If anyone is thinking about getting amp....DO IT! It's tones are very good. It's not as versatile as other amp in its price range (built in fx etc) but it's focused on quality sound is the best.
Jesse Bonales that's a tough question. Depends on the player. When I was younger I had every pedal/fx I could get. But now I do the opposite rarely i run a distortion (mxr) and maybe a noisegate or delay. I basically keep it as direct/simple as possible. Good luck!
Jesse Bonales but also to answer a bit better, I kinda like the peavy vip 1. You could find them for about 100. And they have a lot to offer with a very decent tone but it's very small and I'm not crazy about how it starts to breakup when you put it up loud. For a about the same price as the Orange you could look at the Marshall code 50. Lots of different settings and more than just a practice amp.
5 years later any thing changed? Still a great amp? Especially if I have pedals, cause you mentioned FX but I have a pedalboard so mainly looking for a great tone to run my board through.
Also guys I must say. I was in guitar center a while back heard a dude soloing on it. Swear you would of thought it was tube. And the dude today me it wasn't when I asked him so yeah. My marshal twin sounds a little tuby. But not as much as the orange state amp. Awesome amp. Well done.
+Skelton Bones The Fender has 3 way EQ and a 12 inch speaker. It ought to play quite a bit louder, despite having only 15 watts. Have you compared them in that respect? Don't get me wrong, the Orange looks like a great buy.
DucksDeLucks I had 2 Fender Blues Jr's years ago, both made in USA. Sold the first one, regretted it, then bought another, which I had for 13 years before selling that to a friend. The Orange has 3 way EQ also, as well as an effects loop, tuner, and a closed back cabinet. Now, to be honest, I never had the Orange in a side by side comparison to a Fender Blues Jr in terms of volume. But from what I remember, the 35 solid state watts are equal or greater than the Fender 15 tube watts. I could be wrong, but man, this new amp kicks butt!
Skelton Bones It's hard to compare wattage ratings for a number of reasons. A twelve will play louder for the same wattage as a ten, other things being equal. The tube advantage is greater on crunch than on cleans, since the advantage consists in the ability to sound good when distorting. Solid state crunch is actually clean that's been doctored to sound distorted. Anyway, would you say the Orange is as loud, more or less?
+DucksDeLucks Yes! I would bring the Orange to any jam or gig situation that I would take my old Juniors to. Although the tubes do have a more natural sounding distortion, the gain channel of the Orange goes from a slight breakup to full on heavy crunch and everything in between. The Blues Jr always left me feeling like I wanted more low end, where the Orange 35rt has plenty with the closed back design. I agree that the wattage can't be compared from tubes to solid state. I would like to see the two amps in a side by side comparison.
This is a great amp. My wife gave one to me and I really enjoy it. Hard to beat the features for it price esp the fx loops. So far this is the amp that I have seen in that price range with fx loops.
Charles Johnson I bought two for that crazy stereo sound I really crave. These amps are boss for living in the burbs. So far no complaints. I use to get complaints on my Fender FM 100 and even my Mesa Rectifier 50. Not these two running at the same time at 80%. You can’t go wrong with Orange Amps!
Right on thanks. I just bought it on sweetwater. I've played the tiny terrors but never the crush series but I'm diggin the tone on the videos I've seen.
Always Live watching Don doing videos… he lets you hear it all, and doesn’t show-off, he just plays; let’s you hear the amp under normal playing… But Don is a GREAT guitarist.. Not to mention the PRS…
Just thought I'd put in my two cents. This is one of those amps I had no need for...but I wanted it. :P Zero regrets. Thing sounds absolutely fantastic for a solid state amp and it also takes pedals like a champ. Best part of all is this amp sounds NOTHING like anything else I've bought. That alone makes it a total blast to mess around with. Just keep it mind it's not going to "Djent" or anything, at least not without a pedal or two. But at least for me, that's not what I bought it for.
@@generalaspergers4205 I apologize, RUclips didn't tell me you replied. Yes with an overdrive pedal or clean boost it can easily. (I know your reply was a year ago but thought I'd respond anyway)
I bought one in past year its a great amp it does thing my Vox Cambridge cant do without tube screamer pedal or full out , 30 watts , which to loud for neighbors, and oh the headphone out can be used as DI, and with headphones it 4 x 12" cabinet stimulation , im a 70's rocker on stage midnight without bothering neighbors
Awesome Job.. . . Love watching Don"s reviews, being hearing impaired, I can't tell ya how many videos I see, often times not always easy to understand unless u got caption running and even then . . . But what I likee is how Don is very straightforward, simple & easy to understand, plus seems like an all around cool guy !!! 2 thumbs up for this video :)
@@guitarmike5932 Hi, Mike! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe. That's a really broad question that I'll answer by saying it really depends on which pedals and the primary tone you set the amp up for. This is a solid, versatile amp with a lot of colors. Contact me direct with specifics and I can respond with more clarity. Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Yes. I would totally trade tuner for tremolo. The tuner makes it seem like a practice amp toy. Still a great amp though. Features like that always make me wonder where they cut corners.
