Roland Guitar amplification

Roland Jazz Chorus 77: 2 x 40 watts solid-state, two 10" speakers, aluminum domes, knobs: volume/high treble/treble/middle/bass/reverb + distortion (more to fill the space than anything else!) and (good quality) reverb + great stereo chorus with rate/depth, two inputs (high/low input) + independent inputs for the footswitches (distortion/reverb and chorus), and one stereo line out (not tested yet). It's the small sibling of the JC 120 (and there's a smaller one, the JC50) with the same quality: 1 single channel... But what a sound: Perfect for jazz and even fusion with a good distortion or preamp (I use a v twin mesa boogie for distortion and it's awesome) and very, very solid! I only give it 8 points because the amp is very particular and might not be the best for everybody, but the clean sound deserves 11 points! UTILIZATION Very easy to use, the controls are precise and intuitive, you'll feel at home right away... The manual is easy to find on the Roland USA site, but it's useless. The amp is very practical: stereo, with a marvelous built-in chorus and a good quality reverb (so no distortion), compact and not too heavy, no tubes to change (but it is nevertheless very loud for a solid-state amp), it's rock-solid. It works great with an acoustic-electric (Ovation CC057) SOUNDS It's perfect for me but, fortunately, I also have the V twin: If you play metal it's not worth it, but jazzmen and fans of clean sounds in general should definitely listen to it (they are not very expensive secondhand: I've seen it on AF for $400... which is pretty rare): Some people have thrown away their Fender Twins after haring this amp... In my opinion, it perfectly translates the characteristics of a guitar: It doesn't alter the sound and the chorus is sublime... I don't know what to do with my Carl Martin now... I was worried it would lack some power, but I was mistaken! It sounds really loud if you push it, it's perfect for rehearsals and clubs... But I'll say it again: The distortion control is only an embellishment (in the best of cases you can pump up the sound a bit... but I prefer to leave it at zero and use the V Twin), if you want some distortion you absolutely need a pedal, so I only give it 9 and not 10 points for that. OVERALL OPINION I just got it today, so my experience with it is limited but I'm currently under its spell...I'll update my review in six months to counterbalance my enthusiasm! lol Being critical about it: There's a light background noise (but it isn't really annoying), I have 2 or 3 pots that hiss a bit, but if you apply some contact spray it's gone. Other than that, the amp is in very good shape, considering its age (20 years or more). The protection fabric has a small rip. If you are looking for a clean sound, it's a great deal for the price (with a very, very good stereo chorus, which only adds to the allure! I'm doing a comparison with my Carl Martin, which is a standard reference, and I must say that I'm very impressed by the JC!), it's definitely its main strength! I was looking for an amp for jazz and I found it: I have tested lots of much more expensive amps (Fender Hotrod, Mesa F30 and MarkIV, Peavey Classic 30 ... tube amps, as you have surely noticed) and this one is really the best compromise given its price. You only need to add a quality distortion to it (a tubes distortion if possible) and you have a perfect setup...

20 W combo (25 W with the additional speaker, GC-405 X). It has four 5" speakers within a compact housing, it weighs 27.5lbs. Ideal for your room or a small apartment. The Tube Logic technology simulates old tube amps. Clean Channel: Volume Lead Channel: Pre volume, Post volume Equalizer: Bass, Middle, Treble Master: Presence Connections: Input jack, external speaker jack, headphone output, in/out effects loop (pretty cool for an amp at this price point). Footswitch clean/distortion (optional) Solid, unbulky amp, well-built, the back is closed. It isn't manufactured anymore. UTILIZATION Very easy to use: One knob per function. I use it mainly with a Telecaster '72 Deluxe Reissue (with 2 humbuckers) and I love it. A buddy of mine tried it with a Telecaster '52 and it sounds well, too. Another friend came with his PRS and it was amazing! I record the guitar by placing a mic in front of the amp, to capture the sound of the four speakers, the sound is warmer than recording with a preamp. Otherwise, for fat sounds I use the Jekyll & Hyde distortion. The footswitch allows you to toggle between clean and distorted sounds, but I haven't used it. SOUNDS Clean sound: Good, rich and warm sound with lots of attack and no noise. Beyond 4 it starts to distort gradually (like a tube amp). Lead sound: The distortion goes from a bluesy crunch to fat Metal distortions. The Pre and Post volume knobs open up a wide sound palette. The Presence is an effective bonus. I've had it for six years and it hasn't moved from the studio. The Tube Logic technology adds a nice "Vintage" touch and the 4 speakers generate more lows than you can imagine. OVERALL OPINION Some people compare the GC405 with the JCM Dual Super Lead! That says it all. I make pro recordings for Pop-Rock songs and the sound is excellent for that. I don't have anything to criticize. I have never had the slightest problem with it, it's simply the best amp I have ever heard at this price point.

