Is the Roland Mobile Cube Worth buying?

[@rachelflair4835]

I love mine!! Anytime I fly, this comes with me! That and my Traveler Electric Guitar that fits in any overhead bin.

[@IbandUK]

@rachelflair4835 Cool 😀👍

[@Subilon]

Hi I have this.Its so great.I plug in a zoom ms50g and a boss rc3 for looping and I get great guitar tones.

[@IbandUK]

subilon Hi, thanks for your comment, sounds like you have a great setup.

[@jovwvy]

Ive had it for years and it alway came in handy for several occasions

[@IbandUK]

JOVWVY 😀👍

[@rohitn8271]

HI, Is this amp good enough to do busking. Where I sing and play acoustic guitar?

[@carlelez]

U got me at reverb !im buying this

[@IbandUK]

Carla ibarra 😍👍

[@migel6780]

Good action, i can tell you, you have very personal singing voice and good habitus when you perform...👌

[@IbandUK]

@migel6780 Thanks 👍

[@scott1564]

Thanks for the video. My application would be 2-fold, both related to v-drums. The first is home speaker/monitoring for my Yamaha (doesn't matter brand) kit and my Roland SPD-SX. I need a drum amp for both, even if I have to switch the cables back and forth. Would this unit work OK in a drum application? Second, and I guess only if the first answer is yes or at least maybe, would this work for an electronic drum monitor in a live setting? I play venues where I have to play their electronic kit but they haven't thought to monitor the drums back toward me. I don't mind taking this or something like it with me and plug in; just need to know if it will work. To be clear, in that application, only the drum sounds would be coming out and it would be for me -- a replacement for in-ear monitors.

[@CodepageNet]

Thanks. i really like the format with all kinds of information blended in. It's the closest i have found what i look for (a portable speaker that can play music, guitar with effects and a mic, for the outdoors). what i miss are more settings for the guitar. anybody know something similar with maybe more punch and more guitar effects?

[@IbandUK]

Bert Rich Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you like my video. There is the mobile cube's bigger brother... the Roland mobile cube street... and, if you don't mind the price tag, there is the mobile cube's even bigger brother... the Roland mobile cube street EX. The EX is not really any better on the guitar effects front but it certainly has more punch, while still being battery operated.

[@jamesbondaygee]

I'm surprised this thing is so old. Is there a newer updated version?

[@IbandUK]

@jamesbondaygee Yes it's been available for a long time but it is still going strong so Roland are still selling it... The same now as it was when it was first released. No updates, no newer version.

[@ontrada]

Right now this is really close in price to the Roland Micro Cube GX Guitar Amplifier. Have you had the chance to compare the two? Thanks!

[@IbandUK]

ontrada Hi, no I haven't but they really are worlds apart... the Mobile cube is a 3 watt stereo amp with 3 inputs for mono Mic, mono guitar or stereo keyboard inputs and the Micro cube gx is a mono 3 watt amp with just one input and pretty much a dedicated mini guitar amp combo. Personally I need the keyboard option but if you are looking for a mini guitar amp combo, and don't need a keyboard input, then the Micro cube gx maybe worth checking out.

[@ardaa01_]

Hello, do you think this amplifier is suitable for street music with vocals and acoustic guitar?

[@IbandUK]

@ardaa01_ I think it would be okay in a quiet park, pedestrian walkway, small pub etc.

[@Raindropser3]

When I use a power adapter must the power cord have a negative or a positive tip?

[@IbandUK]

@Raindropser3 I use a Roland psb-1u. The diagram on the psb-1u shows the centre tip as negative but I only recommend using the Roland psb-1u ac adapter.

[@7EmmaD]

Great video, thank you. Do you think it would be loud enough for busking? Battery powered rather than plugged in

[@IbandUK]

Emma Delaney Hi, I'm glad you like my tutorial 😀👍 It depends where you are playing, it was loud enough when I went busking on a Sunday morning on a lazy pedestrianised shopping area. It would probably struggle with a noisier environment though.

[@liberating_talks]

Great video! Is possible to connect 2 pre-amp guitars? Or the mic input do not accept another instrument there... thanks.!

