All user reviews for the Atomic Amps Reactor 112-18

A lamp with jack connector, it delivers 18 watts of. I admit that it is sending! But the best of the best is its its hot.

UTILIZATION

There is no simpler: you branches, you light and you have fun. The only point that I do not, it has no volume knob. The volume must be managed from the amp simulator, so word of advice: always check the volume of the amp simulator before lighting (y'en who here not like to wake up with a good distortion .
Moreover, there is no button except ON / OFF.
No need to book.

SOUNDS

It is suitable for all styles of music in my humble opinion because it is hyper neutral color of the whole will of the simulator. I was blown away by the sound especially when I play more of Smooth Jazz / Blues. The rock will pass very well, no worries. What I like most is its precision, nuance we get to bring out with ...

OVERALL OPINION

For 3 months. After searching for several months, my choice is based on the warmth of sound, its accuracy and its neutral rating (hyper important when working with a simulator). I have not seen more to complete its presets with an amp simulator to make live.

It is an amplifier to amplify the modlisation of any type (v-amp, POD, ToneLab, etc). It is therefore closer to the engine power of 60 tech 21.
Submitted it as a combo Guitres normal, but does not prampli. This is the device that will serve as modlisation prampli.

There are DIFFERENT MODELS (v-amp, pod, pod xt, ToneLab or blank is - ie empty), I find trs INTERESTED, so given that there provided with connections, to install its equipment in a location modlisation prvu and power.
The amp lights (and 2xEL84 1x12ax7). The HP HP is a spcial for this type of amp.
Power is 18W, which can lower stepfather, but that's enough for RPET and small concerts.
Do not trust any of that figure. Power level it is worth the randall rg 50 tc-which is a 50 W lamp.

I do not put that 9 because the amp does not stand by, and has no qualiseur, unlike the power engine 60.

UTILIZATION

Trs trs simple: for those blank version you just plug the device on the return of the amp. Simpler you die!

The manual explains how to install the devices sold Casing type pod and V-amp.

SOUNDS

That it is the most impressive! It feels really good lamps (lamps jai had 2 amps before). For résumé, this amp enlve the ct modlisation synthetic device, making it more dynamic, and gives a warmer sound, while remaining neutral (a stepfather may weird but this is the case). Evidence that it is neutral: I keep the same rglages ToneLab home in records (in the sound card) in RPET and concerts (the sound).

I use it with a ToneLab, and previously with a v-amp 2. Dj with the V-AMP2 c'tat really well, but with the ToneLab's perfect! One has the impression of playing a good guitar amp trs normal sensations are the same.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it now for 2 months.

Why buy this amp and not a normal guitar amp? For devices that modlisation IDAL, because the amp does not color the sound (unlike the majority of amps lamps), you can keep the simulation of the HP device mod sation, and you can use it as well in an apartment, or live in BPS (for large concerts must be transplanted by a microphone).
Why buy instead of poxer 60 engine? Because of the atomic lamps primarily, but also because the engine power is not always easy to find.

Cons: the price (570 in Germany, but a good dj Poweramp guitar is at least 600) and the absence of qualiseur and stand by (no big deal).

The report qualitprix is ​​good, because we have a Poweramp lamps + an Hp 570. Be excellent for the price should be infrieur 500 I think.

Previously I had several test configs, sound system, amp transistors, amplifiers lamps, and with the sound that my v-amp and my ToneLab taient best utiliss. Only sensations n'taient never good. L they are.

Is what I would do this choice? Yes hsitation no, I sold a randall 50 W lamps for me and I take it the do not regret. The couple atomic-ToneLab is monstrous!

First of all, I want prciser as less of a Lampl EST Droulez GNX4 Digitiech of a Gibson Nighthaw Special3 and Split Start US (on loan from the store)
Here, then, amp lamp (2 JJ EL84) 18-watt?? (Like what, this does not mean anything given the bte potatoes ...)
no rglage do, except that of his pramp (in our case, the Digitech)
A loop between ret, two send (L + R) a charge.
I put 9 because the nest perfection not of this world but it is clear that the intention by the manufacturer (to propose an amp for modlisateurs damplis) is achieved according to me.

