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What do you use for keyboard amplification Stage/Practice

Postby JayDee » 02 Mar 2018, 22:06

Wondering what you are using for sound reinforcement for your keyboard(s) on stage if you gig, or for home practice. i used to gig a lot of years ago (OK, the late 70's early 80's) around the Bay Area and used a Crown Power amp and small mixer, and a EV 3 way cab with an 18", 6" and horn. Fender Rhodes Mk 1 with a Sequential Circuits Pro One on top. These days I rarely get out but still practice, write, and record at home. I had a keyboard amp for awhile, but it never sounded good to me.. I have a single Yamaha DBR 12 powered monitor since I don't really need stereo at the moment , and that seems an improvement. Just wondering what folks are using for amplification home or stage these days. :thanks:
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Re: What do you use for keyboard amplification Stage/Practic

Postby cphollis » 02 Mar 2018, 22:21

I'd suggest you might want to review the many dozen similar threads on this topic here, and also on Keyboard Corner.
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Re: What do you use for keyboard amplification Stage/Practic

Postby JayDee » 03 Mar 2018, 04:31

Sorry for the stupid question. Old guy, to be honest not real technologically savvy, decent on guitar, fairly crappy on keys. All the best
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Re: What do you use for keyboard amplification Stage/Practic

Postby e8ndave » 03 Mar 2018, 05:27

I picked up a QSC 10" . Works great for stage sound, nice little PA speaker when needed and really great for practice. I have a 12" EV self powered that I use in my practice space which I also like a lot. The EV seems to be a bit more generic and has less tweaking to do. The QSC cuts through the mix a bit better and has less deep low end
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Re: What do you use for keyboard amplification Stage/Practic

Postby Quai34 » 03 Mar 2018, 08:13

Just use the search box, type Cphollis and you will get the best/most accurate reviews on keys amplification ever.... From little cheap $ to high end $$$$$ speakers and even to IEM....
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Re: What do you use for keyboard amplification Stage/Practic

Postby JayDee » 04 Mar 2018, 18:27

Thank you, that's what i was looking for. if anyone else has any opinions, they are welcome. Cheers!
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Re: What do you use for keyboard amplification Stage/Practic

Postby NoDirection » 10 Apr 2018, 11:26

I guessed you found plenty for PA with a search on the forum, but for home practice I enjoy my Yamaha HS7 - nice cheap monitors with good sound and they do not disturb my family to much when they are placed in ear height right in front of my NordStage2.
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Re: What do you use for keyboard amplification Stage/Practic

Postby CountFosco » 10 Apr 2018, 12:17

+1 on sweelinck's post. I have a pair of JBL LSR305's for home studio, lovely sound for the price, I never felt like I needed a subwoofer. Live I'm direct to our PA, with floor monitors, but I'm moving towards IEM.
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