[@IbandUK]

Daniel Ceillan, Coach Hi, you can connect two guitars (one to stereo input Left and one to Stereo input Right) if you select Keyboard mode on the input selector. In Guitar mode, stereo input Left is switched to mono and stereo input Right is turned off. I wouldn't recommend connecting a guitar to the mic input (mic pre amp is not suitable for guitar level inputs) but in theory you could. I have actually used the Mobile Cube with two guitars plugged into stereo input Left and stereo input Right, a microphone plugged into the mic input and an electric drumkit connected to the 3.5mm aux input!

[@liberating_talks]

@@IbandUK thank you! I think is worthy to buy....

[@IbandUK]

Daniel Ceillan, Coach I thought it was a fun thing to do, so in my latest video that I've uploaded to this channel, I plugged 2 guitars, a drum kit and a mic into my Roland Micro Cube and recorded them live, all being played at the same time.

[@solucioncreativax882]

What headset microphone are you using? You sound great....and nice dude! What's that adapter you're using to plug in the headset mic?? thank u!!

[@IbandUK]

Solución Creativax Hi, thanks 😍👍 The headset is a shure WH20XLR with a XLR to mono 1/4 inch jack cable.

[@rohitn8271]

Is this amp good enough to do busking. Where I sing and play acoustic guitar? Do you have any recommendations for a cheap busking setup?

[@IbandUK]

@rohitn8271 It may be good enough if you have a very quiet spot to play (away from busy roads etc) but the Roland Cube Street seems to be the preferred amp for buskers (and overall a better option).

[@rohitn8271]

@@IbandUK Thanks, I will check it out, but seems pricey compared to this.

[@rachelflair4835]

I own one! Made my Roland. Bad ass!

[@IbandUK]

Rachel Flair 😀👍

[@victorfernandes7173]

I'm thinking of buying one to play in small bars, so i don't have to carry a lot of weight for nothing. Also, my focus is to put only the fingerstyle percussion on it, i have another small amp for voice and guitar. Would you recommend it?

[@IbandUK]

Victor Fernandes That depends on the other amp... if the other amp has more watts, it will probably drown out the mobile cube. Also note that the wattage of the mobile cube is based on being run from the (optional extra) ac power adapter and is about half that when run from batteries.

[@victorfernandes7173]

@@IbandUK Thanks!

[@jenifercabreraukulele]

Sim!!!! Demais

[@IbandUK]

@jenifercabreraukulele 😀👍

[@renlac100]

Would you recommend it with an electric violin? Thank you

[@IbandUK]

sViolinando Hi, I don't have an electric violin but if I did I would certainly use it with the mobile cube. The Audio, acoustic and keyboard modes, I would think, would give excellent options for an electric violin.

[@thephoenixchant]

Can one use it on electric bass or it can break? I have one and it makes wonders on guitar and keyboard.

[@IbandUK]

Juan Andrés I would not recommend using it with an electric bass guitar, the amp and the speakers are not designed for bass guitar. I would expect an electric bass guitar's low frequency notes could easily damage the speakers.

[@thephoenixchant]

@@IbandUK Any ideas on a Battery-powered bass amp?

[@IbandUK]

Juan Andrés The Roland Micro Cube Bass RX? I haven't used one (unfortunately... Hint, hint Roland!) but it seems a good balance between volume, quality and price.

[@gamerh7218]

What about for electronic drums?

[@oldhag287]

Hello, can you please tell me what adapter I can use to connect my iphone to this amp? Thanks!

[@IbandUK]

Rachel Marshall Hi, an iPhone headphone adapter (sometimes included with the iPhone or can be purchased separately) and a 3.5mm stereo cable should do the trick.

[@Someoldman555]

Can you recommend a headset mic for vocals for this amp?

[@IbandUK]

rrj music Hi, I use a Shure WH20xlr dynamic headset with an XLR mic cable. It's a dynamic mic so doesn't need phantom power. It's not quite as good as a Shure SM58 handheld microphone but I've done loads of gigs with the WH20 without any issues or complaints.

[@donaldfewell8908]

Two budget headset mics are by Audio Technica, and also Shure's SM 10. A really fine headset mic is by Audix, and one should take the time to explore all options, including wireless headset mics. I can recommend the Audix mic over the two less expensive mics that I mentioned. I have no commercial interest in these companies or their products. I'm in the market for a headset mic again, that's all. happy hunting!

[@vp6941]

What stand you use? I Have all day looking for a stand that would fit that amp?

[@IbandUK]

v p I use a standard straight microphone stand, the amp comes with a metal adapter so it can fit on both types of mic stand thread.

