VOX amPlug 3 Range - Electric Guitar & Bass Headphone Amps!

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @intheblues
    @intheblues  9 месяцев назад +10

    Thanks for watching and please let me know what you think of these headphone amplifiers.. The recording is going directly out of the headphone socket to my Audio interface as there's no USB-C connection on these. Timestamps & Links below😎🎸
    00:00 - About & Disclaimer (Not Sponsored)
    00:44 - Jam Track (Headphone Output to Audio Interface)
    02:13 - VOX Headphone Amplifier Overview
    02:31 - Power / Channel Switch Button
    02:50 - Tap Tempo Button & Jack
    03:13 - Battery Compartment
    03:24 - Main Controls
    04:18 - Headphone & AUX 3.5mm Connections
    05:15 - BOX AC30 Clean Channel
    06:06 - VOX AC30 - Cleaner Clean’s
    06:22 - AC30 - Top Boost / Crunch Channel
    07:06 - VOX AC30 Crunch Channel Delay & Reverb
    07:47 - VOX US Silver (Fender) Clean & Deep Reverb
    08:28 - VOX US Silver Clean (Fender) Vibrato / Tremolo Sound
    09:08 - VOX US Silver Drive Channel (Fender)
    09:44 - VOX US Silver Drive Channel (Phaser/Flanger)
    10:07 - Vox UK Drive (Marshall) Clean
    10:30 - Adjusting the Reverb Mix / Effect Depth
    10:59 - Vox UK Drive Crunch Channel
    12:08 - VOX UK Drive with Delay and Reverb Crunch Channel High Gain
    12:39 - VOX Boutique (Orange Amp) Clean
    13:15 - VOX Boutique Clean Channel Big Plate Reverb
    13:35 - VOX Boutique Drive Channel
    14:30 - VOX Boutique High Gain Drive Channel (No Effects)
    14:50 - VOX Boutique High Gain Lead Tone Delay + Reverb
    15:23 - VOX High Gain (Mesa) Clean
    16:22 - VOX High Gain Clean with Ambient Reverb Effect
    16:43 - VOX High Gain Drive Channel (mesa)
    17:29 - Vox High Gain (Delay and Reverb)
    18:06 - Vox High Gain Dry Drive Sound
    19:03 - VOX Bass Clean (No Effects)
    20:14 - VOX Bass Clean with Modulation
    20:38 - VOX Bass Drive Channel (Gain Control)
    21:13 - VOX Bass Drive Channel + Delay
    21:36 - VOX Modern Bass (Clean)
    22:18 - VOX Modern Bass Clean with Delay
    22:38 - VOX Modern Bass Drive Channel
    23:16 - Drum Machine (How to Start and Use it)
    24:43 - Adjusting the Volume of the Drum Machine
    25:04 - Final Thoughts
    25:46 - Which is my Personal Favorite?
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    • @yrtracingteam106
      @yrtracingteam106 5 месяцев назад

      Thx for your quick reply. The listed timestamps are very helpful for me.
      Great!👍🏼

  • @zloboslav_
    @zloboslav_ 9 месяцев назад +12

    Years ago I had the first gen amPlug Lead and I loved it! I even bought the mini extension cabinet and took it outside all the time. It took 2 years of playing every day until the pots became very scratchy, but it still worked. Back then I saw people putting them inside stomp boxes and playing clubs direct to PA. This is all very nostalgic to me and I'm happy they continue making new ones.

  • @MrLucakeller
    @MrLucakeller 29 дней назад +1

    5:25 a 30 clean
    6:11 ac30 cleaner
    6:28 ac30 dirt
    6:45 ac30 dirtier
    7:09 ac dirty effects
    7:57 us silver clean rev
    9:15 us silver drive
    9:51 us silver flanger max drive
    10:15 UK clean rev
    11:06 UK driven
    11:52 UK more drive
    12:12 UK max drive delay
    12:53 boutique clean
    13:42 boutique drive rev
    14:33 boutique drive no efx
    14:53 boutique drive Rev + delay
    15:38 high gain clean delay
    16:26 high gain clean rev
    16:47 high gain high gain
    17:32 high gain high gain Rev delay
    18:12 high gain max gain

