Here's a little video I put together of my first run through with my Rumble Studio 40. My first reactions to the amp and a short run through on the features.
Thanks muchly Charlie I am looking to buy this type of amp for my studio recording only, and am very appreciative of the time you have put in to nail down the pros and cons. I think I have pretty similar taste to you in Bass tones so your thoughts were very helpful. About 25 years ago I had a wonderful Yamaha Bass amp with graphic eq built in, unfortunately, I had to sell it in order to move from WA to Victoria due to a shortage of work opportunities. So my search has begun to find a quality replacement for that beautiful amp. I am a guitarist primarily but thru my teaching of bass developed a strong affinity to the bass, and having my own recording studio just love putting down all tracks and then fine-tuning them to reach the perfect composition. Thanks again Charlie!
Just received mine and very happy. The things I'd critique: * I would have preferred the classical grey front rather than black. * The power chord sticks way out of the back which means you can't put it next to the wall * The footswitch doesn't come with it - it's a must have I had no trouble setting up the app and wifi
Good points! I think they changed the color so it looks in line with the mustang guitar amps that use the same program and to avoid confusion with the other rumbles that are similar size and wattage. Maybe? 🤔
Fixed the power cord issue. Got a plug with a 90° bend in ($3 from ebay delivered) and replaced it. For anyone that wants to do the same the standard 90° plug sends the wire up and not down as you would want - no problem, there are two screws that hold the male plug in the cabinet, remove these two, pull out the plug half an inch, rotate it 180° and screw it back in again.
There's nothing to say but great job Sir I've been looking for reviews that were honest on this bass amp and you did that what's even better you can actually play.
I also has this amp and it has beautiful tone and a nice range of effects from the Mustang amps it does has good sound quality. I am impressed by the variety of effects and tone that it delivers.
@@hodshonf Right. Any great player from the 70's is not remembered because of the effects he used on his bass amp. This is a pure marketing play. How do we differentiate ourselves from the superior Ampeg brand? An MBA who never once played music raises his hand and states, "Effects!" That'll differentiate us!
Thanks for a great review. Was thinking of grabbing one - I have a Mustang GTX-100 for my 6-strings, and I love it, but hadn’t been able to find many reviews on the Rumble Studio
I'd liked to know which Bass Guitar we have listened to This little Amp (together with the 800) is by far the most versatile bass combo on the market. And it weighs nothing (13 lbs). It's really fun and if you buy the fender foot switch you can make use of the looper, switch presets and tuner. It can be remotely controlled by a bluetooth app which is also very convenient. But on the downside are also some things: The built in speakers do not sound great. You have not recorded with a mic but via the line out, therefore it sounded better as it does over the speakers. The quality of the effects are decent and you can live perfectly with it. But effects Pedals like the ones from BOSS and others for instance have better effects quality, They sound significantly better and can be fully edited using a desktop computer or laptop. The Fender amp lacks this option painfully. You have restrictions on how many effects you can put into your signal chain. Normal effects you can use a lot. But when it comes to a resource hungry effect like the Jazz Chorus simulation, you will reach the limit of number of effects to be used very soon. Maybe two more effects until you reach the limit (in this specific case with the jazz chorus). Another big downside is that you cannot access and edit your presets with a computer via USB. Very inconvenient. You can make backups but only online at the fender portal via WLAN. Thats why you have WLAN only. It's of no big use else - no killer feature at all.. All in all it still is a very great amp and I have fun with it when doing rehearsals or small gigs. But mostly I prefer my Effects Pedal when I go directly over the PA with no monitor. It's cheap and it's of course worth the money. I think abou putting better speakers into it, maybe it could become a killer combo then.
I'm getting it for the effects loop. I want the option to use it with my helix for way more complicated presets (mostly Muse multitrack with clean, fuzz, and effects), but then plug directly in and use the amp by itself whilst still having lots of usable effects.
I recently purchased the 800 Stage version and to be honest, it has way too much technology for a ham & egger like me. I've always been just happy to have a good rig to plug in & play. That said, the SVT Rig preset is scary good...and the amp weighs 39 pounds. Back in the day, I played SVTs and a GK combo for the passed 18 years. The GK doesn't compare and weighs 95 pounds. I played it in a small club recently and it did a great job. I have to take some chances with it and see what it can do on an open highway. I'm glad that at the end of the review you found it to your liking although I suspect there are still reservations in your mind. I always swear never to buy something in the first year of production and I am intimidated by the plethora of choices. But I am exploring and it's been kind of fun I just want it to be reliable and in less then a month now it has been that. Have you figured out the foot switch yet? I'd love to know how to use it. Thanks!
You're right there is a lot thrown in there! I think there's probably too much for me. I have only used about 2 or 3 settings. The rest are just nice to have for the fun stuff. I have not used thur footswitch yet. Since I'm just using this in my room and small duo gigs I probably will not be getting the footswitch. Let me know what you think if you ever get one
It only took me 10 min to set it up. It was easy. The firmware update took a while. Overall, the little amp is pretty amazing with the presets and options. I did get the footswitch but I haven’t played with it yet. Thanks for the review.
Jam S thanks! Yeah too many of the videos are just people telling you everything that's good about the particular piece of gear. Even though most of this is subjective, its good to hear someone's else's criticisms of a product
Hi dear, if you remember I read with interest your honest review of rumble 40 v3 (which I also own). I'm thinking whether or not to buy the rumble 40 studio that seems like a nice tool for home use. I wanted to ask you some questions. 1) The weight. From the technical data seem to me to be equal weight, confirm? 2) As soon as you select an amplifier preset, can the tone adjustment be done with the bass / mid / treble knobs? Obviously if I do not overwrite the preset I will lose the changes, right? 3) I love rumble v3 for its sound quality and practicality, but taking into account that you need to learn how to manage the various settings, would you recommend moving from v3 to this model?
1) yes, from what I can tell it seems to weight the same. 2) Yes, the tone knobs can make quick adjustments to any preset. It will not change the re write the preset unless you save the changes 3) There is a slight learning curve to learn how to manipulate the settings. But it's not too bad. They do have the V3 in the parameters so if you like the way that one sounds you can make a preset to be exactly like your V3. If you want simple, stick with what you have. But you can easily make the Rumble studio be just like your V3 if you want it to. I would absolutely recommend getting this. The only reason to not upgrade to this amp would be if you prefer the simple features and layout on the V3. The Studio can provide you with so much more versatility that it's 100% worth it. I already found it a massive upgrade when I brought it to my small church band. I was able to really eq out some problem frequencies and add some compression which game me the best tone i've ever had playing with my church group. Hope that helps! Thanks for your comment and checking out my videos!
2) Yes, the tone knobs can make quick adjustments to any preset. It will not change the re write the preset unless you save the changes ========================== Simply you can modify tone on the fly or You need press another button to enter in menu options? Of course You've to save changes and overwrite presets if You don't want to loose your changes isn't it?
