All user reviews of 4/5 for the Roland Micro Cube

Modeling amp, the connectors are complete, to guitar input, two inputs for an auxiliary device (an mp3 for example), one jack format, a format mini jack output line / phone to plug into a PA in studio headphones.

Settings simple: gain, volume, tone generally a selector effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo), a selector delay / reverb, a selector for selecting the modeled amp (acoustic simulates an acoustic guitar, JC Clean Roland Jazz Chorus JC120 one, a Fender Twin Black Panel, Brit Combo Vox AC30, Classic Stack Marshall Plexi one I do not know the reference, R Proud a Mesa Boogie Rectifier, connect a microphone Mic)

An integrated tuning giving the the flat and the soil

Power of 2 Watts nickel to practice or play in an apartment without disturbing the neighborhood

UTILIZATION

The configuration could not be more simple, easily obtained a good sound. Depending on the guitar tone must be set differently (usually between 10 and 14 h for me) and I also changed the tone according to the modeled amp to get the sound you want, it is very easy. The manual is clear and sufficient.

SOUNDS

It is suitable for any type of music to practice at home. the sound is quite coarse saturation I find I rarely exceed the brit combo that once pushed the gain saturates enough for hard rock. With a strat and a guitar with P90 in the Marshall Mesa Boogie and the passing medium so do not put too much gain. P90 on the neck pickup on a lot of bass guitar mahogany so you must manage to avoid ringing tone from the small speaker. The sound lacks a bit of finesse to play but it is low volume.

I do not like the acoustic sound and the two most saturated tones (Classic Stack Proud and R), the rest is nickel for size and price, especially for home use that I have.

Edit I tamed both saturated and sound is excellent!

OVERALL OPINION

It was my first amp ... in 2006. I had sold to buy something else, since I've had tube amps but good quality for the apartment that quickly became unmanageable. I had the opportunity to recover a recently rediscovered I more an amp for beginners, it is a good tool to train at home. The sound is quite satisfactory for that.

Between two I tried a Fender Mustang, a real gas plant, full of presets, full of effects, too complicated ... USB connectivity and software ergonomics are essential because without direct the computer is bad enough for my taste, so not too much interest for someone who just wants to lead and not spend 20 minutes to find her. The micro cube has less dynamic sound, we feel the progress of the Mustang, but it is so much easier to use than I prefer. And this is my first amp, it's sentimental

2 Watts amplifier transistor modeling.
Powered by 6 LR06 batteries or mains (transformer included).

Connectors and effects, see the reviews below.

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, plug, turn the pots and roll youth.
No manual needed. It's very simple to use.
Originally, I was looking for an amp "nomadic" to play anywhere with its relatively good and this amp does wonders. (It changes little amps that attaches to the belt and delivers a really lame because of their ridiculous size).

The effect setting is very imprecise, to do it "by ear" and not try to tweak.
In addition, you can not use the first four knob effects (chorus, flanger, phaser, and tremolo) simultaneously. Same for the second knob (delay / reverb).
But regardless, it was not what I asked.

SOUNDS

Here we come to the highlight of this amp.
As I said, unlike all the amps "nomads", this amp is on top of the podium (admittedly, size plays a lot).

The amp models are convincing (also pretty amazing), they are organized in a way that more is intelligent (the clearest sound [JC-120] in his most aggressive [mesa Rectifier]).

As amp / study room, this is perfect, especially when you do not want to heat lamps for a short time (or lazy).

The battery life is very good (more or less 18/20 hours of gameplay on batteries).

So I use mainly for work / find plans. My favorite channel for clean sounds corresponding to the second amp (Fender Twin Reverb simulation) to gain half a quarter volume (it is more than enough!), Half-tone or 3/4, no effect except a flick of reverb.
For use in saturated mainly Marshall and Mesa, with the same settings as for clean sounds.
I almost never touch the settings (except to change the reverb in delay), it is just to have a pleasant sound rather than playing the strings to work (although it happens to me too ...)

The only weak point of this beast is its small HP 5 ", which had a volume control (or with a guitar tuned lower than standard), drooling and saturates in the bass.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a few years since I have and I do not regret this purchase.
This is an extra amp (or travel) very pleasant to use.

See reviews comrades, more comprehensive at this level.
Basically it is equipped in line with the use that is supposed to do: learning the instrument and explore the operation of an amp.
Black spot about the size of hp: 5 "is really little, even when traveling.

UTILIZATION

Very accessible, we choose the amp, effects, turn the tone and gain, and that's it! For what is good sound ... This amp still has a bowl 5 "and is a portable travel / practice, so it is clearly not nirvana, but hey, the simulation can be randomly generated convincing front for modern metal (the gain is more than enough for big Death very hairy ...), the JC-120 nice for jazz, acoustic for arpeggios, to the classic heavy.