  • @jamalabdul2009
    @jamalabdul2009 9 месяцев назад +4

    A great introduction to different Vox amps for $50US each!! I have to be honest, I do have a problem with all the control layout but I imagine that if you take the time to learn it, it makes it easier to use. Great tones!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🎸🎸🎸🎸

  • @JoeFic9997
    @JoeFic9997 9 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks Shane! I’m in need of replacing my NUX mighty plug which is no longer supported by the app so these are perfectly timed and at a great price point!

  • @YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic
    @YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic 9 месяцев назад +4

    I used two older models of these (AC30 & Clean) for several years before Fender released the Mustang Micro. I still prefer the Mustang Micro (though I wish it had adjustable gain), but these new Vox versions are a significant improvement over the previous incarnation. I hope they're using better roller pots, as the old ones had a tendency to get scratchy/noisy fairly quickly. Also, I wish Vox had redesigned the articulating plug; as it is, it allows the hard plastic case to easily make contact with the guitar body. On the Mustang Micro, with Strat-style jacks, it's nearly impossible for the amp body to hit the guitar, and there are rubber strips and a rubber knob that help prevent damaging contact with other jack/body styles. Still, at $50, these represent a good value, assuming you don't have to buy too many versions to find the sound you like. Shane's video is a valuable sevice, in that regard.

  • @glennlaurents9439
    @glennlaurents9439 Месяц назад +1

    What can I say mate, terrific overlook and review, THANK YOU MUCH...Boutique is special, thanx VOX...I subscribed

  • @B35.official
    @B35.official 4 месяца назад +2

    just bought it this afternoon..love the sound,..sounds good to my ears..btw,thanks a lot for your review mr Shane🫡🤘
    greeting from Jakarta,Indonesia🫡

  • @miltonalmonte7126
    @miltonalmonte7126 9 месяцев назад +5

    Absolutely amazing love that sound

    • @intheblues
      @intheblues  9 месяцев назад +1

      Cheers! I was very surprised by these myself.

  • @SteveBaerThatsMe
    @SteveBaerThatsMe 8 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome demo as always Shane.. I bought the boutique and I really enjoy it. Vox not including a useful manual was a mistake - even a QR code to a video would have been better, because it sounds great but I had watch your video to understand the FX/Drums toggle, I don't think that's intuitive at all. Aside from that, I love that guitar your playing! What a cool design and finish.

  • @bobpeters2701
    @bobpeters2701 5 дней назад

    Excellent reviews, thank you. Going to get the UK right now!

  • @TheDjspeed08
    @TheDjspeed08 7 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you very much for the video thats exactly what i was searching! Your playings are very cool to listen to and you loved your playtrough betweens differents effects and mic positions !

  • @zdunne
    @zdunne 9 месяцев назад +1

    I have all of the second generation Amplugs along with the bass and Satriani ones from the original line. I enjoy them a lot. Will have to check the new ones out.

  • @Alex-p8v6l
    @Alex-p8v6l 2 месяца назад

    I've been searching for an in depth video on these and finally. Fine toothed comb

  • @viperBSG
    @viperBSG 8 месяцев назад +3

    I just received the amplug3 AC30 in the mail today. The good: IF this is what an AC 30 really sounds like I robbed myself for years. (I'm a Marshall fanboy from years ago.) The clean is crisp and articulate the dirty is well good. for what this thing is better then NUX or Fender.It's easy to use It's a keeper. BAD: The controls are hard to see even with glasses on and my Pixil for a light source No Good Vox! I am getting interference from something (It's more then 60cycle hum,i have that also) I'm sure it's my expensive headphones. Just bringing it up so others know about it. I really like to tones from it. My Gretsch and Tele sound really good. Like I said It's a keeper. may get another one if I can figure out the interference.

    • @viperBSG
      @viperBSG 8 месяцев назад +2

      Update: The interference was my Motorola Router/WiFi. All the best to all who read this.

