Roland D-Bass 210 Bass Combo Amplifier (400 Watts, 2x10 in.)

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400 watts. Two 10 in. speakers and one tweeter. 3 COSM amp models and an onboard compressor.

Bass amp technology takes a big stride forward with the new D-Bass series. Roland's newest and most advanced bass amplifiers employ proprietary FFP with Active Speaker Control technology for lightning-fast response and ultra-high quality bass tone.

Features
Built with FFP with Active Speaker Control technology for super high-quality sound, power, and efficiency

COSM preamp models, including Modern, Vintage, and Super Flat

Tube Logic function produces the fat and natural compression of tube amps

4-band EQ with dedicated tweeter Control knob

Passive/active input and dedicated piezo input also built in -- perfect for any type of bass sounds

Rock-solid construction, but lighter overall weight to ease the burden of transportation

High-performance neodymium-based speaker

FFP upgraded with Active Speaker Control
To achieve their high-quality sound and amazing performance, the new D-Bass amps employ breakthrough Roland technology: FFP incorporating Active Speaker Control. FFP (Feed Forward Processing) is a DSP-based process that analyzes incoming signal and maximizes it before it hits the speaker. By utilizing Active Speaker Control, FFP allows the D-BASS to faithfully reproduce the incoming signal of the original bass, thereby controlling its speaker movement to reproduce the same input signal as closely as possible. This "true input matching" technology allows lower-string sounds to be much clearer, and the overall feel to be more direct than with other bass amplifiers. read more A technology exclusive to Roland amps, FFP provides a marked increase in speaker efficiency, loudness boost, and overall perceived power.

Road tough, lightweight
Don't let their lighter-than-average weight fool you. These amps are tough as nails and built for the road. Equipped with high-performance, low-weight neodymium speaker magnets, each new D-Bass amp is a performance powerhouse that's a joy to transport. Industrial strength, smooth-rolling casters make the job of getting from gig A to B even easier.

COSM preamps
Equipped with Vintage, Modern, and Super Flat COSM preamp models, the D-Bass 210's COSM preamps can deliver a range of great tones beyond that of a traditional analog bass amp. With the simple, analog-style controls, you can control your sound quickly and easily. Roland's unique "Super Flat" setting reproduces the bass guitar's original sound characteristic without coloration. Its fat and clear characteristic is also perfect for the piezo sound of upright bass. Detailed sound adjustments are possible with the 4-band EQ, including a dedicated tweeter control knob.

Two compression types
The 210 D-Bass amp is equipped with pro-quality solid-state compression, plus a Tube Logic section. Derived from Roland's BluesCUBE, the newly improved Tube Logic produces the type of fat and natural compression associated with vintage tube amps. No matter how razor-sharp the tone, Tube Logic can dunk it in a liquid-warm bath.

Satellite power
Need more beef? Add a D-Bass 115X powered speaker cab. Designed to be a perfect match electronically and physically for the D-Bass 210, the 115X provides 300 crushing watts of add-on power for the extra volume and punch required by larger venues and stages. The 115X has a switch for full range or sub woofer mode, affording players the flexibility they need to maximize their rigs from stage to stage.
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Power: 400W (160W + 160W + 80W), bi-amp structure

Speakers: 2 x 10 in., tweeter

Connectors:
-- Input (piezo, normal) jacks (1/4 in. phone type)

-- Phones jack (1/4 in. phone type)

-- Balanced out jack (XLR type)

-- Tuner out jack (1/4 in. phone type)

-- Effect (send, return) jacks (1/4 in. phone type)

-- Line out jack (1/4 in. phone type)

-- Sub out jack (1/4 in. phone type)

-- Foot switch (mute) jack (1/4 in. phone type)

Knobs: gain, type, compression, bass, middle, frequency, treble, tweeter, effect blend, volume

Switches: pickup type, shape, mode, mute, gnd lift, select, power

Accessories: casters x 4, owner's manual

Dimensions W x D x H (including casters): 23 1/2 x 16 1/8 x 24 11/16 in.

Weight: 50 lbs. 12 oz.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted October 27, 2011 by a customer from bellsouth.net

"" A Pure Bass Amp!!!!""

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is my main Rig for live applications and for studio work.
Sound
The sound is awesome,you can dial up alot of different tones depending on your style of playing. "World Class Combo". The amp is very quick and responsive when playing and it sounds like the sound is amplified immediatley (a reaaly quick sound attack). Very quite in the studio and for live applications.
Features
The cosm amp models are cool. You have alot of room to play and dial in your sound but it is but kinda touchy. The compression is excellent. I like the mute button and the headphone jack as well. XLR is a good featur as well. The amp is light and the neo speakers are very tough. Pretty solid built amp. Will not break your back carrying it around. Knobs are tough and every thing is easy to see.
Ease of Use
Pretty simple to use.
Quality
Product was perfect when I got it and sounded good once it plugged it in
Value
I have owned Traces,Mesa's,Hartke's. The price was close to these units. definitley worth the price. I will keep it forever.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

"Jazz"
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