Hi @sweetwater I've accidentally switched the little red switch on the back of the amplifier from 230v to 110v whilst plugged in and now it won't power on at all. Is there a way this can be fixed. I live in Australia voltage is 230v. Any responses would be helpful?
I've heard lot of good things on the 35RT, but here's my question, in a day & age where plugin's seem to be everywhere, how would this amp do for home recording ???
I have Neural DSP stuff and like that for recording but there is ALWAYS latency and it will always sound digital. The amp is analog and haz zero latency and you don't need a laptop or any additional gear. Get a delay and reverb pedal and your good
can you get good sounds out of this without turning up the volume? I had the crush 20 but had to sold it since I can't get a good sound unless I crank it up
Question: I love this amp, but is it normal for it to have a loud-ish sounding hum when using the effects loop??? I'm having to use the noise sentry through the amp's effects loop to lessen the hum (which has it's own effects loop, fyi). I'm seriously considering upgrading to the rocker 15...
albertplaysmusic * They all do that, but it also kinda depends on your pedals and setup, just get the Cr120 Head ! I got one used for $180$ with the footswitch! Great great amp with any cabinet I've plugged it into😉
Great job. Nice review. Well presented. Clear and concise without all the silly bullshit on other sites. This will be a nice compliment to my Champ 40. Well done.
I only play in my bedroom. So with that being said should I get the 20rt or this one for bedroom practice? I don’t live alone so I don’t want a super loud amp.
If you are only playing at home, I would get the Crush 20RT. That will be good for you at home, and you won't be too loud for the other people living with you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thanks for the interest! Chris Arnold, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1709, chris_arnold@sweetwater.com
Fernando Acosta I use my 20rt on gigs. I've played on Pretty decent size stages. It really handles itself. So I can only imagine when I get the 35rt in a few days.
Hello, Jesus! You cannot. There is not really a way to connect that amp to an external speaker without some weird creative setup. Thanks for the interest! Kevin Spunde, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1732, Kevin_Spunde@Sweetwater.com
In a small gig situation if I don´t have the option of using a microphone can I conect the "headphone out" to a mixer????? (I hope you understand my question... my english is not very good)
+Gerzain corral Yes, but that will mute the speaker. So sure the live engineer gets your sound, but now you don't have any way of listening to your amp directly, which affects your ability to do things like feedback.
Hello, Nathan. Thanks for your interest! The Crush 35RT has a footpedal input on the back of the amp. You can use this in conjunction with an Orange FS-1 foot switch to change between your amp's channels. Please give me a call if you have anymore questions. Michael Morgan, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1607, Michael_Morgan@Sweetwater.com
well, it's a loud amp but it depends on if you have a loud drummer, and also the dynamics of the room itself...but I suggest you mic the amp for best results...best of luck :)
Sorry but I have a 40 Fender Champion multi effects many simulations amp. If you will pay shipping I will give it to you. No comparison not even close to any Orange amp. It sounds awful unless you invest in a real speaker then you have a kids amp with a $100 speaker. To answer your question I'd say yes. If you need to blow glasses off the tables get the 60CR.
Hello! There are a few variables that would dictate a "yes" or "no" answer to your question. If you're not going to mic up the amp, I'd recommend something higher wattage or something with a tube power stage. If possible, please give us a call, we'd love to talk you through finding the amp that would work best for the music you want to make! Thank you for your interest! Joe Schafer, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1393, Joe_Schafer@Sweetwater.com
Hi +TheNickArgos! That depends on what you're trying to achieve. If you could, please give us a call at 800-222-4700 or email us at sales@sweetwater.com. Thanks!
Suena muy polenta ni lo dudes...en 35w por esos precios, no hay muchas opciones y esta es la que más me gustó. el de 20 debe ser bueno también...pero el 35 se banca un ensayo de rock moderado.
I have one and to be honest I don't see the need to own a valve amp I also own a cr120 with a 240 half stack the digital amps are great and not severely over priced like valve amps
Hi DON DIEGO! When you get a chance, give us a call at (800) 222-4700. One of our sales engineers would love to go over different amps that fits your specific wants/needs!
It has a jack with cab simulation, So you can use it silently with headphones, or connect it to common speakers (For computers, by example) and turn of the volume on those, Retaining the amount of gain but at lower volumes.