  • @BassGods
    @BassGods 5 месяцев назад

    Investing in a Beat Buddy Mini, or Mini 2,to go along with the Vox, is an excellent choice, if you want more Rhythm tracks to play along with. Just plug it in to the Auxiliary, and Rock on.

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 9 месяцев назад +1

    Dang it if I didn't have my Boss Headphone Amp I would definitely buy some of those .... great demo Shane !!

  • @kimmysander2447
    @kimmysander2447 23 дня назад

    i got one of thee last week, the AC30 version. I NEVER expected something at such a cheap price to be so freaking good. I actually want to use this more than my 300£ boss katana when i'm practicing.

  • @rodslist77
    @rodslist77 Месяц назад

    Amazing video thanks for the comparison

  • @The_Metal_Mechanic
    @The_Metal_Mechanic 9 месяцев назад +2

    Keep playing bass with your thumb if you want. John Myung of Dream Theater uses his while playing his track "Solar Groove" and he is one of the best bassists in Metal.

  • @WilkoLV
    @WilkoLV 8 месяцев назад

    Gets fine quite permanent marker pen out and outlines the writing on it in bright white 👌🤘. Nice video man, keep it up!

  • @simonpark843
    @simonpark843 2 месяца назад

    Great review, and it helped me decide which one I wanted to get (the Boutique). Many thanks.

  • @adamjolin
    @adamjolin 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you Shane! Got the AC30, Boutique, & Brian May versions because of this review!

  • @waynedoherty7758
    @waynedoherty7758 9 месяцев назад +1

    They sound pretty cool.
    I would prob get a boss IR-2 though for a little more money and the hassle of an extra cable.
    Runs on batteries too

  • @hlcotten6587
    @hlcotten6587 9 месяцев назад

    Good morning, from the U.S., 🇺🇸 Shane. Great content, unbiased reviews, with a gentleman’s perspective.😎

    • @intheblues
      @intheblues  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the kind words and support! I hope you're well. 😎

  • @claudiajay8291
    @claudiajay8291 9 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful - love the boutique

  • @johndoen.h.4966
    @johndoen.h.4966 Месяц назад

    The primus bass line for the win

  • @shadowminister4090
    @shadowminister4090 9 месяцев назад

    I have an old style Vox one. Very limited. There is so much choice in this market now.
    I think a drum beat is almost a must. Not so sure about the "hit & miss" button. I'd like to know what I was using.
    Being a clean player. I thought I'd prefer the Silver, but the Orange was excellent.

  • @Bleats_Sinodai
    @Bleats_Sinodai 4 месяца назад

    I just hope they make a more proper amplified cab or power amp for this generation of Amplugs, either a rechargeable desktop sized stereo 5w cab (with a speaker out to use on other cabs), or an MV50 sized power amp to use as a gigable head. That'd make these much more useful and fun.

  • @AnnaSibirskaja
    @AnnaSibirskaja 9 месяцев назад +2

    Modern Bass - SOLD! 😜

    • @henryliedecke3769
      @henryliedecke3769 8 месяцев назад +1

      Got mine the other day, totally worth it!!!!!

  • @rebeccaabraham8652
    @rebeccaabraham8652 7 месяцев назад

    Oh gods....... I have to upgrade - now! I've been using the Amplug2 Clean through a 10W JVC bluetooth speaker, via it's aux-in - and that's been at my local clubs. It's sufficient volume to round out my Crafter FX550 sound - and it confuses the sound guy because he can't plug it into the PA - but it's more that good enough for the venue. What I now need are the Boutique and US Silver models and I'll have all the sounds I could use for jazz, blues - and a bit of pop/rock...... Oh - and with my main amp being an Orange.... I love the dirty channel on that plug - it's actually dirtier than I can get out of my current amp - without driving it silly!

  • @alternatingbitmusic
    @alternatingbitmusic 8 месяцев назад

    OMG the tremolo sound at around 20:21 is so sweet (reminds me of The Cure). Is that effect possible to achieve via the Modern Bass unit or only the standard Bass Vox? Thanks.