Probably the most recognizable Roland amp ever created. Also probably the most highly sought after solid state amp on the planet. And maybe the most highly used clean tone that has ever been created! From studios to stages this amp has seen a number of uses and major users, such as Metallica and many others. This amp has a clean tone that is perfect for recording as well as running a pedals in front of. Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus Amplifier Features: * The classic and most popular "JC" since 1975 * 60W + 60W (RMS)/12" x 2 speakers * Distinctive "JC" stereo chorus * Vibrato with rate and depth control * Two input channels (normal/effect); 3-band EQ per channel * Stereo effect loop * Three footswitch jacks for chorus/vibrato, reverb and distortion UTILIZATION Detail Type Solid State Number of Channels 2 Power 120W Speakers 2 x 12" Reverb Yes EQ Treble, Middle, Bass No Amp Modeling Number of Tubes 0 Preamp Tubes No Tubes Power Tubes No Tubes Inputs 1 x Instrument Outputs 2 x Line (1/4") Footswitch I/O Yes Effects Loop Yes Height 24.49" Width 29.92" Depth 11" Weight .61.73 lbs. SOUNDS The tone from this amp is so legendary! The clean is really the reason you buy this amp but the ability to take distortion pedals is a huge bonus. The amp takes on your favorite pedal quite well and amplifies the natural harmonics of your guitar and playing style. For me there is only one reason to own this amp...and that is to use it on a recording for clean tone. The chorus is very lush and smooth! It sounds great with just about any guitar you throw at it. If you have listened to any Metallica album then you have heard this amp. OVERALL OPINION I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs the best clean tone you could get out of an amp. I am partial to solid state cleans as I feel that they have a sparkle that tubes cannot match. Distortion is a whole different ball game but the cleans will get you the best chimey sparkle you have ever heard. At new these amps come in at around $1200. A little bit on the high side for a solid state amps. IF you really want to gig with this amp then it is a good purchase, but if you just want to use it for recording a particularly the clean then save several hundred dollars and get a Cube amp from Roland that has the JC Clean. But this amp is so classic anyway that it is a must own!

This amp I think was made during the mid to late 90's and has now been discontinued. I think Roland made them all the way up to just a few years ago. For the country or mild rock or pop guitar players this is decent amp for money. Roland makes some affordable amps in the solid state world that has a pretty decent tone. The crunch channle has three modes that goes from a pretty clean to mild crunch to a higher gain crunch. Not a high gain amp since this is a blues amp, but higher gain in terms of the blues world. UTILIZATION Tube Logic technology for realistic vintage sound and unsurpassed reliability 60 watts RMS Heavy-duty 12" speaker based on vintage "greenbacks" Normal/Lead channels Crunch and Boost switches for screaming high-gain tones Three-band Tone control plus independent Presence control Rectifex circuit emulates two different types of power amp rectifiers U.S.-made Accutronics three-spring reverb Built-in effects loop switchable between line/pedal levels Designed and assembled in the U.S.A. The BC-60 Blues Cube amplifier uses proprietary Tube Logic technology to give guitarists true vintage sound at an affordable price. This full-featured amplifier is the result of extensive analysis of vintage amp sounds from American tweeds to British stacks. The warm tones, powerful crunch and sweet sustains are perfect for everything from the blues and jazz to rock-n-roll and country. SOUNDS Overall the tone of this amp is not really my cup of tea. It lack sin dynamics as all solid state amps do and it has a very mild tone that is not that appealing. I like the voicing of this amp for the cleans that it has, Roland has some of the best cleans in the world. Their JC-120 actually has the best cleans in the world. The options to replicate the two different power sections is a ncie additoin to this amp. This give s you a lot more control over the EQ of the amp. You will better fit the guitar you play to the amp. Many time people struggle finding a good tone with each guitar that they own. Not ever guitar will sound good with this amp and others will sound better. However, this feature will enable the user to better fit the connection of the guitar to the amp. OVERALL OPINION You cannot find these new anywhere at this point. Like I said before I think Roland stopped selling them a few years ago. I have seen them on the used market in the classifieds for around $300. not that bad of a price for this amp. Although I think the new Cube amps are much better in features and in tone. This amp is not the same as the new Cube amps. I would only recommend this to someone who knows the features and tone of this amp. You have to be looking forward to this amp and have a good idea of the tone. If you simply need a good solid state, try out the new Cube series amps from Roland.

