Boss Katana Amp Review with Chappers & the Capt!

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[@samuraiguitarist]

Great name for an amp

[@aidanscovers]

ayyeeee look who it is. great videos mate loved your newest cover cant wait for more info vids

[@OFR]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Katana

[@jfswainy]

samuraiguitarist o shit waddup it's dat samuraiguitaristboi

[@ianalderman9290]

Nice seeing you here, as I just came here from watching some of your stuff!

[@k8sune]

Great sound for this amp as well. Cutting-edge tone! It definitely justifies it's name.

[@RobChappers]

In April 2015 I was honoured to have the president of Boss/Roland Yoshihiro Ikegami visit me in my flat in Brighton for a chat/consultation. He wanted to ask if I had any suggestions/feedback or ideas for products they could make which was awesome! I suggested exactly the same thing I told Boss's designer Kosuke Takata when he asked to meet me in 2013 - make a Roland cube head, but simplify it and bring it out under the Boss brand. I wanted a fuss free, zero "Option paralysis" design which would work perfectly at home or as a dependable pro touring back up. I am pleased to say that the new Katana range is exactly this and I am proud to have played a very small part at the beginning of its conception. I am not endorsed by Boss or in any way affiliated to the product, just honoured to have been a small part of the story. Rob

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Dude, I would love to be asked that. I have so many ideas.

[@tukiluka]

Rob Chapman Wow, nice! So many people in the comments in other videos for this amp have said the amp doesn't deliver. I thought it was great each time. I was curious about what you thought but really happy that you played a part in what this line has become. Very curious about the 2x12 option vs the 1x12 option...

[@FocusBeDrifting]

This is your ideal amp man, haha.

[@Ummagumarios]

Hey Rob here's an idea for a video. Get a bunch of different guitars (fenders, gibsons, chapmans eg.) and put the same pickups on all of them. Will they sound similar?? Kinda thought that u could do something like that. It would be so interesting man, thanks a lot :)))

[@Jmart786]

Hey rob! Just wanted to share this pedal with you, i was wondering if you could maybe review it since it apparently sounds really cool and unique. www.zvex.com/products/instant-lo-fi-junky Also congrats on having the president of Boss on the show thats amazing!

[@lauscho]

"You can have any Boss pedals you want in it" 55 Metal Zones. All controls set to 10. :P

[@MetalLives5150]

Travis Lausch ALL THE GAIN ALL THE GAIN METAL ZONE NO MIDS SLAAYYYYER

[@pablogriswold421]

Travis Lausch I checked and it does actually have a metal zone. I bought it.

[@ilkeguneysahin4589]

Mids set to -11

[@docmailloux8295]

or 55 wah pedals. kirk hammett approved.

[@jordanmayer5932]

Travis Lausch omg that fuckin killed me. lmao

[@CJ_YT.]

Never saw myself coming back to these for nostalgia lol, watched them all the time in college

[@Chalmers021]

Fun drinking game: take a shot every time Rob does a 12th fret bend.

[@colelastname9963]

I died of alcohol poisoning

[@keeesh2929]

@@colelastname9963 oh shit you ok?

[@pikmansion1648]

@@keeesh2929 yeah of course, just a little alcohol poisoning is all

[@keeesh2929]

@@pikmansion1648 ah nice

[@aaronmccann973]

Damn dude i don't want to die of alcohol poisoning 😂

[@Rafael-oo8wh]

Me: *Looks to upgrade amp* Me: *Sees good guitarist on youtube review amp* Me: *Buys amp* Me: *Still sounds like crap* Me: *looks to upgrade amp*

[@elliespohr]

Just upgrade your fingers next time. :>

[@Timbo6669]

If you put gummy bears in your mouth [dont swallow] whilst practicing! it acts like a sugar drip straight into your blood stream and will make you excel three times as fast as without gummys...

[@inshoremaniyak2938]

😂😂😂

[@padywac1970]

Dude, seriously, just do YOU! No need to be someone else. I’m a shredder. I can play REALLY fast, extremely precise, and yes, I can pretty much emulate most popular guitarist. The magic is NOT emulating! The magic is pouring your soul into each and every note. Let your ears relax, let your fingers relax, just play what you love! Don’t let it get complicated! I can shred with the best of them, but that IS ONLY FINGER GYMNASTICS! Keep it simple. Just play what sounds good to you. If it sounds good to you, it probably sounds good to anyone listening. Hope this helps.

