I am gigging with it for years now. Using it with the HX FX with the 4 cable method and the Bluguitar MIDI adapter. I am controlling the amp completely with MIDI, even gain levels within the presets. Works absolutely reliable and sounds fantastic....I am using the clean and the classic channel most of the time. The HX FX and the Amp1 have a perfect form factor to sit on one pedal board. Bluguitar offers two small magnets for fixing the Amp1 on a pedal board. Which is very practical if you want to use it without the HX FX from time to time.....When I travel with the amp, I can store it easily in any hotel safe.....
@davidsavoie1779Ай бұрын
I’m doing essentially the same thing with Helix LT in 4 cable method with Amp 1 Iridium and controlling the Amp1 through midi using the Midi 1 adapter. Using Two Notes CAB M+ from Record out to the board ( disabling the on board cab sim). Love the sound from the Amp 1. Best sound I’ve ever had, bought it used for 800 CAD.
@spharrАй бұрын
@@Eliminator-rl9sn I too use that ability to adjust the gain level via MIDI within a patch, such a useful feature.
@dr.gregoryweisswassernd7251Ай бұрын
I use the same set up for #majikband And love it.
@victorvaldenegro4001Ай бұрын
I just got the Tom Quayle Laney Lionheart Loudpedal. It’s awesome! Very happy with the tone. It was a little more in my budget than the Amp 1.
@eryckcrypton6412Ай бұрын
@@victorvaldenegro4001 I would love to know... how is the "feel" when you're playing clean? Does the attack have some "bounce" or "give" like a valve amp?
@cazimfuzz7084Ай бұрын
Best Amp ever.... After countless valveamps, which i still own, this one is really doing it...
@jw6588Ай бұрын
Bass player at the gig is pretty damned good.
@lexfrentz5046Ай бұрын
In stead of using the recording out to FOH you can consider using the BluGuitar BluBox: it's got IR's of many vintage Cabs with a balanced xlr out for FOH and a 'through' jack for connecting a real cab (if you want) for your stage sound. A very versatile piece of gear!
@dogzroyale3389Ай бұрын
I've gigged amp 1 for three years now and love it.... Thomas is a genius 👏🤘👍
@ericvinson4628Ай бұрын
Ripping solo, John! And the Amp1 sounded great!
@badtonestudioАй бұрын
I love my Iridium, no one control needed for me. Classic channel, all set to 5-ish, sounds like a great Jcm 800. I have a small board with mini tuner, SD1 and a mini wah. I run a long cable to Amp1 that sits on top of 4x12. I do have a Blu box as well that sounds great, but the out to FOH is good enough for the drunk people at my shows. I love the simplicity and ease of tones and setup. I constantly get asked what amp I’m using.
@spharrАй бұрын
If you get the MIDI1 adapter from Bluguitar, then you can control the Amp1 via MIDI from the HXFX and you don't need the Remote 1. Also, if you really have just the 3 main amp options that you described you can program the Amp1 directly in preset mode (see the manual) again without need for the Remote 1 or MIDI. (I have nothing against the Remote 1, just pointing out that you can gig with just the HXFX and the Amp1). The later Iridium Amp1 (voiced for heavier more metal tones) has an option to disengage the cab sim on the Rec Out so you can apply your own. It doesn't provide an option to load in your own IRs. The only issue I've encountered is a player fault where I held my foot on the boost button for too long in a gig. This put the Amp1 into 'listen mode' for programming via MIDI. So when I selected my next preset on my MS3 controller I didn't get the sound I expected. Something you do once only....
@FujistratАй бұрын
I understood some of these words, and they seemed really helpful
@TheActressAndBishopАй бұрын
I agree with this - I got the MIDI cable rather than the remote .. everything you want from the remote can be done by MIDI instead and that means one less box to carry ..
Ай бұрын
I gig it often since the 1st version. Now I use the Mercury edition in Low Gain mode (as I would never use the bright cap in an old Fender amp) and it's even better for my needs. In the Mercury edition the shared EQ is no longer a problem for me. In the Silver edition it was always a bit of a compromise. When drive channels set to my liking the Clean was too bright so I had to lower the Treble and Mids controls. No need for that in the Mercury. The Vintage and Classic Channels beat plenty of all tube amps. Amp 1 is one of the smartest pieces of gear I've used. Thanks for Your videos!
