Hohner Bass or Rhodes PianoBass, used by dance bands in East Germany probably late 1960s. |
| 1966 | {{interlanguage link|Joh Mustad Tubon|de|Tubon}}[
]{{cite web
|title=Joh Mustad AB Tubon (1966, Sweden)
|url=http://www.musikmuseet.se/samlingar/detalj.php?l=en&iid=1021&v=2008-01-02%2016:37:16&str=
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422162237/http://www.musikmuseet.se/samlingar/detalj.php?l=en&iid=1021&v=2008-01-02%2016%3A37%3A16&str=
|archive-date=2012-04-22
|publisher=Stockholm Music and Theatre Museum
|url-status=dead
}}
(in the UK: Livingston)[
]{{cite web
| title = The 'Tubon' Joh Mustad AB, Sweden, 1966
| url = http://120years.net/the-tubon-sweden-1967/
| work = 120 Years of Electronic Music (120years.net)
| date = 9 February 2014
| quote = {{smaller|The instrument was manufactured by in 1966 by the Swedish manufacturer of electronic tube organs, Joh Mustad AB, in Gothenburg, Sweden and also sold under license in the UK as the 'Livingstone'. Very few of the instruments were sold outside of Sweden but one was purchased by Paul McCartney ( the original score for 'Strawberry Fields Forever' includes a Tubon intro which was replaced by a Chamberlin on the final recording) and by Ralf Hutter of Kraftwerk in the early 1970s.}}
}}
See also: photographs of Paul playing Tubon [http://120years.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/paultubon2.jpg 1], [http://120years.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/Paul-McCartney-fiddles-around-with-an-ancestor-of-the-keytar-The-Tubon-backstage-at-a-gig-in-Germany.-.jpg 2] (at the Schloss Hotel in Hamburg, during The Beatles' last world tour), Tubon [http://120years.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/sf4vr.gif part score] of "Strawberry Fields Forever".
| electronic bass organ | style="text-align:center;"|– | tube-shaped monophonic electronic keyboard instrument with guitar strap.
Used by Ralf Hütter of Kraftwerk on the album Kraftwerk (1970),[
]{{cite book
|editor=Sean Albiez |editor2=David Pattie
| chapter = Kraftwerk (1970)
| chapter-url= https://books.google.com/books?id=ZVDVrWyAk2YC&q=Kraftwerk%20Tubon&pg=PA101
| title = Kraftwerk: Music Non-Stop
|date=January 2011
| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=ZVDVrWyAk2YC
| publisher = A&C Black
| publication-date = 2011
| isbn = 978-1-4411-9136-6
| pages = 100–[https://books.google.com/books?id=ZVDVrWyAk2YC&dq=Kraftwerk%20Tubon&pg=PA101 101]
| quote = {{smaller|It is also worth mentioning the use of phasing and the application of ring modulator effects to the keyboard's Tubon sound, which gives the music an industrial quality.}}
}}
Swedish and Finnish bands during the 1970s, including Lådan.[
]{{cite web
| title = Lådan: Va i helvete har dom för sig inne i banken efter tre?
| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_BKzxAR7sE
| work = YouTube
}} |
| 1977 | Hillwood Rockeyboard RB-1[{{cite web |title=Rockeyboard RB-1 |url=http://brochures.yokochou.com/keyboard-and-effector/hillwood/1977/en_p6.html |work=Hillwood Keyboard / Synthesizer Catalog 1977 |publisher=Hillwood Musical Instrument/Zen-On |access-date=2011-10-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608171954/http://brochures.yokochou.com/keyboard-and-effector/hillwood/1977/en_p6.html |archive-date=2012-06-08 |url-status=dead }}] | synth piano with VCF & volume pedals | style="text-align:center;"|– | influenced by Edgar Winter's style of hanging a keyboard from a neck.
