Mel Salvatore

I just looked at the BA330 online at SW and Amazon. Looks very promising. Yes, slightly above my price and lbs. But as MPN21 mentions room to grow if needed. I did mention I can be flexible if worthwhile. Stereo seems to be a preference for keyboard amps as I am learning. I would like to consider that direction especially and all-in-one amp is appealing for portability. One less thing to carry. However, do any of you think it matters that it was released in 2009? What else could be an upgrade if rereleased? Bluetooth and minor redesign perhaps? I don’t know. https://www.roland.com/us/company/press_releases/2010/865/

Hi Adan, quick question for you; Do you use a tripod speaker stand for your KC-220 or the tilt-up arm stand on the floor? Also Roland KC-220 manual reads "The KC-220 is designed to be used only in combination with a Roland-manufactured speaker stand (ST-A95). Do not use it with any other stand." Is that true or just marketing? I find it hard to believe that a hole in the bottom of any amp or speaker would be proprietary. Again, I am a bit of a novice in this area.

Hey guys, I really appreciate all your comments from all over the world! Wow, such a great forum and I am so happy (and grateful) that I signed up. Hope I can contribute back with something as valuable asap! I have about 30 days to pull the trigger on something. March 5th is my first day. Thanks to your help, for starters, I might run out to GC this evening and see if I can grab an Alto TS series and connect any Roland slab there to plug in to hear it. I’m very curious to try them out now that a few recommend them as they might be best for my situation. If so, looks like I cant go wrong with a decent pair that fits my price, weight, and sound requirements. Plus, some room to buy proper tripod stands still within my price range. I think that would be a very nice kit altogether thats easy to handle; RD88, two Altos, plus my super easy xxstand and seat. Light weight, easy setup, and good sound. I know nothing about Altos of now, but Im 100% willing to check them out. Hey, if it makes me sound great than I’m onboard! …As much as I wish I was my hero Chuck Leavell, I’m not quite there yet. Damn it! That will be my next topic. LOL

Thanks, D. Gauss, I did see the Altos at my local GC but I thought those were more for PA or DJ'ing. Might be too much for my needs but love the price. I will have to go back and maybe demo one there. They seem to have plenty Thanks, Drawback, I do like the idea of stereo. But in my new gig environment, it might not matter. Regardless, it seems it will fill the room. Plus as I mentioned I would like an amp for other potential purposes. Might be the right choice. Again, thanks because I can't demo this anywhere so your feedback is very helpful.

Hi guys, I'm a humble newbie here looking for some help with buying a modest but decent keyboard amp. I will keep it simple with what I believe I need. I’m an “older” guy who recently picked up a small gig with an assisted living company that has several locations that don’t have a house piano or if so, it’s static in the opposite location for the functions I’m asked to do. It’s a very simple gig, 3-5 days a week in a rotation at their different facilities. I will be solo on piano, no singing, in these specific function rooms that have 10' high tiled ceilings and carpeted floors. I think the acoustics should be fine in that respect. It would be about 50 people max at one time but mostly less as people will be in and out, sitting, standing, eating, drinking, etc. The rooms are approximately 12'x26' (I counted ceiling tiles). So not too big. But just big enough that I don’t think my small on-board speakers will be able to fill it. That’s why I am here on the forum looking for thoughts. The keyboard I am using is a Roland RD88 which is a fantastic sounding super portable piano that does it all. I absolutely love it in every way. I'm sure many here are familiar with it whether you like it or not. Although the speakers a small, they sound unexpectedly and astonishingly good at a small gift & coffee shop that I occasionally play at. However, I think I will need a little more power for this new gig. I do not want to spend a lot of money but don’t want to buy garbage just to get by. Also, I might use an amp for other potential venues or entertainment. It would be nice to have one regardless. I am looking around the $400-700 range and preferably no more weight as my keyboard at approx 30lbs. Could go a little higher in price if absolutely recommended. Unfortunately, it is not easy to demo any of these amps anywhere. So, I am looking at amps on Sweetwater and Amazon for reviews that might fit my needs. I am now turning towards a few of these piano and keyboard forums that might have better insight than reviews. Reviews can be all over the place with such love or hate no matter what the brand is. Somewhat helpful at best. I am not that brand loyal, but I sort of know the better product brands. I know there are some great offerings out there that are up-to-date and quite solid yet not too heavy. With some recent research, these are the contenders below that hit my requirements. I do understand that I might have to elevate these amps on a stand or small table. These are the ones on my radar in no order or preference: -Roland KC-80: $489 27lbs -Roland KC-220: $489 16lbs -Peavey KB 1: $199 18 lbs -Peavey KB 2: $349 30lbs -Bose S1 Pro: $499 16lbs (Pro Plus: $699 not sure extras make any big difference for me) -JBL EON One $649 17lbs I am wide open to learning about any I missed...... I tried to be as thorough as possible with what I think I need. Of course, I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has a few thoughts or can educate me on what amp would be fitting for my situation. Thanks again, Mel