Roland Blues Cube Artist Guitar Amplifier

Roland's Tube Logic design philosophy goes far beyond modeling, beginning with painstakingly recreating the inner workings of revered Tweed-era tube amps in every aspect, from guitar input to speaker output. Versatile clean and crunch channels can be used independently or combined for a complex tonal palette, and variable output power modes allow for searing, full-throttle sound at any volume. Street-tested and fine-tuned with feedback from top players, the concert-ready Blues Cube delivers the sweet, magical sound and satisfying feel that make a great guitar amp the expressive instrument it is. Musical, Highly Responsive Amp Tone with Tube Logic Warm, bouncy, responsive, dynamic, elastic...these are all terms guitarists use to describe the satisfying experience of playing their favorite tube amps. Thanks to Roland's Tube Logic, the words apply to the Blues Cube Artist as well. Today's Tube Logic has evolved dramatically from the sound of the original first generation Blues Cube amps of the '90s, delivering the complex, highly interactive behavior of classic tube designs in every detail, providing that magical it factor. Guitar amps have gone from being simple sound systems to living, breathing instruments. Everything players love about finely tuned vintage tube amps is present in abundance in the Blues Cube - great feel, distortion control with attack and volume, bloom, sparkle, and power. Performance-Ready Amp For professional players, the Blues Cube Artist is ready for live performance, with 80 watts of power and a special 12 speaker specially designed by Tube Logic for maximum sound reproduction. The open cabinet is made from poplar plywood and provides an acoustically vibrant sound for solo or group performances. Clean, Crunch, and Dual Tone The Blues Cube Artist has two independent channels—one voiced for cleaner tones, and the other for crunch. Each channel has its own Boost and Tone switches to shape the character. The Clean channel’s single volume control dials in natural tube fullness and bite as the volume is cranked, while the Crunch channel’s variable gain control provides a range of grit flavors from mild to aggressive. With the press of a switch, the unique Dual Tone mode lets you blend both channels together for an endless array of rich tones. And just like a vintage tube amp, the Blues Cube loves stompboxes, allowing you to further shape your personal sound by hitting the amp’s front end with your favorite gain pedals. Wide-Open Sound at Any Volume Every tube-amp player knows that you really need to turn up the volume and push the output tubes to get the amp to sing at its best. The downside is that the sound simply becomes too loud for playing anywhere but the biggest stages—though that’s certainly never stopped guitarists from trying! With Tube Logic, the Blues Cube authentically delivers the complex distortion characteristics of output tubes and their interaction with the output transformer, with the sound getting richer and the feel becoming more dynamically responsive as the overall volume is increased. But with the Blues Cube’s variable Power Control, you’re able to enjoy this musical, cranked-up tone while matching the volume to any situation, from recording to rehearsals to nightclub gigs and beyond. Features Performance-ready 80-watt combo guitar amplifier with authentic tube tone and touch response Roland’s comprehensive Tube Logic design delivers the interactive tonal behaviors of famous fine-tuned vintage tube amps, including preamp and output tube distortion characteristics, power supply compression, and much more Independent Clean and Crunch channels, plus unique Dual Tone mode for blending channels to expand tonal possibilities Master volume, three-band EQ, and Presence control, plus Boost and Tone switches on each channel Four-way Power Control (0.5 W, 15 W, 45 W, Max) allows for cranked-amp tones at any volume Onboard high-quality reverb and tremolo effects with vintage sound character, plus effects loop for external devices Classic open-back design with custom 12-inch speaker and poplar cabinet for enhanced presence on stage Stylish, modern look with a vintage vibe Efficient, lightweight design provides easy portability without sacrificing tone quality USB output for high-quality direct recording to a computer Optional GA-FC Foot Controller for Channel Select, Dual Tone, and Tremolo/EFX Loop Available in two color variations: Vintage Blond and Black Specifications Rated Power Output: 80 W Nominal Input Level: INPUT HIGH: -10 dBu (1 M ohm) INPUT LOW: 0 dBu EFX LOOP RETURN:-10 dBu Speaker: 30 cm (12 inches) x 1 Controls POWER switch DUAL TONE switch CH SELECT switch [CLEAN channel] BOOST button TONE button VOLUME knob [CRUNCH channel] BOOST button TONE button GAIN knob VOLUME knob [EQUALIZER] BASS knob MIDDLE knob TREBLE knob [EFFECT] TAP button EFX LOOP button TREMOLO knob REVERB knob PRESENCE knob MASTER knob POWER CONTROL switch 0.5 W, 15 W, 45 W, MAX Indicators CLEAN CHANNEL BOOST TONE CRUNCH CHANNEL BOOST TONE TAP EFFECT POWER Connectors INPUT HIGH/LOW jack: 1/4-inch phone type LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type FOOT SW (TIP: TREMOLO, RING: EFX LOOP) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type FOOT SW (TIP: CH SELECT, RING: DUAL TONE) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type FOOT SW (GA-FC) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type EFX LOOP SEND jack: 1/4-inch phone type EFX LOOP RETURN jack: 1/4-inch phone type REC OUT port: USB type B AC IN jack Power Consumption: 68 W Accessories: Owner’s manual Power cord GA-FC sticker