Quality and Versatile Monitor

I love this monitor! I have bought six for school and one for home. I use them as vocal monitors, both single and parallel; studio monitors; as a PA, as speakers for my show choir, as bass and keyboard amps; and I run my iPod through it for choreography rehearsals. It is super portable and strong and delivers a great quality sound. I like the multiple input types, three channels and the EQ. I highly recommend!

Get Two And Do Lots More

I bought two. I added a 100-watt 12-in. powered sub, plus a small 6-channel mixer with on-board effects and have a GREAT small venue stereo PA system. I also use them as individual "hotspot" stage monitors (on a standard tripod mike stand), as a stereo keyboard amp, as home stereo (w/sub)...endless uses. A great product, and bulletproof.

a versatile alternative to a special-purpose amp/PA/monitor

I've got three needs: a keyboard amp to make my Roland louder during practice, something to play my AdrenaLinn III through besides headphones, and occasionally a PA for my son's band playing for a small audience.

I looked at a lot of different products, but nearfield monitors seemed too delicate, PA systems too high-powered, keyboard amps too specialized. And then I found the CM-30, which covers all three needs and sounds great (MUCH better than a low-end keyboard amp I tried). I like the option to add a second cube, for stereo output, if needed. Perfect all around!

I wanted something that could accompany my trumpet in nursing homes.

I just wanted something that I could plug my laptop into to accompany my trumpet stuff in nursing homes .

This is just what I was looking for!

I was thinking of borrowing a keyboard amp from church, but it was heavy and big with 15 inch speaker. Kind of glad the choir director did not want me to take it out of the church.

My knees are bad and I did not want to make multiple trips with a bunch of equipment.

30 watts is PLENTY loud in this venue.

A 300 W system doesn't push more than 20-30 W most of the time anyway. The extra power is for the peaks.

Remember, to achieve just a noticeable (3db) difference in sound would take twice the power (60 W). Twice as loud would take 10X the power or 300W. Unless you go digital, more power means more weight. And then you need a speaker with a heavier magnet to handle the load, and a bigger speaker for the bass, perhaps a horn for the mid range.

I have a friend who sings in nursing homes with pre-recorded background tracks using a Fender Passport, which is really nice, but he still complains about the space in his trunk and the weight.

This little thing is amazing. Easy to carry. Lots of mix features. Solidly built.

I can be in and out in a jiffy without needing a truck.

In my house, I could only stand to turn it up half way.

Roland CM-30 Cube Monitor

Purchased one for our Church keyboardest who is very picky (and we're talking picky - you know the type) about his feedback sound mix in summer 2006. This unit blew him away instantly and continues to do so. Simple to set up (a keyboarest can do it) and now three people us eit for their feedback as well (one on the single CUBE speaker use two sharing the headset plugs. Best stage investment I ever made - made three musician happy at same time on feedback sound (and that ain't easy my friends).

Oh yeah - don't let the 30 watts fool you either - this baby cranks out nicely for background keyboard sound when mains are down low for a nice stage effect. Sound is decent quality for a small cabinet and travel type speak system. Need a spot feecback speaker for the stage - give this one a serious try. You won't regret it.

Roland CM-30 Cube Rocks!!

I use a Roland CM-30 Cube as my personal keyboard monitor within my multiple keyboard rig. The clarity and proximity of the monitor allows me to better hear my keyboard mix, the volume of each keyboard relative to the others, which helps me provide perfectly layered sounds. It's lightweight, compact. and easy to carry around. It's one of the best investments I've made!

Great item

I am using two CM 30 for my electronic accordion. They fit onto a regular mic stand. You can also hook up a mic for announcements. I love the price too.

This one is a keeper!

The first thing that I plugged into the Cube Monitor 30 was my Strat copy through a PODxt. It was lacking some low end that I was used to having from using a larger keyboard amp with a 12" speaker. However, after a little bit of tweaking the bass control it started to sound good to me. It has a clean, neutral response, uncolored tone, and plenty of power for a small to medium-sized room. Note that this unit is not well-suited to be the cornerstone of a rock guitar rig. It was probably not intended or designed to be an electric guitar monitor.

Then, I plugged in a SM-58 mic and my acoustic-electric guitar. This is where the Cube Monitor 30 shines. It sounds fantastic, even without effects! If you’re at a band rehearsal, the vocal and acoustic guitar should cut through.

It has plenty of inputs and outputs to route an outboard effects loop. Built-in reverb would have been nice. For what it is, I recommend it!

very happy!

I bought it for my home studio, to amp up my sound with my 16 track DAW, and it sounds fantastic. I use it for a PA and recording monitor. Very clear sound, even the bass rings through well for the little 6.5 inch speaker. I am thoroughly satisfied with this potent little speaker.

Rugged, Economical, Musical

20+ years ago, Roland cubes were small, relatively light-weight, powerful for their size, and flattering to acoustic guitars and electronic keyboards. This model is smaller, more rugged and just as powerful and flattering. The array of input options makes this a versatile tool for all sorts of non-distorted amplification applications. You could use this to monitor vocals, keyboard, and clean acoustic or electric guitar, to provide a small, portable PA, or to re-record dry recorded tracks in a live room. This model performed admirably on DX7 Rhodes sounds, sampled grand piano, and sampled Hammond, with a surprising amount of bottom. In fact, the sound was better balanced than my much more expensive big rig. The sound of Cubes is a bit hyped, but sweet and inoffensive. If you're looking for an inobtrusive keyboard or acoustic guitar amp the size of a lunch box for a great price, give this a try.

NICE!

Have had mine for over a year now. Use it as a personal stage monitor for my acoustic gigs...and have also used it as a stand-alone mini-PA for smaller gigs...The CM-30 has plenty of volume, and lots of inputs...at the smaller gigs, I plug in my acoustic, my cd player, and a mic...sounds great, (except could use an internal reverb to sweeten up the mix)...talked a friend of mine in Missouri into 2 of 'em...he uses his for stereo keyboards!
good deal for the $$, user friendly, plenty of power...NICE!

Cool to Deal..!

This is the correct unit which I was looking to work with my acoustic guitar, Microphone & my KORG PA80 Light weight, portable and identicle Roland output. More than worth for sweet water price.

Great Job Roland..!

I'll be getting another one!

Thanks SW - prompt delivery in good condition.

This unit versatile, just the right size, and sounds really good. I'll be using it onstage as a hotspot monitor, as a practice amp for the acoustic guitar, and - adding the second one and a small mixer - a mini PA for living rooms and coffee shops. Good Job Roland!

Sounds great, very versatile, excellent value!

I was surprised that the 6.5" speaker sounded so good - it can really move some air! I plugged in a dynamic mic, a CD player, and a Line 6 PODxt. Everything sounded great and it wasn't difficult to balance the volume of each input (the only way to adjust the level of each AUX in is via the connected device itself). It can be mounted on a mic stand (built in mount on bottom) to raise it off the floor. Nice!