Alfio Ferlito yes. The simple bass, mid, treble knobs can adjust any preset without pushing any other buttons. But you have to have the pre set menu highlighted for it to work. If you are highlighting the fx chain the tone knobs will not wotl I do believe. Ill have to double check though
thanks for the vid, man. just ordered the stage 800 2x10 through musicians friend, got a sick coupon code too. on backorder, and should ship in 10 days, but it was worth it for the discount. pumped to get it! been using a gallien krueger backline 600 head through a sunn 4x15 cab for 12 years now, and i definitely need a new tone. cool thing is, my old 70's sunn 4x15 cab is 4ohm, and i can plug it into the stage 800 at 4ohm which would be sick...and loud!
Great review! Especially when paired with your review of the regular Rumble 40. Sorry to bring up an older video and ask questions, but one of your issues with the regular 40 was the XLR out was on the master volume. Does the Studio 40 work the same way? It’s not clear in the manual either.
Thanks for the comment and watching my videos! The studio 40 definitely does not have the di issue the rumble has. So no worries if you're looking at the studio 40. 👍
Great review! Just one question, how does the Rumble Studio 40 handle the low b-string? I would like to buy a smaller amp but everything under 12' speaker and 100 watts sounded very boxy and couldn't handle the low b-string. Thanks!
Thanks for your question. I think it depends on the volumes you run your amp at. I use the amp at home, church, and for small dinner crowd gigs. The low b has no issues with the presets that I've made. But going through some of the stock presets and pushing the amp at higher volumes the low b has issues. So really all depends on how loud you push the speaker. And how you program your eq, compression, and amp/cab models inside the amp
I have it. Everything is ok except a possible interference (horrible sound) problem that doesn' t occurs with my other amps. Think is not well electromagnetic interference protected. Not in my house but in the esay place. Thankyou
Can a bass be plugged in the Fender Rumble 40 studio and send it in a Carvin Pro Bass combo.? I want to get used to the practice amp effects and more power only when needed outside of practice.
The few presets on this amp that are flat, i'm not a fan of. The amp uses amp modeling and I don't care for most of them. Even the rumble v2 model doesn't really sound like the rumble 40 did in my opinion. But with some tweaking and patience you can make it sound exactly like you want. I like the simplicity of the rumble 40 and how easy it is to get a good sound. But I like the tweaking you can do on the studio 40 better
I have a certain query that someone infinitely more able than me may know the answer lol.. I have my physical stereo pedals going through the effects loop of my studio 40 as I play a lot of Ambient Bass and listen through headphones to bask in the lush stereoness of them etc.. However the virtual stereo effect pedals that are on the studio are not in stereo but mono when I play them.My two reverb pedals and 1 delay pedal have both left and right inputs and outputs,so completely stereo pedals. The sound from my physical pedals ARE in stereo through my headphones when they are in the effects loop.. But the sound from the actual amps built in stereo effects are NOT in stereo WHILE the physical pedals are plugged into the effects.. Anyone with ideas?
Do you think this or the regular Rumble 40 would be a fair keyboard amp? Normally I’d always be using headphones for my synth, but I may need a separate amp for my kids to use for piano practice. I’m also interested in the Rumble as I’m on the lookout for a first bass amp - just bought a Sire V3 5-String All usages would solely be for bedroom practice
I'd get the regular rumble 40 for that scenario. Probably wouldn't be too bad for a keyboard I would guess. The rumble studio would have too much fluff for what you want to use it for imo
Good question. This is only input as far as I know. Since there's a large latency from blue tooth, it probably wouldn't be the best for wireless headphones while practicing.
Cool review. I also saw your review on the other Rumble 40 where you said the master control changes the D/I. output level. It that the case with this amp also?
Rickenbrother Joey sorry I didn't address that in this video. There are two di's in this amp. A pre and a post. I just tested both of them. Neither one is affected by the master out! That's good news. Thanks for checking out my videos
I wouldn't use this for a band gig. Definitely doesn't have the head room you would want for a full band. I do however use this in a small acoustic duo and trio sometimes.
@gamesmaster1060 looks like it's 399 here in the US. I thinks that's pretty close to what it was before. Maybe you're getting out confused with the bigger version? The studio 800?
Luke Downey yes this amp is great for jamming in the bedroom. Plenty of sounds and fxs to inspire some fun practice. For pedals is has a stereo effects loop so you can still use any other pedals you'd like. Or just put them in line if you're used to that. But I can tell you that every pedal you would ever use is already built in. So in my opinion plugging in other pedals would be redundant. But yes it can handle pedals with ease like any other amp in ther rumble line. Thanks for your question
Is this loud ? like too loud for your living room if you crank it does it sound big? hard to tell from any online demo's , even Ampeg SVT sounds the same ! .. like would this be loud enough to play with a drum kit?
Definitely will crank for your living room. Would not recommend with a drummer though. You can really make this amp sound like whatever you want. Tons of modeling and tweaking for days. But not enough headroom to jam with a group I would say
@@chuckbiscuit23 THANKS BRO, Is it the speaker that wont take a drummer or the power ? if I use an extension cab will it have the power to be as loud as a drummer ? dont need to be stupid loud , not that stupid loud aint good lol , but as loud as a drummer beating them hard , with a cab or do you need more watts? .. is there a better combo amp out there for around $800 for just good bass tone? preferably with horn got a chance of an SVT for $1000 mint , but its just too much for most of what I need , function halls , like sort of what you said about church playing will the 40 studio do a mid sized church without pa extra power , maybe with just a cab ..? thanks
@@JendrixHimi you can't use an extension can with this amp. There's only direct outs. I don't think this amp would work well in any situation where a drummer is involved at least for most applications. For $800 you'd have lots of options. The rumble 500 is a decent choice. 500 watts and 2x10s. $600. Or the rumble stage 800 for $899. Both have the option to add an extension cab! Hope that helps
I'd compare it as the lt is just the bare bones version. You can't use the app to control or create pre sets like the studio. It's a Bluetooth amp but only as in like a Bluetooth speaker. Not to be connected with the app. It also doesn't give you all the crazy tweaking options inside like on the studio. And the ui is a very stripped down simplified version as compared with the studio. So if you want simple and don't like to tinker the lt25 is the amp for you. But if you like to play around with setting and build pedalboards and try different pedal board layouts pre and post. The studio let's you do that. Hope that helps
Hard to say. I guess it depends on you. The rumble 40 is really simple and east to use. The studio is filled to the brim with "stuff" that'll keep you busy experimenting for days. Depends on your personality wth gear. Both amps are fun though. Hope that helps!
Gillette Wilkinson I've never tried amplitube. Im sure it's bad ass though. I think with both you can tweak until you're hearts content. That's a great question! Im pretty happy with the fender. But im guessing you'd have more to play around with using amplitube. But the fender is easily portable!
