Joyo DC15S (Guitar Practice Amp)

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  • Опубликовано: 18 дек 2024

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  • @MrPolevaulter
    @MrPolevaulter  Год назад +4

    Check out cheap alternatives here: ruclips.net/video/r92cswgqOgw/видео.html
    And here: ruclips.net/video/MlcfUDm68sE/видео.html

  • @newtondelmar4416
    @newtondelmar4416 Год назад +14

    Hi Elmo,
    Just a qwik note re: the original DC-15 and the new "S" variant:
    The new S has a 2 way speaker system for improved fidelity especially for the drum tracks.
    The "S" also has Blue Tooth built in and that 2 way speaker makes it a MUCH better player for streamed music listening.
    The "S" also has an acoustic channel that was lacking in the original.
    The "S" also has a foot switch feature and the switch is in fact INCLUDED in your purchase.
    Another diff is that the "S" is a 2 channel amp...so, with that foot switch, you can toggle back and forth between a rythm channel and a lead channel.
    And let's not forget the looper feature...looper pedals typically cost $45 USD and up...
    And a HUGE diff is the built in rechargeable battery in the "S"...
    I think most sensible people will be willing to pay an extra $85 USD for all of the new features...
    They are completely different amps by almost all metrics...
    Thanks for listening :)

    • @HeavyMetalStrike
      @HeavyMetalStrike Год назад +2

      You're right. I was wondering about these differentations and you satisfied me much with your answer. Thank you for your comparison. Rechargeable battery and the looper with pedals has the point...

    • @southpawlibranine3511
      @southpawlibranine3511 Год назад +1

      @@HeavyMetalStrike i have the amp and the looper and drum tracks dont sync on time sometimes. Ot gets annoying.

    • @southpawlibranine3511
      @southpawlibranine3511 Год назад

      Two channel is useless on this aml because it takes too long to switch the channels and getting the timing right is not easy. It gets out of sync even during the looping function with the drums.

    • @5dniwikend
      @5dniwikend 10 дней назад

      Kombo Joyo DC-15S som objednal… ma všetko čo som potreboval iba mikrofonový vstup mu chýba, ale bez toho sa zaobídem… predal som moje Line 6 AMPLIFi 75W a kúpil toto Joyo DC-15S. Na domáce hranie úplne super Kombo 👌 a super cena👌

  • @darthgibsonlp6631
    @darthgibsonlp6631 Год назад +23

    The micro cube is almost 20 years old and still has better amp modelling than some of these units. COSM was quite a bit ahead of its time

    • @michelvondenhoff9673
      @michelvondenhoff9673 Год назад +2

      Got a Dual Cube lx, agree the Boss/Roland gear is really nice.

    • @szveszs
      @szveszs Год назад +6

      I was with the THR10 and THR10X and the Micro Cube MK1 at the same time. Out of the box the THR10x and the micro Cube sounds best almost by far. But after saving some filters and tricks the THR10 is the best, and the best taking pedals.

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад +4

      Yeah. For me it was the first practice amp that was really good.

    • @szveszs
      @szveszs Год назад +1

      @@MrPolevaulter it's undeniable that even that I don't love that much the JCM channel on Micro Cube this channel feels good to play, for practice it's really really good, and even with the Warp Drive that I have sounds nice on the two clean channel there. I got for 20 euros 'cause of you and I'm not regretting. Thanks

    • @K-CHOMA
      @K-CHOMA Год назад +2

      COSM work great as a preamp but cab modelling on COSM isn't that good

  • @DynamicDave-z8r
    @DynamicDave-z8r Месяц назад

    The overdrive tone was so awesome 👌

  • @Eqium
    @Eqium 8 месяцев назад +1

    I haven't watched your videos for a fair while Elmo, i got to say your playing has improved out of sight since I last watched your reviews

  • @jimdolecek6760
    @jimdolecek6760 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you very much for being so honest! so many guys give us BS opinions just so they can make a buck, but your th real deal, thank you for that

  • @AngelMartinez-qs3cf
    @AngelMartinez-qs3cf 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great review like always. Thank you for enlightening us. I really dug the Liquid Tension Experiment Riff. Thank you for being honest.