Used by Haruo Chikada (The Vibratones). |
1977[{{cite news |title=Blog: The Keytar - A Brief History |url=https://sonicstate.com/news/2014/04/07/blog-the-keytar-a-brief-history/2/ |access-date=15 February 2022 |work=Sonicstate |language=en}}] | Powell Probe | controller | (CV/Gate) | Roger Powell's keytar by Royalex |
| 1979 | PMS Syntar[{{cite web |author=James D. Maier |title=The Performance Music Systems Syntar |url=http://www.carbon111.com/syntar.html }}] | synthesizer | (CV/Gate) | an earliest synthesizer keytar product, prior to the Moog Liberation in 1980 |
| 1980 | Davis Clavitar | controller | (CV/Gate) | used by George Duke, Herbie Hancock in 1980. |
| 1980 | Moog Liberation | synthesizer | CV/Gate | |
| 1980 | Royalex Probe | controller | (CV/Gate) | Jan Hammer's keytar by Royalex, ca. 1980. |
| 19821982 | Dynacord Rhythm Stick (Jamma) | percussion controller | MIDI & CV/Gate | used by Michael Jackson (1996-7), Billy Ocean, Sabrina Salerno (1988), Manu Katche, and Curt Cress.[{{Cite book|last=Graham|first=Alex|title=Electronic Drumfax|publisher=self-published|year=2019|isbn=978-1701024229|pages=121, 122}}] |
| 1982 | Roland SH-101{{ref label|SH-101|opt grip}} | synthesizer | CV/Gate | control grip was optional. |
| 1982 | Sequential Circuits {{nowrap|Remote Prophet}} | controller | SCB | controller for Prophet-5 synthesizer using proprietary serial interface.[{{cite web|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar99/articles/retroprophet.htm|title=Sequential Circuits – Prophet Synthesizers 5 & 10 (Retro)|last=Reid|first=Gordon|date=March 1999|work=Sound on Sound|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203065241/http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/mar99/articles/retroprophet.htm|archive-date=3 February 2016|access-date=January 23, 2015}}] Used by Geoffrey Downes of ASIA and Dave Stewart. |
| 1982 | Yamaha CS01{{ref label|CS01|no grip}} | synthesizer with optional breath controller BC1 or BC2 | CV/Gate | used by Chick Corea in the early 1980s. |
| 1983 | Yamaha KX1 | controller | MIDI | used by Herbie Hancock in 1983, George Duke in 1983. |
| 1983 | Korg Poly-800{{ref label|Poly-800|no grip}} | synthesizer | MIDI | |
| 1983{{circa|1983}} | Yamaha CS01II | synthesizer with optional breath controller BC1 or BC3 | CV/Gate | |
| 1984{{circa|1984}} | Korg Poly-800 MkII{{ref label|Poly-800MkII|no grip}} | synthesizer | MIDI | |
| 1984 | Casio CZ-101{{ref label|CZ-101|no grip}} | synthesizer | MIDI | a medium size keyboard with strap pins |
| 1984 | Korg RK-100 | controller | MIDI | |
| 1984 | Yamaha KX5 | controller | MIDI | a medium depth keyboard |
| 1985 | Lync LN1 (The Lync) | controller | MIDI | |
| 1985 | Roland AXIS | controller | MIDI | |
| 1985 | Yamaha DX100{{ref label|DX100|no grip}} | synthesizer | MIDI | a mini keyboard with strap pins |
| 1986 | Casio AZ-1 | controller | MIDI | |
| 1986 | Siel DK70{{ref label|DK70|opt grip}} | synthesizer | MIDI | control grip was optional |
| 1987 | Korg 707{{ref label|707|no grip}} | synthesizer | MIDI | a synthesizer with strap pins |
| 1987 | Yamaha SHS-10 | electronic keyboard | MIDI | |
| 1987{{circa|1987}} | Tyco HotKeyz | toy keyboard | style="text-align:center;"|– | a toy keyboard |
| 1988 | Lync LN4 | controller | MIDI | also Jan Hammer signature model existed. |
| 1988 | Yamaha SHS-200 | electronic keyboard | MIDI | |
| 1989 | Tsumura JD21 | percussion controller | MIDI | |
| 1990 | Lync LN1000 | controller | MIDI | |
| 1990{{circa|1990}} | [http://www.ruskeys.net/eng/base/formini.php Formanta Mini] | synthesizer | (MIDI) | |
| 1991 | [http://www.ruskeys.net/eng/base/unost21.php Junost 21] | synthesizer | (MIDI) | |
1992{{circa|1992}}[{{cite book |first=Donald P. |last=Kozak |date=1992 |title=A Guide to Computer Music: An Electronic Music Resource |publisher=Sound Management |isbn=978-0-9621514-2-2 |page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=gaA7AQAAIAAJ&q=Baldoni+Midi+Accord 69] |quote={{smaller|1=Manufactured by Baldoni MIDI Accord}} }}] | Baldoni MIDI Accord[{{cite magazine |date=1995 |title=n/a |magazine=Electronic Musician |volume=11 |issue=1 |page=[https://books.google.com/books?id=C6c4AQAAIAAJ&q=Baldoni+Midi+Accord 8] |quote={{smaller|1=... I know of at least one other company : Baldoni Accordions . They make a whole line of acoustic and MIDI accordions , including the MIDI - Accord (a strap-on keyboard controller with ...)}} }}] | accordion controller ? | MIDI | Strap-on keyboard controller in the keytar style, with the chromatic buttons on the left-hand, and piano keyboard on the right-hand.[{{cite web |author=Accordion Videos And Links |date=2014-07-07 |title=BALDONI Midi Accord |url=https://m.facebook.com/AccordionFans/photos/baldoni-midi-accord-styled-as-a-portable-keyboard-controller-the-midi-accord-giv/658091167615803/ |website=Facebook |quote={{smaller|1=BALDONI Midi Accord. Styled as a portable keyboard controller, the Midi Accord gives the feel and performance of an accordion. Features include a 41 note velocity keyboard, 9 channel midi transmission w/ programmable midi program & volume per channel, 256 patch memory, and +/- 12 note transposition. The keyboard can transmit on 3 poly midi channels + a 4th mono (high note priority) channel, chords on 2 midi channels, and bass on 1 midi channel. A separate midi channel can be assigned for rhythm machine as well. A master volume pedal is included with up/down type switch controls for patch changes.}} }}]