@vladaface1Ай бұрын
this is PRO giging amp and mainly working musicians are using it and to me is a special thing i love. It is the only thing in this category that is aimed at a live use, which today is so rare, everything is youtube and siting in your chair and for that it pushes me to work more
@DaveBarlowGuitarАй бұрын
90 gigs a year since 2016 never let me down, designed for the live guitarist rather than the tinkerers, it's a working guitarists amp that delivers for me night after night.
@leewalton688210 күн бұрын
Say it again brother! :-)
@SunbearBluesBandАй бұрын
Have been gigging with it for some years now, couldn't be happier. All the sounds I need. When I talked to the soundman at one of the last gigs (before we played) and said I might consider getting another amp (I was thinking about the AmpX when it comes out), he told me after the gig he saw (soundwise) no need why I should get another amp.
@lancehollandАй бұрын
While I have gone silent stage with a Fractal, the Amp1 was what I used for a few year. I had an HX Effects, Amp1, and Thomas's BluBox on a pedaltrain board. It was a very powerful setup. The BluBox completely opens up the possibilities of the Amp1. The built in cabinet of the Amp1 is an IR based on Thomas's Marshall 4x12. That's fine if you like that specific cabinet. I much preferred the Fender-ish 2x12 setting on the BluBox with the Amp1...and I could tweak the virtual mic position on the BluBox to adjust the EQ as needed.
@paulschlachter4313Ай бұрын
The recording out has more mids without a speaker connected. Or in other words: a speaker imprints it's mid scooped impedance curve when connected (like on most tube amps).
@patrickbarge98729 күн бұрын
The AMP1 with the Fatcab is perfect.
@mikeyo3230Ай бұрын
Been gigging with it. Sits perfectly on my pedal board. Use 4 cable method. Has tone for days and takes pedals great for a fantastic and easy live performance. It has been a game changer for me and I have used all the popular heads. I am looking to grab a used one for a backup but with the Nano tube I am not sure I will ever need one. Terrific piece of gear by Mr Blug.
@rgbplumbinghiltonАй бұрын
I gig one sometimes. It is a great amp in its own right. Last festival gig I used it with no cab, straight to front of house and used foldbacks for amp sound. It sounded great. Lazy set up for me. Amp1 Bag of leads Guitar. Job done!
@timstonemusicАй бұрын
I sent the Amp 1 back 1st time I tried it using the record out - the one you sent to front of house. I tried again with Thomas's BluBox speaker sim and to my ears (50 years plus a pro!) it just brought it to life. I use it through QSC's and blueBox is great. Through a guitar speaker not so important I guess. Had communication with Thomas, who wasn't trying to sell me one, just helping me to get an IR box I already had to work. It didn't so I got the BlueBox and it did it for me. I would just like a bit more control over the boost volume btw. Whaddya gonna do. I use Nobells and a Bluesdriver and works for me as a pedal platform. Good bit of gear, like everything you have to work with it, even if it is simple.
@andyfenton1510Ай бұрын
Used the amp1 and HX for a few years now, 4 cable method, no issues whatsoever.
@Margilio5150Ай бұрын
I don’t gig at all, but I used my Iridium with my Hx Stomp going 4CM, programmed my presets with the MIDI adapter, and monitored it with my 1x12 cab, used the BluBox to go FOH. I really loved the tones I got… it’s very easy to program with the MIDI learning feature. The BluBox is also a breeze to use, very simple and the giant tone knob (mic placement) makes it so versatile and simple to adjust on the fly. As a Metal guy I mostly use the Mesa V30 and the Marshall G12H75
@samwilcockmusicАй бұрын
It’s a great sounding unit. Thomas is a really clever guy, hope he has some success with the AmpX
@officialWWMАй бұрын
I’ve been gigging one for years 🤷🏻♂️
@Chris2NHАй бұрын
Didnt realize at first this had a power amp when I first saw it.. was like “how he driving that cab” watching this vid. pretty cool.. wish my stomp xl had a power amp, even just 15-20W for home/practice into a cab. I think there is room in the market for that kind of thing. Have to buy a power pedal at some point I guess.