Thank you. As for the modeling amps, someone said "it's just a computer attached to the speaker" so my main dillema is whether to get modeling amp, or some straight, simple one..little Ampeg maybe
Gillette Wilkinson I wouldn't recommend the rumble if you're looking for amp models to record. Amplitube probably has a better grip on that. The fender is just so convenient that it's all in one and you don't need the computer, monitors ect... the fxs are more than tweakable so in that areana it's about a horse a piece. Unless you get yourself a fractal fx8 like myself lol!! Those are bad ass!!! I like the fact that I can bring this amp to church or my little duos or trios and I can add a graphic eq to fix the frequencies of the room and play around with my compression settings just using my phone when I'm on stage.
No footswitch on these. Fender makes one to go with the guitar amps. Not sure how well that one would work with the bass ones. The app works better than any footswitch would though in my opinion
No, it is sold as a separate unit: 4 button foot switch. Not cheap - $79.99. MGT-4 footswitch. Same footswitch as used with the Mustang GT guitar amps, according to the Fender website: shop.fender.com/en-US/bass-amplifiers/contemporary-digital/rumble-studio-40/2376000000.html. Scroll down aways, it says, "Optional MGT-4 footswitch for control of presets and effects, tuner and looper access." I think the footswitch is needed to use the 60 second looper. There is a cheaper Fender MS4 footswitch, which looks almost identical, but it might not work with this amp. Since the Fender website lists the MGT-4, that's what I'd go for.
Do you think it would sound ok for recording a guitar as well as a bass perhaps with a ovderdrive pedal through the loop ....? Very good demo by the way
Thanks!! I think it would definitely be "ok" with a guitar. Depending on your software theres probably built in plug ins that would sound better if you just went direct into your IO. But yeah, it would work for you. The mustang gt would be more ideal for your guitar. They aren't crazy expensive either. If you can afford it, get both. 😃
Seems like it might be better to buy the regular fender rumble 40 and use the $200 saved to buy a separate processor or some stomp boxes. I didn't like how this amp sounded in the room nor direct into your computer
Charlie, Question. Our bass player has this Fender Studio 40 amp. We want to connect it to a sound board to balance it out with the rest of the band, but, we want to use the speaker of the amp as a monitor for the bass player. He has a smaller Acoustic Image Coda R amp that he has been using with a direct out. When we connected it to the board via the Direct Out it seem to have muted the speaker on the amp. With the Fender Studio 40 will that happen if we connect to the Pre Amp line out? Thank you for any information you can offer. Great video by the way. Good information.
Thanks for the comment/question. I don't believe you'll have any issues with that and he'll be able to use it as a monitor. I haven't had this amp for a few years so I can't remember exactly or test it out for you though. An email to fender customer service or something might be a good idea though.
I just got mine today from Amazon. I love the amp and makes my guitar sound so much better. Built in tuner is nice. I connected wifi no problem, but am having trouble connecting Bluetooth on my iPhone. All software is up to date so the Bluetooth part isn’t working for me so far
Charlie can you use a Rumble 40 or 800 just as a straight amp without using all the presets? Reason is I have a chance to but a used one for 650. I don't use hardly any effects.
Yes you can. You can build any present from the ground up. Starting with the amp and cab. Then add fx from there. You can even have a preset that is a direct preamp setting with no amp or can model. So should be no problem for you
@@chuckbiscuit23 yeah I meant to say that it's a rumble 800 stage. But yeah it makes sense that I don't have to use all those different effects and app models
Seems overpriced (it's $450 in Canada), and the cabinet is plain to,ugly. However all the sounds modeled seem fun. Why don't they have a mid size rumble, the choices are 40 or 800. I'd buy one but its never on sale and too expensive for a beginner bass amp.
I bet they will have more models in the future. Check the namm reports in january. Also might be able to find a used one for a decent price on reverb? Check it out and see what's on there. Thanks for your comment!
@@StevewiththePbass I think he's referring to the rumble studio. So far they only have a couple of those amps available. Watch the namm reports, maybe they'll have more this year?
Sounds cool.. but hard to get a clear idea through my iPhones earphones what I mean is doese it sound punchy will my bass have cool bass tone Howed did it sound too you
It's all in how you dial in your preset. The built in presets are not set up the greatest. The best settings for a punchy tone would be using the vintage button and changing the cab size. The vintage button in the amp pre settings add nice little mid bump that help keep it from getting to muddy. Also I use the 2×10 cab model that also helps tighten up the tone. And depending on how you set your compression that will help with the punchy tone your looking for. Thanks for the question and checking out my video!
I think you're asking about if it can keep up with drum volume, correct? If that's right, then no. Not the best amp in that scenario. I would always advise to go with as much power that you can afford. A 500 watt head or combo is generally where I would lean. I have used the rumble 40 in some places though with a small duo or trio and it was able to work out ok. Not perfect but ok. For recording this amp shines. Hence the name studio 40. You really have anything you could want for a bass sound at your finger tips with this amp
Thanks for commenting! I think it's solid and very versatile. Great amp for anyone that wants a little inspiration and fun with learning or practicing. For the price and the UI I think it's a must have. I've had better sounding practicing amps in the past but this amp still sounds pretty damn good
@@life-is-inspiring3953 thanks!!!!!! I appreciate it. Sorry I don't have any fresh content right now. But hopefully things will kick back in to gear soon
@@chuckbiscuit23 Thanks for the honest video! I think that we have kinda similar preference in sound. I’m about to buy this amp but what would you really recommend for better sounding amp in this price range? Appreciate!
As I said before, that little screen on the amp should not be there not all, only an led indication that the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is working. Your tablet says it all...in fact all those knobs are obsolete.
@@amj20007 just found myself not reaching for my phone and instead going to the amp. Now that I can navigate my way around the interface, I like it so much better
@@chuckbiscuit23 Charlie really good playing your live gigs. I'm older than you and grew up listening to Duck Dunn so my style reflects him and guys like David Hood.
This was a good and honest review. Skip to 7:38 to hear the amp. This amp is an example of how Marketing and Sales can over complicate a BASS AMP in an attempt to justify their positions and try to charge customers more for things they do not need or want. Far too many rediculous bells and whistles made by non-players. For example, BT, WiFi, Distortion and endless patches that simply sound horrific, are not necessary. *"The basic Rumble 40 is half the price and twice as good."* Both amps will sound great but this one is simply too much- to quote *your word "Obnoxious."* Despite using the qualifier, "NOT", you still chose that word. You also followed up by saying it is something you WOULD NOT USE and NOT DIGGING THAT ONE and NOT BLOWN AWAY. We all agree. No one is using 100 presets on a BASS AMP. That is insane and dumb. I bet Bootsy Collins, Walter Page, Miles Davis, Slam Stewart and alike used one, maybe two go-to tone(s.) There are w a y too many dumb tones that no real bassist would use. At least Fender did nail the main Bass tone. I do like the basic Rumble 40. You can quickly dial up a few different and very usable tones. IMO, it cannot be beat for $199, especially for casual, at home use.
Thanks! I have the focusrite scarlett solo. It came with a free version of ableton. So for this video I just went di out, Into the focusrite. Recorded onto ableton. The only thing I did after that was use the normalize and master tool to export it to a wav file.