Hey, Devang! Thanks for reaching out. This amp does not have USB for output, so you would need to either mic the cabinet or use the 1/4" headphone output to record audio. If I can help with anything, feel free to reach out to me! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
Hi, Tyler! That's a great question. The answer is really up to you! For metal, you'll probably want to flip the switch to the "Dirty" channel. Start with the Bass, Mid, Treble, and gain knobs straight up; the Reverb knob turned down; and the Dirty volume knob to your desired loudness. From there, you can make adjustments based on what you want to hear. For example: if you want a more distorted tone, turn up the Gain knob; if you want your guitar to cut through the mix a bit more, turn up the "Mid" knob; if you want your notes to echo, turn up the Reverb. There's no right or wrong, so keep making small adjustments until you hear a sound that you feel best expresses the sound in your head. If you have any questions about dialing in your tone, give me a call at the number below. Thanks for your interest! Brandt Miller, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1628, brandt_miller@sweetwater.com
Hey guys I need help: I'm going to college this fall and I need to get a new amplifier since I can't find an easy way to bring my Dark Terror with me. As of right now my choices are this amp and the micro dark (with a Hughes & Kettner 1x12 Cab most likely, not the PPC108 because it sounds bad). What do you guys recommend? So far these are the pros and cons of each. Crush 35RT: -Pros: Cheaper option (compared to the Micro Dark WITH a 1x12 cab), has a lot more features (3-band EQ/Reverb/Tuner/Dedicated Clean Channel), has all the features the micro dark has (fx loop & headphone output) -Cons: Just doesn't sound as good as Micro Dark based on videos I've watched (only slightly worse though), not as portable as the micro dark IF I am NOT bringing the Micro Dark's cabinet too, Has 10" speaker, can't hook up to other cabinets, Micro Dark: -Pros: can use variety of cabinets, much more portable (if I don't have to carry its 1x12 Cab to gigs), sounds better, I love the sound of my Dark Terror so I know I will love this amp, -Cons: Not as many features as Crush 35RT, may not be necessarily more portable if you have to carry its cabinet too, So what makes me lean to the Crush is the more features it has, but the fact that it's cheaper doesn't make me lean to it too much. What makes me go for the Micro Dark is that it has a better tone (based on videos I've watched). It's most likely because the Micro Dark was hooked to a 4x12 in the videos I've watched. So what do you guys think? Crush 35RT or Micro Dark? Get both? Are there other amplifiers that have the best of both? My maximum budget atm is $500, but I may be able to raise it by doing summer jobs.
+RaYtAy151 Get something you can gaze at without feeling an urge to put down Principles of Multivariable Statistics or the MLA Writer's Guide and start playing. You aren't going to be playing any gigs for a while.Or get the Micro Dark and a pair of phones and leave the cab with mom.
Thanks, I've decided to take the Micro Dark over the Crush. I'm just hoping that bringing the Micro Dark onto the airplane in my backpack won't cause much of a fuss with Airport security.
RaYtAy151 Are you kidding? With a name like Micro Dark it's obviously a product of the Axis of Evil! It's got "this thing is a bomb" written all over it!
Hi, luculama! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe. The Orange Crush 35RT is solid state. It's very rare to see tube amps at this price point. Sounds great regardless. Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Anybody here have any experience with the Crush 35RT? Been playing about 10 years now, looking to upgrade from the Line 6 Spider III 15, would mainly be used for small to medium gigs and practice. Do people think the 35Rt would be a noticeable upgrade from the Spider?
+Harrison Carmichael I have it. The clean sound is beautiful, like butter. The dirty channel on the other hand, I have to admit is pretty bad. It's very boxy, and hoarse. It seems no matter how much you scoop the mid on the amp, it still sounds like a blown speaker on dirty. I'd suggest a boss katana if you're more of a rocker.
Hi, Dan. It works great with pedals, and the effects loop is fully buffered! Thanks for the interest! Lindsey Becker, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1674, Lindsey_Becker@sweetwater.com
Hi Don - GREAT demo as always! I can't decide between this or the Orange Micro Dark and a 1x12 cab(probably a Bugera as I am a disabled military veteran and must live on a very limited income). Any advice? Also, how do they handle pedals?
tony93666, that depends on the sound you're after and how you'll use it. The Micro Dark excels at the heavy stuff and the Crush 35RT lives more in the "classic" territory. It also has clean and dirty channels. Cranked, both amps are fine for rehearsal, small performances, recording, etc. The both have FX loops and do great with gain and/or time-based effects. The Crush is a combo; self-contained, carry in one hand, and the Micro Dark is a feather-weight, tiny head that needs a separate cabinet. It's a matter of preference, really. They're both great amps that hit their intended mark. Happy hunting! Thanks, Don Carr
SweetwaterSound thanks very much for your reply! I play & record mainly 'stoner rock-doom metal' like Kyuss & Electric Wizard, which has that old school sound, often pushed with a fuzz, but also like to play thrash metal like Exodus & Kreator for fun... I think the 35rt will do for my main sound, then I can use a pedal for the tighter, more modern tones. Thanks again!
so, did you get the 35RT? how did it work for your purposes? How did it Doom? I am considering the 20RT / 35RT for practice/recording/rehearsals/small jams. everything about it sounds perfect for what i need it other than the question of can it compete with a bass and a drumset? not on a stage, i would never use it for a performance, but like in a practice/rehersal/jam situation, do you think it is loud enough to hold its own? Because if I can use this for rehearsal/jams it is worth every $$$ so i don't have to carry a bigger rig (tube amp + 4x12 cab)
@@bigal6669 i got one its loud enough for playing with a full band without mics. I play with it with a full band using a line 6 podgo pedal. Sounds great
![[DOKKAN BATTLE] Worldwide Campaign Announcement Video Part 2!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/JpT5Voak6WA/mqdefault.jpg)
Who ever put a tuner inside an amp is a genius
If anyone is thinking about getting amp....DO IT! It's tones are very good. It's not as versatile as other amp in its price range (built in fx etc) but it's focused on quality sound is the best.