Probably the most recognizable Roland amp ever created. Also probably the most highly sought after solid state amp on the planet. And maybe the most highly used clean tone that has ever been created! From studios to stages this amp has seen a number of uses and major users, such as Metallica and many others. This amp has a clean tone that is perfect for recording as well as running a pedals in front of. Notable JC-120 Users James Hetfield Wes Borland Andy Summers Nick McCabe Robert Fripp Adrian Belew Gustavo Cerati The Jazz Chorus is one of the few 1970s solid-state amplifiers from Japan that "continues to thrive," and fans of its "powerful, clean tone" include Andy Summers. Summers' use of the amp in turn inspired, for instance, Jeff Buckley, whose first amplifier was a Jazz Chorus. Most models have controls based on the JC-120's standard setup. There are two channels, one clean, the other with effects. The built-in effects include stereo chorus, vibrato, reverb, and distortion. The amplifier features high and low inputs, as well as a three band equalizer and volume for each channel. Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus Amplifier Features: * The classic and most popular "JC" since 1975 * 60W + 60W (RMS)/12" x 2 speakers * Distinctive "JC" stereo chorus * Vibrato with rate and depth control * Two input channels (normal/effect); 3-band EQ per channel * Stereo effect loop * Three footswitch jacks for chorus/vibrato, reverb and distortion UTILIZATION Detail Type Solid State Number of Channels 2 Power 120W Speakers 2 x 12" Reverb Yes EQ Treble, Middle, Bass No Amp Modeling Number of Tubes 0 Preamp Tubes No Tubes Power Tubes No Tubes Inputs 1 x Instrument Outputs 2 x Line (1/4") Footswitch I/O Yes Effects Loop Yes Height 24.49" Width 29.92" Depth 11" Weight .61.73 lbs. SOUNDS The tone from this amp is so legendary! The clean is really the reason you buy this amp but the ability to take distortion pedals is a huge bonus. The amp takes on your favorite pedal quite well and amplifies the natural harmonics of your guitar and playing style. For me there is only one reason to own this amp...and that is to use it on a recording for clean tone. The chorus is very lush and smooth! It sounds great with just about any guitar you throw at it. If you have listened to any Metallica album then you have heard this amp. OVERALL OPINION I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs the best clean tone you could get out of an amp. I am partial to solid state cleans as I feel that they have a sparkle that tubes cannot match. Distortion is a whole different ball game but the cleans will get you the best chimey sparkle you have ever heard. At new these amps come in at around $1200. A little bit on the high side for a solid state amps. I have seen these amps on the used market for around $500. This is going to be for a older one which is just as good as the newer ones and really the reason for the hysteria behind the tone of this amp. If you really want to gig with this amp then it is a good purchase, but if you just want to use it for recording a particularly the clean then save several hundred dollars and get a Cube amp from Roland that has the JC Clean. But this amp is so classic anyway that it is a must own!