  • @sleeler69
    @sleeler69 3 месяца назад

    Great vid 👏👏 the instructions blow but thx to you I know what is what!!!

  • @rybr5423
    @rybr5423 Месяц назад

    Late to the party, but the Boutique amp is probably based off of a Dumble and not an Orange.
    Vox dedcribes it as having "California-style tones" (Orange is based in the UK), moreover while Dumbles were hand-made, Oranges are mass-produced.

  • @James-Richard
    @James-Richard 9 месяцев назад

    Oh the US twin was nice! And the lenny licks!

  • @laszloboviz8529
    @laszloboviz8529 6 месяцев назад

    The same high level of hiss on the Bass one than with version 2 as hearable Too bad. Thanks for the review.

  • @RockerProf
    @RockerProf 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for this very thorough and informative and well-put-together video. I love that you went through it in a very methodical way. I am considering buying one of the bass amp ones. Love them, but no bluetooth and not rechargeable. How easy is it to change the batteries?

    • @intheblues
      @intheblues  3 месяца назад

      Very easy. The back just slides off from memory.

  • @Consilliere89
    @Consilliere89 9 месяцев назад +1

    Cool video! Im kind of a beginner player and would like to play something like stoner psychedelic blues rock style. Which one of these would you suggest for that genre, the boutique one?

    • @intheblues
      @intheblues  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yep, get the Boutique. It does the heavy stoner rock thing great through to Grunge stuff.

    • @Consilliere89
      @Consilliere89 9 месяцев назад

      @@intheblues thx!

  • @019bc3
    @019bc3 6 месяцев назад +3

    Are you sure that the Boutique version is Orange? I thought Boutique replaced Vox Amplug 2 Blues which was inspired by Fender Tweed amps. Even the official review on the 'Vox Amps' RUclips channel introduces the Boutique version as 'Californian-style tones'. Orange is surely not Californian :)

    • @mellotroll
      @mellotroll 5 месяцев назад

      I too was confused by the statement that the Boutique - is Orange Amp. In Vox digital modelers "Boutique" has always meant Dumble

    • @stevencook6750
      @stevencook6750 2 месяца назад

      I was under the impression it was a Mesa Boogie Rectifier style amp.

  • @yrtracingteam106
    @yrtracingteam106 5 месяцев назад

    14:52 Reverb and delay both on? So you can stack the effects? Or just one at the time 🙄 And i’m curious how we get the sound presented in this video. Straight to your you tube recording or over a mic/ amp setup. When its over an amp what amp are you using and is it a neutral clean channel? Tnx in advance. And my compliments, you’re handling the guitar very well 👌🏼😎

  • @juanjan__
    @juanjan__ 9 месяцев назад

    Great video as always! I play bass and I have the amPlug2 but I barely use it because it's just too noisy. Did you have noise with these ones? Thanks!

    • @intheblues
      @intheblues  9 месяцев назад +1

      I had some ground issues with recording this video to my Audio interface, but the signal out sounded pretty clean overall to my ear.

  • @ericwarrington6650
    @ericwarrington6650 9 месяцев назад

    Good morning from upstate NY and the Adirondack mountains my man..bitter and sunny 15* f this morning..lol..good day to play my Les Paul 🤘🎸. I have the ac30 version of the amplug and it's pretty great for what it is..that and the mustang micro are my headphone amps when I'm in the mood

  • @marcmolinamusic
    @marcmolinamusic 9 месяцев назад

    Incredible sound...I'll buy one for sure!!

    • @intheblues
      @intheblues  9 месяцев назад +1

      They are excellent for practice or recording. Thanks for watching. :)

  • @sassycat
    @sassycat 9 месяцев назад

    Interesting and usable sounds, bears further investigation.

  • @dechmusic
    @dechmusic 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you for such detailed overview. What would you suggest for acoustic guitar? I have Vox amplug 2 Clean and it works almost good for electro acoustic classic guitar. The 'greeb' clean channel gives the sound of the guitar almost as is, but other channels cut the high pitch. Anyway. Which one would you suggest to have clean and, maybe some crunch as a second channel for acoustic guitar?