SOUNDS

It works for all, without excel anywhere of course. Perfect for learning, but be careful you will not be happy if we want a real nice sound! The distos are accurate, although somewhat garish fast (huge headroom to pass, especially on the simulation of Recto). Cleans quite dull, no crystal here, riding the highs tend to be sharp instead of open.
ODs are disgusting in my opinion, anyway I never use this stuff. Generally I use the JC-120 for my plans jazz, acoustic for arpeggios, classic simulation (JCM 800?) For the heavy 70-80 s, and R-Fier (Mesa Rectifier) ​​for more aggressive stuff.
Short enough to work.
(Played with a Cort Aero 11 mounted in EMG 81X and 60X-scratching mahogany and maple neck-table)

OVERALL OPINION

I use 1 hour per week of scratching my school for 1 year and a half. I usually play on a Peavey Vypyr 15W, already had in his hands a Peavey XXX, Vox VT40, a Vox Lil'Nighttrain a Tiny Terror, a Blackheart elements in comparison. I do not like the size of HP (which are baaaaaaasseeuuh?), The OD, however the simulation of JC's nice. Quality / price ratio excellent, again to use it as it is intended.
PS: it looks indestructible.

Amplifier transistor
Power 2 W
6 AA batteries or power sector
Digital Scale

Imitation of 6 amps renowned:
Amp's sound imitation
Amp JC-120 Jazz Chorus Roland
Fender Twin Reverb amp
Vox AC-30 TB
Marshall amp JMP1987
Amp Mesa / Boogie Rectifier

A button tone
A volume knob
Gain a button

4 types of digital effects: chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo
Two additional effects: Delay, Reverb

A guitar input
A headphone jack

UTILIZATION

The settings are extremely simple
For home use, the volume will be a quarter of its travel
However the configuration settings is completely different classic amps (no fine tuning of sound: no treble of serious etc ...)
And use appropriate for beginners who want to get a satisfying sound settings without too much

SOUNDS

Playing styles ranging from blues to metal, this amp with 6 imitation amp is perfect for beginners wanting to play all styles of music.
The lack of acoustic amp "tone" when played at low power but is very realistic
The Fender amp and Roland have a great clear sound, but you have pushed the volume has more than half to see the Fender cruncher which is annoying when you play in a domestic space.
The Vox pitcher with very quickly and allows the gain to get back into serious micro beautiful low
The Marshall high volume provides a good overdrive sound perfect for the Hard Rock
MESA has the same very small (quarter of the race) gives off overdrive which I personally found me on the impressionnés.Idéal for his legendary Slash particular or regained his legendary group of hair that remind us that one day we will die!

The effects for me are a little too chemical and not enough "versatile". Indeed it is very difficult to adjust for example the delay to find the sound of U2 and ended up with phaser sound of Pink Floyd Breathe in

OVERALL OPINION

I use this amp for 4 years now with a Strat and a Les Paul Hagstrom kinds. This is my first amp and I will renew this purchase without problem!
Despite the effects a chemical can too and settings not developed enough, the beginner will be more than happy to play everything (anything) through 6 amp imitations. Ideal for playing in his room, but not powerful enough to use one stage (as the car! XD)
For less than 120 euros you can afford quality Roland, an amp that fits in the trunk of an Austin Mini (which is an achievement believe me!) Also you can take it and played around with diet battery that can hold 20 hours of after the manual (I never tried)

Roland struck a gold mine back in the 80s with their JC120 Jazz Chorus amp. To this day it arguably is one of the nicest clean tones available, so why would I expect anything less from the Micro Cube?

I wanted a small amp to keep around the house for when I wanted to jam ideas at a low volume. The Micro Cube was perfect and at $130 it was perfect for my budget at well.

It can run on batteries or on the supplied power supply. If you choose batteries it takes 6 AA batteries.

There is an 1/8' input to plug in an mp3 player or CD player. There is an output that can be used as a headphone jack or an out to a recording device.

There are 7 digital amp modeling presets; Acoustic, JC Clean, Black Panel, Brit Combo, Stack; Classic and Rectifier and a Mic preset in case you want to put a mic through this amp.

The amp has 6 effects, which I find a little over the top, but here they are: Chorus, Flanger, Tremelo, Phaser, Delay and Reverb.

The built in tuning fork is sort of week. A chromatic tuner would have been much more effective in my opinion.

The EQ is just one lonesome Tone knob, a 3-band EQ would have been cooler, but hey it's a cheap amp I get it.

Well built. It comes with a handy strap. Most of these are black, but I snagged a less popular white finish, there is also pink.

The LED light is pretty small too, it is a bit hard to tell if the amp is on or off.

A fun little rocker to keep around the house. Sure it isn't perfect, but if your big rig is packed away it is nice to have this to practice on.

