
Motion Sound KP100S Keyboard Amplifier
Two channels for true stereo reproduction. Two 1/4 in. inputs. 3-band EQ per channel.
Overall User Ratings (based on 16 ratings)
Submitted June 19, 2004 by a customer from ntlworld.com
"Good as a practice amp only"
Very nice sound but its very VERY quiet for a 50watt amp.
I don't expect earth shattering power from a small conbo but I do expect it to compete in volume with a small bass amp and an un miked drum kit. Unfortunately this thig can't without distorting.
It can really only be used as a practive amp due to its lack of volume.
Musical Style:
Acid Jazz
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Submitted September 3, 2006 by a customer from ntlworld.com
"A good sound, but way too quite for a 50watt amp."
A great idea, but I think the advertised wattage of this amp is wrong. It's way too quite for gigging and I usually gig in a fairly quite jazz band.
Sound
The overall sound is good. My main concern is the lack of volume. It's very quite for a twin 50w amp. It can't match volume with similar small guitar and bass combos. Also the effectiveness of the EQ (bass midd treble) is quite limited with only what sounds like a very small change in the frequency of the sound
Features
The amps main feature is it's stereo output which does really help bring keyboard patches to life. It lacks a master volume or any effect send/return features.
Ease of Use
Very just plug in and play. It's lack of features makes use very straight forward
Quality
I took the back off mine and the wiring inside looks a bit on the cheap side, also the power amps have no real heat sink, they're just glued to the rear metal panel.
Value
If it was louder and had a more effective EQ, it would be a good buy. As it is, I'm disappointed with this product.
Manufacturer Support
They're easy to reach and friendly.
The Wow Factor
I'm planning to sell mine and get something with a more realistic volume for live gigs.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Acid Jazz and Funk
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Submitted August 31, 2007 by a customer from aol.com
"Best amp you can buy that weighs under 40 lbs. -- perfect for smaller/lower volume gigs."
I expect that this amp will hold up for many years. I have owned several other motion sound products, and they treat you well as long as you treat them well.
Sound
Excellent sound...for what it is. This is a 38 pound, compact, easy-to-transport amp. It's designed to sound great, but not at really high volume. Actually, if you run your keyboards into a good submixer and/or preamp first, you can really bring out the best in this amp, sonically. For its size, you can't beat it. In fact, for what it's designed for (smaller/lower volume gigs), it gets a "10" in the sound category.
Features
Most useful features are definitely the compact size and the stereo outputs. The stereo expansion feature is also a good one -- it really "widens" the sound output.
Ease of Use
Very easy to get a good sound. The bass frequencies drop off pretty dramatically, but it does have a subwoofer output if you need more low end onstage. I like the "component" approach -- where you can bring a powered sub if you need one, but if space is limited or gig volume doesn't demand it, you can travel light and leave the sub at home.
This amp has basic, but useful, EQ settings and inputs, too.
Quality
I really like the fit/finish and build quality of this amp. The polymaric (truck bedliner) finish has held up well, and I'm confident it will continue to do so. The acoustic cloth covering is no more or less durable than other cloth coverings, so you need to be careful with it, but mine is snag-free after over 6 months of use. Some have purchased custom-made covers for this amp; I think that's a good idea.
Value
It costs more, but it looks cooler and runs better -- just like most expensive cars, home theater systems, etc. You get what you pay for.
Manufacturer Support
I have been able to get through to John Fisher, the president of the company, and have spoken with his wife (who's operations manager there) on a number of occasions. Both are very helpful, and want to help you sound your best. Motion Sound has gone as far as custom-fabricating parts for me (for my Motion Sound Pro 3t-m), and shipping them quickly for a reasonable rate. This is an excellent company if you're looking for service, support and good advice.
The Wow Factor
This is a must-have amp if, like me, you have several different keyboard rigs and amplification configurations to choose from and plan with. I use the KP-100S for smaller gigs, or even medium-sized gigs (with a mixer and/or preamp to beef up the sound). For larger gigs, I use something, well, larger (typically a Bose PAS system, or a combo amp/twin full range speaker setup with separate mixer/effects). In some cases in the past, I would play gigs with no onstage keyboard monitor. This was mainly due to space limitations, or travel-related constraints (no room to transport an amp due to air travel or limited van space). This amp is small enough to fit on compact stages or in smaller vehicles, so I can now at least hear myself onstage. For that reason alone, it's a great buy.
Musical Background:
Active Musician/Recording Engineer/Producer
Musical Style:
Rock/Trop Rock/Soul/Jazz
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