  • @zyabber
    @zyabber Год назад +4

    Somehow this is the best gear review channel an I like it.

  • @streetlegal008
    @streetlegal008 Год назад +4

    These days I am thinking that especially for beginners, it might be better to consider the option of an amp simulator on laptop combined with good quality headphones. I know that it won't suit everyone - but 'the yute of today' are so accustomed to working with digital interfaces that they could have a lot of fun with an amp sim.

  • @prabhuslegalhub
    @prabhuslegalhub Год назад +2

    0:46 love your Indian style of saying thankyou

  • @RickMichaelis63
    @RickMichaelis63 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the review Elmo🙏✌️❤️

  • @jsr-uz3oj
    @jsr-uz3oj Год назад +1

    I like watching RUclips videos to see the ones that have really honest reveiws and the ones that are sponcered.Your videos are always the same an honest opinion not biased.You clearly have no set opinion just your honest opinion. You should have more subscribers and I will like and share as much as I can to help you out. I know I can trust your reveiws.

  • @pawelzajac1399
    @pawelzajac1399 Год назад +5

    You have not mention that it is battery powered. So, with looper it can be used for busking.

  • @danmason3837
    @danmason3837 Год назад +2

    Completely agree with you here, love the honest content!
    Could you maybe review the Blackstar debut 50r amp?

  • @JoeFic9997
    @JoeFic9997 Год назад +3

    For the price of a DC-15S, in the Joyo brand , I personally would prefer a Joyo Bantamp (pick the voiced model you want) with a small cab plus a cheap pedal or two for the effects loop

  • @berny8599
    @berny8599 Год назад +2

    Grande Elmo continua così

  • @ntomatas1
    @ntomatas1 Год назад +5

    Can you also review the Harley Benton HB-15GXD JamBox which is similar to this? I can't find a decent review of it.

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад +9

      It's in the works. I've already filmed it.

    • @ntomatas1
      @ntomatas1 Год назад +2

      @@MrPolevaulter awesome

  • @luisnunes3863
    @luisnunes3863 Год назад +3

    The way I see it, the whole point for this thing is the battery. That's it. Portable. Sort of.
    P.s. Most modern multi-effects units have a drum machine. Usually a better one.

  • @metalhead_1996
    @metalhead_1996 Год назад +2

    5:55 Total Judas Priest vibes there 🎸 as always good job Elmo, your vids are fun to watch as always

  • @Myrrhkuri
    @Myrrhkuri 8 месяцев назад +2

    idk I think as a kid starting Id have loved to have a drum machine and the looper to create rhythms and then be able to practice leads over them...metronomes little clicks are not loud, and its a totally different vibe then playing with drum beats...when I was a kid I used to practice by tryinging to rig up a keyboard through one small amp to use its drum beats and then another amp for my guitar, and if i wanted to sing I needed yet another amp..also if I understand right this is recharable and can be taken out to play for several hours...A guy could set up a simple beat and play along at little coffee shop gigs where its not loud just casual background playing and such.

  • @mattsikes919
    @mattsikes919 Год назад +4

    Great video Elmo! Your disappointment was clear as could be and I couldn't agree more. It's a very disappointing amp from Joyo since they're tube hybrid heads are actually really, really good. I finally had a chance to play through a Koyo Mjolnir head and was very impressed. That amp that you just reviewed sounded like a kids toy.

  • @nieko3038
    @nieko3038 Год назад +1

    Only amp under 200 with a looper build in? As far as I can find.
    Am considering this one (189 Euro) to replace the micro cube.
    Bluetooth is from this era Elmo.
    If only it works for headphones.

  • @sparkyguitar0058
    @sparkyguitar0058 Год назад +1

    A friend gave me a H B Monoprice cabinet that the amp part was gone. Just the Celesion 12" speaker and the reverb tank. Put in a jack and hooked up a Hotone Mojo Diamond head (Fender Tweed) to it. For $60 best loud practice amp. The 70/80 speaker is pretty awesome for free. Funny thing is replace the speaker is the first mod to these amps when stock but I'm loving this speaker.