UTILIZATION

Manuel succinct but clear
the sound is that of his pramp, neither more nor less, and above all, he did the color of the potato modlisation with lights! trs neutral perfect.

SOUNDS

Can not be our answer this post because it's dpend Fully pramp
Obviously, but it suits me because I chose lai
In any case,
Gibs with N: its drooling a wish, dist lightning, warm bass that melts in the center!
Start with the US: grain strat impeccable, it seemed clear in its clapton, terrible

take with the fact that my pramp is a GNX4, it may Savre diffrent with another multi-effects or pramp

OVERALL OPINION

I just cowardice, we'll see for reliability ...
The price is justified (550 euros), CST - cheap quune good combos lamp (do not rely at 18 watts, it means nothing at all)

Nothing to add relative to previous opinions on the characteristics.

The power output is very good, but it is less than that of PE60. (Once you've reached the max on your POD is really the max because there is no volume knob on the Atomic.
Comment on the design of the facade, with its excellent rating vintage.
Too bad the top is tilted and that the ventilation is also on top, as it prevents another amp stack above the horizontal. But it is in the details ...

UTILIZATION

Simpler you die, and a branching zouuuu

SOUNDS

The sound is superb, really discern how he is modeling??
The dynamics and nuance are waiting for you, the sound is not''metal'', if that is the case, then your preset modeling is not adequately addressed.
The palm muting can be daunting with 2 amps of this type in stereo.

OVERALL OPINION

This is an excellent investment. The price of a pod or ToneLab + the cost of an atomic remain well below a typical configuration to achieve the same level of sound quality.
But this does not prevent me from making a reservation as to the price: I have a PE60 and atomic, and I am unable to discern a difference between the two sound .. But the atomic has a floor of tube amplifier, not the PE 60.
This confirms that the lamps have no influence on the sound itself to a power amp.
The PE60 being significantly cheaper than the Atomic, think 2 times before you rush. The point plays in the favor of the atomic is its design and size (less amp salon 'as PE60). The volume, however, is more of PE60.

Tube amp of 18 watts, 2 JJ EL84 and a 12AX7 made in china, power mid volume (controlled by a TONELAB) is already beginning to twist my ears!
1 input for the instrument ... and yes, this amp is "without prejudice" so that we not connect anything from guitar to bass to keyboard ... advice to the amateurs!
An effects loop.

UTILIZATION

Such as IKEA, it fauit do some tinkering to install in the preamp, it is intended by the manufacturer of the templates for the main amp simulators on the market, LINE 6, VOX, BEHRINGER ... just follow the way of jobs, are stuck in a mess and it thing alum!

The heating time of standby electronics is about 1.30 minutes, the receiver is ready in 2 minutes!

As is "without prejudice" it faithfully reproduces the sound of the simulator connected!
The design of the box, closed type "bass reflex" allows the serious though ... severe including low volume, which is not to displease or my wife or neighbors also!

SOUNDS

Super versatile, this amp can make any sound living, whatever the degree of saturation or the effect that you want to generate.

The amp perfectly fulfills its mission to expand the simulteurs amp (TONETAB, V-AMP, POD ...) are only simulators, even if one lamp preamp, digital simulation is , it remains the simulation, for a real tube sound, nothing can replace a complete chain tube!

However, with a simulteur (and that's why we have one) is to virtually all amps of the earth, totally customizable!

So, from a can of time on the simulator is made out of sounds crazy.

Personally, I use a TONELAB, the basic sounds bad but its not I create a few dozen sounds would love to have friends scratch their conventional amplifiers.

