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  • Korg PA5X88 88-Key Professional Arranger with Color Touch Screen

    Original price $6,889.99
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    Original price $6,889.99
    Current price $5,299.99
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    Current price $5,299.99

    Pa5X is the new flagship in the KORG Professional Arranger lineup, redefining an arranger keyboard. Completely redesigned with a state-of-the-art s...

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  • Pre-Owned Korg Polysix Synth | Used

    Original price $2,999.99 - Original price $2,999.99
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    Current price $2,999.99

    Pre-Owned Korg Polysix Synth  Midi and Effects Loop Mod *Pre-Owned items are sold as-is, sale is final*

  • Pre-Owned Korg miniKORG 700FS Limited Edition MINIKORG700 Analog Synthesizer Reissue

    Original price $2,299.99
    Original price $2,299.99 - Original price $2,299.99
    Original price $2,299.99
    Current price $1,800.00
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    Current price $1,800.00

    The miniKORG 700 was KORG's first mass-produced monophonic synthesizer released in 1973 at a time when the form of synthesizers as musical instrume...

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  • Korg miniKORG 700FS Limited Edition MINIKORG700 Analog Synthesizer Reissue

    Original price $1,949.00
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    Current price $1,749.00
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    Current price $1,749.00

    The miniKORG 700 was KORG's first mass-produced monophonic synthesizer released in 1973 at a time when the form of synthesizers as musical instrume...

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  • Korg Modwave Wavetable Synthesizer

    Original price $759.00 - Original price $759.00
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    In 1985, Korg's DW-8000 combined digital wavetables with rich analog filters to give users sounds which were impossible to create with analog oscil...

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  • Pre-Owned Korg Modwave Wavetable-Synthesizer

    Original price $700.00 - Original price $700.00
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    In 1985, Korg's DW-8000 combined digital wavetables with rich analog filters to give users sounds which were impossible to create with analog oscil...

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  • Korg Wavestate Wave Sequencing Synthesizer

    Original price $645.00 - Original price $645.00
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    Current price $645.00

    Featuring the radically re-imagined Wave Sequencing 2.0, the wavestate delivers astonishing, ever-changing sounds with extensive hands-on control.F...

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  • Pre-Owned Korg Wavestate Wave Sequencing Synthesizer

    Original price $749.99
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    Current price $645.00
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    Current price $645.00

    Featuring the radically re-imagined Wave Sequencing 2.0, the wavestate delivers astonishing, ever-changing sounds with extensive hands-on control.F...

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  • Pre-Owned Korg Poly-800 Synth | Used

    Original price $599.99 - Original price $599.99
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    Current price $599.99

    Pre-Owned Korg Poly-800 Synth Synth is in Good Condition. *Pre-Owned items are sold as-is, sale is final*

  • Korg Minilogue 4-voice Analog Synthesizer

    Original price $720.00
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    Original price $720.00
    Current price $549.99
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    Current price $549.99

    4-voice Analog Synthesizer with 2 Oscillators Per Voice, Switchable 2-/4-pole Lowpass Filter, Onboard Tape-delay Emulation, 16-step Sequencer, 8 Vo...

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  • Korg EK50 61-key Entertainer Keyboard

    Original price $640.00
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    Original price $640.00
    Current price $499.99
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    Current price $499.99

    The KORG EK-50 is an entertainer keyboard that you can enjoy on any musical level, and an instrument that grows with you. Automatic accompaniment ...

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  • Pre Owned Korg Minilogue 4-voice Analog Synthesizer | Used

    Original price $720.00
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    Current price $494.99
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    Current price $494.99

    Pre Owned Korg Minilogue 4-voice Analog Synthesizer 4-voice Analog Synthesizer with 2 Oscillators Per Voice, Switchable 2-/4-pole Lowpass Filter, ...

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  • Korg 88-Key

    Original price $799.99
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    Current price $468.00
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  • Korg Drumlogue Analog Digital Drum Machine

    Original price $599.99
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    Current price $399.99
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    Current price $399.99

    Korg's Drumlogue marks a paradigm shift in drum machines. It offers the raw power and rich sounds of Analog, the flexibility of Digital voices, and...

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  • Pre Owned Korg Drumlogue Analog Digital Drum Machine | Used

    Original price $599.99
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    Current price $300.00
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    Pre Owned Korg Drumlogue Analog Digital Drum Machine Korg's Drumlogue marks a paradigm shift in drum machines. It offers the raw power and rich so...

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  • Pre-Owned Korg Volca Modular Semi-modular 16-Step Sequencer Analog Synthesizer

    Original price $290.00
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    Current price $225.99
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    Current price $225.99

    West Coast synthesis is back and it's been miniaturized! Korg's latest addition to the Volca synthesizer family is a near pocket-sized true semi-m...

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  • Pre-Owned Korg Volca Nubass Vacuum Tube Synthesizer

    Original price $290.00
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    Current price $176.00
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    Current price $176.00

    The Volca family continues to grow with the Volca Nubass Vacuum Tube Synthesizer! Soaring leads and growling, squelching bass lines are now at your...

