Vocal/keyboard amp

freshcelery · #1 02-11-2011, 01:06 PM

Hello,

I know this is a bass forum, but I was wondering if anyone had Amy suggestions for an amp that is relatively inexpensive in which I can scream through and use as an amp for my keyboard at home.
It has to be loud enough for jamming with a full band but not too huge as I will need to transport it a lot.

As always thank you in advanced ( sorry if I posted in wrong section)

seamonkey · #2 02-11-2011, 02:11 PM

fEarFull cab, and just about any modern head that allows for a clean signal path.
Powered mixers are good values these days.

RickenBoogie · #3 02-11-2011, 05:43 PM

Roland KC500, or maybe the KC350.

IbanezSGfan · #4 02-12-2011, 07:26 PM

#1 on the KC350 for the keyboard... definitely not for vocals though (especially screaming) you need a P.A. for that, I actually am a metal/synth player in a metal band (Born of Osiris) stuff, and I just run my synth direct through the P.A. it doesn't mess with the vocals much at all, you really only get bad mixing problems when u try to run a guitar or bass or drums through it with vocals unless it's preamped and mixed well. But anyway a KC350, or a P.A. that you just run direct through.

MuzikMan · #5 02-12-2011, 07:49 PM

I am going to go a different way and suggest a QSC K10. It is a powered PA speaker with 2 channel inputs, one line level (good for keys) and one switchable mic/line level. You would have your mixer, amp, and cab all in one unit.

freshcelery · #6 02-13-2011, 12:32 AM

so you don't suggest the kc350? how bad is the vocal output?

Muzoid · #7 02-13-2011, 12:35 AM

I wouldn't go amp at all....I'd go mini PA (full range / 4 channel mixer)

Something similar to the Fender briefcases, or look at what Peavey has.

(Passport)...my bud has this, and his kids scream karaoke into it all the time...sounds great.

freshcelery · #8 02-13-2011, 12:39 AM

also I just need something for at home practice/jamming, the QSC k10 is a little pricey, that kc350 is at about my max spending limit

Muzoid · #9 02-13-2011, 12:43 AM

Ok, so the kc350 is about $500

Save (or borrow) $300 more, and get:

freshcelery · #10 02-13-2011, 12:44 AM

that fender passport is pretty interesting, it is loud enough to jam with drums?

freshcelery · #11 02-13-2011, 12:49 AM

The thing is space is a huge issue for me, and I am not dedicated to vocals or keyboard enough to spend a lot of money, my main intrument is bass and I am just looking for the amp to practice with on keys and sing when jamming with friends etc.

Muzoid · #12 02-13-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by freshcelery

that fender passport is pretty interesting, it is loud enough to jam with drums?

Ya, those little passports actually pack a nice punch....it will be way louder than the kc350, that's for sure, and sound way better too.

I've used it to jam with a drummer, and it worked well.

The way it packs up is really nice too...like a suitcase.

freshcelery · #13 02-13-2011, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muzoid

Ya, those little passports actually pack a nice punch....it will be way louder than the kc350, that's for sure, and sound way better too.

I've used it to jam with a drummer, and it worked well.

The way it packs up is really nice too...like a suitcase.

which model were you using because I can really only afford the lowest one ( 150 )

Muzoid · #14 02-13-2011, 01:13 AM

I've used both the 150 and 300....obviously the 300 is higher power.

...as long as the drummer isn't a brutal pounder you will be fine with the 150...just point one or both speakers right at you and fairly close.

...and still higher than the kc350, which is only 120w

MuzikMan · #15 02-13-2011, 07:00 AM

I have another suggestion. The EV ZXA1. It has all the functionality of the QSC k10 but doesn't get as loud. It is plenty loud for your purposes though. Check out the prices on evilBay.

FWIW these boxes (QSC, EV) are in a different league than the passport and other boxes like these. Sure, they cost a little more but they sound 10000000000 better.

freshcelery · #16 02-13-2011, 12:57 PM

I appreciate everyones help, I think I may check out the passport, it seems like it will clearly cover my needs. Again Thank you everyone for the replies, I will provide updates on how the Passport turns out

thudfromafar · #17 02-13-2011, 02:59 PM

I wouldn't get the passport for playing bass thru...

RickenBoogie · #18 02-13-2011, 03:01 PM

Roland also makes, or made, the SA300, which is a small, 300 watt, 2pc PA/keyboard amp. Worth a look.

thudfromafar · #19 02-13-2011, 04:56 PM

honestly i would do a used avatar SB112, and a used GK head like a backline 600. That would run you around $350 and be great for bass and keys, and decent enough for vocals...

Muzoid · #20 02-13-2011, 06:03 PM

Just a heads up...just saw an ad here at TB

Peavey Escort 3500 (much smaller than the PA pictured above)

reduced price ----> $650