Every Guitarist Needs One of These! VOX AC30 amPlug 2 Demo/Review

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Got my hands on a Vox AC30 amPlug 2 headphone guitar amplifier & it's a lot of fun to use! It sounds great and has loads of cool features and effects, so in this video I check out how it sounds.
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[@abhayamenon3453]

FYI you can get three versions of each effect by holding down the FX button and tapping the power button. It should beep and give you variants of the chorus, reverb and delay.

[@RobGalley]

Genuinely did not know that! Cheers for commenting

[@AyYoSteve]

Is that outside of the tromolo effect? Like you just get variants of the chrous-reverb-delay?

[@iduncanw]

@@AyYoSteve You change the 3 effects using effects button and power button together. The tremolo is changed by power button alone.

[@AyYoSteve]

@@iduncanw thanks man! I actually ended up getting one and was just about to plug it in when you sent this lol

[@steved8714]

That's a game changer

[@llamaliza6886]

I can't believe how good this sounds for what it is...

[@colorcodetrader4032]

I bought one based on this review. Very thorough job, Rob. Thank you.

[@RobGalley]

ColorCodeTrader Excellent! I’m glad you found my video useful & bought one, thanks for watching!

[@geetarislife2843]

Dude I have been looking for a good review/sound test for one of these things for AGES. I never bought one for fear of it being terrible... but it isn't

[@RobGalley]

Geetar is life thanks for watching man, Yeah this thing is really impressive! Definitely want to check out the other versions hah

[@Smelter57]

All the effects of the "Durutti Column" in one box. I've just recently got mine for bass, so it's nice to see it in use while I start to get the hang of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@brynb-r2528]

Just ordered the AC30 one today, I keep coming back to this vid for 12:14, it just sounds incredible! Thanks for the review!

[@caed11111]

Yeah me too, I love what he's doing here! Could someone point me (a beginner) in the direction of what he's doing? Is he playing a scale that I could learn?

[@Mrcarvalher]

The most wonderful thing of this is that you can also carry something like a JBL Speaker and connect to it! It's not just headphones ☺

[@jorgemendoza325]

I have used them with pedals, headphones, portable speakers, using a different input of my amp,... love these toys!

[@landisix9709]

This plug in is such a great idea.. but what would really knock this out of the park would be if this was Bluetooth so you can pair this with your favorite Bluetooth speaker and get some volume. Particularly for street performers or jam sessions, etc. ..Great Video 👏

[@CrunsherExtreme]

The Problem is that there's a huge delay with Bluetooth. Okay for U2 8th dot delay but not for generelly playing.

[@stormblessed9455]

Could always just use a similar adapter to the one featured in this video, and just plug directly into a bluetooth speaker aux in, haven't tried it but should work in theory.

[@asakayosapro]

Direct audio cable is the way to go, not bluetooth... BT has issues with sounds when the song or track is too silent, or has a delay before it actually plays the audio. I know mine does it whenever I play ASMR stuff on - all the whispers never get played unless it's continuous. Can't go wrong with direct aux, though you will want a mono > stereo converter adapter/splitter somewhere along the way.

[@daithiod]

Bought their integrated headphone equivalent of these plug n play amps. Very cool technology but actually think the amps being demonstrated here are more user friendly because you don’t have to take the headphones off to change the effects, more cost effective because they are three times cheaper than the amps in this video, which is good for cash strapped younger musicians, and finally simply better because they have a tremolo sound built in. Great video, great tech. Love my headphones but wish I’d done my homework before purchasing. All novice guitarists: do your research!!

[@dannieboy824]

Legendary playing my dude, thanks for the review I gotta get one of these!

[@RobGalley]

Kaionfire thanks so much!

[@steveo44]

Stellar review. Sounds really nice. Living the cleans in particular. Thanks for taking the time

[@awkzu]

this was so helpful. i recently bought a squier bullet strat and i was on the fence about buying a super fancy amp just bc i’m a beginner and didn’t wanna invest hundreds into an amp so this video is hella informative and i’m tempted to pick up one of these lil things!! thanks so much my guy

[@indrajithak47]

This amp comes with a tiny cabinet with some added expense as well, you may wanna check that too.

