Roland KC-350 Keyboard Amplifier
Ideal for mid-sized gigs, the 120-watt KC-350 keyboard amplifier from Roland has 4 sets of stereo inputs, flexible routing, XLR input and 3-band EQ.
Overall User Ratings (based on 61 ratings)
Submitted July 26, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Good mid keyboard amp."
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No current plans for another purchase. I'm hoping this will last for quite awhile. I like the sound quality, ease of use and the way it looks. So far, I'm quite pleased with it.
Sound
I purchased this to use as a monitor for church playing. My keyboard is connected to the PA system and before I got the amp, the sound I heard was weak, distant and delayed. This amp gives me the ability to hear what I'm playing and also ehances the keyboard sound that the PA misses. Good bass sound and good punch when needed. I was originally interested in the KC550, but this does a great job of addressing my current needs. There aren't too many keyboard amps available nearby for me to hear, but this was by far the best sounding.
Features
I like the number of channels and eq level adjustments available with this amp. A friend was able to connect his electric guitar and we both played without any noticeable degradation of sound.
Ease of Use
Very easy to set up and use. I like the line out feature for connecting to the PA system.
Quality
The only negative thing I've noticed so far was the velcro strap for the electric cord needed some TLC.
Value
I purchased a B stock item, so the price was less than retail, but compared to other similar amps was higher in price. If it holds up and continues to sound good, it will have been a good investment. Like most other things, you get what you pay for.
The Wow Factor
The design is somewhat unique compared to other amps and is visually pleasant.
Musical Background:
Church musician
Musical Style:
Rock/Country/Jazz combination - if that's possible.
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Submitted October 26, 2009 by a customer from hotmail.com
"my 'do-everything' amp"
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I needed it because I needed some nice clear volume. It has not failed. I don't think I will ever get another guitar amp, since a nice flat eq'd full range keyboard amp does wonders for amp simulators, sounds so much more piercing and clear at high volume. I don't even play keyboard at all I just love the clarity at high volume that a 'keyboard' amp gives. I don't think of it as a 'keyboard amp' I think of it as a loud knob that turns what I hear in headphones while programming effect patches into something loud enough for practice without being muddied.
Sound
I run a vocal mic, a guitar multipedal, and a bass multipedal through it. I can turn it up all the way to compete with a drummer at practice, and it does fine. My vocals are very dry since i'm not running any effects, and my guitar/bass tones come out just as pure as listening to the multieffects on headphones, even at full volume.
Features
Its just a bunch of volume knobs and a very nice speaker. I never mess with the other additions like the subwoofer out, or the 'shape' thing. It's nice that they are there, but really this thing is about getting a clear pure sound turned all the way up. If you want to tailor the sound later do that on your mixing board or DAW or whatever.
Ease of Use
turn on. turn up.
Quality
one of my knob covers fell off but you can still twist the little thingy for your volume. Other than that... it has been out in the rain at a wedding, lived in a musty basement, dragged between states, used at all sorts of pickup sessions, and no problems whatsoever.
Value
you get what you pay for. These are pricey for the wattage they boast, but I would rather have full on volume at level 10 being clear and piercing in a room than have 300 watts that is all muddy when you turn it past 5.
Manufacturer Support
i wouldnt know
The Wow Factor
well i bought one. Seemed to me that with the new world of guitar cab simulators, and the need to sing also during practice, i wanted something that can do both. You can't plug anything but a guitar into a dedicated guitar amp. You can plug anything into this. I work with effect emulators, this thing is just here to make them loud. It outblasts my 200w bass amp when I play a good setup on my bass effect into this. It sounds cleaner than my crap halfstack when I use guitar emulators through it. Plus I can sing through it simultaneously and the signals don't cut each other off.
Musical Background:
i used to tour, be a soundman, a session guy, etc... now i just rock by myself
Musical Style:
too difficult to categorize
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Submitted January 21, 2011 by a customer from aol.com
"Roland 4 Life!"
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Sound
This amp is awesome! I have had mines for close to 10 years now. Used pretty good, traveled oversees and all-still kickin!
Features
Mines was an earlier model so my plug ins are on the back. They have since put them ontop as to allow for clearance from an am stand (if you suse one). For me that will remain an issue.Obviously they figured that out and re modeled.