@TheChicagoTodd28 күн бұрын
Thomas is a freaking genius!! Great tones...
@mkaleiАй бұрын
Your playing indicates that you could probably use just about anything and get great results… Nice job! I’ve used mine at many gigs.
@yagoravell7944Ай бұрын
That live clip was 🔥 (i would stick with the AmpOne)
@dlux703Ай бұрын
I LOVE Behringer, as there is a surprising amount to be discovered in their products, for those who just "dig in" and learn how to get what's there. Their old "V-tone" amps can be as good as Fender's tone masters if you do the digging.
@zonne193Ай бұрын
Great Amp with huge sound. I used this for a while and changed it for a Milkman Amp 100 in combination with some drive pedals and a Boss MS-3 for modulation and switching. Thanks for posting this video, maybe i will look for a second hand Amp 1 as a backup amp
@asarcadyn2414Ай бұрын
1. I would have liked to be able to switch the cab simulation on and off via MIDI so I could use the HX IRs without conflict. 2. The Eq is really for the room. I set mine at 555 and then change it to taste on-site. Other eq I do from the HXFX. 3. As @spharr says above, the Remote is redundant if you use midi from the HXFX. Any preset or snapshot can completely change the Amp1’s channel, volume, gain, boost and reverb. That’s loads of flexilibility.
@zeppo209 күн бұрын
I use Amp 1 Me with a Boss MS3 for Fx and channel switch. 1x12 celestion speaker Works amazing.
@alexsixstringАй бұрын
how are you not drowned in studio work with those skills? you play amazingly!
@vmx23Ай бұрын
To be an in demand session guitarist, playing well is only a pre-requisite cause all of them can play extremely well. The other pre-requested is able to sight read, and play any styles on demand.
@tonedowneАй бұрын
@@vmx23 Nah, studio work is different. People generally want a guitar player to come and write parts under direction. Reading will most likely be chord charts if it’s involved at all. Not many people making records know how to write music, so the odds of you being presented with a score on a session are pretty low. Film scores are probably the most likely. Generally it’s about having a big enough bag of tricks to be able to pull suitable parts from and play with feel.
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
John's had some involvement in similar work. Couple of years ago he went to real world studios to play on an album. You could probably find the videos he did about it at the time
@@tonystartup3817yep the keyboard player from Marillion has a project and album called "Marathon"
@Guitarman007Ай бұрын
Enjoyed your gig playing here. Do more of that on your channel :). Now what I suggest you do is to use your TONEX to build tone models you want and then run it into the FX Return of the Amp1 and use it as a power amp live. You'll want another 10 band or parametric EQ pedal between to help adjust to rooms because you won't be able to use the onboard Amp1 EQ since you are bypassing it.
@tomatengarage5608Ай бұрын
As far as I know, Thomas is using his Amp1 live with his Bluguitar BluBox (IR-Unit in size of an DI-Box loaded with 16 IR´s) to achieve the tones he is looking for. The 16 IR´s are carefully selected, always with the goal to be as flexible as possible, while keeping it as simple & reliable as possible...
@russellzaunerАй бұрын
Actually, Thomas probably wants to send you an AMPX when they finally get released. "I'll release it when it's ready" -Tom Blug ;-)
@Guitarman007Ай бұрын
What would I change? Several things. I think the EQ should have be saved/modifiable per channel as presets. I think the tiny crappy pots on the side should have been mini pots on the front. I think there should have been option to chose to run the EQ pre/post preamp vs FX loop, and the MIDI should have been a separate standard midi input either 5 pin or mini, but otherwise yes a phenomenal invention otherwise.
@BluGuitarАй бұрын
I hear you! Some of your points I totally agree-some maybe not… Thank you so much for your feedback!!! Greetings, Thomas Blug 😊
@StereostupidАй бұрын
Love bluguitar amp1 mercury ❤️
@poulwintherАй бұрын
To me it's all about the natural interaction with the power section which you don't get through the recording out. It's basically a solid state preamp at that point.