[@sapidraw6948]

When you delay, its very lovely

[@barbarella7028]

That SG intro was sweeeeeet, Rob. I have the first (and ancient) version of the AC30 amplug with no effects. Good little unit.

[@RobGalley]

barba rella it’s cool to have the original though! Glad you liked the intro hah, thanks for watching!

[@steved8714]

I love the color of the guitar, and the worn out fretboard.

[@DarthCiliatus]

Could I plug this into a car using the car's aux port and play through the car's sound system?

[@recept.2982]

most probably

[@RobGalley]

Darth Ciliatus I’m sure that would work, & would be awesome to see hah

[@mightymurph550]

Yooooo that would be sick

[@thedrearybrain]

Yesss i just did this and it was freaking amazing.

[@steved8714]

My boy living in the year 3020 with this shit.

[@zxrudy]

Just watched this review and thats it, i'm buying it.

[@Scrufflebag]

Thanks for the great demo. This really helps with understanding this amp.

[@ButterKing-28]

Does it work as an amp/speaker if you don't have headphones plugged in?

[@billw7000]

I had been looking for a detailed review of this and you have delivered. Thanks!

[@lancethrustworthy]

The severe absence of knobs on the guitar was thought provoking.

[@weewoo6154]

you dont need knobs on your guitar if you're good enough, apparently

[@voodoobill]

I suddenly want break into a guitar store at night and steal all the knobs.

[@nmcg2587]

It's a copyright thing.

[@polomarco8773]

Getting sliced on the 5 way 😬

[@marcoulisse]

Bravo! Good report....i'll get this for my base setup, thank'z.

[@sammonaco5400]

If you don't want to plug I in your guitar, go to the radio shack web sight and get a stereo line coupler plug the amp headphone in to one end of the coupler and your guitar cable in the other end then into the guitar now you can set the headphone amp on your knee and adjust the amp controls it's easier to see try it !!!!!!!!

[@weather.permitting]

Radio Shack?

[@fauchejuliano]

I use this little ac 30 with a JBL quantum 100 headphones, and it works well!.

[@steved8714]

Paired this sucker with my Jackson dinky to make a tiny rig I can keep under my desk at work.

[@VOOODOOO37]

Awesome demo, excellent player... nice work

[@robhaynes5465]

Great review thank you Im will be getting one of these next week

[@briandowney3880]

Nice review, just picked one up and you really illustrated the features, Cheers!

[@bertisat2008]

Great video, very good explanations and playing, I play live with backing tracks and through a PA direct, I think this could be a good option to give more ampish sound..cheers!

[@johnnewman3221]

could you make a video of this david gilmour guitar tones using this ac 30 amplug

[@BrewerShettles]

Great playing 13:30!!! Nice gtr w/o knobs. Like mine. How is your Gtr EQ Tone set?

[@koolmusic725]

that reverb is RECORDING RADIO READY!

[@VoloviaUk]

I give you another application for this wonder stuff : I really needed my guitar to have two identical outs to feed two pedal chains. Instead of an expensive x-y box, I use this without effect, taking the left and right as two mono channels. I only wish it were easy to disassemble it and build it inside the guitar. Any ideas?

[@patrickj1066]

Well, just disassemble it and build it into the guitar. Or you mount it onto the outside of the guitar.

[@justin7764]

Great video!! i ordered the Lead version. nice shirt btw :)

[@mrclean5038]

Just ordered this today because it's something I need so I don't drive my wife nuts lol. Only after I ordered I thought I should probably watch a review of it. Good to hear it's decent and will do a proper job!

[@RobGalley]

MrClean 503 hah well it will definitely do the job of giving you a decent tone to jam with & not pissing off your wife 😂

[@simhaye6947]

Why not just plug phones into amp ????

[@mattyladtrades]

Brilliant 👏thank you, I'm a truck driver and I want to take my sg when I get it in a few weeks with me in the truck 🚚 so I can practice on a nights I was thinking I'd have to buy one of the smaller proper amps to take with me, but not anymore, problem solved 👍 cheers

[@fredfunf3456]

Great review. Very clean picking.