Ease of Use
Outstanding sound reproduction...it's a Roland what do you expect!
Quality
Again, I've had mines for a long time and it looks barely used. It has made many miles, a little storage time, lots fo trunk time (in and out), but again it's taken it like a champ!
Value
GREAT!
Manufacturer Support
No problems
Musical Background:
Keyboardist/Drummer/Teacher
Musical Style:
Gospel
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Submitted June 11, 2012 by Steve B in Johnson City, TN
"Roland KC-350 Keyboard Amplifier"
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Nice amp with some serious horsepower. I bought it for larger gigs where my smaller amp wasn't enough. Advertised for medium sized gigs I really can't imagine a need for the KC880, although the 350 is not stereo. Used it recently at an outdoor gig and half volume was all I needed except on the occasional lead. If you really want to amp up you can stereo link two 350s. At least one person can carry it/them. I am pleased with the amp and expect it to serve my needs for years to come. The sound is very good, a little weak in the mid-highs but to be expected with the design, but that's not where keys need the boost. This is not a guitar amp. Manufacturer support has not been needed so the required rating means nothing.
Musical Background:
Old hippy rocker who has been out of touring for a long time. Now jammig with local musicians and friends.
Musical Style:
Classic rock, Motown/soul, blues with a little country thrown in.
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Submitted December 12, 2010 by a customer from yahoo.com
"THIS KEYBOARD ROLAND 350 AMP ROCKS, AND TAKE THAT FROM A LADY!"
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this is my, "FOREVER" amp!
Sound
Hey guys! (most of you people buying or consider buying the Roland 350 amp are guys). Well, take it from one hell of a gifted female pianist and songwriter. This amp rocks. it is easy to set up and use and projects beautifully when i played for 145 people at a noisy large party hall.My only ocncern and this may be a "girl" thing but, this amp is 63 pounds. To solve the schlepping problem, i ended up buying a platform truck to load it in my car. Putting that aside, the $500- price iw worth it. and, if u need a keyboard to go with it, why not try out the Korg PS 170. I sound like i am playing a Steinway Babygrand!
Features
all i had to add was the cable that is it!
Quality
very very well made. like a ship!
Value
more than worth it. priceless if u ask me!
Manufacturer Support
don't know and hope i never know about needing support, but a company with such quality product probably and hopefully stands behind it, no doubt!
Musical Background:
Musician/songwriter
Musical Style:
kids music and pet music
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Submitted March 4, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com
Roland KC350 Keyboard Amp Customer Review
Sound
Sounds good, I use it with a midi equiped accordion. Nice transparent sound with little or no coloring. More than enough power for what I use it for.
Quality
Well made, sturdy, I have used and abused it for almost a year now with no problems.
Manufacturer Support
I emailed Roland a question - they acknowledged receipt but never answered the question. It is advertised as 120 amp but the power label says it consumes 100 watts total power. All amps are less than 100 percent efficient. So how can this be? They still haven't answered.
Musical Background:
Hobbiest
Musical Style:
Jazz, Ethnic
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Submitted December 21, 2016 by Dyrk P in Chico, CA
"Roland KC-350 keyboard amp"
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I looked at a lot of keyboard amp on-line and decided on the Roland 350. Played the 150 and 550 in a music store where I live. We use it for your Roland fp-30 and its our PA system too. Works great, very clear sound. zZounds really came through. I ordered it Monday morning and It was on my porch the next day at noon.I just got it so I don't know the manufacturer support part. All though Roland stuff has a great warranty much better the Yamaha or others.
Musical Background:
Wife and I play music 1-3 times a week. Pizza places, retirments homes, restaurants, coffee houses. Piano, vocals, bass.
Musical Style:
Swing, blues, jazz, country.
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Submitted August 14, 2006
Roland KC350 Keyboard Amp Customer Review
Sound
It Has really good Bass Sound comes through the speaker but Horn tweeter could be a bit louder. When I'm playing in a big size chruch you barly hear the sound from the amp. The drums drown the sound of the amp out.
Features
The shape switch gives the amp a boost of great high sound. The mixer is good to use when you want high or low crisp sound.
Ease of Use
This amp may be small but its pack alot of power
Quality
The rugged cabinet cover give this amp a very nice looking and a handle for carrying.
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