All user reviews for the Tech 21 Power Engine 60 1x12

This amp 60 watt transistors is intended to amp modliseurs and saw that there adj HP SEVENTY 80 CELESTION of very good quality so try your modliss amps without HP simulator function, you will understand what I mean ... all amp + HP as perfectly neutral (I compar home with studio MSP5 Yamaha studio monitors) except for the extreme treble what is normal is seen that the HP is 12 inches (Celestion is a reference number in the HP universe's) what I mean is that a speaker simulator automatically eats treble ( its goal is to get your live sound by the sound of your speaker or listening), performing this operation or pramplificateur your amp will ressuscits, the grain is so sought-apparatre, it will then you dose the harmonics for a simulation worthy of the name.

USE

This one is comfortable 60 watts, it must be the rgler your prampli output levels for best performance, enough power to concerts in clubs and rehearsals with drummer nerv.

rglages the cursors are: Volume, Bass, mdium, Treble, back combo XLR and Jack made or are under the amplification module, all these people is hidden behind the beautiful fa ade vintage of the machine, it is not practical but aesthetic, that said the rglages should do the upstream, it's better ...

SONORITS

First of all it must be said that even low level means a lightweight hum which is same as gnante with transistors and I'm not the only one to complain (c is really not good for my ears), I also find that the stroke of potentiomtre volume is too progressive (that is gnralement a default statement on lamps amps). .. In terms of sonority all depends prampli the example I tried a Line 6 pocket pod entering a lamp prampli 100 Tube Mic Ultragain the whole branch on the between IN Power Engine 60 and the result is interesting, the lightweight heat lamps of this low pramplificateur range has transformed the Pocket Pod, the sound became more transparent and full of the harmonics of an amp lamps like okay (because it is not always the case).

NOTICE GLOBAL

In conclusion the highlight of the Tech 21 PE 60 is its neutrality and its dynamics for all transistor, the comparison between tube amp and transistor amp seems to me as barren-controlling harmonics is central for sound good in general and the Power Engine can not do miracles this is to not also what is asked, it restores the honest fawn sound is d j not so bad.

For the report QualitPerformances / price I would put 10 to use 8 because of rglages the rear (not practical) for the aesthetic I put him on his 10 and 8 because of the hum. Personally I find that the amp simulators lacking in dynamics of general, but with a prampli Soldano or pedal V Twin Mesa comparison is not possible because it is more in the same GRADE.

PS: I think the comparison between transistors (Listen to a Roland JC 120) and lamps is deprecated nowadays and it must stop be a consumer of rumors, you mfiez the Net, the best is to try and listen to you even, it all depends on your tastes and especially your needs, the rest is pure mercantile illusion.

Everything has been said

UTILIZATION

First observation: it's made in the USA, it is quite heavy, but it is very sturdy and well finished ... The other side is the side that you do not combo a stroll with power amp + cabinet.
60 watts are actually there, but the beast also works well for use at low or very low volume apartment. The active EQ is effective.
on the other hand, not bad breath and background noise, even being careful about electrical connections set by this trick here but only to a certain extent (it reduces much without deleting).

SOUNDS

An ideal device for ringing simulators (pod, VOX TONELAB ...) or preamp ...
Nevertheless, celestion seventy 80, coupled to the structure of the machine open back gives something quite pinched, bright, a bit dull ... I hesitated to change the HP, before selling the vehicle and move to a solution of a 44 + EHX Orange Cab closed

Anyway as I personally liked a pod 2.0 and a POD HD, but there is still more musical and more "full" for my taste.

OVERALL OPINION

Kept two years, I have been generally satisfied even if I found better since.

Despite his two or three flaws, it's still good stuff, practical, solid, inexpensive in Cygnus (and who sells it!)

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his previous propio was used with a tube man Hughes and Kettner

UTILIZATION

Lightweight, portable, solid manual unnecessary.

reproduces what he branch source preamplified guitar (or not but it sounds vintage.