@BluGuitarАй бұрын
I hear you! You get poweramp reaction with AMP1 on the recording out as the recording out gets it’s signal from the speaker out. Mind that AMP1 can create even poweramp saturation without a speaker connected. To get the real deal speaker feel experience: a speaker should be used at tge same time, then the speaker impedance curve reacts with the “current feedback design” of AMP1’s poweramp stage. Just like a traditional tubeamp….
@antoonhermans8953Ай бұрын
For a player of the level of john the gear does not really matter anymore , it always sounds great .
@relaxedmax8972Ай бұрын
Get a used two notes Captor x and you’ll have an amazing sound with this. My favorite is running it into a Vibrolux or Twin cab. Sounds incredible.
@jasondorsey7110Ай бұрын
Those 80s mesa cabs are fantastic, I got one with a celestion mc90 and I haven't found an amp that it sounds bad with
@icarusiАй бұрын
Needs more tonal control of the upper mids, without affecting the top end. That goes for most recent amps. As they've been generally voiced brighter, if you try and tone down the top end, you get a muddy sound, as the top end tone controls wipe out the upper mids too. Alternatively have a mids voicing switch, so you can adjust where the mid control operates. I use a Hartke HD75 for extended range guitars. It has a 3 band eq and 6 band graphic. The 3 bands are under and over the graphic, with one between the 6 bands. It was the first amp I found which produced the full tonal range of an 8 string without bi-amping.
@martinsutcliffe5824Ай бұрын
Borrowed an early one -sounded decent and was plenty loud, but one of the custom designed footswitches would stick. My recommendation would be using stock off the shelf switches
@nacuda9Ай бұрын
@ John Nathan Cordy been trying to get the 1Control for probably almost a year in the states here. BluGuitar accessories aren't easily available to us in the states FYI.
@Cherry_SunburstАй бұрын
Many people waiting for the new one...: BluGuitar AMP X!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@picksalot1Ай бұрын
A Built-in Tuner seems like a good idea. One less thing to have to bring to a gig, or accidentally forget. 🤷
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
Only things I'd really like different, is a presence control - though it does seem to work ok without it, and a switch to turn off the bright cap on the volume
@colinmortimore218Ай бұрын
Agreed
@TheActressAndBishopАй бұрын
Feedback - ditch the reverb switch and have the master volume switch instead!!!! Please for pity's sake do this!!! Leave the reverb control on there but you don't need to switch it!.. Use the switch for a volume boost..
@jacobpittman1996Ай бұрын
I have been gigging (church gigging) a Quilter Superblock US. I would definitely gig a BluGuitar Amp1. However, it might be more wattage than I would ever use at church. Does it do power scaling?
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
It can do with the remote 1, or the new small one control thing. Instead of the second master volume you can use the power soak button and dial down the wattage. To be honest though, unless you want a sound that is softer and mushier like your power section is clipping then it's best just to turn the amp down but run it at its normal 100 watt. It's not like having a full tube amp that doesn't like running low, it's more like just turning the sound down on your stereo. I run it at the full 100 watts through a cab at home and can easily run it at taking volume
@BluGuitarАй бұрын
Powerscaling is possible*, but not needed. The vintage channel eg uses power sagging like a cranked tube amp. *there’s the internal half power mode. With external controller like Remote 1, 1Control or via Midi the power is scalable from 100 watts continuously to 7 watts without any sacrifice in tone. And from 2watts down to 0,150watts for home/bedroom (with a little dampening similar to a powersoak with an ok reactive load). Greetings, Thomas Blug
@David-ub4rqАй бұрын
Im looking forward to the ampx
@rdpatrickgaАй бұрын
How was the live audio & video captured?
@KozmykJАй бұрын
Isolated XLR DI Output would be an improvement. Having the tones change dependent upon loading needs to b addressed IMO.