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  • Korg VOLCA FM 2, Digital FM Synthesizer | New

    Original price $299.99
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    Current price $169.99
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    Current price $169.99

    An expanded VolcaFM with increased Polyphony, Effects, MIDI. The next-gen volca fm is a powerful 6-voice, 6-Operator FM synthesizer with all 32 cl...

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  • Pre Owned Korg VOLCA FM 2, Digital FM Synthesizer | Used

    Original price $299.99
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    Current price $156.99
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    Current price $156.99

    Pre Owned Korg VOLCA FM 2, Digital FM Synthesizer An expanded VolcaFM with increased Polyphony, Effects, MIDI. The next-gen volca fm is a powerfu...

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  • Pre-Owned Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer

    Original price $220.00
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    Original price $220.00
    Current price $156.99
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    Current price $156.99

    The Volca line continues with the Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer! This physical modeling drum beast offers six dual layered parts, a 16...

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  • Pre-Owned Korg Volca Sample Digital Sample Sequencer

    Original price $220.00
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    Current price $156.99
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    Current price $156.99

    Compact Sample Sequencer with 100 Onboard Sounds, Extensive Onboard Control, Step Sequencing, Automation, Reverb, Swing, Sync I/O, and MIDI InThe v...

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There's so much you can do with a keyboard. From the '70s into the present, they've been an integral part of rock bands, are essential in the recording studio, and define whole subgenres of electronic dance music. Yet, while keyboards share much of their appearance and functionality with digital pianos, they're vastly different instruments.

Types of Keyboards

To begin, a traditional piano offers 88 keys and a set of pedals.

Keyboards, however, aren't based on this standard. Instead, a mini keyboard, geared toward creating sounds, may be designed with a far smaller number, while a portable piano keyboard - a quick and convenient replacement for an acoustic - includes all 88 white and black keys.

In addition to this significant variable, keyboards are divided into a few types:

  • Synthesizers: Although many use synthesizer and keyboard interchangeably, a synth is nearly strictly used for recording, producing and playing back sounds, harnessing sampling technology. In turn, not every synthesizer includes a proper keyboard - many have just a series of buttons and knobs. Synthesizers, as well, may be monophonic - allowing for one tone at a time - or polyphonic.
  • Workstation: A workstation essentially is an all-in-one system designed for playing, recording, and producing. In turn, these keyboards feature an internal hard drive, can connect to a computer, utilize sampling technology, and have the same polyphony capabilities that digital pianos offer.
  • Portable keyboards: These models tend to have basic functions for beginners interested in learning about recording and sampling technologies and offer the full functionality of a digital piano.
  • Digital Pianos: Sometimes casually called a piano keyboard, digital pianos aim to reproduce the feel and action of an acoustic piano and have a few recording features. Models also let the player switch between sounds and play with pre-recorded beats or instrumentation.

Pianos Versus Keyboards

Aside from the number of keys, most keyboards are geared toward individuals who have some knowledge of how music fits together. In turn:

  • A digital piano often has weighted keys, while a keyboard offers no resistance.
  • Because keys are more touch sensitive, players can do dynamics on a digital piano, but rarely will a keyboard offer this feature.
  • Keyboards offer multitimbrality - different from polyphony - allowing for several sounds to be played or performed at once.
  • MIDI technology is at the heart of most keyboards, while a digital piano seldom offers these capabilities.
  • Similarly, because they are used for production purposes, keyboards often have a built-in sequencer, arpeggiator and sampler.
  • Because they're designed for composing and no longer have a floppy drive, keyboards nearly by default connect to a computer through multiple methods, and usually feature input/output functionality.

Find a Keyboard at Alamo Music Center

Whether you're a producer wanting to explore synths or a performer needing an instrument to take to a gig, find a full spectrum of keyboards at Alamo Music Center, including new and pre-owned instruments for sale from Roland, Casio, Yamaha, Kawai, Korg and more brands.

Sometimes, you need to try out an instrument in person, especially if it's a new keyboard, digital piano or workstation. You want to get a sense of the feel, features and how easily you can practice or perform on it based on your skill level and goals. While you can review all keyboards online, you can come by either of our San Antonio stores, or you can make an appointment at one of our Kawai showrooms:

Digital Pianos & Keyboards in Austin, Texas

Do you want a better practice instrument, but also know you have limited space in your apartment? Kawai has developed the perfect solution: Digital pianos and keyboards developed simultaneously with the brand's majestic acoustic grands. You don't compromise on sound quality, responsiveness or dynamics while getting an instrument better suited to your home or practice room's dimensions.

We're a factory-authorized Kawai dealer. Not only do we offer a broad selection of instruments, but we carry all at wholesale prices. Stop by our Austin showroom to play before you buy.

Digital Pianos & Keyboards in St. Louis, Missouri

We're expanding, and in bringing quality instruments to more customers, we opened a Kawai showroom in St. Louis. If you're in the area and are considering Kawai digital pianos and keyboards, schedule a time to try out these instruments, both for their sound and expansive array of features.

For online and in-person purchases, we offer multiple financing and layaway options, including 12- to 48-month, no-interest options at times, plus trial lessons and an extended warranty.

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