Purchased to plug a boss me 33 multi effect at that time the boss of JC120 simulation (the only one I 'group was using) is found in magnified.

then I offered him a ToneLab SE and a vamp arrival

SOUNDS

nickel it sounds, it took me a year to understand the ToneLab but since it seems even more essential because if the source is good it breaks, it is dynamic.
I keep it because it's good stuff even if he does not like aquarium pumps, the transformer Berhinger or computer on the same multi taken ... lol (I did not try the trick explained in the tip section ...)


the equa in the back is very convenient but it is not made to be constantly thrashing, personal she could correct between my headphone and the REPEAT group presets done at home ..... at the end I retouched more than the preset volume.

Sounds good at low volume

OVERALL OPINION

I almost buy a 2 nd

I plugged it in with the ToneLab split in the loop of my Blackstar, it sounds and AC buzz and not with a stereo effect is hot: it's as good as the power stage of which has a HT5 fi-inspired lamp circuit it seems.

I put both a 3/4 of its power well we got on the other side has his guitar and JCM900 .... that was rather my fingers lem .... lol

if I should sell an amp I will sell faster my Blackstar HT5,

What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
This is a power amplifier transistor with HP.

What is the power dlivre?
60 Watt.

What connection?
Between jack output to accumulate other PowerEngine.

What rglages the effects? ...
Prsence legalization of three bands (low, mdiums, treble) and volume.

UTILIZATION

The configuration is it simple?
Extremely simple. It corrects the sound of lgrement pramp with the legalization of PE60 3-band, depending on the pice, other musicians, and the volume and go.

Do you get a good sound easy?
Yes if one connate well preamp in that branch.

The manual is clear and sufficient?
Yes.

SOUNDS

Should your style of music?
Yes and no matter the style, this combo should all preamps as given its high "transparency".

With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
I plug a preamp in a MH400NT LTD AMT SS-20. I also tried it with a Line 6 Pocket Pod.

What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "fat ",....)?
I find trs trs sounds good to the AMT. Everything is prserv and simply "amplification.
As for the Pocket Pod, the rendering is really good trs, it really is the top with this kind of preamp modlisation.
Question "volume level", as is a common question (and I was wondering before buying) I live in an apartment, and difficult Exceeds 9am on potentiomtre volume of PE60. It is operated below and above but it is true that with the 1x12, adveloppe not bad. Yes: as many transistors can be used in an apartment that cover a drummer a little nerv

What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
You can not really talk about sound. This combo has no "characters", it is neutral and that's all we ask. In any case, the sound is clean: no hum, no buzz.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
3 months in intensive use (home and rptitions).

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
- MOST:
* A Quality Manufacturing
* The 3-band legalization
* The good reserve of power available
* Clear, clean and friendly preamp upstream
- LEAST:
* LED indication of switch-which is located in a place inaccessible (the rear, under the power block.
* The legalization is, too, the rear.
* The System to "connect" several PowerEngine that does not seem to be a trs uses functionality.
* Design: superficial point but the fawn design "radiator grand-mre brown shit to APRS-cooked", I'm not super fan. Some will surely love.

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
No, but I know only two products in this sector: the EP and the Reactor at Atomic Amp.

How do you report qualitprix?
Good. APRS to 300, we can also take a power amp format with EHX pedals (44 Magnum for example) and a small closet 1x12 well made. An alternative, more flexible, which lost some intrt in PE60.

With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes to use a target, ie "I possde a preamp that suits me but I have no power amplifier solution."
I sold mine because I want to invest in a Blackstar HT.
A word ...

This is a guitar amplifier speaker: the power amp (60 W) and HP (12 inches) in a same casing, the size of a combo.

Between Jack or XLR, Output XLR parallle, volume and 3 band legalization.
All looks solid, especially the grip leather carrying.

UTILIZATION

Designed to be used with a prampli modeling (the Sansamp of the same brand), no color is added by the amplifier or the HP (even when it HP a guitar, not a PA or hi-fi). The legalization, trs effective, can adapt the sound to the place of use or its gots. Shame that potentiomtres be facing rear.

SOUNDS

"The ultimate weapon" for those who taient dj happy with the sound of their prampli modeling and / or simulator HP Live sound: the ringing cell even more authentic with real physical sensations, as with a traditional amp. HP, with its large Diameter (30 cm), attnue the cot too bright for some types of modlisations amp, and 60 Watts of power amp are Submitted: a "send" serious!