Jesse Bonales that's a tough question. Depends on the player. When I was younger I had every pedal/fx I could get. But now I do the opposite rarely i run a distortion (mxr) and maybe a noisegate or delay. I basically keep it as direct/simple as possible. Good luck!
Jesse Bonales but also to answer a bit better, I kinda like the peavy vip 1. You could find them for about 100. And they have a lot to offer with a very decent tone but it's very small and I'm not crazy about how it starts to breakup when you put it up loud. For a about the same price as the Orange you could look at the Marshall code 50. Lots of different settings and more than just a practice amp.
5 years later any thing changed? Still a great amp? Especially if I have pedals, cause you mentioned FX but I have a pedalboard so mainly looking for a great tone to run my board through.
@@brysondavidlive3205 yeah it's still good, as far as i know it's pretty darn close to sounding like a tube amp
I've retired from playing in bands and shows, sold off my 4x12 stacks and downsized. This amp is a beast! Very portable and sounds massive!
finally someone who doesn't play like ass reviewing an amp
I test drove several small practice amps and settled with this one for it’s simplicity and great tones.
5:15-5:24 the sound that made me buy a 35rt.
That got my attention too!!! I can’t see his exact setup on the mid, gain, treble and bass for that sound! 5:15-5:24
@@el6594 did u figure it out
@@el6594 Treble and bass are at 12:00 and mid is around 2-3:00.
Thoughts after owning one for some time? I am thinking about it myself.
@@HipsterEatinShark ive had one for a few months. I really love it for what it is.
Played one the other day at guitar center. Best sounding amp in the entire place. Blew me away.
Dude what? Have you HEARD THE LINE 6 spider beast o tron delux 3k 2.0 turbo monster amp ?
@@NEO_RKX ya , and this blows it away
Also guys I must say. I was in guitar center a while back heard a dude soloing on it. Swear you would of thought it was tube. And the dude today me it wasn't when I asked him so yeah. My marshal twin sounds a little tuby. But not as much as the orange state amp. Awesome amp. Well done.
3:40 This is the defining Orange sound and my favorite amp sound.
Robert is that really you😂
@@wyattsalmon4809 I'm actually Frank Zappa
@@rkan665 hello Rob ur my favorite led zeppelin drummer
The best practice amp money can buy! Screw all those modeling amps out there. I'll take the pure analog sound of a solid state Orange any day.
Just bought this amp. Sounds better than the Fender Blues Jr, way more options, a tuner, effects loop, etc... And HALF the price! Incredible
+Skelton Bones The Fender has 3 way EQ and a 12 inch speaker. It ought to play quite a bit louder, despite having only 15 watts. Have you compared them in that respect? Don't get me wrong, the Orange looks like a great buy.
DucksDeLucks
I had 2 Fender Blues Jr's years ago, both made in USA. Sold the first one, regretted it, then bought another, which I had for 13 years before selling that to a friend. The Orange has 3 way EQ also, as well as an effects loop, tuner, and a closed back cabinet. Now, to be honest, I never had the Orange in a side by side comparison to a Fender Blues Jr in terms of volume. But from what I remember, the 35 solid state watts are equal or greater than the Fender 15 tube watts. I could be wrong, but man, this new amp kicks butt!
Skelton Bones It's hard to compare wattage ratings for a number of reasons. A twelve will play louder for the same wattage as a ten, other things being equal. The tube advantage is greater on crunch than on cleans, since the advantage consists in the ability to sound good when distorting. Solid state crunch is actually clean that's been doctored to sound distorted. Anyway, would you say the Orange is as loud, more or less?
+DucksDeLucks Yes! I would bring the Orange to any jam or gig situation that I would take my old Juniors to. Although the tubes do have a more natural sounding distortion, the gain channel of the Orange goes from a slight breakup to full on heavy crunch and everything in between. The Blues Jr always left me feeling like I wanted more low end, where the Orange 35rt has plenty with the closed back design. I agree that the wattage can't be compared from tubes to solid state. I would like to see the two amps in a side by side comparison.
All things being equal.
This is a great amp. My wife gave one to me and I really enjoy it. Hard to beat the features for it price esp the fx loops. So far this is the amp that I have seen in that price range with fx loops.
This wife...where did you get her?
I may need to sell all my practice amps for this...
