Amplifying the Digital Piano Keyboard

Most of the digital keyboards on the market do have amplifiers built in, but if yours does not, you will want to purchase one or two depending on your needs.  You will want a small amplifier of 15-20 watts for a small area.  You might also want to purchase an amplifier if you are going to be playing in large rooms or concert areas so that you can be heard all the way to the back row.  The larger your audience, the more power you should have behind your amplifier.  The more wattage you have in your amplifier, the louder it is and the more clear it sounds. You will usually need about 140-200 watts to be heard over the rest of the band instruments.  It is important to note however, that the more powerful your amplifier, the more it points to the weaknesses of your digital keyboard. This may be something you want to consider when buying your keyboard so that you don't purchase under what you are going to need.

Amplifiers are used to amplify digital keyboards, synthisizers and digital pianos. They usually contain a large woofer for bass sound and a horn or tweeter for the treble sound making the sounds more clear sounding to the audience. In most cases, the smaller the better for an amplifier because you will have to carry it around with your keyboard.  Amplifiers can get heavy. 

For most digital keyboard users, the simplet tone controls of treble and bass will be enough.  There are a few that will need the higher multiband control EQs which is also available.  So again, it depends on your needs as to what EQ you will need.

If you are strapped and cannot pay for an amp and your keyboard doesn't have one, you could try hooking in to your home sound system which will also give you some quality sound.

Last, but certainly not least, you want to stay away from the guitar amplifier.  The frequencies of the guitar amp are much lower than what you will need for your digital keyboard.  Your keyboard has a full frequency range and needs its own amplifier.  For more information about amplifiers and digital piano keyboards, click here.