Test with a Sansamp PSA1 and a Roland VG88 and a bass in a classic Sansamp pedals.

on the other hand, go your way with pedals or distortion of traditional prampli unless you play in the clear, where the clarity and respect for the guitar you will be there.

OVERALL OPINION

It is above all a practical device: two agreements lments well in one box transport. Cel can also not have the power amp in a rack that heats charged dj. We can use one to repeat, and two or more for the concert, ...
In short I do not see the benefits this product, but I prcise again: it's for a prampli modlisation or use a clean sound (funk, country) only, or to low. Config in a traditional power amp part in the sound (especially if it is light), whereas it is completely transparent.

One can expensive (460 euros in 2004), but made in United States and I think that'll buy me a second to stro

Power:

I set the output volume of pramp in the middle of its travel and gualisation the Tech 21 in neutral and gradually I Mount the volume of the amp .... and not as I say, I cover the drummer no problem without exceeding three on the volume

Since then I have also tried the prampli Soldano SP-77 over :-()

Diou good, it's good: The clear sound is a true wonder of this configuration and saturations are creamy, each note is distinctly dtach and attacks of the right hand are totally respected, what class!

UTILIZATION

Configuration:

Connect your device or your prampli modlisation Line output (as a sound system), set the volume output rgler bottom and the volume of the amp to suit your needs

Simple right?

SOUNDS

The sounds:

Transparency and dynamic Vritablement bleuffantes

It's been 17 years since I played guitar and my settings have always taient guitar in a guitar amp (lamp, transistor, rack, I Bouff all racks)

L is bouriffant dynamics, precision and cleanliness and above all transparent ... no diffrence between his studio and live sound ... The prampli is totalemnt respect. If it is a dung, amplification dlivrera a big dung, if one quality prampli of you know the rest
PS: a small ring (At Home) and Volume Fort ...

SP -77 as it gives all its beauty on the Tech 21 branch ... It's just what I want!

What else, for years I was looking for it, years to try to approach me, by chance, finally found the sound clear and saturation I was looking for .... Damn, life is not a ...

Enough said.

OVERALL OPINION

In conclusion:

OHE, OHE, ALL OWNERS OF DEVICE MODELING:

I have the ideal solution for connecting your prampli (Pod, TONELAB, Digitech and others ...) and leave it in the stomach in a quality Studio, without having to change patches rglages , without coloring the sound of your machine, but by making the dynamics of a vritable HP (which were connected to a high-end sound even understand me)

Close your eyes and Listen ... Then open the vintage look and apprciez

It's all good ...

Take you on this amp, go try it, council Schizophonic



If you have any questions, n'hsitez-not

PS: I plan to buy me a second delivery of my APRS XP

60 W transistor amplifier, the sound "neutral," an HP possdant Celestion 12 ".
Between 6.3 mm jack or XLR, Output XLR connectors look for the HP ct (connection from below!)
3 mini Tone knobs for the volume to 1

UTILIZATION

Nothing more simple, plug and play your prampli. If necessary, be corrected by the sound lgrement SETTING THE Tone.
Like all of these combos, the sound is very directional. It should be straight in the face for all acute.

SOUNDS

What must be understood first and foremost is that this amp is for guitarists using a multi-effect-prampli incorporating a simulator HP.
All sounds seem accessible.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two weeks, and I wonder why you waited so long before I DCID (thank you AudioFanzine).
I was using before my GT-6 (multi-effect) on a Fender amp branch 85 and also a Marshall Valvestate (according to locals). But the problem that each amp gave silent sound compltement Different. So I juggled with the simulation of HP multi-effects, sometimes active, sometimes not.
Now it's easy, always ON, and is really your exact gnial. The clean sounds, the crunch and big distos sound of thunder!
Dlivre power is HUGE. I rarely Exceeds 1 / 3 the volume of scne.
Report quality / price excellent condition possder the prampli appropriate.
And I would do if the choice?? Yes, indeed a stro deuxime to play?? It would be INTERESTED, I think!
Oh, one more thing gnial the weight! Not too heavy, not too big and look trs sympa!

