Ive had the Roland KC 200 for a couple weeks now. I think its an excellent keyboard amp. I use it for practice, and will be taking it to rehearsals, and for gigs will use it as a monitor for larger venues. The clarity required for keys is there. I have had problems finding an amp that did not sound hollow when it comes to the lows in the acoustic pianos and electric keyboard sounds. I’m happy with it and the weight is about 30lbs which is a major benefit when going to rehearsals.
BeWater - That's interesting. Yes I have found that many amps and speakers sound hollow, but I'm more concerned about weak mids. Good mid frequency definition seems to be impossible with a 12" speaker. Please do prove me wrong because I need a solution. There are one or two 8" and 10" powered speakers which (supposedly) go down to 50Hz, but usually there is a trade off between lows and mids. I wish that three-way speaker cabinets were more common. The few there are have high price tags.
Good information! I stopped using keyboard amps several years ago. I really don't like the frequency response from any of them. I use two QSC K10.2s in bass cab mode. It makes my Korg Kronos2 88 and Korg N264, not only sound louder if needed during a gig, but also sounds both richer and clearer. I tried Roland a while back, but didn't like the sound. Peavey isn't what it used to be. The only decent keyboard amplifier I found, was an Alto Professional model from 2 years ago.
Guys ive got a Kronos 2 88 and planning to buy a speaker . Planning to jam with my daughter shes using an acouster guitar and some vocals. What do you recommend? Alto speakers or QSC 10.2?
The only keyboard amps I've ever seen that were extremely powerful but so lightweight; Motion Sound and Barbetta (sadly closed down). Few people were aware of these little monsters
Apartments. I've got the K450 and it's 7.5 times more powerful than a classic Yamaha self-powered cube from 30-plus years ago (the KS10 which was around ... 6 watts - and could still 'put out' for a small room). Suffice it to say I don't think I'll be dialing up the K450 outside of performance spaces. In fact, the biggest reason - aside from the price-performance ratio - was the ability to take several instruments into the inputs and level them to headphones without getting an interface or other gear. Simple cheap - does the job (compared to - say - the Roland KC200 which costs 500 at double the watts, the K450 comes in at 200 and has more power than I need). Can even throw FX filters (similar to pedals) and onboard EQ into the output to sweeten any sounds coming in.
For home use, especially in an apartment, studio monitors are a better choice than a small keyboard amp. They sound much better, and look better, and tend to be on a desk or shelf or stands rather than right on your downstairs neighbor's ceiling.
The behringer K900 is 90.watts and has a 12 inch Woofer and 5 channel E.Q. and 3 independent channels is 300$ bucks! Sounds excellent I see these in Small clubs live bands and Keyboardists and Vocalists use these ALLLL THE TIME they sound good small crowds like up to 150 people enjoy these live shows alot at clubs and bars.. it's also used alot.for love singing and karaoke and even studio sessions.. its purpose built. It's the last Amp he mentions I own one its phenomenal. That dogg0ne thing is food for BASS GUITAR! and RECORDING VOCALS AND LIVE VOCALS! it adjusts for feedback and also BANGS!!!! for keyboards..and drum machines....
I'm choosing the Behringer KXD 15, while the KXD 12 is fine too. I like every amp featured here. I'm also interested in Vox's VX50KB, Peavey's KB5 and Roland's Cubeand Cube Street, Roland's KC220 and their KC 600 and KC 990 models. There are so many choices! Best wishes, everyone!
by a large margin a used PEAVEY KBA50 or the 30? either or since they were both the same. the tweeter and Bi-Amped nature of that model along with the options on the back.... BEST BASS AMP EVER!!!
uuuunnngghh - the roland mobile cube looks nice (really it does) - but ... separation? Hell - even cheap boom boxes from the 80s had more stereo separation than that.
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Ive had the Roland KC 200 for a couple weeks now. I think its an excellent keyboard amp. I use it for practice, and will be taking it to rehearsals, and for gigs will use it as a monitor for larger venues. The clarity required for keys is there. I have had problems finding an amp that did not sound hollow when it comes to the lows in the acoustic pianos and electric keyboard sounds. I’m happy with it and the weight is about 30lbs which is a major benefit when going to rehearsals.
what amp do u reomend to play Coldplay covers? i will play pianos, synth, pads and strings
BeWater - That's interesting. Yes I have found that many amps and speakers sound hollow, but I'm more concerned about weak mids. Good mid frequency definition seems to be impossible with a 12" speaker. Please do prove me wrong because I need a solution. There are one or two 8" and 10" powered speakers which (supposedly) go down to 50Hz, but usually there is a trade off between lows and mids. I wish that three-way speaker cabinets were more common. The few there are have high price tags.
hi would the kc 200 be good choice for a moog sub 25 synth to play 70s funk on just home? how about the roland pm-100?