[@johnstack6225]

The chorus sounds really trippy but I like trippy sounds

[@leascaart]

I’m very interested to know how long the batteries last before you have to run upstairs to get a new pair, come back, and your idea is gone only to realize that was your last pair of AAs.

[@benmaynard3059]

If you can't write your "idea" down on paper it isn't much of an idea.

[@riverwave720]

That’s totally cool! Can’t believe it’s so small & have different ones that does so many thingsThanks for demonstrating! Awesome review, Rob!

[@RobGalley]

Donna it’s pretty surprising how cool it sounds for the size! Thanks for watching Donna :)

[@keifriffards]

Nice review. I finally know how to control the effects. Thanks!

[@RobGalley]

keifriffards thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful!

[@queefy1731]

Great video, informative and a great demo!

[@redmed10]

Tremelo effect not mentioned in description on Amazon. Edit one year later. Nov 2021 Just gone wireless with one of these amps. Connected up to lekato wireless guitar system on playing guitar side and connected up to RF headphones(Bluetooth headphones don't work as the inherent latency with Bluetooth produces a delay) on the listening side.

[@im.gunashekar]

Thank you for the detailed demo. Was confused to get this one or not, your video made things clear to me. Ima get this one. Thanks man

[@RobGalley]

guna shekar no problem! Thanks for watching & glad it was helpful ✌️

[@marigner]

Thanks, nice video. Which Headphones are good to use it ? Any recommendations of models ?

[@ronnoron3004]

i was thinking mine was broken cause it wouldnt come on.....thank God for this video

[@BrianVallotton]

Excellent demo. Great work!

[@RobGalley]

Brian Vallotton thanks so much Brian!

[@rammanni2698]

Mine sounds so crappy. How do you get that so clear?

[@richardread8281]

Good demo. What settings were at 6 48 ? Very bluesy.

[@bekacynthia]

Could we just stop to appreciate his accent and his Jurassic park shirt? 😛😍

[@ameenSW]

Absolute noob here, I want to buy an electric guitar and without a speaker/amplifier/anything. I just want to carry my guitar everywhere in the guitar bag and plug it into a headphone for playing. Will this device make it possible?

[@GreenHoleSun]

Yes. I would suggest you to get the "clean" model, not AC30, because it is a bit more versatile, but also this one can do the trick.

[@dccasey1]

When I get one I want to try plugging it into the aux in on my Line 6 Spider IV amp! I'm wondering how close it would be to having a full on Vox amp.

[@rimbleber]

hey there, is it possible to have the chorus and reverb on at the same time?

[@syrionband]

can you plug it into speakers if they use headphone ports? That would be awesome

[@DwightCavalcanti]

Hello Rob, I was looking up on this product and found your video, but I'm still not sure watching your video: Do you feel any "output delay"? I mean the delay on the output, not the FX. I was thinking about, VOX AC30 -> Bluetooth P2 Adapter -> Bluetooth Headphones. That way I can play guitar using bluetooth headphones. What do you think?

[@sagar_yayyy]

Can the Vox amp be plugged into any guitar? I'm trying to buy an acoustic guitar and was wondering if every guitar is compatible with it or only acoustic-electric and electric ones.

[@Coldcloves]

Which Amplug do i get if i need a jazz tone like wes montgomery? and also eagles I can't tell you why sound too?

[@jarnobot]

How is the strain on the amp when heavy cables like yours are plugged in? In the video it looks like it is holding quite a bit of weight, which could cause strain, which could decrease life expectancy of the amp. Does it still work? Other than that, cool little headphone amp!

[@DoctorAlex1]

Depending how you have your Strat set up you can actually get bags of gain/drive out of the straight AC30 amplug 2 😉

[@jorgemendoza325]

I love my strat with this one!!

[@HarshvardhanKanthode]

How would this sound with a humbucker pickup? Is it worth getting for a non Tele/strat guitar?

[@daithiod]

Rob Scallon Rain?? around 12 minute point?