I'm guessing since you are using the DI, we are not hearing the 10" speaker of this Studio 40 or the V3 you demo'd at anytime here? Be nice to hear what that little 10" driver can do in a room. Although, I know you're trying to offer the best sound you can get for your reviews. AND the onboard effects of the Studio amps' remind me of some of those bass multi-effects pedals I've purchased in the past. They are tiny computers and can be daunting with all the options and steps necessary to get where you want to be. I finally got my Zoom MS-60B multi-effects pedal dialed in where I can use it live at gigs. Took me years to figure it out, lol, I'd get frustrated and park it for months at a time. Til I sat down last fall and took the time to have it do what I want, after about 3 years of owning it. But there are still many features I don't know how to achieve or dare to try for fear of losing my current settings I know, jeez, sad but true. Oh well, good work here. peace, e.
@@ernieD I know exactly what you mean. I suppose you could compare it with those multi fx pedals. I think the layout of making the amp sounds and adding the fx to it like a pedal board helps the ease of use. But I get it. My patience is very limited when it comes to dialing things in. I think amp does a pretty good job. But I think there are some things it could do better. The app makes all the difference I think. Although its not a nice as the app Marshall uses for their guitar code amps. But im sure itll get better in the future. Sorry about not getting the sound of the amp in the room. If you check out my vlog #65, i'm using this amp at my first gig and you can hear what it can do there. Thanks for the comment and checking out my channel!!
@@chuckbiscuit23 I meant it with respect : ) I am looking into getting the stage 800, I know the amps are similar but 500rms and two 10's and a horn would sound totally different than the 40. Do you think the 800 would have what the 40 was missing tone wise?
@@corybolton7462 yeah! I have no doubt that the stage 800 would sound killer!! I can get a nice sound out of the 40. Lately ive been bypassing the cab simulations. That makes huge difference. I find that my low end is much tighter and less boxy or muddy than when I try to use any of the speaker configurations.
@@chuckbiscuit23 Great find, I've run into that issue while using plugins in reaper before. Thanks for the help Im going to go try the amp out in the morning, cheers!
Charlie Charlie Charlie. Maybe I was a little harsh. Sorry about that. I'm thinking about buying one so I clicked on your review. What I found was that you basically unpacked it and showed us the directions. I think we can do that. Nothing informative there. It took two and a half minutes to finally get to see the back of the amp and what it has to offer. Then about 6 minutes to actually hear the sound. Still no review. I was disappointed that you turned your nose up at almost every preset. Maybe some of us might like some of those. I get it. You're a rock star and we should strive to be like you. My point is you really didn't review this amp. On each preset you played a few seconds of scales or runs. It really didn't give us a feel for that sound. You just played a few seconds and then said, "Ah I'd never use that one". It seemed negative. I got a little dizzy with the camera work. I thought for a moment you might be of one of the Deadliest Catch crab boats. I wanted to know how loud you thought it was and you still haven't answered that. Is it just for your living room or can it produce enough sound in a small venue with a band. I'm thinking this video from Blas Perez is more of a review...ruclips.net/video/iU-TFz577Gc/видео.html. Please don't get angry I'm just doing an honest review. You asked us to comment so you can't get upset when we do. If you can't take it don't put it out there. On the positive side you could pass for Chuck Norris' son. PS I found a video by Dr. Phil that you suggested. I'm getting help. Cheers.
@@chuckbiscuit23 Not sure where people are getting the negativity from. I mean, you literally said it's a killer amp. Definitely appreciated the review!
Alan Scharrer, very true. I found that at the couple of smaller dinner style gigs i brought it to, it was not easy to just adjust on the fly. However I did not bring my tablet with the app to help. Maybe that would ease things a little. But there's is efficiency and less headache with the rumble 40
Alan Scharrer G'day Mate - well, it has "Studio" in the title and comes with an excellent group of FX send and returns, as well as XLR directs (yes, 2) out's and should tell you what this amp is for. It's not aimed, in any way to the kind of thing you elude to. There are many people that have complained it's not right for gigging, for example, but it's is simply not designed for that. If you are using this for what it is designed for, it's absolutely great and will live happily in a studio, covering many different styles
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Thanks muchly Charlie I am looking to buy this type of amp for my studio recording only, and am very appreciative of the time you have put in to nail down the pros and cons. I think I have pretty similar taste to you in Bass tones so your thoughts were very helpful. About 25 years ago I had a wonderful Yamaha Bass amp with graphic eq built in, unfortunately, I had to sell it in order to move from WA to Victoria due to a shortage of work opportunities. So my search has begun to find a quality replacement for that beautiful amp. I am a guitarist primarily but thru my teaching of bass developed a strong affinity to the bass, and having my own recording studio just love putting down all tracks and then fine-tuning them to reach the perfect composition. Thanks again Charlie!
Just received mine and very happy. The things I'd critique:
* I would have preferred the classical grey front rather than black.
* The power chord sticks way out of the back which means you can't put it next to the wall
* The footswitch doesn't come with it - it's a must have
I had no trouble setting up the app and wifi
Good points! I think they changed the color so it looks in line with the mustang guitar amps that use the same program and to avoid confusion with the other rumbles that are similar size and wattage. Maybe? 🤔
Fixed the power cord issue. Got a plug with a 90° bend in ($3 from ebay delivered) and replaced it. For anyone that wants to do the same the standard 90° plug sends the wire up and not down as you would want - no problem, there are two screws that hold the male plug in the cabinet, remove these two, pull out the plug half an inch, rotate it 180° and screw it back in again.
@@KeithWhittingham great tip. Thanks!!
There's nothing to say but great job Sir I've been looking for reviews that were honest on this bass amp and you did that what's even better you can actually play.
Sid Bates wow! Thanks for the kind words!!! I appreciate the support and glad I was able to help
Thanks for the great vid, you're a quality player for sure
I also has this amp and it has beautiful tone and a nice range of effects from the Mustang amps it does has good sound quality. I am impressed by the variety of effects and tone that it delivers.
Who needs effects on a BASS AMP. Just seems wrong. The regular Fender 40 offers enough tone options.
@@MOAB-UT you don't
@@hodshonf Right. Any great player from the 70's is not remembered because of the effects he used on his bass amp. This is a pure marketing play. How do we differentiate ourselves from the superior Ampeg brand? An MBA who never once played music raises his hand and states, "Effects!" That'll differentiate us!
@@MOAB-UT Yeah but it's not the 70's anymore. Things are allowed to evolve, especially when they're as inoffensive as bass guitar effects.
Thanks for a great review. Was thinking of grabbing one - I have a Mustang GTX-100 for my 6-strings, and I love it, but hadn’t been able to find many reviews on the Rumble Studio
The Thorazine Shuffle riff alone makes this a great video review! I like the honest review approach from a working bass player perspective.
Thanks!! Glad you caught that riff, I fallen off the mule wagon recently. I should probably get back on!!
I'd liked to know which Bass Guitar we have listened to
This little Amp (together with the 800) is by far the most versatile bass combo on the market.