OVERALL OPINION

For more than six months, I had time to get an idea about the quality of the bazaar, it is made in china (for the price, this is normal) and finishes make it Chill (I pinailleur before the Lord)
The practicality of the thing is being able to put her in simulator, it is powered by the amp that's cool ... by it is against the weight of 30 kilos ... 3 km is heavy ....

The tubes used are of bone quality, brand JJ, the bias is self-adjusting (they just change the lamp yourself .. if you know how to do it ..) for cons, the electronic components of a quality relative The auto standby is defective (rde stew capacitor Grandpa!) and the amp is 25 minutes before it is ready (but spent the 25 minutes of heating, the nickel market!)

The volume of TONELAB is particularly badly placed and easily accessible once the amp but hey, the oriculaire must serve a little o)

I cobbled together a support bracket for the VC4 in the back of the amp to include everything.

I told VALVES HOUSE MUSIC to Pigalle and I'll tell you how much it cost a standby electronics, I get it in 10 days.

Apart from this little problem that will be settled shortly, the value for money is more than good, it's a reliable receiver (electronics is sometimes the lottery) and then to 450 euros in nine Produktiv MUZIK .. .

The difference between an amp that a loved one is not ... Geul right!

Otherwise, taken with a microphone, on stage or in homestudio ... ca Depotter serious!

With the experience I would do this purchase, it lacks a second HP 12 "(output is expected!)

EDIT 03/08/06: I received today from his ride in Germany (I had to return home Musik Produktiv) and is in great shape, better than before! They changed the lights (3) resoldered different thing ... y'avait sake of short-circuit apparently ... Oh those Chinese ...
By the way, a HUGE nod to the team "France" MUSIK PRODUCTIVITY, Michael sent me a carrier came to the removal home, the joke would have cost € 90 at the very least if I had mailed and ... 0, not a fifrelin!
Thank you Violaine, Juta and Michel.

- What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
Tube amp of 18 watts for préamli simulation. composed of a power section and a speaker.
Lamps: 2 JJ EL84 Premium power and not of a 12AX7 pre-amp but to reverse the phase.
Speaker: Atomic G12 Mega-Ton 12 "(by Eminence), 8 ohm, 150 watt.

- What is the power delivered?
Do not rely primarily on the power output (18 W) with this amp.
It is far more powerful than a Peavey Classic 30W tube. This comes from the speaker, who in addition to being designed for this amp and a great neutrality, is of great performance.

For example, the power of a mid-volume TONELAB SE is sufficient to go over all the instruments of my group (guitar + bass + drums). And there is still room! This amp is perfectly built for repeated and the stage.

- Connections. See previous opinions

- What are the settings, the effects? ...
No volume adjustments, equalization of: the simulator will do so.
An input, an effects loop.

The weight is reasonable: 20 kgs. It is transportable. The top of the amp is reserved for the location of the preamp and ventilation. The carrying handle is on the side: it is not very practical. Two handles c'eu been better.

UTILIZATION

Configuration very simple: you plug, you play.
the manual is clear, however, a small passage on the Automatic stanby for beginners like me lamps had been wise.

SOUNDS

This is the great success of this amp:

He faithfully transcribed the sounds of the simulator by providing warmth, fullness and vibrant, both in clean, crunch, or (large) saturation.

Simulations of HP and the effects go well.

It feels to play a combo but with the possibility of infinite sounds!

Word of warning, however: the sounds obtained are excellent. However, there is a difference with the sounds "all lamps". This difference tends to decrease with this kind of innovative product but there is no substitute to date a complete chain tube.

Involved in a cover band with different sounds and styles: blues, funk, rock, metal and heavy consumer effects for solos, combining Tonelab SE + Atomic is simply ... perfect.

In addition, the amp is back closed, which gives it a very interesting bass response. It gives more body and presence. To be heard within a group, it is not négigeable.
And if you abuse the palm muting is amp is definitely for you!