Charles Johnson I bought two for that crazy stereo sound I really crave. These amps are boss for living in the burbs. So far no complaints. I use to get complaints on my Fender FM 100 and even my Mesa Rectifier 50. Not these two running at the same time at 80%. You can’t go wrong with Orange Amps!
This guys can make anything sound good even a box of rocks lol 😂
@@kristopherdetar4346 That's pretty slick. Now I have an excuse to buy another lol
why would you have more than one ?
@@666dynomax
So he can stack them! 😂
I bought one last year and I am very happy with it. If you mic it up and record it it is absolutely awesome.
At last a proper informative review instead all the showing off and talking on the of other reviews , I bought one on Friday it's an amazing amp
Just got one recently... Great little amp with lots of sound, lightweight, and only $259 plus tax. Really good amp for the money.
Dewey Barbaree does it work well for live gigs ?
@@joeyguitarloIf you mic it up, yes.
I
@@joeyguitarloi have it and it works great with full band playing metal with it. Its loud bro
I got this amp in December and it's amazing! 10/10, I recommend it
Can it get pretty loud?
@@slash2jimi oh yeah!
Right on thanks. I just bought it on sweetwater. I've played the tiny terrors but never the crush series but I'm diggin the tone on the videos I've seen.
@@slash2jimi awesome! And yeah it can get some fine tones. It can scoop and can go sharp. And does really well with gain too
Always Live watching Don doing videos… he lets you hear it all, and doesn’t show-off, he just plays; let’s you hear the amp under normal playing…
But Don is a GREAT guitarist..
Not to mention the PRS…
Just thought I'd put in my two cents. This is one of those amps I had no need for...but I wanted it. :P Zero regrets. Thing sounds absolutely fantastic for a solid state amp and it also takes pedals like a champ. Best part of all is this amp sounds NOTHING like anything else I've bought. That alone makes it a total blast to mess around with. Just keep it mind it's not going to "Djent" or anything, at least not without a pedal or two. But at least for me, that's not what I bought it for.
Wrath Oskvro Can it play stuff like Slipknot? (Beginner).
@@generalaspergers4205 I apologize, RUclips didn't tell me you replied. Yes with an overdrive pedal or clean boost it can easily. (I know your reply was a year ago but thought I'd respond anyway)
Wrath No worries. Thanks, man.
I have the 20 rt and it s awesome a lot of volume for practicing and some cool tones also
I bought one in past year its a great amp it does thing my Vox Cambridge cant do without tube screamer pedal or full out , 30 watts , which to loud for neighbors, and oh the headphone out can be used as DI, and with headphones it 4 x 12" cabinet stimulation , im a 70's rocker on stage midnight without bothering neighbors
Awesome Job.. . . Love watching Don"s reviews, being hearing impaired, I can't tell ya how many videos I see, often times not always easy to understand unless u got caption running and even then . . . But what I likee is how Don is very straightforward, simple & easy to understand, plus seems like an all around cool guy !!! 2 thumbs up for this video :)
We're happy to hear that! Thanks, Mike
@@sweetwater ur welcome :) Quick question . . . how well does this amp take pedals ?
@@guitarmike5932 Hi, Mike! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe.
That's a really broad question that I'll answer by saying it really depends on which pedals and the primary tone you set the amp up for. This is a solid, versatile amp with a lot of colors.
Contact me direct with specifics and I can respond with more clarity.
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
This amp is so awesome. I'm so happy I bought it.
I need this amp in my life!
The cleans with a strat sounds like Urbans $120000 Dumble just not as loud
Just bought this and love it!
I wish the RT stood for reverb, and tremolo.
Yes. I would totally trade tuner for tremolo. The tuner makes it seem like a practice amp toy. Still a great amp though. Features like that always make me wonder where they cut corners.
@@mattsmitchger259 well it’s got an effect loop on the back you could always use a tremolo pedal with it
Im getting this
I found everything which I'm looking in a review for an amp like this.
Awesome review. Cuts to the chase. Thank you.
Pretty impressive what they're doing with Solid states these days. I may have missed if so my apologies. Is it foot switchable for the channels?
Yes, greatvanzinni! 2 footswitchable channels provide convenient versatility!
LOVE Orange amps and my little Crush 25R. God save the Queen.
That dirty channel makes me smile :)
Thanks I just got one of these and was looking for this !
Hi @sweetwater I've accidentally switched the little red switch on the back of the amplifier from 230v to 110v whilst plugged in and now it won't power on at all. Is there a way this can be fixed. I live in Australia voltage is 230v. Any responses would be helpful?
Dude it sounds great with that Zoom delay
bro i love your videos on sweetwater
Is it possible to connect the Dark Side pedal with this amp?
I've heard lot of good things on the 35RT, but here's my question, in a day & age where plugin's seem to be everywhere, how would this amp do for home recording ???