  • @vincentbuisson384
    @vincentbuisson384 Год назад +2

    My old Blacktar

    • @TroyNaumu808
      @TroyNaumu808 Год назад +1

      The Blackstar Sonnet series is good too for those of us who are a little bit more folksy and acoustic.

  • @michelvondenhoff9673
    @michelvondenhoff9673 Год назад +2

    What I've heard over YT the Katana Mini and Roland Cube are the better entree level/practice amps. Yet I'd save up or stretch it to something that will be a potential keeper regardless of the upgrade journey. So my advice is to try a Champion 40/50xl or
    DUAL Cube LX or Katana 50 or DSL-1. They go for about €220-280 new and used I've seen a mint Champion 40 for €150. The Code25/50 can sound allright but need a lot if tweaking...a lot!
    There is also the Fender GTX50 that as a package is great but goes for about €440 new.
    My point being spending some more might save you money (more than you put into your first/practice amp).

  • @Rj-jm8vm
    @Rj-jm8vm Год назад +2

    Great review ! I'll stick with my old Line 6 Spider 3 which is a good sounding amp in my opinion . I rarely use the built in effects on it but I love the tones and distortion channels . I have several drum machine pedals including a joyo omb as I am a sucker for those lol .

  • @Miasma666
    @Miasma666 Год назад +1

    Please compare with the micro cube gx

  • @daniellarson3068
    @daniellarson3068 Год назад +3

    It goes for $175 in the states. I had a long comment,but it disappeared. Oh well. Good Review. Nice way of almost saying the amp is junk.

  • @JenTheMithra
    @JenTheMithra Год назад +1

    Lol the circus theme at the end with the drum machine haha!!

  • @veikkoleppanen6765
    @veikkoleppanen6765 Год назад +1

    Aika muoviset saundit lähtee tosta..härvelist...😢..en oo mikää exbertti kommentoimaa.🙄 ihaile elemo su bleku ja sormi työskentelyy..mestari oh mestari👌👌👌 kiitti videost

  • @DerpRulesAll
    @DerpRulesAll 8 месяцев назад +1

    Joyo is the new Behringer.

  • @gothmog9407
    @gothmog9407 Год назад +2

    Listening on headphones on my mobile, I don't hear a huge difference on the amp settings.

  • @eloynjr
    @eloynjr Год назад +1

    Hi, Elmo! I was waiting for this review for a while. There's some videos talking good about it, but I like your truly opinion. What put it on my list was the footswitch and I was between this and the Boss Cube.....but non of these seens to compare to the old Micro Cube and I've left wtih no choices to a practice amp with footswitch =(
    Regards, from a Elementary Maths teacher from Brazil.
    PS. I'm open for any sugestions .

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад +1

      Thanks! Fender Mustang LT25 is one, although I can't remember if it comes with a footswitch.

  • @smacker360
    @smacker360 Год назад +2

    Why do they always combine the reverb and delay on one knob???

  • @kyawmaihai-fu3yg
    @kyawmaihai-fu3yg Год назад +2

    Good job God bless you👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @michaelolz
    @michaelolz Год назад +1

    I have to agree with another viewer here. It has a sense of inexplicable cuteness about it. And overall he's right. But I think it depends on how you define the purpose of a practice amp. If you're only looking for a reasonable thumbnail of a particular tone, that's something that can usually be done on just about any of them. However, how does it sound while doing this? How you weight these out is up to you as a player. But if it doesn't sound good and can't deliver the tone in a good proximity? ehhhh...

  • @Voxguitarsrock
    @Voxguitarsrock Год назад +1

    Think I'll stick with my pathfinder.
    Good review.
    Thanks.

  • @a7xkyl
    @a7xkyl Год назад +3

    For that price the Positive Grid stuff blows it away.