And it weighs nothing (13 lbs). It's really fun and if you buy the fender foot switch you can make use of the looper, switch presets and tuner.
It can be remotely controlled by a bluetooth app which is also very convenient.
But on the downside are also some things:
The built in speakers do not sound great.
You have not recorded with a mic but via the line out, therefore it sounded better as it does over the speakers.
The quality of the effects are decent and you can live perfectly with it. But effects Pedals like the ones from BOSS and others for instance have better effects quality,
They sound significantly better and can be fully edited using a desktop computer or laptop. The Fender amp lacks this option painfully.
You have restrictions on how many effects you can put into your signal chain. Normal effects you can use a lot. But when it comes to a resource hungry effect like the Jazz Chorus simulation, you will reach the limit of number of effects to be used very soon. Maybe two more effects until you reach the limit (in this specific case with the jazz chorus).
Another big downside is that you cannot access and edit your presets with a computer via USB. Very inconvenient.
You can make backups but only online at the fender portal via WLAN.
Thats why you have WLAN only. It's of no big use else - no killer feature at all..
All in all it still is a very great amp and I have fun with it when doing rehearsals or small gigs. But mostly I prefer my Effects Pedal when I go directly over the PA with no monitor.
It's cheap and it's of course worth the money.
I think abou putting better speakers into it, maybe it could become a killer combo then.
I'm getting it for the effects loop. I want the option to use it with my helix for way more complicated presets (mostly Muse multitrack with clean, fuzz, and effects), but then plug directly in and use the amp by itself whilst still having lots of usable effects.
So glad I found this review. Im going to run one of these with my baritone.
Cool!!! I bet that would sound great! Let me know how it turns out
Best little amp I’ve ever had
I recently purchased the 800 Stage version and to be honest, it has way too much technology for a ham & egger like me. I've always been just happy to have a good rig to plug in & play. That said, the SVT Rig preset is scary good...and the amp weighs 39 pounds. Back in the day, I played SVTs and a GK combo for the passed 18 years. The GK doesn't compare and weighs 95 pounds. I played it in a small club recently and it did a great job. I have to take some chances with it and see what it can do on an open highway.
I'm glad that at the end of the review you found it to your liking although I suspect there are still reservations in your mind. I always swear never to buy something in the first year of production and I am intimidated by the plethora of choices. But I am exploring and it's been kind of fun I just want it to be reliable and in less then a month now it has been that.
Have you figured out the foot switch yet? I'd love to know how to use it.
Thanks!
You're right there is a lot thrown in there! I think there's probably too much for me. I have only used about 2 or 3 settings. The rest are just nice to have for the fun stuff. I have not used thur footswitch yet. Since I'm just using this in my room and small duo gigs I probably will not be getting the footswitch. Let me know what you think if you ever get one
@@michaelvila8761 that's awesome!!!! Did you get the gig ?
It only took me 10 min to set it up. It was easy. The firmware update took a while. Overall, the little amp is pretty amazing with the presets and options. I did get the footswitch but I haven’t played with it yet. Thanks for the review.
They did a great job on this amp. Great value.
what's the difference with the Rumble 40?
thanks man! glad someone is doing a honest review
Jam S thanks! Yeah too many of the videos are just people telling you everything that's good about the particular piece of gear. Even though most of this is subjective, its good to hear someone's else's criticisms of a product
Hi dear,
if you remember I read with interest your honest review of rumble 40 v3 (which I also own). I'm thinking whether or not to buy the rumble 40 studio that seems like a nice tool for home use. I wanted to ask you some questions.
1) The weight. From the technical data seem to me to be equal weight, confirm?
2) As soon as you select an amplifier preset, can the tone adjustment be done with the bass / mid / treble knobs? Obviously if I do not overwrite the preset I will lose the changes, right?
3) I love rumble v3 for its sound quality and practicality, but taking into account that you need to learn how to manage the various settings, would you recommend moving from v3 to this model?
1) yes, from what I can tell it seems to weight the same.
2) Yes, the tone knobs can make quick adjustments to any preset. It will not change the re write the preset unless you save the changes
3) There is a slight learning curve to learn how to manipulate the settings. But it's not too bad. They do have the V3 in the parameters so if you like the way that one sounds you can make a preset to be exactly like your V3. If you want simple, stick with what you have. But you can easily make the Rumble studio be just like your V3 if you want it to. I would absolutely recommend getting this. The only reason to not upgrade to this amp would be if you prefer the simple features and layout on the V3. The Studio can provide you with so much more versatility that it's 100% worth it. I already found it a massive upgrade when I brought it to my small church band. I was able to really eq out some problem frequencies and add some compression which game me the best tone i've ever had playing with my church group.
Hope that helps! Thanks for your comment and checking out my videos!
2) Yes, the tone knobs can make quick adjustments to any preset. It will not change the re write the preset unless you save the changes
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Simply you can modify tone on the fly or You need press another button to enter in menu options? Of course You've to save changes and overwrite presets if You don't want to loose your changes isn't it?
Alfio Ferlito yes. The simple bass, mid, treble knobs can adjust any preset without pushing any other buttons. But you have to have the pre set menu highlighted for it to work. If you are highlighting the fx chain the tone knobs will not wotl I do believe. Ill have to double check though
thanks for the vid, man. just ordered the stage 800 2x10 through musicians friend, got a sick coupon code too. on backorder, and should ship in 10 days, but it was worth it for the discount. pumped to get it! been using a gallien krueger backline 600 head through a sunn 4x15 cab for 12 years now, and i definitely need a new tone. cool thing is, my old 70's sunn 4x15 cab is 4ohm, and i can plug it into the stage 800 at 4ohm which would be sick...and loud!
Jay Ochs that sounds awesome!!! I'm excited for you. New gear is so much fun lol!
Great review! Especially when paired with your review of the regular Rumble 40.
Sorry to bring up an older video and ask questions, but one of your issues with the regular 40 was the XLR out was on the master volume. Does the Studio 40 work the same way? It’s not clear in the manual either.
Thanks for the comment and watching my videos! The studio 40 definitely does not have the di issue the rumble has. So no worries if you're looking at the studio 40. 👍
i have the older bronco version its my favorite recording amp
lol love how you go through presets and not happy about it.
Great review! Just one question, how does the Rumble Studio 40 handle the low b-string? I would like to buy a smaller amp but everything under 12' speaker and 100 watts sounded very boxy and couldn't handle the low b-string. Thanks!
Thanks for your question. I think it depends on the volumes you run your amp at. I use the amp at home, church, and for small dinner crowd gigs. The low b has no issues with the presets that I've made. But going through some of the stock presets and pushing the amp at higher volumes the low b has issues. So really all depends on how loud you push the speaker. And how you program your eq, compression, and amp/cab models inside the amp
I wonder if there is any way to bypass the signal processor entirely and hear the pure sound of your bass, as if it is a normal passive combo.
I just ordered a used one in great condition from GC for $249.00. I have a Acoustic BC 50 but like the idea of all the features.