    • @rebeccaabraham8652
      @rebeccaabraham8652 7 месяцев назад

      I've been using the same Amplug 2 Clean on my acoustic - but I'm looking to buy both the Boutique and the US Silver and I'll be using either of them depending on my mood!

  • @chzzyg2698
    @chzzyg2698 9 месяцев назад

    I was just wondering about something like this. I travel a lot for work and I'm always trying out different rigs I can take with me on the plane and in the hotel. Currently I'm using Positive Grid Riff through my laptop and some small desk speakers, but the power adapter from my laptop puts off crazy amounts of RF noise that get picked up. I think something like this would give me a bunch more luggage space and get the job done of giving me something to practice with.

  • @hutchfromba
    @hutchfromba 9 месяцев назад

    Compared to the Fender Headphone amp, what do you think Shane ?
    Blues On....💙

  • @floexperiencetube
    @floexperiencetube 22 часа назад

    Is there a lag when you play? Thank you.

  • @Casualgeez
    @Casualgeez Месяц назад

    Which one would be good for blues??

  • @dagony7383
    @dagony7383 9 месяцев назад

    Nothing beats the vox amplug 1 metal

  • @alexstrums
    @alexstrums 3 месяца назад

    These sound fantastic. Just bought a UK drive because I accidentally sat in my Amplug 2 Blues which I had for about 5 years. Great clean tone for blues on CH1 and also breaks up nicely by playing with the gain and volume controls. Can get tones from BB King to Jimmy Page with this awesome amp. I tend to play low gain blues, so don’t really appreciate CH2 on the UK Drive. Great playing as always!!!

  • @juha2031
    @juha2031 3 месяца назад

    So does the drum machine come in all of them? Funny there is no mention of it outside this video?

  • @GaryBertolo
    @GaryBertolo 3 месяца назад

    I have to ask ... can those able to be stacked? Say plug one into another; each being able to go separated or combined.
    Also, can a noise gate be applied???

  • @ChrisJohnsonChannel
    @ChrisJohnsonChannel 21 день назад

    Can I send it back to my phone for videos

  • @TheAETHER22
    @TheAETHER22 3 месяца назад

    Sorry can someone help me as a new bass player to understand the difference between these?... Can you play the song at 12:55 with the VOX boutique and make it sound the same as the modern bass VOX? Or does this accessory completely change the sound that comes out of the instrument...? Meaning you can't play bass-y using the boutique or the AC30

  • @Mr131313ck
    @Mr131313ck 6 месяцев назад

    How we can use two effects together ? As mentioned in 14.53. I have the boutique one, cannot combine the Delay + Reverb as mentioned, although i tried many combinations of buttons and looked online too.
    It is not explained, no instructions how to do it, here or in the manual
    Please let me know, would be highly appreciated
    Thanks

  • @parazamal
    @parazamal 24 дня назад

    I was 666 to like this woohoo!! \m/ awesome bass amplug 3! thank you for recording a variety of the different sounds. nice way to plug in without cables and being able to walk around the house without tripping humans or dogs.

  • @cecilm3720
    @cecilm3720 5 месяцев назад

    Hello.
    As a beginner who just wants to practice with headphones, does it really make a difference which brand I choose?
    Vox, Blackstar, or even the cheap Xvive?
    I'm still practicing to play chords properly, so my needs are just to hear if the cord sounds good or if I placed my fingers incorrectly.
    THX

    • @xferodenx273
      @xferodenx273 5 месяцев назад

      Yes, it does. I've bought cheap JBL headphones for almost the same amPlug and now I don't know how to get rid of these headphones. They sound terrible and I don't actually know what I was thinking about when I decided to buy them. Now I've got Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. and they sound way better (but not enough bass for me).

    • @cecilm3720
      @cecilm3720 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for sharing. I got the Valeton Rushead Max amplug and I'm using some decent Sony headphones. It sounds pretty good to me.