To sum up exactly what I expected from this type of amp: improve the sound of the simulator and make it sound like a "real" amp. My Tonelab has never sounded so good over the PA, headphones or speakers. It's a personal opinion, but nothing beats an amp with a 12-inch dish.

Note that sounds great at low volume and therefore usable at home.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 weeks.

It's been repeated with 2: impeccable. Next concert in two weeks, I would make a small edit.

I have not tried to equivalent models or even one. I bought it on the website of the importer https://www.g66.eu allowing a withdrawal period of 15 d. I recommend the site, they are very friendly and hyper-pro!

The value is excellent! € 469 including postage shipped in 3 days. It is a completely revised model demo but like new. (Yes!)
I find no fault with the finish that I find similar to my Marshall eg.

I would do this choice a thousand times!

I refer to previous opinions.
An important note: this amp is a power amp
He has no preamp.
This is your modulator amplifier (type pod xt) used preamp.
Your modulator inserted through a kind of "box" with connectors making the connection to the amp. These connectors do not inspire confidence.
18 watt is NOT enough to play again with a drummer who bangs.
Just good to play at home.

UTILIZATION

No trimming ... not even a volume ... Finally, is it that well?

SOUNDS

- I must admit, the sound is illusion, and the sound of the modulator is made with the + lamps

OVERALL OPINION

I had a few weeks, it has served me anything because not powerful enough.
In addition, the system provided for "insert" the modulator in the amp sounds very "cheap", better yet let the modulator outside of the amp and not use the system.
Finally, if you want to continue with more powerful versions (atomic 50w), we must realize that the price charged for such devices is practically equivalent to the price of REAL tube amps entry (which will have them all, including preamps, trimmings, etc ...)

ATOMIC: copy to review!

- See opinion for the previous ones CHARACTERISTICS ...
- Power on paper dlivre = 18w, in Ralite grows like a 40w
- Basic connection, a loop in front rear, one between the top and the possibility to chain two atomic for stro from the back panel.
- No rglage, no effect, everything is done from your simulator.
- Switchable voltage of 110/220, making the international standard.

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, its quality according to your simulation.
comprehensive manual and simple.

SOUNDS

This amp is a rvlation, each new player who wants to pass over me and biting me change.
Why?
Its versatile and the quality extracted.

For my part I went into this amp a pedal train personal Fully analog, Tonelab, Pod 2.0 and a zoom dernirement G9.2tt.

in this amp:
- My pedal train vintage silent magic .... but required a precise volume pedals for Modra and shape as the power so badly Atomic missing a single volume knob.

- The Pod turned right in 2.0, the formulations taient prcises, but I hate the coldness of the beans, so I replaced by a VOX.

- The silent Tonelab DEFINITIONS magnificent rendering silent impeccable clean, crystalline, sharp, but the Tonelab EHJV in distortion and requires as a pod pdalier to fiddle sounds while playing ... impractical.

- The Zoom G9.2tt with the ToneLab 112 is the perfect combo.
Reactive, hot, precise, mesmerizing ...
Orders at the foot of the missing ones rempacent Atomic.
When we play Marshall on simulation, it's Marshall, round, muscular rolls and kick your ass.
When you play the Mesa, it's Mesa ...

the box makes power and tonality in all frquences stride, clean, distortion, overdrive, effects psychdliques, all as if this amp had no limits ....

OVERALL OPINION

In fact, if I had money, a lot, I give myself a head + cab home Blackstar ... But since I use this 18 months Atomic 112, I do not m ' Sparer as well when I have also this same Blackstar.

It's a real good amp, ideal for go anywhere in Reserved to have a good simulation upstream.
If you are looking for a box with the characters, go your way as the Atomic is anything but pain .... of original characters.

However, if you want to build, sculpt your own sound you even from a simulation by fully exploiting the capabilities of the latter, the Atomic 112 is for you.

Just a fantastic toy, not too expensive (without simulation), excellent for beginners who seek their way as for advanced players who want to be fun.

For my part I look for a second hand to play in stereo.