+ Power amp combo blaffle format designed to amplify the signals from preamp modeling

UTILIZATION

Nothing more simple, one volume, a 3-band équalisaton, XLR and jack input, XLR outputs to go to a console or to chain multiple Pe 60.

SOUNDS

Perfect for what it is supposed to do, amplify and reproduce sound without the amp, pod, V-amp ToneLab, and others without distorting it.

All I have plugged dedant (POD, Tubeman, Vamp 2) rings

60 watts and watts are not a fruit, it covers a beater 4 / 10 for the volume

Attention speaker simulation on the preamp advised on some preamp.

However, with a 2 Tubeman it sounds great with the release "to power amp" and with the latest update of a pod XT it sounds very, very well using the config "combo amp power" of the pod, especially when you push the beast.
Please note also: This is a combo format. So do not expect to have the proceedings of a 4 * 12. Even with models of 4 * 12, there is a kind of bottleneck. For that, see the PE 300 can be rack with a cabinet dedicated tech 21 4 * 12

OVERALL OPINION

If you do not know what to plug your amp simulator, here is the solution for a very reasonable price.
I do a lot of coffee together and little scenes, I plug my pod right output on the PE and exit left on the sound system and hop rolling!!

There's also the solution to the table out of the mix out via XLR E. P

Believe me, it's been 23 years since I played and I touched at all (lamps, two-body transition combo ....). OK + Power Pod or Tonelab engine is better (Triax, ENGL preamp + power amp .... mesa cabinet) but it will cost you much much more. Do the math !!!!! And with the argnent saved rather invest in a good scratch.

The tech 21 power engine 60 W 12 inch speaker and amplifier is a decent little solid-state amplifier. Tech 21 is known for their very great sounding preamp foot pedals mostly. However they do build some decent sounding solid-state amps for the budget musician. Nothing spectacular but there a good little introduction for someone he's just learning how to play the electric guitar. It doesn't have any tubes in it so it has a sterile and processed sound.

UTILIZATION

Detail
Speakers 1 x 12" Celestion Seventy 80
Cabinet Type Straight
Construction Material Plywood
Mono/Stereo Mono
Inputs 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR
Outputs 1 x XLR
Other I/O No other I/O
Power 60W
Impedance 8 ohms
Height 18"
Depth 11"
Width 20"
Weight 33 lbs.

SOUNDS


The tone of these amplifiers is a very solid-state tone. You won't have that tube push or distortion that you would get from tube breakup. It's going to be a tone that some people will like over a tube distortion sound but you just don't have that feel and punch that is so amazing in a tube amplifier. So if you've ever spent anytime with the tube amplifier or you play one prominently then this is not to be an amp for you. It's 60 W of power so it does generate a lot of loud volume. It has a few different features but nothing spectacular as in any way shape or form compared to say a Roland solid-state or Peavey solid-state amplifier. You can hook up some effects to this amplifier and get away with a lot of cool sounds when you cook up different pedals to it. Overall it's a decent amp at this price so it's not that bad of a pick up.

OVERALL OPINION


You can find these amplifiers for right around $340 which to me is a little expensive for a solid-state amplifier so I would suggest going with another brand or builder. I preferred the Peavey solid-state amplifiers because I feel like they have a lot more options and more versatility. Play it before you purchase and you will do your self a favor in time and money.

Power amp (neutral) 60W transistor combo format dedicated to the amplification of digital preamp (POD and others) or analog (GT2, etc. ..).

Connectors phone type or XLR

a single 3-band EQ (bass, midrange and treble) and volume.

UTILIZATION

Strong, not too heavy, easy to use.

only discomfort, knobs on the back.

SOUNDS

I use it with a POD2 and I get the most out of this preamp ie without deformation (close headphone) and low volume (apartment) as high-volume (repetition).

I play mostly blues-rock with a strat USD.

I also have a Ibanez RG570, and then I get a more cold metal. Contrary to what I read in some posts, I find that despite the digital sound is much influenced by the guitar.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been over six months that I use and I am very happy to play as well in an apartment in rehearsal.

I recommend it to anyone who wants to profit from their digital preamp (or analog).

I appreciate such a configuration POD2 60 + PE, because I can play both at home in rehearsal with the same presets without touching the settings.

