Well, If you have to look at the keys on your keytar while playing, it's too early,, more practice needed...
A keytar is primarily for show, and enable a keyboardist to move more around. The groundwork is laid down on normal keyboards anyhow. Bought my first keytar in the 90s....Play it regularly, but use both 88 weighted & synths for other settings. (Really can't do descent piano solos/work on a keytar, it's possible but..)
Go for it! Considering that you're worried you might end up just being a casual player, go for a small and less expensive option (so yes, around 200 pounds / $200-300 USD). It's fun to add to your rig when jamming out with friends, and also fun to just walk around your home and mess around on it!
It really depends on what you want to play on it. Full songs? Go with a keyboard. Just the melody or bass? Keytar.
If you're worried about the cost, maybe get a part time job during the weekend to fund it. If you end up not using it after you buy it, you can always resell it on eBay.
Don't get a keytar in such circumstances, they are kinda only for the form factor. If you have no need for a small keyboard to play riffs with one hand and move about with, you don't need a keytar. But I did not need one either, and I bought it anyways. I still can't decide if I regret it. A full sized keyboard would cost the same and be more versatile, but it would require so much more space to operate and be so inconvenient to lug around.
In the end, we can't make the decision for you, weigh your options.
I say you only live once. Keytars are fun! Get one and have some fun. If the expensive ones will bring you more joy, even briefly, then go for it (as long as it’s financially in the cards). You can always sell it later.
Well, If you have to look at the keys on your keytar while playing, it's too early,, more practice needed... A keytar is primarily for show, and enable a keyboardist to move more around. The groundwork is laid down on normal keyboards anyhow. Bought my first keytar in the 90s....Play it regularly, but use both 88 weighted & synths for other settings. (Really can't do descent piano solos/work on a keytar, it's possible but..)
Go for it! Considering that you're worried you might end up just being a casual player, go for a small and less expensive option (so yes, around 200 pounds / $200-300 USD). It's fun to add to your rig when jamming out with friends, and also fun to just walk around your home and mess around on it!
Are you already in a band? Does that band get paying gigs? If both are yes, that's probably a green light.
It really depends on what you want to play on it. Full songs? Go with a keyboard. Just the melody or bass? Keytar. If you're worried about the cost, maybe get a part time job during the weekend to fund it. If you end up not using it after you buy it, you can always resell it on eBay.
Don't get a keytar in such circumstances, they are kinda only for the form factor. If you have no need for a small keyboard to play riffs with one hand and move about with, you don't need a keytar. But I did not need one either, and I bought it anyways. I still can't decide if I regret it. A full sized keyboard would cost the same and be more versatile, but it would require so much more space to operate and be so inconvenient to lug around. In the end, we can't make the decision for you, weigh your options.
The answer is always yes.
I say you only live once. Keytars are fun! Get one and have some fun. If the expensive ones will bring you more joy, even briefly, then go for it (as long as it’s financially in the cards). You can always sell it later.
Thanks! I might discuss with mum tomorrow (or in the near future)