This is the best clean tone in the world. Many artist have used the Roland JC amps for their recorded clean tone and their live tone as well. The 160 is much like the 120 with a different set of speakers and a larger cabinet. You get the same features and tone but you have four 10 inch speaker instead of two 12 inch and the wattage is bumped up to 160 instead of 120. The Jazz Chorus probably the most recognizable Roland amp ever created. Also probably the most highly sought after solid state amp on the planet. And maybe the most highly used clean tone that has ever been created! From studios to stages this amp has seen a number of uses and major users, such as Metallica and many others. This amp has a clean tone that is perfect for recording as well as running a pedals in front of. UTILIZATION Roland JC-160: The Jazz-Chorus 160 4x10 Combo 160 Watts - Solid State 2 Channel; Chorus / Reverb / Vibrato / On Wheels The amp is extremely easy to use and an idiot an figure out how to get this thing a decent tone. The amp takes pedals very well, and if you need to bust it out of your house then be prepare to hear some loud tone. Rated at 160 watts of solid state power this thing is going to be insanely loud. Probably why they didn't make them that long because who needs more than 120 watts right? SOUNDS The tone from this amp is so legendary! The clean is really the reason you buy this amp but the ability to take distortion pedals is a huge bonus. The amp takes on your favorite pedal quite well and amplifies the natural harmonics of your guitar and playing style. For me there is only one reason to own this amp...and that is to use it on a recording for clean tone. The chorus is very lush and smooth! It sounds great with just about any guitar you throw at it. If you have listened to any Metallica album then you have heard this amp. OVERALL OPINION I would recommend this amp to anyone who needs the best clean tone you could get out of an amp. I am partial to solid state cleans as I feel that they have a sparkle that tubes cannot match. Distortion is a whole different ball game but the cleans will get you the best chimey sparkle you have ever heard. You can only find these amps on the used market at this point. They are highly rare as I think they were only sold in Japan. I have seen them for around $500 or so. A little bit on the high side for a solid state amps. If you really want to gig with this amp then it is a good purchase, but if you just want to use it for recording a particularly the clean then save several hundred dollars and get a Cube amp from Roland that has the JC Clean. But this amp is so classic anyway that it is a must own!

This little lunch box amp has packed quite a punch. These lunch box amps have been making a huge impact on the amp market as of the last ten years. Every manufacturer seems to be pushing their own version of a lightweight compact combo amp that is used for recording and jam practicing. This little lunch box amp has some great tones to it. The cleans are nice and sparkly and the distortion is rather thick and meaty. The tone from this amp is a bit surprising. It has such a good tonal character that it makes playing the guitar fun. You can sit around and jam on this thing all day. Also run the output directly in to a PA or recording booth for bypassed cab operation. Roland Micro Cube-W Amplifier Features: 2-watt amp with 5" speaker Seven COSM amp models and six DSP effects Digital Tuning Fork handles flat tunings Connect CD player of other line-level source to play along Recording/headphone output Includes carrying strap UTILIZATION Details Type Solid State Number of Channels 1 Power 2W Speakers 1 x 5" Effects Reverb EQ Tone Amp Modeling Yes Number of Models 7 Preamp Tubes No Tubes Power Tubes No Tubes Inputs 1 x Instrument 1 x Aux (1/4"), 1 x Aux (1/8") Outputs 1 x Rec Out/Headphones (1/4") No Footswitch No Effects Loop Height 8.9" Width 9.6" Depth 6.54" Weight 7.28 lbs. SOUNDS This tiny amp have such a usable tone and feel that it is hard to believe that its a 2 watt solid state amp. I like this amp with just about any guitar you throw at it. My personal preference is a Fender Stratocaster or a a superstrat of some kind. I like the note separation and clarity of the light to medium bodied woods. I find that it gives the thick tone some transparency and fuller tone. You can by all means use a Gibson Les Paul with this guitar but I like the Strats for this amp. OVERALL OPINION This might be the best amp in this price range. At new these amps come in at around $130, which isn't a bad price for something this resourceful. I like the price on it and the fact that you can run direct into a PA system. My only beef with this unit is that it has this thing called the tuning fork which is basically what it says. Not an actual digital tuner so you'll need to get your tuning ear out and polish off that ear for real tuning like back in the old days.

