Roland KC-110 vs Donner DDA-35
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- Amazing comparison of these two Keyboard / Drum Amps!
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** CLICKABLE VIDEO INDEX **
00:00 - Start
00:04 - Intro
01:07 - Keyboard Amp Definition
01:30 - Drum Amp Definition
02:00 - Physical Comparison
02:36 - Stereo vs Mono
04:27 - Prices
04:44 - Roland KC-220
05:06 - Controls & Inputs
06:11 - Mic / Line Inputs
06:19 - Outputs
07:00 - Gain Controls / EQ
07:24 - Effects
08:00 - Bluetooth
09:22 - Controls / IO - Roland
10:40 - Controls / IO - Donner
11:39 - Sound Comparisons
12:03 - Roland - Piano
12:16 - Donner - Piano
12:30 - Roland - Piano
12:43 - Donner - Piano
12:57 - Keyboard Range - Roland
13:19 - Keyboard Range - Donner
13:35 - Drums
13:40 - Drums - Roland
13:57 - Drums - Donner
14:52 - Price!
16:02 - Hearing is Believing!
16:05 - Roland - Piano
16:22 - Donner - Piano
16:42 - Roland - Drums
17:03 - Donner - Drums
17:28 - Conclusions / Closing Remarks
17:57 - Purchase Links - เพลง
Ok, this video title got my attention. I tried listening very carefully, and I can sense a minor but noticeable difference and I do like the Donner, but Roland has it's perks. I got the sense that donner had more bass, but bigger sounding bass. The roland almost matches the Donner, but not as good. So I'm kinda stuck. lol. But I'm leaning more for the Donner, especially the Blue Tooth feature and the lower price point. Thanks from the year 2023 and still checking out all sorts of gear for a very good choice. Terry
Good job, thank you!
Nice review Chuck. I have a KC 550 that I never used. If you weren't so far away I would give it to you for a song!
Thanks Tim, I appreciate that. The funny thing about that is that I have a KC-500 (even older than your KC-550) that's just been sitting around. Those were excellent units but just way too heavy (70 lbs for the KC-500, 63 lbs for the KC-550). I only lug it around if I absolutely, positively have to have that kind of power for a larger venue. I actually did an outdoor wedding reception at a park with one of those and it completely covered the entire huge outside area!
I think you misspoke on the input to the Donner for the aux input. It’s 1/4 not 1/8.
Donner's AUX input IS in fact 1/8" as spoken. The two main mic/line inputs are the 1/4" inputs - also as stated.
Sounds like the Donnor has a more nasally sound. I'll stick with Roland. My KC 550 has never let me down and Ive gigged countless times with it since 2005. Thing is a beast. I def want to get another one for mic'ing stereo synths/pads in the studio. Great review Chuck
KC-550 is in a different world/category that the KC-110 and DDA-35. I also have the older KC-500 and I love it!
Roland gives a stage sound, a bit muddy and Donner gives a studio sound, much cleaner.
An astute observation!
My friend, you're comparing Apples to oranges. A battery powered amp and an inside amp are pretty much different critters. Here is what I have noticed about the Roland: Something I just found out: Using battery power gives you only 20w, while using a power adapter you get the full 30w.
A frequent critique of the of the KC 120 is the limited volume. I have one and I have seen that too. However, the other night I was playing with some pedals that offered a strong boost to the signal. The KC tolerated this well with little distortion other than an occasional clip on heavy bass notes and delivered a lot louder volume. That makes sense because the amp is built to tolerate 30w and, with batteries, it leaves you enough headroom to push the volume. I'd be willing to bet that using boost reduces the battery life, but louder is more good 😄 Try one at a store and see. I've also noticed that the batteries start delivering lower volumes all the way to being too drained. If you see the power lit dimming when you hit a note, it is time for new batteries. Fresh batteries are key.
I do hear the better clarity of the dinner. But I also hear breakup on the transients with the donner. It also looked like the donner didn't have an XLR input? More features in the Roland, as well as Rolands rep account for the higher price. But Roland amps in general have a higher price point than similar amps.
Dinner/donner gotta love autocorrect
Whomever designated the price point for the Roland must have been smoking a whole lotta jazz cigarettes! Sheesh!