[@mykar.418]

This is fantastic ✨😁

[@RobGalley]

Myka R. Thanks for watching ☺️

[@servietski311]

Hey ! I'm not a native english speaker and i'm a BIG beginner in guitar. I'd like to buy my first electric guitar and of course i need some hardware. I've saw that little thing called VOX AC30 amPlug 2 and wondered if it will do the job. The point is that i don't know if we need something esle than guitar and amPlug2 to play. Which cable do I need to buy, and do I still need to buy earphones or woofer ?

[@DaveTaste]

Thanks everyone.

[@vasiligavoyani1819]

Hi instead of mobile phones headset can I put a speaker ? I want it to sound as loud as a normal acoustic guitar . Thanks

[@RobGalley]

Yeah! I had this coming through my speakers, just need that little adapter (mini jack to quarter inch)

[@dreadzgaming9638]

Do you have to have it plugged into a computer or headphones or can I just plug it straight into my guitar

[@yliu4093]

Thanks, great review! Can it be used with wireless headphone? Thx

[@chegaro1967]

Great video! Thank you very much!!

[@StanleyKubick1]

Very good in-depth review! I personally enjoyed the 80s-like detuned chorus

[@RobGalley]

Foxtrot Mike Lima it’s not without its charm! It’s definitely a cool feature, thanks for watching!

[@psicodelico1554]

Is it possible to connect to wireless earbuds. I really like this amplug. I just wish i could eliminate that wire.

[@cliffnboyzy]

Excellent review. Cheers.

[@krzysiekstrzakowski2305]

wait.. if i buy a double mini jack aux cable and aux wireless speaker i can have an amp for like 80 dollars that sounds good and i can take it everywhere... how good is that

[@mannyrobbo4508]

Great review, how do you think an Ibanez genesis RG55O would sound with these?

[@renaldomr.1329]

How to use this amplug to your amplifier? Are you use jack converter 6.5mm to 3.5mm?

[@FabioAneto]

Drummer => Coronavirus lockdown => Can't play. Couldn't play either since ages because I live in a 1 bedroom apartment. Last week I said "Hey, let's buy a damn guitar and learn to play it". Got a Squier starter pack from Fender. But I saw this little thing on Amazon searching for one of the amps I've loved the most hearing played by my friends. And guess what? I bought it. It will arrive in a couple of weeks. Now that I just saw this review, I'm happy I didn't do something stupid LOL

[@valeriano87]

hi rob, beautiful video, i also have the vox amplug classic rock, i wanted to ask you, how do i register? I would like to hear the backing track, and I play on it. thank you very much and long life to rock

[@KaustavMajumder]

"The power of the Amp... In the palm of your hand!"

[@maxwmusic8276]

Is there a way to plug a mic in instead of a guitar? Great review BTW, I just ordered one

[@RobGalley]

Max Wirth I’m sure it could be done if your mic has a jack connection on the lead instead of 3-pin XLR, or if you had a 3-pin XLR to jack converter! Not sure how it would sound but that would make a cool video hah, thanks for watching ✌️

[@johnnie3Chords]

I think every guitar player should own the NEW Brian amPlug !

[@johnnewman3221]

Make a review of vox amplug 3 pls

[@mustafauysal1287]

i am the beginner and i want to buy vox2 amplug but i cant choose which one would be best for me ? i want to play rock jazz blues pop.. pls help

[@jelly5459]

Hey man are you able to set the AC30 to produce a clean sound as well? Or do you have to get the specific CLEAN amp? Cause I like to play a combo of clean and metal songs Thanks man

[@RobGalley]

If you play metal I wouldn’t say the AC30 is the best choice, check out the ‘metal’ amPlug, I used to have it & it was decent. As for cleans, You might be able to get a semi clean tone with the gain rolled back & also turn your guitar volume down a bit - should clean it up nicely 🤟

[@jelly5459]

@@RobGalley thank you boss

[@patrickhart8595]

Great review, thank you.

[@RobGalley]

Patrick Hart Thanks Patrick!

