Amplification for a MG-1 or Rogue?

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Once I get my hands on my new synth (Im looking at a rogue and a MG-1) I know that I need to run it to a speaker system of some sort… I was hoping to get anyones feedback about what they plug into? I was hoping to get by using a Keyboard amplifier, but dont want to buy one, only to find out that the sound is horrible. By the way I am currently only practicing at home, so I dont need like a house PA or anything, but want to get decent sound

thanks

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Bump?

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My Nady SM-250A monitors sound good, and were a good price for the pair. Welcome to the forum.

Bob

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Thanks Bob, Ill look into those.

Has anyone tried running a synth through say the moog theremin amplifier? I would think if the theremin sounds good through it, so should a mg-1… has anyone tried that?

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I wouldn’t. The MG-1 is capable of a wider range of sound than a Theremin. I use a Peavey KB/A 60 with my LP. You can find a used one for $120 or less. I paid $59 for mine with a trade in. :wink:

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Voltor makes a good point. Though my Nadys have very good fidelity, and can get pretty loud, they may not be as “kickin’” as you would like them to be. The keyboard amp Voltor has, or perhaps a different one, may be more up your alley, if “in your face” sound is what you crave (and who wouldn’t crave that?). :laughing:

Take your time, don’t buy the first thing that comes your way. Go to a few music stores, demo different amps and monitors, and go for the one that grabs you within your price range! Doing so will keep that smile going for some time to come! :slight_smile:

Bob

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Keep in mind, too, that when I get the Taurus pedals, I’ll be replacing the speaker in my keyboard amp with one that goes down to 15 Hz, and also I’ll be adding a tweeter. In other words, a 12" instrument speaker will not give you the extreme lows that the MG-1 is capable of. Neither will a Roland KC 500. Most people find a keyboard amp or PA system enough, though. I’m just not most people. :wink:

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If you already have a small home studio system, and I don’t know if that is the case, then why not just use what you’ve got? If you aren’t playing gigs, then a dedicated ‘synth amp’ could be money that is better spent on your home studio’s speakers.