I have it. Everything is ok except a possible interference (horrible sound) problem that doesn' t occurs with my other amps. Think is not well electromagnetic interference protected. Not in my house but in the esay place. Thankyou
Can a bass be plugged in the Fender Rumble 40 studio and send it in a Carvin Pro Bass combo.? I want to get used to the practice amp effects and more power only when needed outside of practice.
I have never tried that. But I guess you could take the mono line out and go into your other amp. Let me know if you try it, and how it works out👍👍
I also had some trouble getting the app to connect. I wonder if you can get the app on a mac ?
If you use this flat with no effects, does it sound just as good as the regular Rumble 40? Or better? Is it worth spending an extra $100 on?
The few presets on this amp that are flat, i'm not a fan of. The amp uses amp modeling and I don't care for most of them. Even the rumble v2 model doesn't really sound like the rumble 40 did in my opinion. But with some tweaking and patience you can make it sound exactly like you want. I like the simplicity of the rumble 40 and how easy it is to get a good sound. But I like the tweaking you can do on the studio 40 better
Sounds cool on my head phones however would you recommend this in a live situation ...
Yeah, but depends on the gig. Right now I use it for my small church band and when I play a duo for local dinner music. Works great for those gigs
thanks for the info! Still a good investment?
I have a certain query that someone infinitely more able than me may know the answer lol..
I have my physical stereo pedals going through the effects loop of my studio 40 as I play a lot of Ambient Bass and listen through headphones to bask in the lush stereoness of them etc..
However the virtual stereo effect pedals that are on the studio are not in stereo but mono when I play them.My two reverb pedals and 1 delay pedal have both left and right inputs and outputs,so completely stereo pedals.
The sound from my physical pedals ARE in stereo through my headphones when they are in the effects loop..
But the sound from the actual amps built in stereo effects are NOT in stereo WHILE the physical pedals are plugged into the effects.. Anyone with ideas?
Do you think this or the regular Rumble 40 would be a fair keyboard amp?
Normally I’d always be using headphones for my synth, but I may need a separate amp for my kids to use for piano practice.
I’m also interested in the Rumble as I’m on the lookout for a first bass amp - just bought a Sire V3 5-String
All usages would solely be for bedroom practice
I'd get the regular rumble 40 for that scenario. Probably wouldn't be too bad for a keyboard I would guess. The rumble studio would have too much fluff for what you want to use it for imo
@@chuckbiscuit23 Thanks!
Can you pair up a set of bluetooth headphones? Or is the bluetooth on this input only?
Good question. This is only input as far as I know. Since there's a large latency from blue tooth, it probably wouldn't be the best for wireless headphones while practicing.
That would be awesome...
Cool review. I also saw your review on the other Rumble 40 where you said the master control changes the D/I. output level. It that the case with this amp also?
Rickenbrother Joey sorry I didn't address that in this video. There are two di's in this amp. A pre and a post. I just tested both of them. Neither one is affected by the master out! That's good news. Thanks for checking out my videos
Quick question. With a band, would you play this at a small gig without PA system?
I wouldn't use this for a band gig. Definitely doesn't have the head room you would want for a full band. I do however use this in a small acoustic duo and trio sometimes.
Blue tooth can be difficult in and of iteslf.
Did this amp used to be cheaper, its quite expensive in the UK now
@gamesmaster1060 looks like it's 399 here in the US. I thinks that's pretty close to what it was before. Maybe you're getting out confused with the bigger version? The studio 800?
do you recommend this amp for bedroom practice? and do you know how it handles pedals?
Luke Downey yes this amp is great for jamming in the bedroom. Plenty of sounds and fxs to inspire some fun practice. For pedals is has a stereo effects loop so you can still use any other pedals you'd like. Or just put them in line if you're used to that. But I can tell you that every pedal you would ever use is already built in. So in my opinion plugging in other pedals would be redundant. But yes it can handle pedals with ease like any other amp in ther rumble line. Thanks for your question
charlie strong thank you man!!
Luke Downey you're welcome! Thanks for checking out my channel
With all the presets...no need for pedals..if you have pedals get the Rumble v3 40 plain, $200 cheaper as well
Is this loud ? like too loud for your living room if you crank it does it sound big? hard to tell from any online demo's , even Ampeg SVT sounds the same ! .. like would this be loud enough to play with a drum kit?
Definitely will crank for your living room. Would not recommend with a drummer though. You can really make this amp sound like whatever you want. Tons of modeling and tweaking for days. But not enough headroom to jam with a group I would say
@@chuckbiscuit23 THANKS BRO, Is it the speaker that wont take a drummer or the power ? if I use an extension cab will it have the power to be as loud as a drummer ? dont need to be stupid loud , not that stupid loud aint good lol , but as loud as a drummer beating them hard , with a cab or do you need more watts? .. is there a better combo amp out there for around $800 for just good bass tone? preferably with horn got a chance of an SVT for $1000 mint , but its just too much for most of what I need , function halls , like sort of what you said about church playing will the 40 studio do a mid sized church without pa extra power , maybe with just a cab ..? thanks
@@JendrixHimi you can't use an extension can with this amp. There's only direct outs. I don't think this amp would work well in any situation where a drummer is involved at least for most applications. For $800 you'd have lots of options. The rumble 500 is a decent choice. 500 watts and 2x10s. $600. Or the rumble stage 800 for $899. Both have the option to add an extension cab! Hope that helps
What is all that hiss in your demo from? Most apparent while you talk.
Must be from the mic on my camera. The amp is dead quiet
@@chuckbiscuit23 thanks for that info
@@chuckbiscuit23 I was looking for this feedback. No electric interferences right?
Thanks for your review. Really cool.
Doe anyone know how this compares to the LT25?
I'd compare it as the lt is just the bare bones version. You can't use the app to control or create pre sets like the studio. It's a Bluetooth amp but only as in like a Bluetooth speaker. Not to be connected with the app. It also doesn't give you all the crazy tweaking options inside like on the studio. And the ui is a very stripped down simplified version as compared with the studio.
So if you want simple and don't like to tinker the lt25 is the amp for you. But if you like to play around with setting and build pedalboards and try different pedal board layouts pre and post. The studio let's you do that.
Hope that helps
Thanks Charlie that is helpful! I bought the 40 anyway cause I got excited about the app. Hopefully it’s worth it
I’m torn between the standard 40 and the 40 studio, which would you recommend for a guitarist thats turned to bass? Thanks and enjoyed the review.
Hard to say. I guess it depends on you. The rumble 40 is really simple and east to use. The studio is filled to the brim with "stuff" that'll keep you busy experimenting for days. Depends on your personality wth gear. Both amps are fun though. Hope that helps!
charlie strong thank you very much for reply, I will try both again and decide 🎸
@@simons.2948 good luck!! Either way, new gear is always fun!!!!!