This was a Behringer Ad.
Good information! I stopped using keyboard amps several years ago. I really don't like the frequency response from any of them. I use two QSC K10.2s in bass cab mode. It makes my Korg Kronos2 88 and Korg N264, not only sound louder if needed during a gig, but also sounds both richer and clearer.
I tried Roland a while back, but didn't like the sound. Peavey isn't what it used to be. The only decent keyboard amplifier I found, was an Alto Professional model from 2 years ago.
For Kronos - I will suggest to try play on MarkBass 122 ... Just try and I promise - you will be amazed !!!
@@slobodanjankovic177, thanks! I'll have to see who carries one near me. I'd like to test drive that puppy.
Agreed. I use alto powered speaker with a mixer, problem solved!
@@marchangel7462, sweet!
Guys ive got a Kronos 2 88 and planning to buy a speaker . Planning to jam with my daughter shes using an acouster guitar and some vocals. What do you recommend? Alto speakers or QSC 10.2?
The only keyboard amps I've ever seen that were extremely powerful but so lightweight; Motion Sound and Barbetta (sadly closed down).
Few people were aware of these little monsters
I wonder why people would use small keyboard amps because they sound horrible.
Apartments. I've got the K450 and it's 7.5 times more powerful than a classic Yamaha self-powered cube from 30-plus years ago (the KS10 which was around ... 6 watts - and could still 'put out' for a small room). Suffice it to say I don't think I'll be dialing up the K450 outside of performance spaces. In fact, the biggest reason - aside from the price-performance ratio - was the ability to take several instruments into the inputs and level them to headphones without getting an interface or other gear. Simple cheap - does the job (compared to - say - the Roland KC200 which costs 500 at double the watts, the K450 comes in at 200 and has more power than I need). Can even throw FX filters (similar to pedals) and onboard EQ into the output to sweeten any sounds coming in.
For home use, especially in an apartment, studio monitors are a better choice than a small keyboard amp. They sound much better, and look better, and tend to be on a desk or shelf or stands rather than right on your downstairs neighbor's ceiling.
The behringer K900 is 90.watts and has a 12 inch Woofer and 5 channel E.Q. and 3 independent channels is 300$ bucks! Sounds excellent I see these in Small clubs live bands and Keyboardists and Vocalists use these ALLLL THE TIME they sound good small crowds like up to 150 people enjoy these live shows alot at clubs and bars.. it's also used alot.for love singing and karaoke and even studio sessions.. its purpose built.
It's the last Amp he mentions I own one its phenomenal.
That dogg0ne thing is food for BASS GUITAR! and RECORDING VOCALS AND LIVE VOCALS! it adjusts for feedback and also BANGS!!!! for keyboards..and drum machines....
I'm choosing the Behringer KXD 15, while the KXD 12 is fine too. I like every amp featured here. I'm also interested in Vox's VX50KB, Peavey's KB5 and Roland's Cubeand Cube Street, Roland's KC220 and their KC 600 and KC 990 models. There are so many choices! Best wishes, everyone!
I got the vox amp and I think I’m gonna sell it because it doesn’t sound very good😂😂
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by a large margin a used PEAVEY KBA50 or the 30? either or since they were both the same. the tweeter and Bi-Amped nature of that model along with the options on the back.... BEST BASS AMP EVER!!!
uuuunnngghh - the roland mobile cube looks nice (really it does) - but ... separation? Hell - even cheap boom boxes from the 80s had more stereo separation than that.
If don’t mind Behringer being most of them here.
I have a Roland Kc990 amp for Roland Fantom keyboards, is that the best one?
He don't care
Does the behringer have the ability to eliminate feedback? I didn't catch it the first four times. Lol
Yes!
I just bought a Roland keyboard amp with 4 channels. Should I still use a mixer or no? I usually play with 2 or 3 synths with pedals.
bro what amp do u recomend for Roland XPS30(30 to 50 watts)? I will play many Coldplay covers, thanks
Or a PA...
The KXD12 is NOT a good amp ! It sounds awfully cold !
The peavey kb1 sounds like ass. don't buy it
what amp do you recomend for roland XPS30 (30 to 60 watts)? I will play Coldplay covers
I have a Roland Kc990 amp for Roland Fantom keyboards, is that the best one?
bro, what 30-60 watts amp do you recomend for my XPS30? is a roland amp the best for my xps30? thanks