This thing is pretty unique but the features that give it a cool option aren't enough for a purchase. First off it takes 6 AA batteries and it has about 15 hours of life on them. Basically with my playing habits I would be dumping about 12 batteries in this thing per week give or take. Batteries aren't cheap and this economy sucks right now so that is a big disappointment in this amp. That alone will make me not buy this amp and I wouldn't recommend it just based on that features alone. Roland MOBILE CUBE Features: * Battery-powered amplifier for anyone, anywhere, anytime * 5W (2.5W + 2.5W) stereo power with two high-performance 4" speakers * Inputs for microphone, stereo-instrument, and stereo AUX; headphone output * Center Cancel function for karaoke * Built-in stereo reverb/chorus, distortion and more * Dedicated strap included for easy carry around * Mic Channel: Input Jacks (1/4" phone type) * Keyboard/Instrument/Guitar Channel: Input Jack L/MONO, GUITAR (1/4" phone type), Input Jack R (1/4" phone type) * Aux In Jacks (Stereo miniature phone type, RCA phono type) * Phones Jack (Stereo miniature phone type) * Accessories - Strap, Dry Battery (LR6 (AA) type) x 6 * Power Supply - DC 9 V, Dry Battery (LR6 (AA) type) x 6 or AC Adaptor (optional) UTILIZATION Details Type Solid State Number of Channels 1 Power 5W Speakers 2 x 4" Effects Yes Reverb Yes EQ Tone Amp Modeling Yes Number of Models 4 Number of Tubes 0 Preamp Tubes No Tubes Power Tubes No Tubes Inputs 1 x Mic (1/4"), 2 x Instrument, 1 x Aux (1/8"), 2 x RCA No Outputs No Footswitch I/O No Effects Loop Height 7" Width 11" Depth 4.25" Weight 5.51 lbs. SOUNDS The tone sounds like a normal solid state amplifier. It has that good clean tone and poor low gain and then a fizzy but fun high gain tone. The high gain is a lot of fun to mess around with because it is so hairy and you can add chorus, reverb, or delay to beef up the tone. I personally like the sound of this amp with a Les Paul or another humbucking style guitar. It like the high gain tone on this amp and it needs that humbucker to get the lead lines my ear is wanting to hear. Another great feature on this amp is the cutting of vocals or solos if your hooking up your CD player or MP3 player. So you can play you own solo or even singing your own melody for practicing. This is great little tool for practicing your vocal and solo chops. OVERALL OPINION Overall this amp for me is a big bust due to the battery operation. If it had a AC plug as well then we'd be talking but this is amiss for me. I like the sound it has which is pretty standard for solid state amps. At new these units come in at around $170. You can plug three things in at one time which is cool. So I can see this thing being good for the one man band thing on the street. I think there are better amps by Roland than this.

I have never been a fan of amp modeling but this amp is not a bad amp for doing some different tones and amp sounds. I have never been a fan of Roland amps since most of there stuff is more on the clean side of amps. I like higher gain amps but occasionally I like to run some nice warm clean sounds. This amp sounds pretty good with the clean sounds as well as the extreme metal tones. Even the blues tones that you can do with this unit is impressive. There is about a switch or tone that you can get to cover just about any style of music that you may play. * 40 watts * 10" high-performance speaker * 3 footswitchable channels, including JC Clean, Lead, and Solo, with memory capability * 10 COSM amp models, including Extreme amp * 8 effects, including Heavy Octave and COSM vintage spring reverb * 80-second Phrase Looper * Power Squeezer, for full gain at low volume * Built-in tuner * Aux In jack * Hands-free channel switching via footswitch (sold separately) UTILIZATION Roland CUBE-40XL 40-watt Combo Amplifier Features: Specification Detail Type Solid State Number of Channels 2 Power 40W Speakers 1 x 10" Effects Yes Reverb Yes EQ Bass, Middle, Treble Amp Modeling Yes Number of Models 10 Number of Tubes 0 Preamp Tubes No Tubes Power Tubes No Tubes Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x Aux (1/8") Outputs 1 x Record Out/Headphones (1/4") Footswitch I/O Yes Effects Loop Yes Height 15.16" Width 15.16" Depth 10.43" Weight 22 lbs. SOUNDS It doesn't really matter which guitar you use with this because it is more than capable of establishing some cool tones. So if you want to play some blues then switch to the Tweed or Brit Combo amp setting and use a little bit of gain with a Fender Strat and there you'll have it. If you want a bit more of a rock tone or metal tone then switch it to the Extreme setting, lower your mids and turn up the gain and you get a cool metal tone. Add a little bit of reverb and delay, lower the gain a little bit and bump up the mids again and use a Fender Superstrat and you get some cool Van Halen type tones. Add a bit of flanger or phaser and you be screaming Panama. OVERALL OPINION Out of all the amp modeling manufacturers this is one of my favorites. It has usable tones that go well with any style of music you want to play. It is a nice compact and convenient amp that will serve as a great learner or beginners amp or even a bedroom practice jam amp. With the headphones jack you can sit quietly in your room or office and not disturb anyone around you. I would recommend this amp to anyone wanting to learning the guitar and needs and amp with a load of effects built into it. At new these amps come in at around $220. This is right around the range of the line 6 stuff. Try both out to determine which one is right for you.

