Best Keyboard Amp Reviews 2017

Keyboard amps have a wide price range. Their price can be affected by its power output, size, number of channels and number of speakers in the cabinet, among other factors. It is, therefore, important that you decide exactly what you need from your keyboard amp so you can get one that is best suited for you.

We found generally that with $15 to $650 you can get a good keyboard amp. Like we stated earlier, the price depends on what exactly you need in your keyboard amp. You should of course know that some keyboard amps with more power and features will cost way beyond this range, and you can, of course, go for those if they are best suited to your needs. It is, however, important that we advise that you to avoid cheap keyboard amps as they may be just a waste of your funds.

To choose the keyboard amp that will serve you best, it is important that you consider some features and how they will affect your proposed use of the amp. Considering these features will help you make the best choice. Some of the features to consider include:

• Power output
• Power requirement
• Type
• Size
• Cabinet design
• Controls
• Effects
• Inputs/outputs

Let’s now take a closer look at these.

The very first thing that many people consider when choosing a keyboard amp is its power output, which is usually stated in watts. The higher the wattage of the amp, the more volume you can achieve without the sound clipping (getting distorted). If you want a keyboard amp that will have a far reach or serve in a large space, then you need to go for the highest wattage you can find. If, however, you need something that can be used in a small space or for your personal practice, then you don’t need much power.

Another thing to consider is the type of keyboard amp you want. Some keyboard amps offer added versatility that allows you connect a microphone, an electronic drum or other sound sources. This type of amp will be useful to keyboardists who are solo performers and need to sing and play along to a soundtrack or drumbeat. If this is important for your needs, then look for keyboard amps with multi-channels. They are also listed as multi-instrument amps. In addition to being multi-functional, some include on-board effects that help you add more color to your overall sound.

One thing other than power output that can also affect the volume you achieve is the size of the cabinet. A big cabinet is, among other things, an indication of a bigger speaker and acoustic space. It is almost standard that the bigger keyboard amps have more power and are therefore louder. So we are saying that without even checking to see the amp’s power output, merely looking at its size can give you an indication of what to expect in terms of power output.

Another reason why the size of the amp is important is this. If you need a keyboard amp for personal practice, it is unlikely that you will like something big and heavy. Your best bet will be a small and compact model that will be easier for you to move around. There are even some that are battery powered, meaning they are not only compact but also mobile as you do not need to power it through a wall socket.

When choosing a keyboard amp, it is important that you consider its controls. The more the control you have over its different features, the better. For example, if a keyboard amp has 3 channels and on-board effect, it will be helpful if its controls include separate ones for each channel. This will help you manage each channel independently of the others.

Your keyboard amp’s input and output channels are very important. Some compact amps have only headphone outs, making them only suitable for personal practice. A keyboard amp can be put to many uses depending on the type of input and output it has. Many amps have aux inputs in addition to the regular inputs. What this means is that you can easily connect a CD or mp3 player so you can play along with a song.

The output is also as important as the input. A keyboard with a subwoofer out can be connected to a subwoofer to achieve even lower frequencies. An amp with a DI out or line out can be connected directly to an external mixer so the sound can be fed to the house speakers. This same output can be used to send your audio signal to a recording device, making it useful in studios.

Finally, some keyboard amps offer cabinet designs that make them versatile on stage and off stage. Some offer two different positions: they can stand upright or at a wedged angle. This gives you options, especially on stage where other instrument sounds are competing for the available space. Placing your keyboard amp at an angle where its sound is directly coming at you will mean you can hear your sound more easily without having to push the volume so much.

Apart from the angle of placement, the construction of an amp’s cabinet will determine its suitability for certain applications. Most big and heavy amps have handles and castors that make them easy to move. To make a keyboard amp suitable for road tours and other heavy uses, you will find some that are constructed with metal edges to ensure they can withstand some abuse. Look through all these considerations and decide what works best for you.