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#418217 - 03/12/16 05:13 PM Keyboard amp?
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Anyone using a keyboard amp? Something like the Roland 350 or 550?

Many are using some form of line array or an amp like the Space Station V.3; HK Nano etc.

I'm just wondering if anyone is using a keyboard amp anymore?
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#418218 - 03/12/16 08:32 PM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: guitpic1]
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Registered: 12/14/99
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Not me. I sold my two Roland amps. Too heavy and not clean and clear enough. I prefer powered studio monitor speakers, which is what I use most of the time----other than Bose Compacts for larger settings.

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#418223 - 03/12/16 10:29 PM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: guitpic1]
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Originally Posted By: guitpic1
Anyone using a keyboard amp? Something like the Roland 350 or 550?

Many are using some form of line array or an amp like the Space Station V.3; HK Nano etc.

I'm just wondering if anyone is using a keyboard amp anymore?


I use a Traynor K4 keyboard amp with my classic rock band. A fantastic stereo amp. The only downside is that it weighs almost 60 lbs. But it is so much better than Roland keyboard amps. http://traynoramps.com/keyboard/product/k4/

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#418230 - 03/13/16 05:00 AM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: guitpic1]
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+1 on the Traynor K4.

chas
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#418231 - 03/13/16 06:01 AM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: cgiles]
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Originally Posted By: cgiles
+1 on the Traynor K4.

chas


And you know if chas agrees with me it definitely is a winner.

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#418238 - 03/13/16 09:17 AM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: guitpic1]
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A keyboard amp like the Traynor K4 which I had also & gigged with although a bit heavy to transport every day is very good in a band situation as the vocals go thru the pa separately and the amp can be miced monitored also thru the main FOTH PA,....but as a solo power single act with vocals a PA system is more suitable, powered/passive, or line array IMO would give you a better result overall.


Edited by Dnj (03/13/16 10:16 AM)

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#418239 - 03/13/16 10:12 AM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: Nigel]
guitpic1 Offline
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Originally Posted By: Nigel
Originally Posted By: guitpic1
Anyone using a keyboard amp? Something like the Roland 350 or 550?

Many are using some form of line array or an amp like the Space Station V.3; HK Nano etc.

I'm just wondering if anyone is using a keyboard amp anymore?


I use a Traynor K4 keyboard amp with my classic rock band. A fantastic stereo amp. The only downside is that it weighs almost 60 lbs. But it is so much better than Roland keyboard amps. http://traynoramps.com/keyboard/product/k4/


The Traynor seems to get good reviews at Musiciansfriend
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#418240 - 03/13/16 10:13 AM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: Dnj]
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Originally Posted By: Dnj
A keyboard amp is good in a band situation as the vocals go thru the pa separately and the amp can be miced monitored also thru the main FOTH PA,....but as a solo power single act with vocals a PA system is more suitable, powered/passive, or line array,


Interesting thought.
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#418241 - 03/13/16 10:13 AM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: guitpic1]
DonM Offline
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I would value the opinions of veteran pros that we know here over those of unknown posters on a dealer website!
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#418244 - 03/13/16 10:23 AM Re: Keyboard amp? [Re: guitpic1]
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I would always prefer the FBT J5a over any keyboard amp.

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