Amplitube 4 (or Guitar Rig) with studio monitors - or Fender Rumble Studio 40? For room playing. Txs
Gillette Wilkinson I've never tried amplitube. Im sure it's bad ass though. I think with both you can tweak until you're hearts content. That's a great question! Im pretty happy with the fender. But im guessing you'd have more to play around with using amplitube. But the fender is easily portable!
Thank you. As for the modeling amps, someone said "it's just a computer attached to the speaker" so my main dillema is whether to get modeling amp, or some straight, simple one..little Ampeg maybe
Gillette Wilkinson I wouldn't recommend the rumble if you're looking for amp models to record. Amplitube probably has a better grip on that. The fender is just so convenient that it's all in one and you don't need the computer, monitors ect... the fxs are more than tweakable so in that areana it's about a horse a piece. Unless you get yourself a fractal fx8 like myself lol!! Those are bad ass!!! I like the fact that I can bring this amp to church or my little duos or trios and I can add a graphic eq to fix the frequencies of the room and play around with my compression settings just using my phone when I'm on stage.
Did the amp come with a footswitch?
No footswitch on these. Fender makes one to go with the guitar amps. Not sure how well that one would work with the bass ones. The app works better than any footswitch would though in my opinion
No, it is sold as a separate unit: 4 button foot switch. Not cheap - $79.99. MGT-4 footswitch. Same footswitch as used with the Mustang GT guitar amps, according to the Fender website: shop.fender.com/en-US/bass-amplifiers/contemporary-digital/rumble-studio-40/2376000000.html. Scroll down aways, it says, "Optional MGT-4 footswitch for control of presets and effects, tuner and looper access." I think the footswitch is needed to use the 60 second looper. There is a cheaper Fender MS4 footswitch, which looks almost identical, but it might not work with this amp. Since the Fender website lists the MGT-4, that's what I'd go for.
why 40 watts. make it at least 100 Watts so its useable at a gig, for a whopping 400 bucks lol!
go through the pa
They have an 800 watt big version for gigs.
Its labeled as a studio model. Its got features for that use. I wouldnt get it expecting to gig Id get it for recording versatility…
Do you think it would sound ok for recording a guitar as well as a bass perhaps with a ovderdrive pedal through the loop ....? Very good demo by the way
Thanks!! I think it would definitely be "ok" with a guitar. Depending on your software theres probably built in plug ins that would sound better if you just went direct into your IO. But yeah, it would work for you. The mustang gt would be more ideal for your guitar. They aren't crazy expensive either. If you can afford it, get both. 😃
Seems like it might be better to buy the regular fender rumble 40 and use the $200 saved to buy a separate processor or some stomp boxes. I didn't like how this amp sounded in the room nor direct into your computer
That's a good point. There's so much going on in the amp that sometimes simple is the way to go
Charlie, Question. Our bass player has this Fender Studio 40 amp. We want to connect it to a sound board to balance it out with the rest of the band, but, we want to use the speaker of the amp as a monitor for the bass player. He has a smaller Acoustic Image Coda R amp that he has been using with a direct out. When we connected it to the board via the Direct Out it seem to have muted the speaker on the amp. With the Fender Studio 40 will that happen if we connect to the Pre Amp line out? Thank you for any information you can offer. Great video by the way. Good information.
Thanks for the comment/question. I don't believe you'll have any issues with that and he'll be able to use it as a monitor. I haven't had this amp for a few years so I can't remember exactly or test it out for you though. An email to fender customer service or something might be a good idea though.
@@chuckbiscuit23 thank you Charlie.
I just got mine today from Amazon. I love the amp and makes my guitar sound so much better. Built in tuner is nice. I connected wifi no problem, but am having trouble connecting Bluetooth on my iPhone. All software is up to date so the Bluetooth part isn’t working for me so far
Hmmm 🤔🤔 my guess would be maybe your amp needs a firmware update?...
Charlie can you use a Rumble 40 or 800 just as a straight amp without using all the presets? Reason is I have a chance to but a used one for 650. I don't use hardly any effects.
Yes you can. You can build any present from the ground up. Starting with the amp and cab. Then add fx from there. You can even have a preset that is a direct preamp setting with no amp or can model. So should be no problem for you
@@chuckbiscuit23 yeah I meant to say that it's a rumble 800 stage. But yeah it makes sense that I don't have to use all those different effects and app models
Seems overpriced (it's $450 in Canada), and the cabinet is plain to,ugly. However all the sounds modeled seem fun. Why don't they have a mid size rumble, the choices are 40 or 800. I'd buy one but its never on sale and too expensive for a beginner bass amp.
I bet they will have more models in the future. Check the namm reports in january. Also might be able to find a used one for a decent price on reverb? Check it out and see what's on there. Thanks for your comment!
Not sure if they just limit the availability in Canada, but in the U.S. market there are like 10 different Rumble models, plus extension cabs
@@StevewiththePbass I think he's referring to the rumble studio. So far they only have a couple of those amps available. Watch the namm reports, maybe they'll have more this year?
there is a new half priced but similair model Fender Rumble LT25, check it out
Sounds cool.. but hard to get a clear idea through my iPhones earphones what I mean is doese it sound punchy will my bass have cool bass tone Howed did it sound too you
It's all in how you dial in your preset. The built in presets are not set up the greatest. The best settings for a punchy tone would be using the vintage button and changing the cab size. The vintage button in the amp pre settings add nice little mid bump that help keep it from getting to muddy. Also I use the 2×10 cab model that also helps tighten up the tone. And depending on how you set your compression that will help with the punchy tone your looking for.
Thanks for the question and checking out my video!
Hi, what about the DI-Master issue you told us aboit the rumble 40. Is it the same with the Studio?
Not an issue with this amp!! They corrected that issue
@@chuckbiscuit23 thanks
Hey bro idk if you gonna answer but about volume.
How does it comes with drums?
And about recording?
I think you're asking about if it can keep up with drum volume, correct? If that's right, then no. Not the best amp in that scenario. I would always advise to go with as much power that you can afford. A 500 watt head or combo is generally where I would lean. I have used the rumble 40 in some places though with a small duo or trio and it was able to work out ok. Not perfect but ok.
For recording this amp shines. Hence the name studio 40. You really have anything you could want for a bass sound at your finger tips with this amp
@@chuckbiscuit23 thanks bro
Hey, thanks for your review; how's your opinion on this amp after 2 years？
Thanks for commenting! I think it's solid and very versatile. Great amp for anyone that wants a little inspiration and fun with learning or practicing. For the price and the UI I think it's a must have. I've had better sounding practicing amps in the past but this amp still sounds pretty damn good
charlie strong thanks and you got a new subscriber!
@@life-is-inspiring3953 thanks!!!!!! I appreciate it. Sorry I don't have any fresh content right now. But hopefully things will kick back in to gear soon
charlie strong Not a big deal; looking forward to your new video soon !
@@chuckbiscuit23 Thanks for the honest video! I think that we have kinda similar preference in sound. I’m about to buy this amp but what would you really recommend for better sounding amp in this price range? Appreciate!