I have Neural DSP stuff and like that for recording but there is ALWAYS latency and it will always sound digital. The amp is analog and haz zero latency and you don't need a laptop or any additional gear. Get a delay and reverb pedal and your good
Sounds great Don! Always love your reviews man. 🎸🤘👍
can you get good sounds out of this without turning up the volume? I had the crush 20 but had to sold it since I can't get a good sound unless I crank it up
I got one for christmas from my parents but of course it won't turn on. Anyone know what could be causing this?
Question: I love this amp, but is it normal for it to have a loud-ish sounding hum when using the effects loop??? I'm having to use the noise sentry through the amp's effects loop to lessen the hum (which has it's own effects loop, fyi). I'm seriously considering upgrading to the rocker 15...
albertplaysmusic * They all do that, but it also kinda depends on your pedals and setup, just get the Cr120 Head ! I got one used for $180$ with the footswitch! Great great amp with any cabinet I've plugged it into😉
So what's The Best Clean Sound Setting for the Orange Crush 35rt Guitar Amp?
You can use the effects loop to send the signal to another amp I personally like how it sounds as a budget stereo option.
I was looking at this to get into stereo. Wouldn't i need the fix loop for my board? How r u using it?
Great job. Nice review. Well presented. Clear and concise without all the silly bullshit on other sites. This will be a nice compliment to my Champ 40. Well done.
Very nice complement. The champs are great too !
Would anyone know if the blackstar id core 100 stereo amp combo would be better than the orange crush 20rt or 35rt combo amps?
Is it normal for the volume to go up so much when cranking the gain up in the +6 to max level?
Why switch pick ups with each EQ adjust? How can we evaluate the actual amp itself?
Really enjoy your reviews in general.
Thanks !!!
Can you plug in a mic and the guitar at the same time or will you need a separate PA?
I only play in my bedroom. So with that being said should I get the 20rt or this one for bedroom practice? I don’t live alone so I don’t want a super loud amp.
If you are only playing at home, I would get the Crush 20RT. That will be good for you at home, and you won't be too loud for the other people living with you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thanks for the interest!
Chris Arnold, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1709, chris_arnold@sweetwater.com
When I click it to the dirty channe it stil sounds clean I just it also what’s going on?
I can
use this amp in a small gig right?
Absolutely, +Fernando Acosta!
+SweetwaterSound what is even the definition of a small gig?
no mics? a quiet drummer?
but 35 watts is loud enough for a rehearsal right?
Yes.
Fernando Acosta I use my 20rt on gigs. I've played on Pretty decent size stages. It really handles itself. So I can only imagine when I get the 35rt in a few days.
You can but depends on the venue
You might need to mic it up for way larger clubs. It'll sound good still, anyway
Would this be a good amp for acoustic?
I play surf music and does the spring reverb sound loud and up front when u got it crank up nother words do u get that spring reverb drip
I second this question, I’d love to know too
is this good for stuff like jazz/blues....basically anything with emphasis on clean or should i look for something like VOX ?
i queqtion that too...im maybe going for a crush 20 and need to know if it is any good for blues/rock
I got the 20wrt and i love ti! Just a quick question, can I use the headphones out for gigs or connecting to a cab ?
Hello, Jesus! You cannot. There is not really a way to connect that amp to an external speaker without some weird creative setup.
Thanks for the interest!
Kevin Spunde, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1732, Kevin_Spunde@Sweetwater.com
In a small gig situation if I don´t have the option of using a microphone can I conect the "headphone out" to a mixer????? (I hope you understand my question... my english is not very good)
+Gerzain corral Yes, you can totally do that. Works well too!
+Gerzain corral Yes, but that will mute the speaker. So sure the live engineer gets your sound, but now you don't have any way of listening to your amp directly, which affects your ability to do things like feedback.
what is better to take? 20 rt or 20ldx? Is difference great?
I am seriously considering one of these in my future.
It is currently 4 years in the future. Did you get one? HAHA!
lots of blues stuff but would it be good for a starter pop punk amp? yknow blink style
Is there a switch pedal to switch between clean and distortion or is it only the little switch on the amp itself?
Hello, Nathan. Thanks for your interest! The Crush 35RT has a footpedal input on the back of the amp. You can use this in conjunction with an Orange FS-1 foot switch to change between your amp's channels. Please give me a call if you have anymore questions.
Michael Morgan, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1607, Michael_Morgan@Sweetwater.com
hello, is this amp loud enough for approx 50 seat venue and still maintain the sound quality?
well, it's a loud amp but it depends on if you have a loud drummer, and also the dynamics of the room itself...but I suggest you mic the amp for best results...best of luck :)
Sorry but I have a 40 Fender Champion multi effects many simulations amp. If you will pay shipping I will give it to you. No comparison not even close to any Orange amp. It sounds awful unless you invest in a real speaker then you have a kids amp with a $100 speaker. To answer your question I'd say yes. If you need to blow glasses off the tables get the 60CR.
I really like this amp, but I have a question, do you guys recommend it to play with a band?
Hello! There are a few variables that would dictate a "yes" or "no" answer to your question. If you're not going to mic up the amp, I'd recommend something higher wattage or something with a tube power stage. If possible, please give us a call, we'd love to talk you through finding the amp that would work best for the music you want to make!
