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yoTrakkz « Classic sound »
Published on 11/08/11 at 22:31I had Laney LC50 and sold it for tube sound.I got an AC15 and a bunch of pedals and played around but got frustrated with pedals because if I wanted to play many different styles I either had mess around with settings between (or during) songs. I missed just creating programs and saving them. So, I decided to get a VOX ToneLab ST for my tube amp and I ditched the pedal collection. I was itching to get a solid state for practice and jamming to save tube life for shows. Enter the Laney LC50 .
UTILIZATION
I turned it on and immediately remembered what I loved about the Laney LC50 , diversity. I also bought the FBV Express MKii and immediately downloaded "FX Infusion", a firmware update that adds a boat-load of new effects: 5 additional reverb types, a handful of overdrives (like the tube screamer) and more modulations/settings. There is also a free software application you get from the website that allows you link the amp (through the footswitch) into a computer and you can edit your the settings in a "visual" program like you would in Reason or PodFarm.
SOUNDS
Your changes update in real time as you play. The software application alone is well worth cost of the footswitch. Volume: I found the amp to be plenty loud. I have an VOX AC15 and the Laney LC50 is much louder. Now, I'm not going to compare it to a tube amp on tone or dynamics. I love tube amps but a tube amp is a one trick pony and if you want diversity you have to add pedals or effect units.
OVERALL OPINION
The Laney LC50 is a horse of many colors. For jamming and practicing with a band, this is perfect for me. For gigs, I'll use the AC15 and have the Laney LC50 as a backup. For the price, this amp is cutting edge fun
UTILIZATION
I turned it on and immediately remembered what I loved about the Laney LC50 , diversity. I also bought the FBV Express MKii and immediately downloaded "FX Infusion", a firmware update that adds a boat-load of new effects: 5 additional reverb types, a handful of overdrives (like the tube screamer) and more modulations/settings. There is also a free software application you get from the website that allows you link the amp (through the footswitch) into a computer and you can edit your the settings in a "visual" program like you would in Reason or PodFarm.
SOUNDS
Your changes update in real time as you play. The software application alone is well worth cost of the footswitch. Volume: I found the amp to be plenty loud. I have an VOX AC15 and the Laney LC50 is much louder. Now, I'm not going to compare it to a tube amp on tone or dynamics. I love tube amps but a tube amp is a one trick pony and if you want diversity you have to add pedals or effect units.
OVERALL OPINION
The Laney LC50 is a horse of many colors. For jamming and practicing with a band, this is perfect for me. For gigs, I'll use the AC15 and have the Laney LC50 as a backup. For the price, this amp is cutting edge fun