A neat realization

[schnarf]

I had been running my Axe-FX through whatever stereo system I had around, or at the PA when we'd play live. I recently got a used Roland KC-500 from a friend for free and I ran my Axe-FX through it. I'm sure it's not perfectly flat, but suddenly, it really feels like I'm playing an amp in the room. I never had any complaints about the feel before, but it now feels just like I'm playing a real amp. Pretty cool stuff.

 

[Larry Mitchell]

Yeah Keyboard amps work well. Not really flat but close enough for Keyboards and the Axe FX believe. I too play out live through the P A and use the monitor system onstage most of the time. But when I do play locally I tend use 2 of the small Roland AC-60 acoustic guitar amps. I plug into the Aux inputs not the guitar inputs and they sound really good and they can get some volume too. If I was doing a hard rock gig, I would think twice but for most of my sideman gigs they work really well, and they don't take up much stage space.

Enjoy your realization.

Larry

 

[MisterE]

When we're looking at keyboard amps, did anyone ever try one of these:

Main Unit
Rated Power Output
350 W (75 W x 2 + SUBWOOFER 200 W)
Nominal Input Level (1 kHz)
INPUT (MIC): -50 dBu
INPUT (KEYBOARD): -20 dBu
INPUT (AUDIO): -20 dBu
STEREO LINK INPUT: 0 dBu
Nominal Output Level (1 kHz)
BALANCED OUT: +4 dBu
STEREO LINK OUTPUT: 0 dBu

Speakers
16 cm + Tweeter (Coaxial, 2-way) x 2
6.5 inches + Tweeter (Coaxial, 2-way) x 2

Input Controls
MIC: MIC Button, Input VOLUME Knob, REVERB Knob, ANTI-FEEDBACK Button (ON/OFF), ANTI-FEEDBACK AUTO Button
KEYBOARD1, 2: Input VOLUME Knob
AUDIO: Input VOLUME Knob

Master Controls
Equalizer: LOW Knob, MIDDLE Knob, HIGH Knob
ORGAN ENHANCE Button
AMBIENCE Button
MASTER VOLUME Knob
PHONES VOLUME Knob

Switches
POWER Switch
GND LIFT Switch

Indicators
MIC ON, MIC OFF, ANTI-FEEDBACK ON/OFF, ANTI-FEEDBACK AUTO LEVEL METER, POWER

Connectors
MIC INPUT Jacks (XLR type, 1/4" TRS phone type)
KEYBOARD1, 2 INPUT Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4" phone type x 2)
AUDIO INPUT Jacks (L, R) (RCA phono type)
LINE OUT Jacks (L, R) (XLR type)
STEREO LINK IN Jack (1/4" phone type)
STEREO LINK OUT Jacks (R) (1/4" phone type)
PHONES Jack (Stereo 1/4" phone type)
SUBWOOFER OUT Jack (1/4" phone type)

Power Supply
AC 117 V, AC 220 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)

Power Consumption
94 W

Subwoofer Unit
Speaker: 30 cm / 12 inches

Nominal Impedance:4 ohms

Connection:INPUT Jack (1/4" phone type)

Dimensions
Size and Weight ( Main Unit )

Width: 456 mm - 18 inches
Depth: 343 mm - 13-9/16 inches
Height: 297 mm - 11-3/4 inches
Weight: 11.5 kg - 25 lbs. 6 oz.

Size and Weight ( Subwoofer Unit )
Width: 456 mm - 18 inches
Depth: 325 mm - 12-13/16 inches
Height: 560 mm - 22-1/16 inches
Weight: 11.5 kg - 25 lbs. 6 oz.