Portable Amp

[LarryAdams]

I'm looking for something small to play in my apartment and keep the noise down. I don't need anything crazy as far as effects go as I'll be using this just for practicing in my apartment. I was thinking of the Roland Micro Cube X. Has anyone tried this one out?

I found this resource that seems good as well: https://keyboardkraze.com/best-portable-keyboard-amps-practice-travel-amps/

Thanks!

 

[NegativeEase]

Re: Portable Amp

Roland Cubes are my favorite portable solid state choice.

Played a Loud Technologies Acoustic Amp this weekend -it was terrible -they are going to run the the legend of the Acoustic Brand into the ground.

 

[whitzmusic]

Re: Portable Amp

I recommend the Blackstar FLY3. It's a got a clean tone and can accommodate an extension speaker if needed. I bought it last year after reading about it at a few places. I'm more than happy with it so far.

 

[Securb]

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The Roland Micro Cube X is a great amp. They pack a punch for a small package and are feature full. I think you will be happy with it.

 

[Old Guy]

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Get a Mooer Hornet. $140 bucks and it sounds amazing. 15W with 9 amp models and some useful effects.

 

[donaldr]

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I used to have a Roland Micro-Cube but I bought a Boss Katana 50w last year. It's not as small as the Micro-Cube but it's small and lightweight at 20lbs. In the 0.5w mode, it's about the same loudness as the Micro-Cube. I would use it in an apartment no problem. But the sound is soooooooo much better than the Micro-Cube. Coming with built-in effects and presets (missing on the Micro-Cube). If you want something smaller, the Boss Katana Head has a 5" built-in speaker and the same 0.5w mode.

 

[Chickenwings]

Re: Portable Amp

micro cube for sure

 

[Godin15]

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My favorite is the Vox Rhythm 5, sounds great, it does have a few extras. But if you like a small amp that sounds great, is small that runs on power or batteries as well, is the Blackstar Fly 3. By the way don't let the size fool you.

 

[Open lane]

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I own a roland street cube. For what it is, a small, battery powered amp, it’s pretty freak amazing. Has a lot of gain on tap for humbuckers, but if you’re playing singlecoils, you’ll prob want a boost infront of it.

 

[Empty Pockets]

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I came to recommend a 30w tube amp because I'm that kind of dork x.x

I use an Orange Micro Dark head as a headphone amp sometimes. Sounds okay that way or recording direct, and also functions through a 4x12 as a gig amp.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Portable Amp

I am currently rocking a Micro Cube in the bedroom. Excellent because small, flexible, simple. I also have a Cube 30. But the Blackstar and Vox recommended are also excellent. And - as always, Yamaha TDR and Boss Katana are fantastic, if a little pricier....