[@vp6941]

@@IbandUK thank you, For important info! could you still tell me which cables i need to buy to connect it to the keyboard? (Juno DS 61 )

[@IbandUK]

v p I use 2 Fender guitar cables with my Juno Di but any good quality guitar cable or mono jack lead (like the Roland RIC-B10) would be good

[@vp6941]

@@IbandUK ok, thank you, do i need two? I Have one Boss bic-20 cable. Does it fit?

[@IbandUK]

v p The boss bic-20 looks like a mono jack guitar cable (only has one black ring on the jack), so yes it should fit. You will need 2 cables if you want the sound from the Juno DS 61 to be in stereo. You can use 1 cable but the sound will be in mono.

[@tagagogon6308]

what kind of wireless mic were you using?

[@IbandUK]

tagagogon Hi, the mic headset I was using is a Shure WH20XLR. It's not wireless, it's a dynamic mic heatset and I used an XLR to jack lead to connect it to the Roland Mobile Cube.

[@tagagogon6308]

@@IbandUK thanks!

[@TeleporterM11]

They should make a bigger one with 2 12” inch drivers. I would buy that.

[@IbandUK]

Roger Starchild Hi, technically its big brother is the cube street EX which has 2x 8 inch speakers. For 2x 12 inch drivers you would be looking at its monster of a half brother... The KC990 (and way too much power to be battery operated).

[@darrylmarable9050]

Yes it is.

[@IbandUK]

Darryl Marable Hi, thanks for you comment.

[@eugeniar7101]

Is it a good choice for a keyboard like Korg D1? Thank you

[@IbandUK]

Eugenia R Hi, it only has two 2.5 watt speakers (less when running on batteries) so won't be much good for any concert hall gigs but for personal use I think it could be a good choice for the Korg D1.

[@eugeniar7101]

@@IbandUK thanks for your reply! I'm going to use it at home. I'm learning to play, not a professional pianist (yet). I dont understand, for example, roland FP-30 has got 11 watts per channel, does that mean that rolands built in speakers are better than Roland mobile cube?

[@IbandUK]

@@eugeniar7101 Which is better is hard to say, more watts doesn't make a speaker better, just louder. You would need to listen to both to decide that. Personally, for home use, I wouldn't worry about it too much. If you prefer the Korg D1 then go with the Korg D1 and don't worry about the fp30's built in speakers.

[@eugeniar7101]

@@IbandUK thank you so much for your reply, I really appreciate it!

[@pepitosbazzeguti5676]

@@eugeniar7101 I have the same piano, for a Better and clean sound try to see at Laney ah 40,much more power and large come,but DC Power only.

[@LiveAndInPerson]

Hello. How do the batteries go in?

[@IbandUK]

LiveAndIn Person Hi, On the back of the Mobile Cube is the battery cover, unclip the battery cover, slide the six AA batteries into the battery slots (3 batteries in the top row and 3 in the bottom row, making sure they are in the same direction as indicated on the slots). Then clip the battery cover back on.

[@killthedj9135]

will it work with pedals?

[@IbandUK]

KILLTHEDJ I haven't used any fx pedals with the mobile cube but I don't see why it wouldn't work with fx pedals set between the guitar and the amp input, although that would put them in the chain before the built in fx (if they are used).

[@killthedj9135]

@@IbandUK thanks alot man! was really stressing over if it'd work with my new pedal thats on its way 😅

[@phangmusic]

Hi can this be used for speakerless synthesizers such as korg kross2?

[@IbandUK]

Stiffen Phang Hi, yes, connect two 1/4 inch mono jack cables from the synth audio outputs to the two audio inputs on the Roland Mobile Cube and set the Cube's selection knob to keyboard.

[@camiloarellano7810]

👍 Ok

[@IbandUK]

Camilo Arellano Hi, thank you for your feedback, I'm glad you like my video

[@allanspeirs4058]

Hi when I plug my electric guitar in I can only get clean sound and overdrive and distortion on jack nearest mic input or mono is this correct Will not work on these settings on the stereo input is this normal Hope I am making sense trying to describe it

[@IbandUK]

allan speirs Yes that's s correct... clean, overdrive and distortion settings only use the mono (stereo-left) input, so the stereo-right input is disabled.

[@allanspeirs4058]

@@IbandUK thanks I thought it may be damaged That helps a lot thanks

[@allanspeirs4058]

@@IbandUK like your sound by the way Keep up the good work