LearnJazzPiano.com archives: Roland KC-350

Jaumef -- 12/19/2006, 09:47:03 -- #31793

Hello friends. I want to amplify a Roland RD700EX to play with my group in small spaces. I have thought about buying an amplifier Roland KC350 (100W) and have valued the possibility of an active speaker Mackie, dB, Yamaha, JBL,… I want to spend in it about 500 euros. he wanted to know yours opimiomes, and to know as they amplify your pianos. Thanks. Jaumef

signal11 -- 12/19/2006, 09:57:53 -- #31793

I have never been happy with Roland amplifiers---especially for use with acoustic piano samples.  However, I sometimes carry around a KC-60 which has worked fine for electric piano sounds and is plenty loud enough for most rooms where I've played jazz. Lately, I've been using the Yamaha Stagepas 300 PA system.   It sounds pretty good and is light enough to carry about without killing myself. Plus, it wasn't too expensive.

wdennissorrell -- 12/19/2006, 17:45:00 -- #31793

IMHO, a lot will depend upon the type of playing that you are going to do. If it is a solo piano or with reasonable musicians, there are far better methods to amplifying keyboards than with the Roland. But, however if you are gigging with others who only play with the volume setting at 11, then the quality of sound may need to be sacrificed for the force.  This of course is only my opinion. I think you need to look in the archives for a similar discussion of amplifying and then make a decision for yourself based on what you determine. Peace out.

Jazz+ -- 12/20/2006, 00:39:14 -- #31793

You MUST have two speakers for a stereo piano such as the excellent RD-700SX, it sounds hollow and weird in mono. I had a pair of KC350 and did not care for them. Since you are in Europe, check out a pair of Italian made 8", 10" or 12" powered speakers by FBT.

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