@emdbluesАй бұрын
Is this much better than say the new Laney Loudpedal Tom Quayle? I'm thinking of buying one. There's a lot less features but the price is right and it sounds great. Waiting for review of the Laney! :)
@johnplaystheguitar123Ай бұрын
The elephant in the room in terms of alternatives is the black star amped 1 series etc which is a bit controversial given Thomas comments on the copying. What about Laney lionheart loud and laney ironheart loud pedal
@martinscholes2023Ай бұрын
I’ve had 3 (first 2 didn’t work properly- 1st one had a faulty foot switch, 2nd one the boost got stuck at maximum level and would not adjust). 3rd one is great and sounds huge
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
The boost thing was a known problem with the spindles of the adjustment dial. The boost uses two pots so is harder to turn and the spindles on a batch of controls were not strong enough and quickly broke. I had it happen to my first two as well
@martinscholes2023Ай бұрын
@@tonystartup3817 glad it wasn’t just me. The retailer was great about it and replaced them no problem.
@kierenmoore3236Ай бұрын
Did Thomas mention anything about when we’ll be seeing Amp X … It’s been almost ready/coming very soon, for about 6 months now … 😊🙏🏼
@Scott__CАй бұрын
I feel it's been talked about for years now.
@BluGuitarАй бұрын
We are finalizing the last hardware on AMPX. It’s already like the 5th… this time it’s the last - I promise! So we will see it finally in the near future…😊 greetings, Thomas Blug
@Scott__CАй бұрын
@@BluGuitar Good to hear!
@kierenmoore3236Ай бұрын
@@BluGuitar Thank you for the reply, Sir! 🙏🏼 Be well! 🙂
@zoomzoom3950Ай бұрын
Unless I missed it, I'm surprised you haven't had a go with the Marshall Origin 50? Blug was after a Marshall tone IIRC; and went further with the Mercury and Iridium, I stopped waiting for the Amp X, but if you want portable Marshall tones on a budget, the Origin is worth a look IMO. I have both the Origin 50 combo and head, and for the money I'm extremely impressed; guessing they're even cheaper in the UK; the range of tones, the power scaling, responsive to player nuances, and cleans up with guitar volume, etc. all work great. The only thing I don't use is the amp boost as it loses definition in the high end (i.e., adds muddiness) IMO. I've owned many Marshalls over the years, and still have a 1959HW and JVM410H (haters gonna hate, these open up if you get the master at 2 o'clock or higher) and the Origin isn't far out of the league especially considering the price.
@wokeupthismorningАй бұрын
Totalt agree, lots of hate for the origin, but it does the job perfectly! It is not a high gain amp and the boost is a bit useless, and it has no reverb but stick a p90 guitar in it and u instantly get the sound! Wish they Will make a 50w 2X12 combo or a 100w head, with reverb and Di that is either really good or just a line out so u can add ir’s! Fender bassbreakers are a good allternative also in that anything else then a Blues Deville market! :)
@sasmitha8446Ай бұрын
Seems like the BluGuitar Amp X is nearing its release date. ;)
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
Nah, just a coincidence as far as these videos from John. I've had the amp 1 for a few years and have often talked about it to John. Last time we met up to loan him the Satriani guitar he was bringing the Headfirst dirty Shirley clone, so I thought as he was lending a marshall type thing I'd bring a marshall type thing for him
@gergelyboros8138Ай бұрын
I tried it, its almost perfect, loud and small, but i cant dial out those fizzy high ends, even in full volume. A presence or more high and mid eq would be good
@TheMemagNeman25 күн бұрын
Try low gain mode (hold boost button/switch) while turning on AMp1, the LEDs will blink in about 3sec and you are in low gain mode ,which will shave off the high end.
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
Haven't watched the video yet - but I didn't get angry messages cursing my name last night so I'm assuming at least it worked and didn't end in disaster?!
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
Ah good, it worked ok, I'm not in the dog house 😅
@jmaripenАй бұрын
What are the benefits of putting the high pass filter in relation to FOH connection?
@woodygranger2126Ай бұрын
ISP Theta Pro? Any experience with it? Interesting?
@Guitarman007Ай бұрын
... and if you start using the MIDI, be VERY careful about not accidentally plugging the custom MIDI cable into the wrong jack bc you will fry the components inside the custom midi cable.
