Roland KC-990 Stereo Keyboard Amplifier Review

[@PeterDodge]

I just ordered it to use at church. I have had the 400 and 600. This will work just fine and is a great stand alone for small gigs too.

[@patsaxon5284]

Much lower price than the Leslie speaker. I have been wanting a good stereo amplifire for my keyboards.

[@Tigerofthenight]

I find this amp appealing. I already have a Roland GA212, which is a 2 x 12" 200 w guitar amp with clean stereo inputs as well as a COSM amp modelling input. It has an unusually wide frequency range, and I have used it for guitar, synthesisers and drums. It weighs 70 lbs and is about the size of a Vox AC30 C2. The KC990 weighs 42 kg. Fortunately, it is on castors...

[@MikeBlock]

The castors really help, haha.

[@peterschaefer1665]

How does it compare to the KC 500?

[@MrJTL19]

what type of jack are you using for this?

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Does the cabinet have a partition between the right and left 12 inch speakers ? If not then it is not correctly separated enough to be a stereo cabinet.

[@MikeBlock]

I have no idea

[@savedalsman2081]

At a distance stereo is lost, but It has a stereo amplifier, stereo DI outs, and stereo cab extension outs. That's the selling point.

[@ohioplayer]

You can hear the stereo effect, but I don't think there's any difference between the 990 and the 880

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

No it isn't divided no division ​@@MikeBlock

[@duetics2696]

Can you use the Fender champion 100 (guitar amp) for keyboard ?

[@christopherrusch]

i would say no. i mean you can. but itll sound kind dead and you won’t get the clarity you’d want

[@PeterDodge]

No. You can, but it will sound awful. You can use the guitar with the 990 though. 4 clear channels.

[@MikeBlock]

Not unless you are going for a real fuzzy distorted song with brutal highs and a tinny low end.

[@mitsanut5869]

It will be ok for couple of hours before you kill it. Guitar amps are not built for keyboards. You can play guitar through keyboard amps but it's highly not recommended to do the opposite.

[@stvgkeyboardists882]

Sir if i choose kc 600 model How much bass subwoofers produces Is it comes with bass reflexs subwoofers speakers ? Reply me please

[@alexkieffer6380]

The bass will rattle your insides they are incredible.

[@samsulhadi1134]

Mr. Mike Block... I want that tool but I don't have money, may I just ask for the tools. Please.....😥🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@LyndaWhite-ju1gj]

I have two of these KC 990’s and can you tell me how to link the two together they say it’s fairly easy but I have not been able to figure it out

[@MyBichSustained]

Get a AB pedal.

[@wilsonhutajulu2482]

Check the send and return babe!

[@ImapatriotUSA]

Your vocal audio is too low. You should have had a mike!

[@steve222010]

For a real grand piano sound how does it do? Does it get close to a real piano sound or not?

[@MikeBlock]

Yeah, sounds great with this particular piano. If you want a nice clean, full range piano sound that gets super loud, this amp is great for that.

[@DAVID.PIANISTA.PENTECOSTAL]

@@MikeBlock IS THIS AMP GOOD FOR A ROLAND RD300NX PIANO SOUND🤔?? I NEED A HIGH QUALITY SOUND AMP.. I HOPE YOU COULD HELP ME WITH SOME HEADS UP (AN ADVISE)

[@MikeBlock]

@@DAVID.PIANISTA.PENTECOSTAL Yes

[@mpcvore]

Can it be used for a bass guitar too ?

[@Zoco101]

You might get away with it, but I believe in "horses for courses" when it comes to. amps. Pianos are very demanding on mids (but still need good lows) and basses are very demanding on lows and even sub bass sounds. Pianists have had some success using bass amps. I suspect that regular use of a piano amp (by a bass) may wear it out prematurely. Do you need tweeters and stereo on a bass? I don't think so. If you don't mind bulky amps, a single 15" seems to be the way to go. Most gigging bassists I work with are using one of those 12" orange and black Mark Bass amps. The best bass amps I've ever heard were made by Peterson. I think the company has ceased production though.

[@MikeBlock]

It can be but it would not be ideal. For bass in the same price range I highly recommend the Fender Rumble Stage 800. Tons of power, light weight and an amazing modeling system.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Is it good for a keyboardist/vocalist?

[@MikeBlock]

+Meade Music Sure, that would definitely work.

[@bibarsov]

Did anybody have experience using this amp for electronic drums? Would be interesting to know

[@MikeBlock]

Never tried that but it would probably work well as this amp has a powerful and clear sound across all frequencies.

[@chrisgerhart3480]

Can you use a guitar amp for keyboard use??