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Amplification transistor.6 MODELS-amp + Voice, modeling, perform the COSM.
-10 Watts
-1 Between guitar and headphones.
-Modlisations: Acoustic / Jazz Chorus / Twin Reverb / VOX / Marshall / Mesa / Micros voice.
-Effect Modulation: Chorus / Flanger / Phaser / Trmolo
-Reverb & Delay (separate and could be combined with the effects of modulation.
-Tuner.
-CONTRL: Tone (aigu-basse.), Gain, Volume gnrale.

UTILIZATION

Trs-intuitive.
In two seconds, you get the sound of the modlisation the tone rglage gnrale gives color, then you can put reverb effects and / or delay.
-If one does not affect the rverb but just the rev's its roots, including excellent overdrive marshall type 'Vox and Mesa.
-The clean sounds are very soft twin type, on the other hand can not make them cruncher (except with a tube screamer.dans this position, the gain is excs "hound" the little speaker 5 ", so go There it easy.
-The effects let you enter FM rock type sound that I like least personnelllement except trmolo modlisation with twin and vox.

SOUNDS

-Fits all styles, except possibly be the NUmetal, although the type MODELLING Rectifier sounds rough and tough.
Ma stratocastre goes well with this amp work.
Choruses and twin-Jazz: Trs beautiful crystal cruncher without, however.
-Vox: Depending on the gain, trs beautiful sound meduim soft ultra clear up to the saturation. trs stones style rock dynamics.
Marshall: Well runny and soft, less dynamic than the gain vox.Meilleur rsultats bottom.
-Mesa saturation of fuzz.On Hrissi rapper feels that a small fire dchire the HP.

OVERALL OPINION

-Use for 6 months: No problem with amp work and travel.
The twin-MODELLING do not unfortunately, and crunch makes contact with the HP gain with a background ..
With a tube-screamer is really gnial: Sound very low price and low power for the job without pissing anyone.
-115 Euros is given to six ready-made sounds workable, clear lens of the raspy fuzz.
-This amp allows me to isolate myself and all my work without dmenager monster to play in the living room on discs or on the street (runs on batteries.).
The essence of the mini-amp is here.
-Would like to have an opinion on the 60-watt Roland modlisation.

Hi, I just bought myself a little roland micro cube and I'd like to give my humble opinion.
In fact, the clean sound is perfect, the output of my guitar is not strong enough to fully load the pre-amp distortion then the bug never becomes very hard even with maximum gain, to remedy I should use a distortion pedal or compression, I regretted that among the 6 amp modeling Vallent present only two really worth to be used (Stack and classic R-FIER) but these two are really very good especially the R-FIER, it gave me exactly the sound I needed for the metal I play. There is also an option to connect a microphone, so by repeating util (for voice), built-in effects are pretty good in their most especially the reverb is very correct, but the chorus is not very satisfactory and even less delay and tremolo that are virtually unusable, another major shortcoming of this amp is that it is not possible to adjust the balance FREQUENCY (no bass, mid, high, presence, ... just a single "Tone" ) the presence of a digital equalizer intgré reduces damage but do not cancel it completely.
To end on a good note I would add that the power / size / price is really impressive, all those who saw the underestimated at first but they apès respected as it should.
latest information:
-The amplification transistor.
-Power is 2W (but it looks like it actually 8 or 10W!).
-Connectivity is jack type (large format), + separate power transformer.
-Effects are present: chorus, flanger, reverb, delay, tremolo, phaser (digital of course).
A little tune-Digital is also included (to give the guitar).

Note that this is only my personal opinion, and as I'm not really an expert it is absolutely necessary to compare it with others before deciding to buy.
ciao.

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple, it is very easy to get a good sound, the manual is not very detailed but enough to understand, whatever would have liked more technical information on the device .

SOUNDS

It's a bit hard to the metal with this amp (if you want a pro's should pedals or multi-effects), however, this amp is perfect for blues, grunge, and even a lot of kinds of rock, personally I prefer the configuration most is: amp modeling R-FIER, the gain that is appropriate for my guitar (fully in my case), three-quarters of tone, 50% of reverb, and no Another effect is the configuration that I use all the time wonderfully.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this amp for a month or so, I love the most for its portability and the quality of its sound, but I must say that I have not tried too many models before buying this one especially in terms of high-end amp, then it will take me carefully, however I think the price / quality ratio is very good, so if I had to choose again I think I'm the same.

Travel transistor amp with box effect
small power in the clear see below
the reverb that comes out of this little thing is wonderful

UTILIZATION

Simple to implement, not really need doc, you can try everything in half an hour, you can connect a USB key MP3 between the auxiliary and hop on "jame".