  • @Subilon
    @Subilon 10 месяцев назад

    Hi Elmo.I unfortunately bought this amp back in 2021 and I did try to return it but they wouldn’t accept it back as it was out of the free return period.I agree wholeheartedly with you.I only use this now as a overpriced acoustic amp but most frustrating is the drum machine as there is no manual control of the tempo and trying to get a specific tempo is a tedious process.
    I’m mostly now using the nux mighty plug pro which sounds better and has more control over everything.

  • @TroyNaumu808
    @TroyNaumu808 Год назад +5

    It's ok. A cute little amp (to be nice). It is perhaps too feature packed. A jack of all trades but a master of nothing. Which is a potential weakness in these type of amplifiers. Plus all of the other problems you mentioned. It's been weighed, measured and has been found wanting. Your video is a excellent review as always.

    • @darthgibsonlp6631
      @darthgibsonlp6631 Год назад +2

      Tbh I think even "jack of all trades" is being generous. Those amp models are poor by 2023 standards

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад +1

      Thanks :)

    • @TroyNaumu808
      @TroyNaumu808 Год назад +1

      ​@@darthgibsonlp6631I was trying to be nice and generous lol. Blackstar Sonnet series does a much better job at what this Joyo / Harley Benton was unable to achieve for us more acoustic minded people.

    • @TroyNaumu808
      @TroyNaumu808 Год назад +1

      If it just followed the road map of the Boss Katana mini it would perhaps be a better amplifier.

  • @AnyoneSeenMikeHunt
    @AnyoneSeenMikeHunt Год назад +2

    €172 ($278 AUD) here in Au.
    Which is surprising as Au is usually more expensive than Eu.
    12:40 🤣 You crack me up Elmo.

  • @cb-ez7pz
    @cb-ez7pz Год назад +1

    I like your reviews and would like it if you could check out the Sonicake Matribox

  • @justmehere6094
    @justmehere6094 Год назад +1

    It was my impression, it lacked sustain, on 'amp models' that should have had more. Is that accurate.

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад

      Not sure I would say it lacked sustain, but it certainly did lack something.

  • @jibankrishnamuhuri5518
    @jibankrishnamuhuri5518 Год назад +1

    What should be the replacement of Roland micro

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад

      You have some options there: ruclips.net/video/MlcfUDm68sE/видео.html

  • @SteveMavronis
    @SteveMavronis 8 месяцев назад +1

    I want to like this amp but reviews are mixed. Some sound good and others like this one sound bad. I have 2 tube amps now; the VHT Special 6 Ultra and Blackstar HT-1R combos. I also have the small portable battery powered Blackstar Fly but getting kind of tired of recharging it's 6 batteries. I was thinking about getting the Blackstar ID:Core 20 V4 since I used to have the original and liked it but sold it to get the HT-1R. In the past days I've been watching RUclips videos about the Joyo DC-15S portable lithium-ion rechargeable amp and it looks interesting because it has all the features of the ID:Core plus a 2 preset/looper footswitch and drum machine to practice along with plus Bluetooth connectivity. Apparently it's been out for about 3 years. Not sure of the reliability or battery issues. I like the features and looks though. If only there was another brand with the same feature set plus a footswitch which is a but plus to include for this amp instead of buying separately.

  • @sirzap7542
    @sirzap7542 Год назад +2

    Get a vox ad5! It'll blow that thing away!

    • @peteywheatstraws4909
      @peteywheatstraws4909 Год назад

      Yeah I picked up a little 3watt Vox for $60, with the power cord, and it's got great tones and is surprisingly loud.

    • @sirzap7542
      @sirzap7542 Год назад +1

      @@peteywheatstraws4909 No joke! On craigslist there was a moving sale, and a guitar for sale. I made sure to be the first one there. I see 1 guitar and 2 amps. The guitar was an Ibanez and the two amps were a line 6 spider 30 watt and a vox da5. I asked how much? They said $60.00. I said I'll go $50.00. They said $55.00 take it or leave it! Of course, I took it. As I'm driving home, I'm thinking I'll get rid of that vox and make my money back.
      Before selling the vox, I thought, " Well, let's see what it sounds like first." I WAS BLOWN AWAY!! The HUGE sound coming from this vox da5 little lunch box sized amp left me speechless! I immediately took it apart to see what type of tubes are in there. There were no tubes!
      Well, I kept that little vox amp and because it blew away the line 6. I got rid of the line 6.
      This happened like over 10 years ago. I still have that guitar and the vox amp, which is still one of my favorite amps till this day.
      Vox, who knew?

