If I decide to purchase the X-50, I will probably use my own computer stereo system as speakers for practicing at home. But I'm planning on practicing/rehearsing with my band and playing performances with them at venues. Because I'm dishing out the money for the Korg itself, I don't really plan on buying something really expensive... or preferably buying something at all.
Would it sound good to plug in to a guitar/bass amp at the same time?... Obviously it depends on how well the amp equalizes the sound, but in most cases does it work decently? On that same note, If I were to maybe steal a guitar amp from my dad or something, would that work decently as a standalone amp in most cases?
Amplifier for gigs and shows?
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Guitar or Bass amplifiers are definitely not the way to go. they colour the sound and only amplify certain frequencies. think about how a guitar sounds if you plug it straight in to record, then think about how it sounds from the amp - even on a clean setting, the geometry of the amp and the behavior of the circuitry was never designed for a transparent sound.
Keyboards benefit from a clean, transparent amplification system. not one that distorts or alters certain frequency ranges. The reason for this is that you have effects on the synth to do that for you a lot of the time these days. you might run an old analog synth through an amp in order to get a certain kind of sound (e.g. a lead through a guitar amp, or a drone through a bass amp), but you most certainly don't need to do this for a digital sampling/ROMple synth.
also, most guitar or bass amps are mono, whereas to get the best from your synths it is good to run in stereo.
depending on where you are playing, you can usually get the sound guy to provide a DI stereo line pair for the desk to the PA system. If you are playing smaller venues you may benefit from investing in a small PA system (speakers + dual amplifier) to take to smaller/more informal gigs.
if you are really only playing tiny gigs where they don't have any PA system or if you are practicing with a band, I guess it is okay to get a Keyboard Amp. a Keyboard amp will be like a small to mid sized combo amp but have a clean transparent sound like a PA system. for example I have a Laney 160w keyboard amp that I have also used for clean bass sounds.
Keyboards benefit from a clean, transparent amplification system. not one that distorts or alters certain frequency ranges. The reason for this is that you have effects on the synth to do that for you a lot of the time these days. you might run an old analog synth through an amp in order to get a certain kind of sound (e.g. a lead through a guitar amp, or a drone through a bass amp), but you most certainly don't need to do this for a digital sampling/ROMple synth.
also, most guitar or bass amps are mono, whereas to get the best from your synths it is good to run in stereo.
depending on where you are playing, you can usually get the sound guy to provide a DI stereo line pair for the desk to the PA system. If you are playing smaller venues you may benefit from investing in a small PA system (speakers + dual amplifier) to take to smaller/more informal gigs.
if you are really only playing tiny gigs where they don't have any PA system or if you are practicing with a band, I guess it is okay to get a Keyboard Amp. a Keyboard amp will be like a small to mid sized combo amp but have a clean transparent sound like a PA system. for example I have a Laney 160w keyboard amp that I have also used for clean bass sounds.
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Other Mfgrs: Moog Sub37, Roland Boutique JX03, Novation MiniNova, Akai APC40, MOTU MIDI TimePiece 2, ART Pro VLA, Focusrite Saffire Pro 40.
Past Gear: Korg Karma, TR61, Poly800, EA-1, ER-1, ES-1, Kawai K1, Novation ReMote37SL, Boss GT-6B
Software: NI Komplete 10 Ultimate, Arturia V Collection, Ableton Live 9. Apple OSX El Capitan on 15" MacBook Pro
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kernsmedia
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I'd try plugging into the guitar amp and see how it sounds. If it's too muddy and you decide to buy something, I'd go with a powered 12" or 15" monitor speaker (also called an active monitor). They are very versatile for placement on a stage (on the floor, on a chair, on a speaker stand, etc). Some have "mini-mixer" features, like multiple channels and EQ.
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Greywolf20
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I have always run a line box for each keyboard..so that the program ( main speakers ) gets the signal direct from each keyboard....then you can adjust your sound on your amp to your taste without affecting the program...one thing i always look for in a stage amp is to have equilization for each input i'm using..( bass , treble )...you can find dual equalization in 100 watt amps..which is plently for stage ( when you have sound coming out of program - main speakers ) ...i don't know if this helps..just my 2 cents on the subject..thanks..RW
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