[@bekacynthia]

This thing looks like a fidget toy- I would love to play with it with my hands 😋

[@johnrandle8365]

To a beginner like me it won't matter so much except that it allows peace with the wife , I know someone has mentioned the H benton type but I saw this Vox for headphones and I have also the vox amp nutube still setting-up I am old with some time so I am not intending to gig but I can sing I haven't got family misleading me its said by those that don't know me well so they can be the judge?

[@DKalai]

Very nicely explained 👍👍👍

[@filipeloureiro6894]

Can I plug my guitar into a pedal input (distortion, delay or wah) and the amplug into pedal output?

[@RobGalley]

Filipe Loureiro most likely! Not sure how it would sound but I’m sure it would work to some degree!

[@FunGoingFast]

Great review.

[@darkman237]

Can you plug it into a pedal board?

[@mindlessmyriad]

Can you just plug it in without needing headphones or anything? Or do you need an external device?

[@johnlannikk2701]

Thank You for this demo. Can you also plug this into a PC / DAW from an output whilst its in your guitar?

[@RobGalley]

That’s what I did for this video 🤟

[@johnlannikk2701]

@@RobGalley Sorry Rob, my seniour moment. I'll have to get on of these!

[@aquiline-m1590]

Perfect review

[@weatherphobia]

Can you RECORD your playing by using a Y-cable, have one 3.5mm to your headphone and the other 3.5mm go into your MIC input on front of computer? IF YES then what is the best Software to capture and record this AC30 Amp's recording??

[@analogaudiorules1724]

I wouldn't recommend the ampplug directly hooked up to headphones while powering a mic input without a headphone amp inbetween the y adapters output coming from the amp plug to the headphones first. i say this because the impedance would be messed up, you would be running 16 or 32ohm earphones in parallel with a 30,000 or more ohm input impedance from the computers mic jack, the safest way would be to get a y adapter and then a mini headphone amp to power the headphones separately while feeding the headphone amp off of the signal comimg from the y adapter inatead of directly hooking up the headphones to the amp plugs output, this will have minimal impact on sq. This would be a good choice being only 23 bucks in addition to a few cables, its specs are fantastic www.amazon.com/FiiO-A1-Silver-Portable-Headphone/dp/B01CPUVPEM Tbh if you can spare the extra cash, it would be better to just get a proper dawdac solution like a steinburg ur 22c for $180 and then just use this vox amp plug for its effects by using a 3.5mm to 1/4" plugs to plug into the steinburgs mic inputs then record it all together in audacity or cubases ai daw software, your recordings would sound better. but what i talked about above with the headphone amp and y adapter will still work and still sound acceptable n also be safer then running headphones directly at the same time and still be cheaper, goodluck man.

[@zerosoma33]

Just plug the device straight into the computer with a 3.5 mm jack and listen to your playing by plugging headphones into the computer. You should be able to hear your playback.

[@TeamVRY]

n00b question but can you connect these to a preamp?

[@graphicartdude]

Can these be run into a guitar amp or speaker? I tried running a cable from the "aux" port of the Amplug into a 1/8" > 1/4" converter and then ran that into the 1/4" guitar cable input of my Spark guitar amp. It didn't work though. There's an "aux" input on the back of the amp, though I'd expect that to be for hooking up to a computer or something, not receiving input in. Any ideas?

[@RobGalley]

I’ve had this amPlug running through a normal guitar amp just fine! Plugged a 3.5mm jack to 1/4inch jack converter into the headphone port & then just a normal guitar cable from the converter into the amp! Worked a treat

[@amritasingh8033]

Can I use it also for a tenor electric acoustic ukulele?

[@andrasiboti]

Hi. This may be a weird question but is it loud enough to be heard via headphones, if you're not wearing the headphones, but having it sitting next to you? I'm thinking of using it as a wireless amp that way, hahaha. Yeah, I know I'm crazy, but would it be audible?

[@richardread8281]

I have one of the original Vox blues amplug and it has a little Vox amp that it sits on - about twice as big as the amplug itself. It has a little connector cable.

[@angeloredoles1255]

Could I run it through a pedal chain? Nice review btw

[@steved8714]

Yes you could.

[@ruxiwang9571]

i found this thing adds annoying noise to the audio. is it normal?

[@KaustavMajumder]

What happened to your first fret?