[@sevenheaven5175]

Questions. Can I use foot pedal connected to this Amp.?

[@squatchjosh1131]

23 seconds is a very specific number to give Lee, very specific.

[@nicanuva]

I like how the Captain stares lovingly at Rob as he plays. Such a lovely couple.

[@jonspeidel]

Lmao right. He doesnt even watch the playing ..just his face, lovingly

[@markgowans]

@@jonspeidel They're the new odd couple :p

[@markgowans]

@John Smith That explains the unsightly bulge we see in the Captains Jeans then 🤣🤣 They're in love lol

[@snow5772]

Sorry for being an idiot, i dont watch this channel much. Are they actually a couple?

[@snow5772]

@John Smith bruh i asked a question

[@Vortigon]

Just had my katana 100w combo delivered - Sounds even better than I hoped for! and it can go fing LOUD! if you want it to! Bedroom levels for me are about 8 o'clock max on the 50w setting - and about 11-ish on the 0.5W. The effects are premium quality! Especially the Mod - FX - Reverbs. It also takes distortion pedals great in the front! Not tinny or thin in the slightest - sounds full and lots of bass if needed (I only have my bass set half way and its perfect for heavy rock tones) Have already updated the amp via USB which was easy enough and downloaded some of the boss tone presets and they are excellent. It sounds far better in real life than in the video - Rob is not exaggerating in the slightest.

[@Chemist1076]

Richard Clark ........ I have the 100 watt 1_12. And only use the 0.5 watt setting in the band... Loud enough! We use electronic drums and don't play crazy loud...

[@GuitargloucesterCoUk]

If I stuck it on 100w mode I'd have a job to hear the drum kit (or anyone else in the band !). Its seriously LOUD !

[@themonkeydoo3]

I have a 50 and it is plenty loud for whatever I need, I usually crank the 0.5 when by myself

[@jimboaudio1655]

In this video, Rob uses max gain, and there are better ways to dial a great tone with amps...

[@ivane.garcia7292]

Hey man, great to hear you're enjoying it! One quick question though... How much leverage do you really have when it comes to changing the preset effects that come in the amp? I'm really looking forward to getting this thing, but I'm honestly not going to be playing much of the heavy stuff, so I planned on changing the effects to something else that suited my needs in a much better way. Ya think I should get it or no? Thanks!

[@garrettm2289]

I'm getting this amp as my first amp and I'm really excited

[@churchmouse2146]

Me too 😛

[@willm3027]

I’m thinking about it as well, how is it?

[@urmomgilbert3138]

@@willm3027 best amp for the price in my opinion

[@arsenalfanrichi]

I never usually fangirl over products on here. But this is AMAZING. The crunch sound was phenomenal imho. I don't need another amp but I'm almost foaming at the outh to get on of these. And knowing it's a Boss, it's probably going to outlive all of us.

[@billtownsend]

Rob is genuinely loving this amp. Love how your eyes light up. No wonder you chose it for your USA tour.

[@yourbore]

He did?! For reals?!

[@AMBowers29]

Ha. The Capt when he honked made me cry. My insides hurt. Keep it up Rory. I watch the videos for the gear but editing is the icing on the cake.

[@JackBealeGuitar]

You actually watch for the gear?! Ha ha, no I sort of do, but mainly I watch for the twaddle they rabbit on about

[@-thirteen]

it's always amazing to see that no one knows what to do with a clean sound

[@waynebush7953]

One of the reasons I started watching these videos years ago now, was because these two and the editing just crack me up! It's nice to have a good belly laugh where anyone else in the house thinks you're losing it! Thanks guys! Great review and a kick ass little amp!

[@Wren6991]

Did not realise that Boss was owned by Roland! It's like a Cube with different sounds and simpler controls. And that's not a bad thing

[@mouthpee]

It's been like that for decades dude .

[@tabeyloccs8682]

Love Cubes lol

[@DrewPeabaws]

My first amp was a cube 15. Wish I’d kept it, but I ‘upgraded’ to tube amps. I’d kill to find that old model again and just put it on the metal stack setting and play everything on there haha.