@basildog007Ай бұрын
I need to buy seeds for the f-cking birds. Also, I ordered the Source Audio Artifakt, which should arrive this week. Lots of lo-fi effects in one box. I might use it in the loop of my EHX Superego, you gotta transform those "frozen sounds"... So I also have a chorus and the Whammy DTS in this loop. So when I freeze a chord, I can change it through 2 Whammy... And keep playing over it. Those are my thoughts right now.
@sambroxguitarАй бұрын
I think it was actually in the first edition of the Amp1, NOT the Iridium and Mercury versions, where the manual said not to use the recording out and powered out at the same time, as I can’t find a reference to it in the current manual. However, I did see that at least one other person commented on one of Thomas’ original videos asking for clarification, as he himself was using both outputs in that demo vid. Sorry for any confusion! Sounded great at your gig. Cheers
@brococonnorАй бұрын
I must have got a dud! The amp has let me down twice at important gigs by shutting down - went to adjust master volume, suddenly no sound - ouch! Took it back to where I bought it from but out of warranty by then so they couldn't help. Believe it's a heat issue ( thermal shutdown?) as it worked fine when I got it home... unlikely to use at gigs again as twice bitten...Pity cause it sounds great when it works.
@danyeo18 күн бұрын
I had 2 of them die on me. Both would shut down randomly then both eventually went up in a puff of smoke. Several others had the same issue with them shutting off on The Gear Page. There must have been a bad batch produced.
@brococonnor18 күн бұрын
Shame cause they sound great but too unreliable 😢
@mkaleiАй бұрын
I have a question for everyone here that uses one of these with the line 6 HX effects, or stomp, etc.… I tried an HX effects with mine, but there was a strange digital feedback/interference with it. It was constant quiet and in the background, but constant. I wasn’t able to use it. Anyone have this experience or suggestions on what it may be and how to fix it?
@Lu1sCarvalh027 күн бұрын
there´s an issue with hx effects from a certain year of manufacture. I had that problem with one that i bought used. That problem got fixed by line6 in a later release. I then bought a new hx fx and no noise whatsoever. It´s a hardware problem, not software.
@compucorder64Ай бұрын
Not a comment, so much as a question, which is I wonder how this might compare with the Friedman IR-X used as a tube preamp, with a good Class D amp as the power amp? Just asking since you have good experience with the Friedman IR-X, which I thought sounded really special. And a class D amp with that combine with the Friedman to put the pair in a similar price ballpark (Seymour Duncan Power Stage, Palmer Macht etc...). Albeit with the faff-factor of two boxes. Though the Friedman could fit on big enough pedal board, as could the SD Power Stage.
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
You can use the amp 1 FX return to power the IRX. I think maybe we need to suggest John giving that a go whilst he has it
@compucorder64Ай бұрын
@@tonystartup3817 Good idea. I mean, no doubt there's different qualities of implementation of Class D power amps too. And no doubt Amp1 is a very well designed. But, for Power Amp only, there are some other good options (even Bass amps, which have had great super high power Class D Power Amps for a long time, Thunderfunk, Aguilar, and the recent Ampegs - like the Venture series all sound great. Sometimes going massively overpower is a great way of getting super clean power amp. Tube Power Amp modelling, with sag etc, is an area pedal / amp designers need to explore next.
@1man1guitarletsgoАй бұрын
I'll confess I don't really understand these devices. Is it similar to the Laney Lionheart and Ironheart units? For a live gig, if it goes to the desk only, and then you hear the sound through your monitor, I assume that'll save on carrying gear (an idea I like). But could that be done with a Tech 21 Fly Rig, just the same? If you do have to take a speaker cab, then why not just take a combo to the gig. Like I say, I don't really understand them.
@BluGuitarАй бұрын
The idea is: think of it as a full multichannel head in a stomp format. EG replaced many Marshall JVM410… As a pedal it is easy to put on a pedalboard too. All cabling get easier and shorter. You can drive a cab and go direct at the same time-or just use 1 out-whatever you need. Having full 100 watts power and sounding exactly the same on any power outlet on this planet it became the choice for many touring professional players… But hey, if you like your good old combo: that’s also great!