  • @pocojoyo
    @pocojoyo 6 месяцев назад

    Is there one that includes them all ?

  • @suihei0426
    @suihei0426 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice!

  • @FREEDOM-qb8db
    @FREEDOM-qb8db 2 месяца назад

    Do any of these work particularly well with acoustic guitars? Does anyone know? Thanks

  • @DMSProduktions
    @DMSProduktions 9 месяцев назад

    They all sound really GOOD! \m/
    Speaking of Marshalls, I am surprised you are selling your JTM!
    I never thought you'd get rid of that 1!
    Cheers!

  • @zenermaniac2571
    @zenermaniac2571 9 месяцев назад

    Can you have trem and verb together with any of these?

  • @shanewalton8888
    @shanewalton8888 9 месяцев назад +29

    Problem with these is not the sound, but the durability

    • @kevinsturges6957
      @kevinsturges6957 9 месяцев назад +5

      They’re so flimsy they fall apart just sitting on the shelf.

    • @PedalPoopers
      @PedalPoopers 9 месяцев назад +9

      Nah, had mine for months now. It will last of you treat it right, like anything else really. It plugs straight into the guitar so if you're smart you won't sit and rest your guitar on something that would break it by pressure. You can throw the thing around and 8t would be fine

    • @The_Metal_Mechanic
      @The_Metal_Mechanic 9 месяцев назад +1

      The Amplug 3 hasn't been out for that long, so I doubt there is much evidence of durability issues. My Modern Bass is definitely lighter than my Amplug 2 Bass, so I don't doubt that there are problems with it. Just treat it with baby gloves and hope for the best.

    • @allend3127
      @allend3127 9 месяцев назад

      I’ve had my Amplug 2 for over a year with no issues.

    • @The_Metal_Mechanic
      @The_Metal_Mechanic 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@allend3127 same. I only upgraded to the 3 because I wanted a sharper tone for my bass, plus the 2 didn't play well with Active hardware and I needed to turn down my onboard Preamp. So far the 3 hasn't had that issue.

  • @les73-mq8zh
    @les73-mq8zh Месяц назад

    👏👏👏

  • @karlvilhelm155
    @karlvilhelm155 6 месяцев назад

    Ive just snagged one of these. Im not receiving none of these sounds.

  • @michaelmetal71
    @michaelmetal71 4 месяца назад

    for my money 💴 i’ll stick to the Fender mustang mini better construction and more durable and no batteries 🔋 cause it’s rechargeable i use mine with my Boss pedals for even more versatility

    • @walterg74
      @walterg74 2 месяца назад

      Good luck when the battery's life runs out...

  • @padawan9127
    @padawan9127 9 месяцев назад

    I just don't see the point of a re release if it has no Bluetooth

    • @huli8557
      @huli8557 Месяц назад

      And no batteries...

  • @siking1031
    @siking1031 4 месяца назад +1

    Good sound … but no Bluetooth. Come on guys, sort that out

  • @rickyshoard
    @rickyshoard 9 месяцев назад +1

    If only it had a belt clip. Then it wouldnt be so clumsy and close to the guitar

    • @harveycan5820
      @harveycan5820 6 месяцев назад +1

      Also it's on the underside of the guitar which seems pretty awkward of you want to adjust it. That being said, the sounds are pretty good!

  • @jessefillmore
    @jessefillmore 9 месяцев назад

    Vox out here acting like it 1996 LOL .

  • @zorglubmagnus455
    @zorglubmagnus455 9 месяцев назад

    Triple A batteries should be outlawed. They suck and they’re super expensive.

    • @gohjohan
      @gohjohan 9 месяцев назад +1

      So you want rechargeable Li Ions?

  • @FUY735
    @FUY735 9 месяцев назад +2

    These things break easily. Get the Fender Micro.

    • @gohjohan
      @gohjohan 9 месяцев назад +2

      I still got my Clean and Bass versions of the 2nd generations. I think you have to be careful of how you place the plug in and your guitar on the stand..

    • @allend3127
      @allend3127 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@gohjohan Same. Going strong after 2 years.