See also a [https://scontent-nrt1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.18169-9/10397987_658091167615803_4632214999876559558_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg_e15_q65_s480x480&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=2d5d41&_nc_ohc=76_jTMiQDTkAX-ix0JJ&_nc_ht=scontent-nrt1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBGY-UPdo4sUROhLcuOeNyTcb9C59KnNGaXeYV1aVcgfg&oe=64252BF6 photo].[{{cite AV media |author=Liberty Bellows |date=2017 |title=2336 - Blue Baldoni Midi Accord Keytar Accordion 41 120 $1195 [Demo] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmd8KolLTFM |format=demo video |quote={{smaller|1=Baldoni Midi Accord / Digital Piano Accordion 19" 41/120 7lbs / Reedless, Electronic Presets / Requires amp and midi module (sold separately) / Includes Strap and Soft Case}} }}] |
| 1993 | Roland AX-1 | controller | MIDI | |
| 1994 | Zendrum | percussion controller | (MIDI) | |
| 1995
| The Drumstick
| percussion controller
| (MIDI)
| used by E. Dr. Smith[{{Cite web|title=The Drumstick|url=http://www.drummstick.com/Background.html|last=Smith|first=E|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080609213911/http://www.drummstick.com/Background.html|archive-date=2008-06-09|access-date=May 19, 2020}}] |
| 2000{{circa|2000}} | Suzuki MK-3600
YAMAHA YMK-80 | electronic keyboard | MIDI | a keyboard for marching band |
| 2000 | Lag LeKey | controller | (MIDI) | |
| 2001 | Roland AX-7 | controller | MIDI | |
| 2002{{circa|2002}} | Casio SA-75 | electronic keyboard | MIDI | a mini electronic keyboard with handsfree microphone and strap pins |
| 2007{{circa|2007}} | Zen Riffer Solo Axe | controller | (MIDI) | |
| 2008 | Behringer UMA25S{{ref label|UMA25S|no grip}} | controller | USB & MIDI | |
| 2009 | Roland AX-Synth | synthesizer | USB & MIDI | |
| 2009 | Stoneboard | controller | MIDI | |
| 2010 | Politrep{{ref label|Politrep|no grip}} | controller | MIDI | |
| 2010 | Roland Lucina AX-09 | synthesizer | USB & MIDI | |
| 2010 | Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Pro Keyboard | controller & video game controller | MIDI & console specific | |
| 2012 | Alesis Vortex | controller | USB & MIDI | |
| 2014 | Alesis Vortex Wireless | controller | USB & MIDI | first keytar with wireless USB connection to a PC or laptop |
| 2014 | Korg RK-100S | synthesizer | USB & MIDI | used by Rick Astley in 2016 |
| 2017 | Yamaha Vocaloid Keyboard | synthesizer | USB,[{{cite web|author1=Yamaha Corporation|author-link=Yamaha Corporation|title=VKB-100 - 仕様|url=https://jp.yamaha.com/products/music_production/synthesizers/vkb-100/specs.html|website=jp.yamaha.com|access-date=2 January 2018|language=ja-JP}}] Bluetooth LE[{{cite web|author1=Yamaha Corporation|author-link=Yamaha Corporation|title=VKB-100 - Apps|url=https://jp.yamaha.com/products/music_production/synthesizers/vkb-100/apps.html|website=jp.yamaha.com|access-date=2 January 2018|language=ja-JP}}] | To be released in "Winter 2017".[{{cite web|author1=Yamaha Corporation|author-link=Yamaha Corporation|title=VOCALOID Keyboard|url=https://www.vocaloid.com/vocaloidkeyboard/|access-date=19 October 2017|language=ja|date=31 August 2017}}] First wearable prototype in 2014;[{{cite web|author1=Yamaha Corporation|author-link=Yamaha Corporation|title=JOYSOUNDでVOCALOID KEYBOARDと歌おう！|url=https://www.vocaloid.com/articles/joysound|access-date=19 October 2017|language=ja}}] |
| 2018 | Alesis Vortex Wireless 2 | controller | USB & MIDI | |
| 2018 | Roland AX-Edge | synthesizer | USB, MIDI, Bluetooth LE | |
| 2019 | Behringer MS-1 | synthesizer | USB & MIDI | Clone of the original 1982 Roland SH-101 |
| 2019 | Yamaha Sonogenic SHS-500 | electronic keyboard | USB MIDI, Bluetooth LE | Built-in speaker |
| 2019 | Yamaha Sonogenic SHS-300 | electronic keyboard | USB MIDI, Bluetooth LE (Select countries) | Built-in speaker |
| 2018 | Yamaha Vocaloid VKB-100 | electronic keyboard | USB MIDI, Bluetooth LE | Built-in speaker |
| 2020 | Korg RK-100S 2 | synthesizer | USB & MIDI | Wooden body and new programs |