  • @smithfield06
    @smithfield06 Год назад +1

    Sometimes the more you add the more you take away, I think if your a beginner maybe but not for a intermediate or advanced player

  • @Deruzejaku
    @Deruzejaku Год назад +1

    I pity myself for buying it before you released this video.
    Few more things from me after dealing with this little guy for a while
    Things that are cool:
    - has BT
    - can be used on battery power
    - has some built in presents for absolute noobs (but here also comes in a first con, as there is close to no customization to sound, and you simply won't learn shit about signal chain)
    Things that suck:
    - If you tweak knobs to point where you like sound including amp knob, once you power off and on this combo, it all goes into shit, what's more you need to move knobs out of position and back in to restore the sound (they all restore to 5 but then snap to current value as soon as you move the knob) only volume knob is not affected by this somehow
    - It turns off power automatically after 5 minutes of idling, usually not a problem, unless you go to do something, then add annoying point no.1 to this and you know why this is annoying
    - Presets or rather preset you make is safe of course until you torn off power
    Loudness is good for a noob like me, the less people hear me playing the safer I feel

  • @smartmammal9926
    @smartmammal9926 Год назад +1

    I dont think any of those settings are different from each other...I am so confused...

  • @archiiebarrett
    @archiiebarrett Год назад +1

    Better off sticking with one of the Bantamps

  • @lawrenceagar6470
    @lawrenceagar6470 11 месяцев назад

    If it has a looper then that is a huge plus for me and is definately not "just bells and whistles"

    • @DerpRulesAll
      @DerpRulesAll 8 месяцев назад

      But you could buy a Looper for less than half the price, and use it with a far better amp.

  • @audiomonster303
    @audiomonster303 Год назад +1

    Just not much variation between the gainy sounds, actually had a bit of a plexi copy sound to it.

    • @audiomonster303
      @audiomonster303 Год назад +1

      what I meant is it sounded low gainish only really reaching crunch or low OD, never overdrive 1 or 2 style. Def NO METAL!

  • @pauloliver5678
    @pauloliver5678 Год назад +2

    I think I would prefer to practice without the amp switched on, it would sound much better used that way.

  • @raymondtong2640
    @raymondtong2640 Год назад +1

    Just about every other guitar teacher will tell you practicing with looping is essential for both better timing, feel for music, and learn from hearing yourself. Maybe you are a pro you don’t need that but most certainly must of us. So as portability so we can noodle practice anywhere. So built in long life battery massive 15 hrs! And looper are big features that make this amp special. As none of the Boss, Yamaha, Sparks can do that. Literally only just this and Vox go and the new top end Nux Space and this Joyo is cheaper than all of them. I have this and Nux tiny mighty air and this air size is just about right for portable and give far fully sound over Nux Air.
    Effects aren’t the best on this amp but for practicing I pick a looper over a good delay any day. I think you miss the point of this amp.

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад +2

      You do not need a looper. You can play over backing tracks or actual music. Loopers can be fun, but they aren't essential. Besides you can get more variation in a backing track than with a looper, which will just loop stuff.

  • @Alfredo78666
    @Alfredo78666 Год назад +1

    Get to da loopa'!

  • @philnicol8072
    @philnicol8072 Год назад +1

    The Roland Micro Cube GX is way better. You actually get some 'tone' out of it.
    Which is impressive for an amp of it's size.
    The Joyo is no Joyo

  • @popsfereal
    @popsfereal Год назад +2

    I have several Joyo products, this won't be one of them.