[@DIVADNOMIS1313]

The captain's facial expressions when he's watching chappers play, are just the best. Another lovely video lads, keep it up x

[@tapiokarusto8176]

Been doing research for my next amp for few weeks now and I'm down to about five at the moment. And damn if you know, best reviews for all those amps I've found right here, with the Chappers and the Capt! So thank you both. You really make the best reviews by far in KZbin.

[@DerekHartley]

Thumbs up for a great editing job again, Rory!

[@adelrasheed9053]

the editing in these videos alone is enjoyable enough to watch these while having dinner.

[@Eventual420]

I want to get one for my son. Boss was a name I grew up on. Personally, the 50+ pedal options is somewhat of dream come true. Portable. Lee, the digital delay sounded incredible for 1 second when you brought it up to 35%. Backing down to 20% made it illegible. Some flange added would have been mega. Metal heads like the Mach 2 face melting distortion, with delays.

[@BV_Beve]

23 seconds , were you momentarily reliving a distant memory there Captain ....

[@CoolspyGaming]

Hehe... "momentarily reliving"... hehe.

[@DChunk]

rob went for more than 20 minutes; not bad for a first timer

[@rubentrevino6288]

after watching your review on the katana, I went out the next day and bought a katana 100watt 2x12, and its badass !!!

[@mouthpee]

Y.O.U L.O.S.E

[@jojojuice29]

The Captain really is the best at reviews. He doesn’t leave anything out and give his honest opinion 👏👏👏

[@Major4D]

I’ve gotten so bored with playing guitar for the past few months, and years, but I picked this amp up yesterday.....I played for 5 hours today! Such a Boss of an amp

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Love the look at 23:21 that the Captain give Rob. Like “See...I told you it was badass!”

[@kornelious1]

I'm a tube amp snob... I love my tubes... I was at guitar center with a couple of friends. We played through this was quite impressed... I mean seriously quite impressed... Although the price has gone up on these... I'd still buy one... This is probably the best non tube amp on the market. The sound was amazing...

[@willm3027]

How much was it then? It’s $229 now

[@stuartrichardson1138]

Sweet baby Jesus. The planets have just aligned. what an amazing amp and what an amazing demo. love the choice of guitars.

[@Mitchnagel58]

HA! Boss making amps is like Ibanez making pedals HAHAhahaha ha ha ... ha ...... ha... wait.

[@tukiluka]

Hank Hill Roland is Boss. Josh is boooossssssss! (Hulk)

[@meagainokay7673]

I think the Boss sounds pretty sweet on this video. I would love to try it out! As for Ibanez they probably should start making pedals if they haven't already (which they probably have).

[@TheBroheim]

Meagain Okay ibanez tube screamer mate!

[@JareTerran]

Pretty sure the Ibanez Tube screamer is one of the most famous pedals out there. Sounds killer as well!

[@meagainokay7673]

Ah, thanks for the feedback guys. Just goes to show how outta touch I am. I use a MG 30 DFX Marshall with Boss ME25 affects board. I've used that combo for a couple of years now and it does what I need. Not the best but not the worst haha!

[@C0nnie]

250 pounds wtf that's some economic wizardry

[@EpictheEpicest]

only 165 in the US :)

[@clarkfeeley1959]

Nah It's $329 US for the one they are using here.

[@jimbrown6139]

How the hell do you know? You're talking out your ass.

[@mang3139]

Exactly, who fn cares. As long as it works. Do you all realize that Japanese cars are made in the U.S., U.S. cars are made there, we out source to India for tech. jobs. they come here to work, etc etc etc. It's called global economy. Just the way it is anymore .

[@EpictheEpicest]

you're right, I thought this demo was for the KT-50

[@cheeverdog]

Got mine for Christmas from my wife. She rues the day but I love it

[@mmikles]

Watched you guys for a while now. Bought a D-18 in 1970, spent most of its life in the hawk shop. I'm 62 now and picking up the love of guitar again. Guess it's never too late. Keep the videos coming, you seem such good friends. Mark from Albuqueruque.

[@teunputker]

Holy shit. It sounds freaking amazing.

[@Zephyrjock]

Since picking up my Katana 1x12 100w I cant lay my geeetar down. Tremendous tones and fx and particularly the price... holy shit the price is phenominal. Nice one Boss absolutely nailed it.

[@TheBircat]

Watched this vid 6 or 8 times. Went out and bought the 50. In my 40 years of mediocre, on-again off-again guitar playing, I've never enjoyed an amp so much.

