All user reviews of 5/5 for the Hughes & Kettner Access

already said lower

USE


the setup is pretty simple



SOUNDS

exellent sonoritées, I use version 1

factory presets already sounds great

This preamp is a bit of a Swiss Army knife, it responds to all requests



NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for one month only, but I have already spent hours testing it and I do not regret at all for purchasing this preamp

yes, I had several models before this one and I must say that we remain in the high-end

what I like most is that everything is parameterizable and controllable with Stageboard

with the experience, yes I would do this choice without hesitation

Here I will discuss with the ACCESS V2 SoundmoduleB because as you will understand there are two versions of the beast. V2 brings the soundmoduleB an improved sound quality and additional MIDI features. So not to be confused.
So a 3-channel tube preamp 2U. There must be 10 years since this preamp is no longer produced and it shows there's a look. But do not be fooled by its looks, because although a bit old after turning on the ACCESS throws a lot.
This preamp is fully controllable by noon. there is not a parameter that is not modifiable in real time EQ, loop relay everything goes everything is possible everything is possible. Search the market you will not find many like that (V2 Triaxis threatening note, but more ADA-MP2 product either, as the ENGL580 breaking the bank)
connectivity issue can not fault like everything else is the top. There are a facade in guitar input, a headphone input with independent volume control. A setting of the volume buttons, gain, pan, bass, mid, TREB, with presence in bargraph display that allows a green look to know where we stand side adjustable. Selection of the channel Clean/Tube1/tube2. A boost of bass and treble. Push buttons to navigate in the program enable / disable the loop settings all this afternoon and stored in 128 programs. Finally a volume slider general.
Rear another entry that is bypassed when using the front one, a stereo line output, two relays to activate external devices, an external preamp loop, an output with the famous redbox emulation of the same brand (quality better than red beans), 3 effects loops series 1 and 2 parallel triplet noon.
Note that there is an optional pedalboard connection with specific dedicated self-powered, which can be advantageously replaced by a trouble-free FCB1010 for example.
I see what you can not blame him. Question connectivity, there is no better.

A very interesting feature of ACCESS is ca external preamp loop allows you to insert another preamp in the loop defined for this purpose. You have a 3-channel preamp that is not MIDI and you ca fout the balls. Insert it into the loop. Disable channel 3 of the switch to access the external preamp miracle your preamp has become completely non twelve o'clock noon because you can take advantage of SET, and equalization functions in access south of amon and you can even switch its channels thanks with 2 relays for that purpose. It is not life grand ...
The EQ is very correct. Coupled with 3 channels + 2 boosts ca gives a huge pallet Audible.

UTILIZATION

Configuration is very simple. We choose the channel on the equalization rule, the master and gain. It is active or not boosters lyrics trebble is active or not loops for external effects and then you press 2 times the blind. Simpler you die or you'll get a brain transplant.
No need to fiddle with the settings on the mind. Sounds of entry and everything is exploitable
There is a manual in English on the website of H & K can be downloaded but I must say it is not a model of its kind. Already it looks like a scanned copy mausaise and content is not necessarily clear. Fortunately, the camera is very intuitive, except for the use and configuration of MIDI functions can be without it.

SOUNDS

The right we enter the heart of the matter. How it rings the beast?
It has its grain it very personal, very clean, very well defined. It does not balance tons of hypermarkets sounds serious and drooling (look for the make and model). If that's what you like, go your way. Not his thing is he has the quality and precision of the point bar. Beware, he can also send (the brown one obtains the sound to perfection) and the rate of saturation is important. In fact, regardless of qualisation It is never at fault even gain a background. Also note that it is very quiet and does not generate huge blow when it is cleat. Another highlight, this preamp to sing the notes and the harmonics are great. The best I've heard.
Let us review the three channels if you do not mind folks.
Clean channel. This is not what is best in him. I must say that it is the only circuit that is not good but some people prefer light on the clean. That said it remains very dynamic right. We can go, playing on the master, a clean very clean to crunch. By using the boost of treble you get a lens but it's quite not the best market I should.
Tube1 Canal. It said the British channel sound that is what comes of its Marshall. Well nothing to repeat the above, it is aptly named. We will use it for blues sounds and all that resembles pre or boogie rock style far AC / DC. It looks like what one can do but better JMP1 saturated (H & K anyway Marshall is the only better).
Canal tube2: American Canal said. This is my favorite you will understand. This is the access that really makes the difference. What comes out is just beautiful. Attack, precision, warmth and whistling harmonics. Used with a volume pedal controlling the gain of the effects were obtained violins to fall ass pit.
A word about the lamps. Mine is equipped with ground-tung's what I thought best for him.
I use a G-Force Rocktron Hush C + + BBE sonic maximize loop effect, amplified by a 9200 Marshall with 2 V30 speakers in the ass. The result is resolutely pro.

OVERALL OPINION

Well, I begin by listing what I passed through the hands: Marshall JMP1, Sansamp PSA1-, Rocktron Voodu-valve, Prophesy, ADA-MP1, ADA-MP2, Tubeman, POD (beurk..) And I have to forget . The ACCESS V2 is simply the best. Before him was the psychotic preamps. I change every 6 months often tired, disappointed. Now it's been four years since I use the ACCESS and I can not get enough.
Difficult to find secondhand now. But if like me you love the sound of 80-90 years think of the ACCESS V2. At one time I had two, the fear of being stranded. But he left me Tomorrow's, I take and I care. Oh yes.