As I said before, that little screen on the amp should not be there not all, only an led indication that the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is working. Your tablet says it all...in fact all those knobs are obsolete.
Yeah the app is great. Although lately I have found myself only using the screen on the amp. Getting more used to that for some reason..🤷♂️
@@chuckbiscuit23 strange, why?
@@amj20007 just found myself not reaching for my phone and instead going to the amp. Now that I can navigate my way around the interface, I like it so much better
Either you imply those modeling or not.. boss katana is doing it halfway.
I’m glad the screen is there because I haven’t been able to get the Bluetooth to work so far. Wifi was no problem.
Is that a American Jazz ?
It's a Mike lull mv5
@@chuckbiscuit23 Yeah I saw that in your other review. Sounds good. You got me wanting a 5 again.
@@chuckbiscuit23 Charlie really good playing your live gigs. I'm older than you and grew up listening to Duck Dunn so my style reflects him and guys like David Hood.
This was a good and honest review. Skip to 7:38 to hear the amp.
This amp is an example of how Marketing and Sales can over complicate a BASS AMP in an attempt to justify their positions and try to charge customers more for things they do not need or want. Far too many rediculous bells and whistles made by non-players. For example, BT, WiFi, Distortion and endless patches that simply sound horrific, are not necessary.
*"The basic Rumble 40 is half the price and twice as good."*
Both amps will sound great but this one is simply too much- to quote *your word "Obnoxious."* Despite using the qualifier, "NOT", you still chose that word. You also followed up by saying it is something you WOULD NOT USE and NOT DIGGING THAT ONE and NOT BLOWN AWAY. We all agree. No one is using 100 presets on a BASS AMP. That is insane and dumb. I bet Bootsy Collins, Walter Page, Miles Davis, Slam Stewart and alike used one, maybe two go-to tone(s.) There are w a y too many dumb tones that no real bassist would use. At least Fender did nail the main Bass tone.
I do like the basic Rumble 40. You can quickly dial up a few different and very usable tones. IMO, it cannot be beat for $199, especially for casual, at home use.
How do you recorded ? Sound super!
Thanks! I have the focusrite scarlett solo. It came with a free version of ableton. So for this video I just went di out, Into the focusrite. Recorded onto ableton. The only thing I did after that was use the normalize and master tool to export it to a wav file.
I'm guessing since you are using the DI, we are not hearing the 10" speaker of this Studio 40 or the V3 you demo'd at anytime here? Be nice to hear what that little 10" driver can do in a room. Although, I know you're trying to offer the best sound you can get for your reviews.
AND the onboard effects of the Studio amps' remind me of some of those bass multi-effects pedals I've purchased in the past. They are tiny computers and can be daunting with all the options and steps necessary to get where you want to be.
I finally got my Zoom MS-60B multi-effects pedal dialed in where I can use it live at gigs.
Took me years to figure it out, lol, I'd get frustrated and park it for months at a time. Til I sat down last fall and took the time to have it do what I want, after about 3 years of owning it. But there are still many features I don't know how to achieve or dare to try for fear of losing my current settings I know, jeez, sad but true.
Oh well, good work here. peace, e.
@@ernieD I know exactly what you mean. I suppose you could compare it with those multi fx pedals. I think the layout of making the amp sounds and adding the fx to it like a pedal board helps the ease of use. But I get it. My patience is very limited when it comes to dialing things in. I think amp does a pretty good job. But I think there are some things it could do better. The app makes all the difference I think. Although its not a nice as the app Marshall uses for their guitar code amps. But im sure itll get better in the future.
Sorry about not getting the sound of the amp in the room. If you check out my vlog #65, i'm using this amp at my first gig and you can hear what it can do there.
Thanks for the comment and checking out my channel!!
How are you recording this?
Using the direct out on the back of the amp into an interface. Using ableton software
is there anything that you actually like lol jesus
I like your comment! 😂
@@chuckbiscuit23 I meant it with respect : ) I am looking into getting the stage 800, I know the amps are similar but 500rms and two 10's and a horn would sound totally different than the 40. Do you think the 800 would have what the 40 was missing tone wise?
@@corybolton7462 yeah! I have no doubt that the stage 800 would sound killer!! I can get a nice sound out of the 40. Lately ive been bypassing the cab simulations. That makes huge difference. I find that my low end is much tighter and less boxy or muddy than when I try to use any of the speaker configurations.
@@chuckbiscuit23 Great find, I've run into that issue while using plugins in reaper before. Thanks for the help Im going to go try the amp out in the morning, cheers!
@@corybolton7462 awesome! Let me know what you think.
Bluetooth is better after update
Charlie Charlie Charlie. Maybe I was a little harsh. Sorry about that. I'm thinking about buying one so I clicked on your review. What I found was that you basically unpacked it and showed us the directions. I think we can do that. Nothing informative there. It took two and a half minutes to finally get to see the back of the amp and what it has to offer. Then about 6 minutes to actually hear the sound. Still no review. I was disappointed that you turned your nose up at almost every preset. Maybe some of us might like some of those. I get it. You're a rock star and we should strive to be like you. My point is you really didn't review this amp. On each preset you played a few seconds of scales or runs. It really didn't give us a feel for that sound. You just played a few seconds and then said, "Ah I'd never use that one". It seemed negative. I got a little dizzy with the camera work. I thought for a moment you might be of one of the Deadliest Catch crab boats. I wanted to know how loud you thought it was and you still haven't answered that. Is it just for your living room or can it produce enough sound in a small venue with a band. I'm thinking this video from Blas Perez is more of a review...ruclips.net/video/iU-TFz577Gc/видео.html. Please don't get angry I'm just doing an honest review. You asked us to comment so you can't get upset when we do. If you can't take it don't put it out there. On the positive side you could pass for Chuck Norris' son. PS I found a video by Dr. Phil that you suggested. I'm getting help. Cheers.
I bought this amp, and think it's the best piece of gear iv ever gotten. The guy in the video seems uber negative and a bit dour. Peace out
Really?? 😟. Just being honest. I'm pretty sure I said multiple times that I liked the amp.....🤷♂️🤔
@@chuckbiscuit23 Not sure where people are getting the negativity from. I mean, you literally said it's a killer amp. Definitely appreciated the review!
@@streck0486 thanks for the support!!! Much appreciated 👍👍🙂
Too much fiddling and twiddling and not enough ability to just let you play
Alan Scharrer, very true. I found that at the couple of smaller dinner style gigs i brought it to, it was not easy to just adjust on the fly. However I did not bring my tablet with the app to help. Maybe that would ease things a little. But there's is efficiency and less headache with the rumble 40
Alan Scharrer G'day Mate - well, it has "Studio" in the title and comes with an excellent group of FX send and returns, as well as XLR directs (yes, 2) out's and should tell you what this amp is for. It's not aimed, in any way to the kind of thing you elude to. There are many people that have complained it's not right for gigging, for example, but it's is simply not designed for that. If you are using this for what it is designed for, it's absolutely great and will live happily in a studio, covering many different styles