[@brockpinson949]

That intro was my favorite Rob piece ever.

[@danielblodgett1]

I got my Katana 50 just the other day....amazing amp!

[@MattyPeq]

Congrats!!!!

[@itsyoboii3197]

Did it have chorus??

[@danielblodgett1]

yoboiii Gaming of course, but not directly on the amp. There is a usb out that connects to your computer that allows you to adjust any possible sound on the amp. You can even download patches to add to the available channels on the amp to make is sound like any tone from your fav musicians. I added a Steve Vai, Metallica, and Green Day patch.

[@danielblodgett1]

You can assign chorus to the effects on the amp if you like so you can adjust on the panel of the amp itself

[@itsyoboii3197]

@@danielblodgett1 did it have no trouble connecting to a pedal?? Ex. Looper pedal??

[@adam872]

That brown sound is bloody great. Worth it for that alone.

[@piratewhoisquiet]

Who edits these videos you my friend are a legend

[@MrTPF1]

Excellent amp, and excellent review. Funny stuff in this video too, so good job to the video team: 1) "Captain POV Cam" and the "Measurement" ruler on screen had me laughing. The Captain's description of how simple the layout was and how easy it was to get great tones out of this amp sold me. Chapper's playing always great as usual. I've got a Line 6 amp similar to this, and that's the amp I plug into the most. I think Boss has a winner here.

[@MrHandsomeStudios]

Boss Katana LV.50 Boss Katana LV.100 That's how amplifiers work

[@shaymiantewhau3014]

Didn't you comment this on another video?

[@AshokSingh-bc1zl]

Shaymian Te Whau yes I've read this somewhere

[@alexswanson1247]

@@shaymiantewhau3014 the other andertons people champion 50xl vs katana 50 video. I was just thinking the same thing lol

[@reviewforthetube6485]

Best digital amp ive heard yet ive never ever been interested in a digital amp now that one I wouldnt mind having

[@SpectrumAudiophile]

Michael Ward - only the effects are digital. The rest is analog

[@musclescience8480]

So it's all over in 23 seconds :D

[@brockpinson949]

Rob. You were laying it down bub. Son of a batch. You are getting incredible.

[@Gloveberg1]

Since ditching the dreads poor Rob seems to have a terminal case of "bed head".

[@dzemohendrix]

What's that?

[@bclmax]

waking up and going to work without brushing your hair

[@dzemohendrix]

+bclmax Thanx !!!

[@nrivero50]

jjajaj

[@joshuahutton8684]

not to offend but he kinda looks a bit like heinrich Himmler plus a few stone, especially on the profile...

[@chriswharram4038]

Just started to pick up my guitar again for the first time in about 10 years. Still love my instrument but wanted an amp update. This video helped me make my decision to go for the Katana 100. WAY more power than I need but wanted the option of 4 channels. Now I can't stop playing! Absolutly fantastic piece of equipment. Keep up the videos. I'm learning loads.

[@Oklatucky_Guitarman]

That brown sound is sick. Go Boss for giving us Waza Craft tones at affordable prices.

[@leonpavlic4384]

I have tried out this amp just today! It is amazing! Just amazing! Ten stars out of ten! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@tukiluka]

Also, shout out to Rory. Always wondered who edited the videos. Rory IS awesome!

[@MarkSchuster-ym3iy]

Rob I listened to 3 other popular KZbin guys who demo guitars and amps and you’re the onky one that I finished listen to.

[@monkeymonkerson]

I cant stop laughing at the "Captain POV Cam"!!! Brilliant!!

[@Alderbeck]

I bought the Fender GT200 and took it back swapped it for the Boss katana 100. I love it so simple to use on the fly and the sounds are so good. I have had valve amps in the past and never liked solid-state amps but this amp is amazing!

[@uur444]

What a great tele, man. You're so lucky Pete!

[@jakejarvis1205]

Probably the best little practice amp I have ever heard , the ability to use a acoustic guitar with it too is a really good feature for acoustic and electric players and even the fact that you can get some different settings for types of playing is amazing. Plug a wah and distortion pedal into it and go and do a bunch of gigs! Definitely a buy for me , thanks Chappers and the Capt

[@jacobk289]

Wait. Does this mean, that if I buy this amp, I basically get a free Metal Zone?