  • @audiomonster303
    @audiomonster303 Год назад +2

    Sorry friend I only have friend support I am broke! I appreciate you though my main man!

  • @buffdaddy2032
    @buffdaddy2032 Год назад +1

    Yes there are drum track apps .

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад

      I thought so. There's an app for everything these days.

  • @sirzap7542
    @sirzap7542 Год назад +3

    I'm 3 minutes in and every time Elmo switches to another amp model it sounds the same ( lame ) as the last one.

  • @samizdat113
    @samizdat113 Год назад +1

    Or, and hear me out, you could get a used Fender Mustang LT25 for $100 - $125

  • @richenjoshi7054
    @richenjoshi7054 Месяц назад

    12:38 😂

  • @philiptaylor7951
    @philiptaylor7951 Год назад +3

    Sounds horrid other than the cleans which sound okay. Buy a Spark or a Yamaha THR.

  • @RockinJohnnyaitken
    @RockinJohnnyaitken 5 месяцев назад

    I hate it when they put reverb and delay on one switch so you can't combine them both for a Hank Marvin sound, not good for Shadows fans

  • @robotx4242
    @robotx4242 Год назад +1

    These tiny amps are kind of outdated now. Better to get a budget amp modeller w/effects and just play through any half decent computer speakers or boom box you've got laying around. You can upgrade later to a real amp.

    • @MrPolevaulter
      @MrPolevaulter  Год назад

      Yeah.

    • @gus5093
      @gus5093 Год назад

      Alternative: get FENDER MUSTANG LT 25 Amp
      - The cord delivererd wih the amp is too short. Buy a longer one.
      - Buy a long micro usb to full usb cable
      - Download the Fender Tone Software on your PC .
      - Plug the amp into your PC (usb 2.0 port)
      With Fender Tone open , the amp will get updated .
      You can then use your PC to pick amps and effects and mod them on the fly.

  • @justmehere6094
    @justmehere6094 Год назад +1

    $220 in US

  • @ltgray2780
    @ltgray2780 Год назад +1

    SLS.

  • @samizdat113
    @samizdat113 Год назад +1

    For the record it's pronounced c
    kar-ya-line-en... or something like that.

  • @ZitherBeast
    @ZitherBeast Год назад +3

    Well damn, you stole my sound. I don't like what I'm hearing here at all.

  • @danbaron2561
    @danbaron2561 Год назад +2

    I don't understand this. It's obvious that you are trying to play your guitar, using a car battery for an amplifier. How do you expect it to sound? 😂

  • @badis6862
    @badis6862 Год назад +1

    It is time to grab a Gibson

  • @chessrootslove9916
    @chessrootslove9916 Год назад +1

    Yep, money grab and it will work because so many people think 'If it costs more, it Must be better!" Buy used gear...

  • @heneverreturnasahorse9773
    @heneverreturnasahorse9773 Год назад +1

    Yep, a selling gimmick!

  • @Tommork-bq6ms
    @Tommork-bq6ms 7 месяцев назад +1

    $143.10

  • @johnnorth9355
    @johnnorth9355 Год назад +1

    Car out of action. Huge energy bills to be paid. Yet another wishy washy practice amp? No thanks.

  • @Chuck-Bob
    @Chuck-Bob Год назад +1

    Yeah man, drum machines, synthesizers, modular systems, daws, you can put anything on the right phone these days.

  • @cygnus-studios
    @cygnus-studios Год назад +1

    GAH! IMHO, built-in effects like delay, reverb etc. have no place in a practice amp. After all, you’re using it to practice, so you want to clearly hear what your playing sounds like without all that gobbledygook.
    As far as Joyo, they do make some other decent low-end products. I’m current using one of their JF-23 overdrive pedals which while not fantastic, is good enough for my amateur purposes (especially given its modest asking price, US$40). They also produce some nice accessories, like clip-on tuners that I find handy for stuff like for changing strings.

  • @southpawlibranine3511
    @southpawlibranine3511 Год назад +1

    I have this amp. Its sounds shit. I only kept it for the looper and built in drums to pratice at home