And finally, it's more versatile, economical (400 (nine PE) + 100 (POD time) = 500 €) and robust. We can then afford to buy a good guitar.

Amp transistor, delivers 60Watts (and it is not a fruit of watts, covering a violent drummer 4 / 10, tested and approved again). An input jack and an XLR input, XLR output to a PE60 or other mixer. Three settings bass / medium / high very effective (but I think this is not the purpose of this amp, so everything at 12 o'clock).

UTILIZATION

Super easy to use, connect the output of your module L + preamp effects (or preamp by itself, but since the preamp mandatory PE is only 60 amp). Power on, volume to one quarter and it works!

SOUNDS

I use a Les Paul Custom Ebony home with a Pod XT Live Pedal Line 6.

I did some tests with the headset as the output of the Pod I turn then to compare the sounds.

Well this is bluffing, subject however to use the output mode "combo Poweramp" on the Pod XT Live, a "LINE" changes the sound too (more fat, more bass, but the sound that it was the headphone). In "Combo Amp Power" was the same sounds that headphone, almost. There's just a little more grain, which is the goal I was looking for from the direct connection to the sound, which I found too cold.

Tested again this is the pure joy, and it has helped to separate the two guitars, one plays guitar on both same Pod XT live, one is plugged into the sound, the other on the EP 60: mean mmieux much the two guitars.

He has a hell of potatoes for a transistor in 4 / 10 you cover the drummer, which however is not a fun. Not tried beyond: it's already hard enough ...

At home with the knob to 1 or 2 / 10 we get to play with a very small volume that does not bother anyone.

This is where he finally buries the other amps I've tried (including the combination Pod XT Live Peavey Classic 30 + tube, already greatly changed this sound, but completely impossible to play at low volume at home ...).

OVERALL OPINION

This is fresh, I've had two weeks (thank you to the vendor who sold me a used price quite fair to € 235 in postage).

I love it because it meets the sound of the Pod XT Live working on PC and PA / headphone, while adding a HP potatoes guitar.

I plan to buy a second for stereo if needed ...

Transistor amplifier 60 watts.
Connectivity trs simple input and output XLR and Jack inputs, one volume knob and 3 for the legalization.

UTILIZATION

Trs simple to use, plug the amp simulator in and immediately sends the bulk provided they have good patches on his amp simulator.
In addition it is lightweight (just 15kg), looks solid and frankly of the mouth, you think? Good as or small (tiny?) BMOL: The pots derrire place, it gives priori estthisme plutt that practice. But a good rest easy all of the same to be ACCS! Moi perso j'adore! : P

SOUNDS

given that it is neutral as it spits out all that feeds him with the most Fidler possible, so it is ultra versatile. I play it with a ToneLab SE and really gives her a PCHE monstrous! 60 Watts? I swear at least 100! It's immense power is obtained with this amp! I dare not push has half ..... Fear for walls and upholstery! ^ ^

edit: Ouch! I pushed the amp to play with a battery (not Exceeds 4 / 10 on the EP with my ToneLab 4 / 10 also: D And bin l. ....!!! !!!!! Ouch! The dynamics of the amp is modlises We really feel like playing on an amp lamp! (at least I have the same feelings with my valbee!) This Exceeds my expectancy at amp, I bought it to make out the sound of my ToneLab SE but it also adds a little more ... It's huge! The sound is better that the headphone! stunning!
I put good TDI 10 ... not really it can not put 11 .. I leave good bin 10, a maximum score Fully MRIT ^ ^

OVERALL OPINION

I've had today and I looked for a while! With my ToneLab SE is finally an amplification means terrible! I may be still in shock or too happy with my new purchase so my opinion might seem subjective, but trs well I'll keep you posted when I noticed a weakness in this amp you can count on me! In any case advise all owners of amp simulators (ToneLab, pod, etc ...) You will not regret.

60w-transistor amplifier, and has more than enough when you're home or repeating.
-Between a jack, XLR input and output
Finally rglages-level, it's not complicated trs There's four knobs, one volume and three of legalization, not need more for the usefulness of this amp.