[@shawndouglass2939]

Yes you do amongst many others😋😇

[@M17_Max]

Taken a couple of years but I've finally ordered one !

[@yubtub89]

Captain's face at 8:05, in reaction to Rob's tapping lick

[@davethepius]

Got this as a home practice amp figuring it had the effects as a reference. I now use it as my pedal platform, and it works spectacularly for that.

[@freezingCode]

Next video. This amp, assigned Boss MT-1's to all banks. Turn 'em all on, scoop those mids, crank the gain, and metal out.

[@SebCB]

I picked up the Katana 50 last week. I'm super happy with it. Boss tone studio is pretty cool, it even let's you mix up the chain on the pedals. Good one Boss, and another great video boys.

[@gmlasam]

Played through one the other day. In a nut shell, its a revamped Roland Cube amp... The acoustic option isn't to make your electric guitar sound like an acoustic guitar, its intention is allow you to plug in your actual acoustic guitar, its not a an acoustic guitar simulator.

[@richardfinch8208]

gmlasam that’s just to play an acoustic through it

[@fransvenrooy1078]

i "ve got my BOSS KATANA YESTERDAY AND I'M LOVING THIS BLACK SAMURAI !!!!!

[@KlumSyTurtl3]

Captains old school. "You got your iPad apps, and you can, do all sorts of jiggey pokery with that.."

[@AstralAstred]

I just got this amp for my electric and I’m in love with it, it offers so much and it’s a fantastic beginner amp

[@stevey1000able]

It looks like 2016 is the year where digital modelling / emulation really arrived. Between the Kemper, the Amplifi etc etc, it's just got ridiculous now! I wish I was a beginner guitarist in 2016 - the choice is mind blowing. good stuff. there will always be a huge market for those little glass bottles, but damn there's so many options!!!

[@AndyLifeInVideo]

10/10, wowser! Definitely looking into getting this amp to practice on in the bedroom!

[@madebyrens]

im sorry man.. i just cant watch a whole video of yours... everytime i hear you play i just need to stop the video and play guitar. your playing is so inspiring!

[@hybernation5449]

I like it when Rob says "Maaaan...that sounds GRITE!"

[@TalkingWalls]

i was in the local music shop here this past weekend and heard one of these. Was very shocked at the tone that it was getting. I thought it was a Blackstar at first. Im more of a fender guy in and out for everyday stuff i do. But these have a nice tone that i really liked.

[@Vortigon]

How was the bass response?

[@jerrygallant2890]

Best video ever guys ! And it just happens to be about an amp I am 95% certain of owning .

[@Spidouz]

2:10 Oh boy, I love British humour :)

[@DChunk]

"it's funny when things are simple and we look for the complex route because we're used to that" true. this is what they mean when they say guitar is life

[@Rastametalpunkman]

could you do a comparison/shootout vid of the lower range amps, that came out lately?

[@SICCMR1874life]

I bought this recently and it's incredible to play at 0.5 watts if anyone was wondering. great tone at low levels so the missis don't get lemon

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

Amp is perfection all the way down to its price!

[@deafforever3534]

Just picked one up. It's loud alright. Pretty well balanced tonally & it's tone cuts through the speakers at any volume. Not as forward & metallic on the gain, as the valve combos at $300-$400. It's pretty good though. As someone taking guitar as my second instrument, who was finicky about tone & knew nothing & quit on unbearably shitty & broken gear as a teen, this thing is amazing for what I need right now. Thank you Roland/Boss. I can finally venture beyond scales without puking over my 5chords.

[@hitnorcal]

Chappers has the Roy Buchanan "cocain-jaw" when he shreds.

[@Jonathan-hh7el]

lol The binocular view when The Captain is looking at the amp dials. *thumbs up*

[@AMBowers29]

I think it's about time for another practice/home amp shootout. The Katana Code and IdCore

[@ColinStuart]

Now you've done, what I'd call a demo! Thanks so much!

[@seanantley1965]

Ok I love this one!!! Great demo guys!!! I've got to get this amp. Simple as that!

[@travgpeters1]

23:18 .. the way Capt looks at Chapman . thats the look my wife gives to me sometimes haha

[@lukemoll2521]

having bought a £1000+ Kemper, Chappers realised what he wanted all along was a Boss Katana

[@SergePupko]

Luke Moll it's funny, a buddy of mine who happens to own a Kenper told me he wants to profile it after hearing it play for like 2 minutes :p

[@27pugsly]

I love this amp it sounds so natural and tubelike! Best thing they ever made !

