Vox VT30

I couldn't be happier considering a small and affordable amp.

VT20+ Limited Edition is neat, has a cool retro design (the limited edition has a brown finish instead of black like the other of the series).

The analog and digital effects are great, it has a valve to deliver a full analog tune). The amp simulators are awesome.

VT20+ is plenty of features and effects. If was not the power of this small one, it could easily be used on serious performing. But there are the VT80 and 120, so...

It has a headphone output that can be plugged on your computer line in or microphone input for recording and if you use amp volume on its minimum possible and turn off any microphone "boost" on your computer side, you will be able to record with NO distortion.

I recorded this 2min Hard Rock Instrumental and posted at YouTube and you will be able to see some of this amp tunes. Please, I'm not a professional it was first time using a recording software, but my musician friends love it.

So check the attached MP3 for a real sound sample on Rhythm and Lead tunes

Vox VT30 amp is digital with a lamp between the preamp and HP, which warms the cold of its generally this type of system.
However, we face a tube amp 30 watts in terms of power.
Relatively poor connectivity because there is only one headphone available.
At the rear a connection for the footswitch (not supplied with the new purchase, about 60 euros) that I find essential to repeat.
At the knobs, we find the usual settings, treble, medium, low, gain, master volume and a part for the amp. There is also a selector effect coupled with a tape and a tempo knob reverb separately.
At the back, you can adjust the lamp wattage, I will return later on.

UTILIZATION

The use of the amp is very simple. In addition, for beginners, there are presets is not too bad to begin with.
The instructions are simple and clear.

SOUNDS

Cleans sounds are relatively stunning considering the price of the machine, the crystalline sounds round and warm.
Crunches are without property types not excel, they are easily exploitable and mix well in the mix.
High gain amps, and unfortunately it is often the case in digital systems, are drafts and they sound really digital. It is usable at home or in rehearsal for troubleshooting but not live. Indeed soup guaranteed!

Attention high volume, especially in watts pushing through the control back, a lot of breath can be felt, especially on high gain amps.
I recommend juggle knob watts, and master volume to get the best sound possible without triggering a tornado.


Part effect is not too bad although obviously pedals are better but it is still correct. Reverb is apart from other effects, practice. Tap tempo for delay or stall the other is required. Unfortunately, it is only on the amp, not the footswitch.

OVERALL OPINION

The amp is of good quality and we feel that we know of VOX in the assembly. I used it for two years and allowed me to give me a hand. Very versatile and complete effect, the price / quality ratio is excellent, especially in Cygnus.
I recommend the beginner wishing to play various musical styles.

Transistor combo amp.
It's vox doc suits me because I can work any type of style.
Power is correct and good practice for repets .. On stage will be a fair bit
Side settings is not bad there modeling main effects and standard.
Only regret wha self would have been more but at this price do not dream
I think there is also a lamp preamp (12AX7)

UTILIZATION

French manual is clear and relatively intuitive to use. So it's still vox I love because it sounds good age came in clean
Settings for this is relatively simple against the footswitch is optional ... Damage but business is business.

SOUNDS

It remains for me an amp working
His side the clear and distortion crunch are the least suitable.
Modeling is quite nice fender like vox AC
Side is less Marshall said it still sounds
Regret no effects loop so the pedals are always in series

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 2 years and no problems including the footswitch unlike check I've read elsewhere.
Bought from the darty zik (milonga) should not imagine that we will come out of all lamps or big sound but it does its job in clear and good rock.
I use it on stage soon to complement what I already vary guitars and not to take the lead in tap dance on a pedalboard

I do not regret my purchase that allows me to work standards as do some shred ...

Aesthetic side everything was being said that the grid does not as kitsch ... but we are in I like or not like this is a matter of taste.

If it helps .. For available!

Amp modlisation
30 Watt (or +)
prampli lamp amplifier transistors
MODELS 11 X 2 amps, effects pedals 11, 33 MODELS sounds of guitars prrgls, power adjustable (30 0 W), eight of his memory
gain, volume, bass, mid, treble, master, reverb spare
headphone

in short, the same as the VT15 CHARACTERISTICS hand size, weight and power

UTILIZATION

Not really simple to beginners but it is, provided you do not get lost, so there is opportunity. I must admit that I am bleuff by the array of good sounds that sends vox.
instructions in German (Thoman) available in English on the VOX website but I want a rough translation available in French ..... Any takers -> contact me -> see my profile

SOUNDS

I play with a Mex Fat Start and I really feel like many guitars in one. many good sounds good round and heated through (thank you the light!) in almost all models prrgls

OVERALL OPINION

Acquisition for only 3 weeks but I can not get enough and I redcouvre fun to play. IDAL I think that for both the clean and crunch for rock or hard rock. certainly limit for heavy metal though I am not an expert in the Contents.

the least
pity that the footswitch is optional
o pass is between the CD in?
no effects loop

most
range of sounds, eight memory
power (Adjustable) and lamp
quality price

good quality, gear seriousness, a council will try it and I think, like me, you will pass

Although I was a new trs voxien with hindsight I would do this purchase