[@MikeBlock]

Chris Gerhart Sure, but just be aware that the speaker in the guitar amp responds best to the frequencies of a guitar (E3 and higher) so the low notes won’t sound quite as good.

[@kristopherdetar4346]

No no no no nope nada..............

[@abhishekmusic8962]

What's the price??

[@ryukard666]

x2

[@babygoei5841]

Can we conect it to pc for gaming?

[@musicwithmatt6531]

Yeah, once you have an audio interface (sometimes called a soundcard) or usb mixer that features an audio interface. Then get hold of an A-B usb cable and two stereo jacks.

[@MikeBlock]

+Baby Goei Sure, but it’s not really meant for that.

[@babygoei5841]

@@MikeBlock Is the bass very tight? When viewed from the size of the woofer, the bass sound should be produced

[@ohioplayer]

Same as the 880...its heavy af, but the sound volume and quality is is top notch..

[@wilsonhutajulu2482]

I garanty this speaker is better than any logitech for gaming experience hahaha....

[@danielkinney6325]

do another video with the ORGAN & THE ROTARY EFFECT SLOW SPEED AND FAST SPEED SINCE THE LESLIE AND ORGAN were and accident that mr hammond hated but the organ players loved and thur because the history of the pair being married forever.

[@RalphGProject]

Hi. I wanna buy 2 KC990. Can u make a video how to make a stereo link?? Cheers

[@MikeBlock]

What would you be using it for?

[@RalphGProject]

@@MikeBlock Hi i have 6 synths and a electronic drum kit. I wanna to connect all my gear to the KC990

[@Get_Yo_Life]

You wouldn’t need to link them. You are essentially buying two for more channels. Why would they need to be connected? Just plug all 6 synths and play. They don’t need to be linked.

[@RalphGProject]

@@Get_Yo_Life thanks for the answer my friend😃

[@lazguevara151]

yeah buddy thats nice

[@juliopenapintado4411]

Good

[@Dolle_Man]

Just Curious, why would you prefer this, instead of 2 separate L/R active studio monitors? For the price you can have a good pair right? Or is this made specific for on stage?

[@MikeBlock]

It’s made for the stage

[@AlOne-xg6dv]

A better sound for your voice would be much appreciated. For a sound demo it should be obvious. And some more sounds too.

[@trumpeteteclado]

Excellent…

[@Zoco101]

I would be concerned about piano mids. They are often let down by all-purpose keyboard amps. No warblars included I see. Seems that amp technology is lagging way behind digital piano technology.

[@DavidSmith-hn5gg]

In my opinion the keyboard amps sound terrible! I bought a nice Denon amp and some Yamaha speakers for less than the price of this Roland amp and the result is AMAZING!!! wicked stereo sound and crystal clear no hissing.. Hifi with a piano is the way to go.

[@barneyrubble152]

There are plenty of KZbin reviews on keyboard amps but virtually none using PA speakers. I’m using a pair of Yamaha DXR12’s with my Nord Stage3 and the piano sound is awful.

[@richard642]

@@barneyrubble152 So what are we to buy? I have a new Korg grand stage and can’t find a clear answer in 2021 almost 2022 for what is the best speakers to buy. I’m just jamming at home in my family room. What should I buy to give this piano a full sound? It’s true sound. This seems to be a mystery on KZbin and online for external speakers for pianos. Why is that?

[@_trismegistus]

@@richard642 I agree. It's crazy to me that no one has developed a great home speaker digital piano solution that is tailored to the sound a grand piano should be producing.

[@dennisbrianalcaidemodina9511]

@@richard642 yes. Keyboards through audio interface direct to recording sounds phenomenal. However, after buying ang bringing them home, and will be using it for live through either an amp or powered speakers is a hit and miss and would get disappointed. I have stumbled upon the Vox VX50 Kb keyboard amp, and It sounds great. Its less than 5kgs, and sounds like a studio monitor. Only drawback for live is its only 50watts output.

[@swaggedup6934]

How does tremolo or pan shift sound on it?

[@buibuibuiestudio5561]

“Uh”

[@montelspeights9001]

i. Have a synthesizer guitar

[@danielkinney6325]

maybe DO A NEW VIDEO and name it ROTARY EFFECTS & ORGAN SOUNGS. and you will get a lot of clicks

[@WayneMusicianUK]

Roland KC’s are utter garbage, sound awful, bad enough in Mono! now 2 x shit sounding boxy mid sounding speakers! Whoooppeeee!😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@WayneMusicianUK]

@Pete Testube yes I have, still terrible

[@WayneMusicianUK]

@Pete Testube 2 x decent powered speakers like Electroice or QSC