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Roland Micro Cube

Portable Guitar Amp from Roland belonging to the Cube series

Arnice Arnice

«  Impressive »

Published on 01/28/13 at 01:41
2 Watts amplifier transistor modeling.
Powered by 6 LR06 batteries or mains (transformer included).

Connectors and effects, see the reviews below.

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, plug, turn the pots and roll youth.
No manual needed. It's very simple to use.
Originally, I was looking for an amp "nomadic" to play anywhere with its relatively good and this amp does wonders. (It changes little amps that attaches to the belt and delivers a really lame because of their ridiculous size).

The effect setting is very imprecise, to do it "by ear" and not try to tweak.
In addition, you can not use the first four knob effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo) simultaneously. Same for the second knob (delay / reverb).
But regardless, it was not what I asked.

SOUNDS

Here we come to the highlight of this amp.
As I said, unlike all the amps "nomads", this amp is on top of the podium (admittedly, size plays a lot).

The amp models are convincing (also pretty amazing), they are organized in a way that more is intelligent (the clearest sound [JC-120] in his most aggressive [mesa Rectifier]).

As amp / study room, this is perfect, especially when you do not want to heat lamps for a short time (or lazy).

The battery life is very good (more or less 18/20 hours of gameplay on batteries).

So I use mainly for work / find plans. My favorite channel for clean sounds corresponding to the second amp (Fender Twin Reverb simulation) to gain half a quarter volume (it is more than enough!), Half-tone or 3/4, no effect except a flick of reverb.
For use in saturated mainly Marshall and Mesa, with the same settings as for clean sounds.
I almost never touch the settings (except to change the reverb in delay), it is just to have a pleasant sound rather than playing the strings to work (although it happens to me too ...)

The only weak point of this beast is its small HP 5 ", which had a volume control (or with a guitar tuned lower than standard), drooling and saturates in the bass.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a few years since I have and I do not regret this purchase.
This is an extra amp (or travel) very pleasant to use.