Thank you for your interest!
Joe Schafer, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1393, Joe_Schafer@Sweetwater.com
It would be nice if u demustrate the reverb
But the gain channel also increases the volume a lot at the same time!
Hi, could you test this amplifier with a decibel meter? Thanks in advice for your suggestions.
I bought this thing to replace my orange crush 30r and was satisfied.
Hello I have the orange pix 35 ldx, do you think change for this RT 35 it´s a good idea?. Thanks, regards from Argentina.
Hi +TheNickArgos! That depends on what you're trying to achieve. If you could, please give us a call at 800-222-4700 or email us at sales@sweetwater.com. Thanks!
+SweetwaterSound , thank you for the answer i change the LDX for this RT, cause independent volume control channel, and effect loop. Regards
+TheNickArgos does it have a better sound?
The sounds are pacttically the same, but dirty channel sound better in the RT for me,
Suena muy polenta ni lo dudes...en 35w por esos precios, no hay muchas opciones y esta es la que más me gustó. el de 20 debe ser bueno también...pero el 35 se banca un ensayo de rock moderado.
I have one and to be honest I don't see the need to own a valve amp I also own a cr120 with a 240 half stack the digital amps are great and not severely over priced like valve amps
Hi! Is this amp good for Rock n Roll/Rockabilly or would you say there better amps for this style in the market? Thanks
Hi DON DIEGO! When you get a chance, give us a call at (800) 222-4700. One of our sales engineers would love to go over different amps that fits your specific wants/needs!
You bet. Loud and clean or a little tube like dirt on the dirt channel.
I have just bought a used one with a bad hum...any ideas how to fix it?
Tape
Hi, which footswitch will go with it?
Can't wait!
Amazing clean sounds. Can't say the same about the dirty channel tho
is this amp any good for vocals?
Can you connect a micro terror to this amp?
I played the Cubby Bear with one of these little bad boys Mic’d up last year. Stupid versatile amp if you use it right.
I bought this amp from you guys last year (in black) and I love it. You should try a solid body electric 12 string through it...... 😊
is this amp good for a small home studio?
Is this useable in a flat for example ?
It has a jack with cab simulation, So you can use it silently with headphones, or connect it to common speakers (For computers, by example) and turn of the volume on those, Retaining the amount of gain but at lower volumes.
Does it have any usb out? For direct recording in pc?
Hey, Devang! Thanks for reaching out. This amp does not have USB for output, so you would need to either mic the cabinet or use the 1/4" headphone output to record audio. If I can help with anything, feel free to reach out to me!
Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1793, connor_smith@sweetwater.com
what about the bass tones of this amps?
some review of a hiwatt maxwatt series?
What do you guys suggest I put my knobs to if I want some metal
Hi, Tyler! That's a great question. The answer is really up to you! For metal, you'll probably want to flip the switch to the "Dirty" channel. Start with the Bass, Mid, Treble, and gain knobs straight up; the Reverb knob turned down; and the Dirty volume knob to your desired loudness. From there, you can make adjustments based on what you want to hear. For example: if you want a more distorted tone, turn up the Gain knob; if you want your guitar to cut through the mix a bit more, turn up the "Mid" knob; if you want your notes to echo, turn up the Reverb. There's no right or wrong, so keep making small adjustments until you hear a sound that you feel best expresses the sound in your head. If you have any questions about dialing in your tone, give me a call at the number below. Thanks for your interest!
Brandt Miller, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1628, brandt_miller@sweetwater.com
Is it loud enough to gig?
Hey guys I need help:
I'm going to college this fall and I need to get a new amplifier since I can't find an easy way to bring my Dark Terror with me. As of right now my choices are this amp and the micro dark (with a Hughes & Kettner 1x12 Cab most likely, not the PPC108 because it sounds bad). What do you guys recommend? So far these are the pros and cons of each.
Crush 35RT:
-Pros: Cheaper option (compared to the Micro Dark WITH a 1x12 cab), has a lot more features (3-band EQ/Reverb/Tuner/Dedicated Clean Channel), has all the features the micro dark has (fx loop & headphone output)
-Cons: Just doesn't sound as good as Micro Dark based on videos I've watched (only slightly worse though), not as portable as the micro dark IF I am NOT bringing the Micro Dark's cabinet too, Has 10" speaker, can't hook up to other cabinets,
Micro Dark:
-Pros: can use variety of cabinets, much more portable (if I don't have to carry its 1x12 Cab to gigs), sounds better, I love the sound of my Dark Terror so I know I will love this amp,
-Cons: Not as many features as Crush 35RT, may not be necessarily more portable if you have to carry its cabinet too,
So what makes me lean to the Crush is the more features it has, but the fact that it's cheaper doesn't make me lean to it too much. What makes me go for the Micro Dark is that it has a better tone (based on videos I've watched). It's most likely because the Micro Dark was hooked to a 4x12 in the videos I've watched. So what do you guys think? Crush 35RT or Micro Dark? Get both? Are there other amplifiers that have the best of both? My maximum budget atm is $500, but I may be able to raise it by doing summer jobs.