UTILIZATION

The setup is ultra-basic, if you not want to take the head by plugging a pdalier on your amp, choose this amp, you basically just the volume and possibly the rgler Tone if you prfrez less to stay in neutral.
BMOL one: the knobs in front rear, it's not very practical to drive a, especially since they are very small, but hey it's nitpicking, there's almost no need 'to touch the knobs if pdalier is in rgl nvieau sounds.

-The sound of this amp is neutral trs is the goal. still a 12-hp celestion CISS believe, even when sending a potato, and thus an excellent sound quality while remaining neutral to rev the sound of your prserver pdalier. APRS well sr, while the dpendra pdalier you. For my part, I use a Vox ToneLab is home, well it's flawless, nothing wrong, I'm happy with the trs association, works great. and besides, I'll rpter, but there's nothing wrong power level, a spit well, rpt not need Exceeds level 3-4 on the volume to drummer, so really impeccable.

-The manual is useless!

SOUNDS

This amp should mons-tyle of music in the sense that I needed for versatility and power of 15watts Exceeds my vox. rsultat: power impeccable battery you need, and versatility, while the dpend pdalier, but because of the neutrality of the amp, it retains Fidler ToneLab sounds that are quite large aggregate.

-As you understand, so I use the Vox ToneLab be with, and it's great fun. and all that coupled with a telecaster american deluxe hotrail, the my versatility and my sound, I have!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 8 months.
I like its simplicity and its power efficiency ... its ultra vintage look! admit that even when the class! more as a brand is not known trs in France, was still feeling to come up with an amp tech 21!
I have not really tried other models, I heard about this one, and as I sought an amp to boost my ToneLab, opinions and the feedback I got from tech 21 m ' largely sufficient. I have more t trs well advised by my dealer, which helps a lot too.
price level relative quality is impeccable. I pay the 380th, and I do not regret it at all, as coupled to ToneLab has made me an equivalent of 800th overall, and with the range of sound and the power that gives me a I invest heavily prfre the inside, of Manir progressive and more than a marshall plutt intermdiaire to another that will return more for me than his in the end.
sr good remake I did! I plan to buy one even deuxime later to the couple on scne (they can be connected in SERIES thanks to xlr connectors, super nice !)... it has or I will invest in other tech baffles 21 baffles the trademark as 300 for example.

Transistor
60 W
XLR jack 6.35
No effect, power amp, bass, middle, treeble active

UTILIZATION

Trs simple
60W I am between 3 and 4 and I'm good with the drummer (who is not pretending when he types) and the other lads.
prampli which is the bump, the Celestion is fairly neutral for this
a manual for what?

SOUNDS

Used with GL S500, indie standard Ibanez Artcore, VOX ToneLab constrictor and echopark
Sounds sounds sounds obtained prampli.

OVERALL OPINION

Premire RPET Friday night Premire scne June 22, I will modify this post if other lments me tiltent
Excellent quality price (thomann, and my supplier does okay on line effect in terms of price)
Choosing not hesitate again

Complment of 27/08/07:
Pod xt live with and the same shovels, the rendering is always good, even when not to use too low volume.

60 watt power amp.
Jack and XLR connectors in and out is to connect to other amplifiers or for a table mix.
There is a 3 band equalizer Bass, Midle, treeble, but personally I do not let on neutral. This is the pre-amp that does everything.

UTILIZATION

With a good pre-amp, there is no simpler. I use a POD XT Live and the sound is really terrible. There are grain and warmth of the amp modliss Pod.
not need manual.

SOUNDS

As I have a multi-effects amp simulator, just as I choose the amp and effects I need. The sound is really high.
I play with a Les Paul Studio Gold and Cort G SERIES with Lace Sensor pickups. With this stuff, I run my perfect instruments.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about 10 months and I chose this type of power amp for complter Pod. I needed a neutral amp. It's perfect.
In addition it is lightweight (16 kg). Before I had a Marshall JCM 600 all-tube. The transportation is convenient with the PE 60, it goes without saying.
I bought it online without trying it. I use the Pod for 1 year and 1 / 2, and I needed a power amp. APRS several research and opinion on the internet, my choice is port 60 on the PE
The report qualitprix is ​​excellent. 451 For what more?
I would do without this choice hsitation.