SOUNDS

Mon, problem is that I jazz / blues rather Fender Start with a lone star on the black panel adjustable, or clearer, the bass seem dchirer the HP. We must reduce the level of the amplifier, the gain and the guitar sound for listening in the low E string. Of that is saturated has a longer password. Otherwise play muted. This may be the guitar that does this, on the other collgue not seem the problem is;

OVERALL OPINION

Nice little hardware, I have two years and for the house, the garden view is very practical (the batteries last last last .....). You can play absolutely anywhere
If I had not, I would buy one. But it should be low bp be amlior

Amp portable mains or batteries, or you play you want!
2 watts, it sends!
a buddy pro (May) tried it, bluff the guy!
top for its versatility and a bowl of 12 cm is good.

UTILIZATION

No head making you turn the knobs and that of Gary Moore, Satriani's, the ac-dc, from Chuck Berry and v 'the effects of the boss! well on the same box ben vi! roland-boss.
For the size of the beast saying anything, sounds better than a Valvestate! and no lights!

SOUNDS

I do everything with, but you need a good scratch or at least good microphones, the worst that is reproduced my taste is the "stack".

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months, a rgal wherever thou emmnes, report-quality unbeatable price, the competitor vox DA5 only BMOL from the vox you can not connect switch to change channels, I took the red cube version to its mouth if the vox is nice but as I dj 30, w from home no need to have 2!
to stacks of good quality even when the autonomy 6x LR6.

Travel modlisation amp, a power of 5watt (diffrent power depending on the channel). For the rest ca t adj said. Very convenient carry and play the o there is no electrecit available.

UTILIZATION

Setup is simple, we choose the stype amp, the eq is the tone button, effects classics (reverb, delay, chorus ...). Button plays bcp gain on the texture of sound, but does not necessarily saturate.

SOUNDS

(I play blues and old rock).
So I can not be very prcis because I always use a Boss SD-1 pedals. The sound of the amp in it mm is good, but lack of grain and heat (110 we will not complain). But if we add a little overdrive (boost or just saturated) ca makes something compelling, especially the channel Black Panel (the soft crmeux) and channel Stack Classic (for saturation).

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year. Having problems with my neighbors, it is very handy for playing in an apartment. Of course, my rating is based on its price, but for the price of one pedals, he is doing very well and is very practical. I do not know if I would do this choice because the vox and Pignose seem nice too, but in any case I advice to beginners and those neighbors who enjoy the silence and the police ...

Everything said prcdemment t

UTILIZATION

The configuration is very simple and it is ais to find a good sound. The manual? Ever read. It is nanmoins pity we can not combine the effects (chorus and reverb for example). But for a "little thing" 3 buttons, the effects are trs correct.

SOUNDS

The clean sounds (clean and JC Black panel) are "smooth". With an LP studio plugs into the neck pickup, I am happy. Sounds more muscular (and Brit Stack classic combo) are convincing, with preferences for the bluesy Vox ct (Brit Combo). But the most surprising for an amp with a small HP is the distortion mchante (R-Fier). Certainly when you go up the volume, a sound card but it just comes avoid the boiling inaudible. In short, sounds nice, nothing is thrown away.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for four months. I can take it anywhere and it has a nice face. J'hsitais with Vox DA5 and Roland silent in my dealer prfr coupon. Nanmoins, price gal, when I chose the same for the Roland R-Fier distortion (which always surprises me). The ratio quality-price is good and I trs remake that choice without hsiter.

J am afraid of my planting so refer to the other feedback for the technical
in terms of content was 5 "amp" available to the more neutral "big win"
acoustic, JC clean, black panel, Brit combo, CLASSIC stack and correct.
last for more than one voice
3 controls (tone volume gain) can vary the expression of amps
Two other buttons to access the impact on either one was Phaser, flanger, tremolo and chorus
the other product is a delay or reverb

Finally a generator of 440Hz allows the ear to agree a more accurately
and that's really handy you get used to very quickly tune your guitar without a tuner (after 1 year of use j gives my guitar in just 25 seconds with the LA)
he can walk on battery but I've never tried

UTILIZATION

Very simple config (with the buttons so can not make sense) the manual is useless (except for technical details)

SOUNDS

It is ideally suited to my request
I played it with all for a guitar and I must say that the sound produced was not too bad.
Brit setting combo I like especially (with a slight Phaser mmhh)
against the stack by SET are not convincing, c is true that the large grain volume without it doing it too (I'm already not a big fan in real life ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a year, I bought the aivait to play in my student room. add sound to 9 m2 is sufficient.
I'm really pleased, this is a amp that its price may be great for a beginner.
but it can also be used longer, the sound is not too bad and the "pile on" being practical. the guitarist told there's something to play without disturbing or for travel.
with respect to an entry level amp d c is a bit more expensive but much better ...

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.