[@JackstandJohnny]

I believe they call it the Katana because its tone cuts through the mix.

[@myamarana69]

A Boss combo amp. Very impressive. I could need this in my life...

[@Neesavampi]

I just got the Katana 100, Love it. I also just love the sound and style of that guitar. Is that a Chappers custom? How can I get one?

[@pjmichalik5939]

Literally went out and bought this amp today because of this video. No regrets. Been looking for something smaller and more portable compared to the Marshall half stack I have and this amp is great so far! haven't put my guitar down all night. Also the fact that there is a standby setting on a solid state amp is great. Idk why other companies haven't caught onto that yet or in the past.

[@pikmansion1648]

I tried a boss katana 50 and just returned my line 6 spider V 30 and am ordering a boss katana 50

[@sbrensbeve3265]

I have the exact spider V30 and I want to get a boss katana. Seems like a way better bang for my buck.

[@mrmike320]

great video, thank you. I feel like this amp was made for those who just want a good sound with ease and have fun. exactly what I need.

[@billl.4410]

EVERYBODY SING WITH ME: All I want to do when I wake up in the morning is see you eyes Katana, Katana I never thought that an amp like you could ever care for me, Katana All I want to do in the middle of the evening is hold you tight Katana, Katana!!!!!

[@JoshuaFraserK]

It's cool that they're making a modeling amp with a nice clean sound.

[@Fretfeeler]

I think you can do "Mega Jiggery-Pokery" with THIS Katana Amp and my Laptop, I'm going to find out soon :-P

[@LiebJohnson]

LOVE this channel. It is a pleasure to see the joy you experience reviewing gear. And you have such natural interactions. With digital amp simulation becoming so good, I wonder if you'd consider a comparison between amps like this, pedal boards (e.g. Ax fx vs line 6 etc), and software sims (e.g. TH3, IK Multimedia).

[@flyingyoyoman4k]

Is it me or does The Captain look like the singer of Muse

[@jaker8165]

Boigames thom yorke?

[@SamdGG]

@@jaker8165 matt bellamy

[@gerdster]

It's you.

[@8153max]

You guys are great with amp views and guitar pedals ....you make me want to come to Britain and meet you guys at Anderson’s

[@Waggadudewagga]

So, Rob... between the Boss Katana and the Blackstar ID Core series, which one do you prefer?

[@aristocaster]

Yamaha did DG range of amplifiers in late 90, which were like first modelling amps, and still it is just wonderfull, best you can have, and motorised pots were icing of the cake.

[@Ottophil]

I ordered a dg1000 combo from ebay in like 99, it came witha blown pre amp. Ended up using the power amp and speakers anyway

[@Gonboo]

Not bad but I feel that that the Yamaha THR series is still the best practice amp out there. The distortion on those things just feels right. Why do most digital amps fail at getting good high gain sounds?

[@stefanozurich]

My Blackstar ID:60 is pretty authentic when it comes to distortion.

[@DerEchteBold]

+Seamus McFlanery You really think? I once got to try the 'X' version and it was kinda disappointing, especially after all the praise I read about these things.

[@BenDewhirstMusic]

They are seriously bloody bang on, hey?

[@Gonboo]

DerEchteBold Yeah I sold the X version but I still have the normal one and it sounds great. The key is plugging it into a computer and using the software to fine tune the fizz out of the distortion channels. I tried that with the X and where the yellow one had good base channels, the X did not. The Dimebag channel sounded like ass and the two Powerball channels were just meh. The Brown tone channels were great though.

[@DerEchteBold]

+Seamus McFlanery We had it hooked up to the owners laptop and I tried to fiddle with the settings, without much satisfying result, the effects are quite good but the sounds do not have any amp-like quality, although many reviews claimed they had. Before he bought it I actually advised him to get the standard version, because he's playing bass but he saw some intriguing video with the 'x' and got that one instead. At I least I could help him to figure out how to record with the thing ...took us 3 hours though, guess we shouldn't have smoked that spliff before attempting it ; )

[@roboshuffler555]

"that sounds like rage against the machine", continues to improvise in a major scale