+RaYtAy151 Get something you can gaze at without feeling an urge to put down Principles of Multivariable Statistics or the MLA Writer's Guide and start playing. You aren't going to be playing any gigs for a while.Or get the Micro Dark and a pair of phones and leave the cab with mom.
Thanks, I've decided to take the Micro Dark over the Crush. I'm just hoping that bringing the Micro Dark onto the airplane in my backpack won't cause much of a fuss with Airport security.
RaYtAy151 Are you kidding? With a name like Micro Dark it's obviously a product of the Axis of Evil! It's got "this thing is a bomb" written all over it!
+DucksDeLucks exactly what I was afraid of. Maybe I can contact the airlines and/or airport security ahead of time or something, idk.
Nice amp,what about the VOX AC 30 AMP.
Brian Eastman curious about that one too
Should i buy this or id core 40.. I mostly play metal
I’m the same. I love my id core but id still get the orange any day
@@justincurranmusic8759 thanks man.. I'm going for orange
What is the hype about orange amp
Is it a tube or digital amp?
Hi, luculama! Thanks for your message, hope you're well and safe.
The Orange Crush 35RT is solid state. It's very rare to see tube amps at this price point. Sounds great regardless.
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Can i play metal with it for example metallica downpicking riffs??
Yes. Put a 10 band eq in fx loop and this thing is pretty close to a rockerverb. Based on same gain stages.
Thom Wilson these solid state sound better to me than the rockerverb today
Anybody here have any experience with the Crush 35RT? Been playing about
10 years now, looking to upgrade from the Line 6 Spider III 15, would
mainly be used for small to medium gigs and practice. Do people think
the 35Rt would be a noticeable upgrade from the Spider?
The 35 gets pretty loud and nice. Bar rooms and jams perfect. I have a 60 for bigger and it has to be bigger or out side open gigs.
Wade Older , what about the bass tones for this amp? or would you recomend me a 12" speark amp?
+Harrison Carmichael I have it. The clean sound is beautiful, like butter. The dirty channel on the other hand, I have to admit is pretty bad. It's very boxy, and hoarse. It seems no matter how much you scoop the mid on the amp, it still sounds like a blown speaker on dirty. I'd suggest a boss katana if you're more of a rocker.
+Harrison Carmichael The upside is, that it takes to pedals very well. Did you wind up getting one bro? Just realised this has been a whole year 🤔
Dont u dig the honesty of these people on RUclips. Fantastic
Wished youd demo the verb
high strings sound like a under biased amp. But disappears (cleaner) when the guitar volume is brought slightly down. Strange
👍nice sound
Nice review!
How does it handle floor pedals?
Hi, Dan. It works great with pedals, and the effects loop is fully buffered!
Thanks for the interest!
Lindsey Becker, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1674, Lindsey_Becker@sweetwater.com
What’s buffered mean ?
Is it just guitar and amp? without pedals?
Two channels, clean and dirty.
"cabinet simulated" and "sounds great" should never be in the same sentence.
Hi Don - GREAT demo as always! I can't decide between this or the Orange Micro Dark and a 1x12 cab(probably a Bugera as I am a disabled military veteran and must live on a very limited income). Any advice? Also, how do they handle pedals?
tony93666, that depends on the sound you're after and how you'll use it. The Micro Dark excels at the heavy stuff and the Crush 35RT lives more in the "classic" territory. It also has clean and dirty channels. Cranked, both amps are fine for rehearsal, small performances, recording, etc. The both have FX loops and do great with gain and/or time-based effects. The Crush is a combo; self-contained, carry in one hand, and the Micro Dark is a feather-weight, tiny head that needs a separate cabinet. It's a matter of preference, really. They're both great amps that hit their intended mark. Happy hunting!
Thanks, Don Carr
SweetwaterSound thanks very much for your reply! I play & record mainly 'stoner rock-doom metal' like Kyuss & Electric Wizard, which has that old school sound, often pushed with a fuzz, but also like to play thrash metal like Exodus & Kreator for fun... I think the 35rt will do for my main sound, then I can use a pedal for the tighter, more modern tones. Thanks again!
so, did you get the 35RT? how did it work for your purposes? How did it Doom? I am considering the 20RT / 35RT for practice/recording/rehearsals/small jams. everything about it sounds perfect for what i need it other than the question of can it compete with a bass and a drumset? not on a stage, i would never use it for a performance, but like in a practice/rehersal/jam situation, do you think it is loud enough to hold its own?
Because if I can use this for rehearsal/jams it is worth every $$$ so i don't have to carry a bigger rig (tube amp + 4x12 cab)
@@bigal6669 i got one its loud enough for playing with a full band without mics. I play with it with a full band using a line 6 podgo pedal. Sounds great