Pros: Awesome clean sound even with humbuckers, effects also fantastic, very pleased. Can't put volume at 10 or the neighbors will shoot me Cons: Some of the dirty sounds (OD, Heavy Metal, distortion, etc.) sometimes sounds a little sanitary/computery (don't know the right word to use here), Clean sounds get distorted past 5 or 6 on the volume knob. This is the amp I originally wanted to buy, living in South Korea, this amp wasn't available so the salesman directed me to a Marshall MG15CFR (I later discovered talking to him further, he was just a Roland hater), I was happy with the crunch sound but the clean channel with my guitar (Ibanez GRG170DX)got distorted at high volume and the Reverb left a lot to be desired, I apologize it's not a Marshall review, it's the Cube 20XL review. The clean sound (based on the Roland JC series amp), I immediately loved it (although I can only put volume at 3 or 4), when the neighbors went out I put the amp at 7, 8 & 10 to see if the clean channel would distort with my guitar. It distorts, I believe it's because of 8 inch speakers instead of 12" speakers on cabinets. For me an amp's clean channel sound should be just as good as the crunch channel. I also loved the Acoustic guitar (COSM) switch, the distortion sounds (Metal, Metal Stack) sounded a little sanitary, cleanly distorted??? Since I'm using this for Rock/Pop Rock or clean sounds, I don't really need these channels. I also have to give the acoustic COSM on this amp props, don't have an acoustic yet so it's cool. Also regardless of channel, going past 4 will make the neighbors complain, thanks to the power squeezer that will give you the sound at less amperage. What I really love is the built in effects, on the Marshall MG15CFR if I turn the Reverb knob past "4" it seems nothing happens to the sound whereas with this amp any change in the dial you will hear the difference. I use the Chorus & the Reverb both at the lowest settings on the knob (when using clean sounds or it kind of defeats the purpose of the clean channel. Still fooling around with it for the Crunch channels. It's lightweight, packs a lot of volume punch, definitely one of the best dollar for dollar value for amps under the $200 class!!!

It's a solid-state amp, the small sibling of the JC 120. It delivers 2*22.5W stereo, it has two inputs (high and low), a chorus (with two modes) a distortion, and a line out. 3-band EQ, reverb and chorus parameters. UTILIZATION It is extremely easy to use and has a wonderful clean sound (maybe a bit cold). It suits keyboards and guitars alike. There's no need for a manual. The clean sound, with or without chorus, is always amazing. As for the distortion, it is worthy of its bigger sibling: It isn't meant to not be used! SOUNDS I play jazz and the sound is excellent. It lacks a bit of presence due to the 8" speaker, but it does a fine job with an acoustic guitar! OVERALL OPINION I've been using it since 2006 and I got rid of it due to lack of space. I miss its clean sounds, its robustness and its chorus (it's also pretty light, which is cool). If I had to get a solid-state amp, I would definitely get this one, although I wouldn't have any room for it!

I play for an month now and i already play songs! i can play bloodbath and chimaira. I have bought this amplifier at feedback in holland, great store u can test everything before u buy it. I bought it for 159€ This amplifier has everything it should have and even better. I combined some pedals with the cube and somehow its still awsome to play without pedals. With only an equalizer u can get everything out of this cube. I just love the great variety of sounds on it, you can even play acoustic on it by just pressing an button. Also u can buy an footswitch for it to change the cubes settings with just an press on the switch. The capabilities of his cube have astonished me, the diffrence between the 15watt cube and 20 watt cube is big even though it doesnt sound like it. Roland cube 20 is PERFECT to practice on and has everything for an beginner, even an absolute pro would be amazed by the cubes abilities. Its pretty loud! and good! what i dont like is the EFX button.. but i think i will keep that to myself sinds its my opinion, i just never liked EFX. Its just an awsome cube! I am DEFINITLY satisfied. The quality of this cube is also amazing, from the second i have turned it on to the day i am standing in front of my cube and turning it on. I have tested all sorts of amplifiers in the shop self, roland came out in my own test as the best of its price! I love this thing. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com