@1man1guitarletsgoАй бұрын
@@BluGuitar Thank you. I do like my combos, but I also like travelling light! I take on board what you say about touring musicians.
@3l84r70Ай бұрын
@3:44 when you realise all cover bands in the UK and AUS play the same songs 🤘
@josstratАй бұрын
I have a question… I saw the schematics and I think that the reverb is before the fx loop… which means than if you put a delay in the loop, you will delay the reverb.. isn’t it a non sense for you?
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
Hmm, not sure. Certainly reverb doesn't seem to apply when coming back in to the FX return - when using the amp 1 as a power section for a preamp pedal so I guess the reverb has already been added at this stage. I've never had a problem with running a delay in the FX loop though, sounds good to me, and Thomas uses a delay in the loop a lot too. How does it work with a normal amp that has reverb? Isn't it exactly the same? Pretty sure my combo amps that have reverb on board have it in the preamp section
@dr.gregoryweisswassernd7251Ай бұрын
The reverb is after the effect loop on my Mercury edition for sure.
@KanlydNorgeАй бұрын
@@tonystartup3817nope reverb is before loop.. the only irritating thing is that the noise gate is after reverb and kills the reverb tail.
@josstratАй бұрын
@@dr.gregoryweisswassernd7251 I just checked the manual and it says the reverb is before the noise gate and the fx loop. In the signal flow part
@somerandomguy180Ай бұрын
As someone fairly new to the channel, who is this mysterious Tony From Up The Street?
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
Honestly, just someone who started watching John's videos but then realised didn't live very far away and offered to loan a guitar to try out once..... And been swapping gear around since then as and when I've had anything remotely interesting in
@somerandomguy180Ай бұрын
@@tonystartup3817 Ah, cool. Thanks for the demystification. I've always loved swapping gear with friends; definitely a great way to try stuff out.
@jimmcdougall9973Ай бұрын
I think it sounds very unnatural for what it proclaims to be. The Friedman IRX and IRD are far better options, that sound like tubes should, even though it’s “unpowered”. Nothing a Seymour Duncan Powerstage can’t rectify.
@tonystartup3817Ай бұрын
I've used John's IRX into the return of the amp 1 so I can use it's power stage to power a cab. It was cool, it worked well, but I didn't think any of the sounds that you could get were really much different than you could get just using the amp 1 by itself. Maybe I should suggest John giving it a go whilst he has both of them himself
@Apeshoot13Ай бұрын
Behringer never did anything to anyone. They knew what they were getting into it when they bought it! LOL Bass players...
@seamanjiveАй бұрын
Did you play anything they could dance to...
@orlandocarrillo8730Ай бұрын
I’ve had the Amp1 for a bit. Even purchased it twice but I kept selling it. For a few reasons. 1. Although it sounds awesome, I don’t think it’s well suited for today’s modern player. No single DI output or ability to load cab sims. 2. The design layout is a little weird. Those little switches on the side are a pain to deal with. Rather have a master presence 3. Although it can be controlled far beyond whats offered as a stand alone, I’m turned off by having to buy all these exclusive items to make it work. Proprietary midi cable? Magnetic locks? A huge controller? A DI/Cab Sim box? Most of those things are built and designed into most products today, felt like I’m already paying over $800 for an unfinished product if that makes sense. 4. Then of course there’s no availability of those add ins in the US For these reasons, I think this product hasn’t taken off. It’s just not as practical. I know Blackstar also make an Amp1 clone and it generally does the same thing but a bit better designed in my opinion.
@michaeldorrenbacher8977Ай бұрын
Please pleas pleas dont say Blackstar makes something similar. They do not! They only copied the layout, stole the name but thats all. Totally different technology!
@TheMemagNeman25 күн бұрын
"It’s just not as practical", that's really weird considering it's main points is being small, portable and practical 100w amp (not multi-effect digi box).
@frankcarter6427Ай бұрын
superstition - cool as ...
@mikeyo3230Ай бұрын
Play that Funky my man 🤘🤘
@frankcarter6427Ай бұрын
@@mikeyo3230 the 1st clip was superstition wasn't it?