But you can also use this output to plug directly into your audio interface and Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) allowing you to access the Cube GX’s great tones in a recording application.

This is a terribly cheap option and one that many musicians I know have gone with. For under 100€, this is a tiny compact beast. The speaker sounds fantastic, and a tone control knob gives you slight control over frequencies.A 3 way EQ for me is usually a must, but we can overlook it this time. The next generation of the Micro CUBE, a classic amp, and at the time it came into the marketplace there really wasn’t much competition in the busking amp category. In recent years it has also been improved to compete with other models, but unfortunately falls short.Other controls within the app include input gain and bass boost, accessible by hitting the cog button in the top right-hand corner. There’s also a nifty A/B button that lets you select a certain section of a song and repeat it over and over. Handy for mastering difficult guitar parts without having to repeat the whole song from the start. The Cube Jam App – summing up Expected battery life: Alkaline – approximately 20 hours; Rechargeable Ni-MH – approximately 25 hours when using 2,400mAh capacity batteries

COSM models are available, including an acoustic simulator and a neutral setting for use with a microphone instead of a guitar. Guitarists and bassists have come to rely on Roland and BOSS for the best effects in the world. The MICRO CUBE RX benefits from this world-leading technology, offering eight built-in COSM amps, six digital effects, three band EQ, and a chromatic tuner. Immersive Stereo FX The 25w version is loud enough for the average busk, whereas the 40w version will give you lots of headroom with the benefit of a larger speaker.Leder du efter lyden fra Rolands JC-120 Chorus eller din britiske yndling combo forstærker? Det vil du finde og meget mere i Micro Cube takket være 7 COSM® forstærker modeller. Rolands COSM teknologi er den eneste modellerings metode, som fanger hver en nuance fra den originale forstærker, fra forforstærkeren til højttaleren. Alt hvad du har brug for, til at opnå den perfekte sound, er en Micro Cube.

The THR5A is specially designed for electro-acoustic guitars and Yamaha Silent Guitars.Thanks to advanced Yamaha modelling technology, it simulates classic tubes, condenser and dynamic microphones. Answer: As a solo guitarist, or singer-songwriter playing on the streets, having to amplify your guitar, have enough effects, and have your voice plugged in separately, I suggest the Street Cube EX would be the best suited for that purpose. Five total inputs, 50W, and the 6″ woofers will allow giving mind-blowing performances possible, however big the crowd may get. SummaryWe see many of these acronyms used in the specifications of musical equipment and quite often they’re a combination of technology and marketing hype.

Depending on your situation and choice of musical genre, you may be able to use them in a band rehearsal scenario – but it’s pushing the boundary to be honest. You’re not going to be heard over an over enthusiastic drummer banging away. I read the blurb on the box until the young guitarist finally relinquished control over the amplifier, after which I gave it a try. Immediately I was impressed by the quality of sound — not like a toy at all — and the case was built in the same way as a large amplifier, using wood and metal, not plastic. Nevertheless, it weighed only a little over seven pounds. It took me all of two minutes to decide I had to have it and I bought it there and then. It was only when I got it home that I realized the power rating was only two watts and not the eight or so I’d expected from the volume it put out. I was also intrigued by the claim that it could run for up to 20 hours on half a dozen AA alkali batteries — though I didn’t believe a word of it at the time. If you see a busker using an wedge-shaped amp, and you hear a great sound, they are most probably either using this amp or the discontinued Crate Limo. The Roland CUBE Street Ex is not as good tonally as a Fishman Loudbox Artist (see below), but for the price and portability you really can’t go wrong. It is light enough to carry comfortably, it’s easy to use and the wedge shape helps with projecting your sound – a sound that is both clean and natural. We’ve already noted you get the AC adaptor and the i-Cube link cable thrown in. Oh and there’s a chromatic tuner on the top panel.

What Other Practice/Busking Amps I Recommend

One of the world’s best-selling guitar amps just got a red-hot companion! The Roland Micro-CUBE RED is a special red-colored limited edition of the Micro-CUBE guitar amplifier. All of the Micro-CUBE’s famous features are onboard the Red edition, including seven COSM amp models, six DSP effects, and a digital tuning fork. The Micro-CUBE RED also features a Recording/Headphones output and stereo Aux input for MP3/CD players, etc. Like its predecessor, the new CUBE can be powered on batteries (LR6 (AA) type x 6) or a supplied AC adapter. It also includes a carrying strap. Its endless possibilities of sound, cabinet and amp modelling configurations, paired with the Spark app, make it one of the most interesting on this list. Of course, some guitarists will definitely prefer a more simplistic approach, but for others needing a broader sonic palette, amp modeling is the way to go. Another benefit is the ability to record awesome guitar sounds direct without the hassle of mic’ing up a guitar cab at ear shattering volumes. Essentially, COSM is the technology behind Roland’s modeling amplifiers – like the Micro GX. The ability for a guitarist to call up a classic amp, along with a matched mic’d speaker cab takes things to another level. So here’s the Roland Micro Cube GX’s stats. Don’t worry about the COSM amp models acronym – we’ll explain that later: