Does anyone have suggestions regarding the best keyboard amp for a Hammond XK-3c, Yamaha Motif, Roland Fantom and a Korg Trinity to play through simultaneously, live with a funk band?
I like the Roland KC-550 180W Keyboard Amp. That's what I use. It has a good sound, and 4 stereo channels plus an AUX in, and XLR outs. I use it for my Triton Extreme, Nord Electro 3, Boss GT-8 (yep a guitar processor), and my vocal (need to add a small fx unit for reverb and delay). But it sounds good and is built tough. Nice selection of gear btw.
Thanks Musicman. I went ahead and purchased the Roland KC 880 after two days of tedious research. It is nice to see you agree with my choice since you have the next amp I was considering. Your gear is equally impressive!
Yeah man....I like that one too. I think that one has an ERX processor on it too....nice. That KC-880 is basically 2 KC550s + some EFX. They sound great!!! You'll have to let me know if U like the rotary sim on the AMP better than the one on the Hammond XK-3c.
I cant believe people like the Kc amps... esp with some of the really nice instruments you have. I have tried in vain to get a keyboard amp to at least match the quality of a monitor wedge and I cant find one that even comes close... I got a kc550 and found it very dull. Has nobody else got the same feeling?
The KC-880 works great for me. I believe wedges sound good because they are designed to project towards your face whereas, most keyboard amps are positioned to project towards the back of your legs. I bought an amp stand and it made my KC-880 amp sound incredible. I am quite pleased with my purchase. For over a year now with hectic tour schedules and local gigs, I have not had one problem. The KC-550 is better suited for keyboard rigs that utilize left-handed bass. It's also incredible for organ pedals.
I've used the KC-550 in a backline situation two times. It's a piece of crap (IMO). Try this, you'll be more than satisfied... http://www.ebay.com/itm/QSC-K10-k-1...516?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43af375f54 and the associated review: http://www.jordanrudess.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12171
Yeah, I realise that most PA speakers are better, But for handiness sake I would like an amp with a couple channels and Xlr outs. How does the Roland Sa range, size up to the kc550 anyone
For handiness sake the QSC K-10 weighs 32 pounds has a couple of channels and has XLR outs. It matches your requirements ....
Whoops, yes I didnt see it has multiple ins, thats unusual for a a piece of gear like this. I shall look into it further, thank you
