The touch guitar is a cross between a synthesizer and a regular guitar. From the first she took a limited set of electronic sounds, and from the second - the form. This device belongs to the category of relatively new inventions: it went on sale in 2011.
Advantages of the Touch Guitar
The first touch guitars were produced by misa digital instruments and designed by engineer Michael Meesa. Over time, the experimental models he created have improved, so now musicians can purchase much more convenient, reliable and functional equipment than what was proposed by the company in 2011.
In particular, the electronic "filling" has undergone a change: if before the touchscreen guitar could be compared with an antediluvian laptop, now it is more of a mid-level personal computer.
Each touch-sensitive guitar has a selection of hundreds of pre-recorded sounds. By customizing your device with a convenient and easy-to-use display, you can choose suitable sound collections and create any melodies. This means that with only one touch guitar in your hands, you can play as if you had a dozen musical instruments at your disposal. This provides truly amazing possibilities for creating and recording melodies.
Another big plus of the touch-sensitive guitar is that it's pretty easy to play. Sensitive sensors instantly respond to touch, so the melody does not go astray. In addition, fingers get much less tired while playing than when using an electric guitar or other variations of this stringed instrument. For example, to hold one note, simply press your finger against the touch sensor. At the same time, due to the absence of string vibrations, it is possible to achieve the most pure, clear and high-quality sound. Musicians who care about the level of melody will appreciate this advantage.
Disadvantages of Touch Guitar
The most important disadvantage of the touch guitar is its price: this equipment is very expensive, so in most cases it is simply not affordable for the musician. If the sensor guitar breaks down, it will cost a lot to repair it, and this will create additional problems. In a word, it is worth buying it primarily for professionals.
The cheapest models with a plastic body and not too high quality level cost about 30,000 rubles, while guitars with metal parts, which are distinguished by good functionality, sell for an average of 90,000 rubles.
A sensor guitar is ideal for genres such as noise, industrial or electro, but if depth is important, as in blues, this instrument should not be used. Unfortunately, the tunes produced with the touch guitar often sound too robotic.
