ORANGE CRUSH 35RT - How It Takes Pedals and Why We Use It To Make YouTube Videos | Play Guitar

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks for watching. Check out the Orange Crush 35rt compared to the Orange Crush 20rt from Clean to Metal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDPno2jfr9spck Check out this original Rock song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-9h6qQebJphbc If you dig what we do....you know what to do!

[@martyVcreations]

Just picked up one here in the Philippines. I've had some great amps in my like, Marshall, Mesa Boogie IV, Fender, but there's something about this little guy I love.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Hi Marty....kamusta ka na? Yes, they are great little amps, even compared to the big boys. Thanks for watching!

[@danielcarter3928]

i put a Celestion G10 Vintage in mine and it really took it to another level

[@RockHardRiffs]

Nice. Thanks for watching!

[@waynewilcox444]

Ha! Got my 35rt late last week....very very impressive Using clean channel with my pedalboard and I really don't know if I'll ever use the dirty channel. Clean side is great alone too

[@RockHardRiffs]

great little amp for sure!

[@benallmark9671]

Interesting

[@Kali-eq3lr]

I thought I made a mistake purchasing this amp until I stuck a cheap compressor petal in front of it. Made the gain a lot easier to control, lots of useful bedroom volume tones.

[@SrPepe1977]

I quite like the way this amp sounded. It obviously took the pedals quite respectably, doing what you'd expect. It responded to the dirt satisfactorily, which is more than what you could say for most SS amps! I really look forward to getting myself one. Thank you.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Good choice. Thanks for watching!

[@queso5566]

Hi Sir! It's 4:11am here in the Philippines right now and you're rocking hard! 😁😁 few more days before my orange crush 35rt will arrive..I'm so excited.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Hey there Daniel...I'm excited for you...and please call me Moe. You may want to check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnvFaZKEicqgqMU

[@benallmark9671]

How do you like it ?

[@queso5566]

@@benallmark9671 I really love it!!! The best budget solid state combo amp in my oponion. Unfortunately, a friend of mine fried the speaker 2 weeks ago so I'm trying to find a replacement speaker which is hard because it is a 4 ohm speaker. I can still use the cab sim/phones to record without the speaker.

[@xxxsagacityxxx]

@@queso5566 hi sir, paano po nangyari na fried? Balak ko rin bumili nito. Salamat

[@queso5566]

@@xxxsagacityxxx nagflactuate yung kuryente sa venue ng gig..problema talaga daw yun sa venue na yun lalo kapag gabi kase andun ang NGCP..saka ko na lang nalaman after nung nangyari haha..okay na ngayon, nag order ako ng speaker sa sweetwater, same speaker din from Orange..sobrang ganda nyan na amp..sa jb music ko naiskor nung nagsale..

[@rickyketcham5338]

My daughter wants one for her birthday. And she’s going to get one. Thanks for your review it helped me decide on the 35RT

[@RockHardRiffs]

They are great little amps for sure...I'm sure she'd love it....but...I'd suggest having a look at this one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYfVdIpveJ2drsU If she's a bedroom player and doesn't want to invest in pedals, this might be more suited to her needs. If you do go with the Orange...make sure to break in that speaker. They tend to be a bit fuzzy/buzzy until it's broken in. Rock on and good luck!

[@martyVcreations]

@rickyketcham5338 very good choice

[@es52]

Thank you for all your research! Made me confident in my purchase today of the 35RT 🤘

[@markrose1825]

Really appreciate this video. New to guitar myself and just bought this amp. I love your input about how the amp gets demo'd by most people on YT. Well done. Subscribed!

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thank you Mark. Really appreciate it! You may want to have a look through our playlists, especially "For the very beginner". All kinds of stuff in there. Rock on my friend.

[@danielpaddonshealingspace2481]

So I got one yesterday tried it in store they gave me a Gibson lp to try but had tuning issues. Got it anyway man that orange is a beast so happy I got it

[@RockHardRiffs]

If you got it new...just wait. It'll sound even better the more you use it. Thanks for watching!

[@applechoral]

This is a great video specifically because I'm looking for something that sounds identical on the direct line out as it does in the room. I'm gonna have to rehearse and record a lot at night, I want to replicate the sounds I'll get live. Thanks for this!

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks Cody. One thing...I'd listen to it in person thru the headphone (direct) out, if possible. What you're hearing in the video is the amp recorded by the camera microphone. Thanks for watching!

[@GaryManning-m3n]

I love my 35RT I love this little amp. My Marshall got pushed in the corner mostly too. Lol. Thanks for the presentation. I liked your Aint Talkin Bout Love sound bite. I have tried playing EV and can not get a good lesson on the song.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Great little amps aren't they. Maybe this will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5y3nJ6MmLKha6M Thanks for watching!

[@kerrynolan4526]

That’s the 2nd time this channel has said that the Orange 35 RT has a spring reverb. It does not. The on board reverb is digital, in fact, it’s the only part of the amp that isn’t analogue. I have a 35 RT, and like it a lot, but just in the interest of complete transparency, the reverb channel is digital.

[@RockHardRiffs]

We're both right (from the Orange website): "Based on a classic ‘spring’ type, the reverb in the Crush RT models is an all-new digital module which adds a warm 3D spaciousness to your sound." Thanks for watching!

[@willredelsheimer5919]

Great video and interesting points. So many reviewers talk about YT's compression and audio quality but not many discuss why they choose an amp or gear to alleviate some of the issues that arise from that. So many people have claimed it to have a tube like feel to it. It definitely seems to have the sounds. Big fan. Hope to own one in the near future.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thank you Will. Much appreciated. I was almost shocked at how good it sounds even compared to a tube Marshall amp. Let us know if you get one. Thanks for watching!

[@doctorskull8197]

Fine demonstration ‼️

[@RockHardRiffs]

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching 🎸

[@JanpolCodnita8704]

Yes sir. That's what I want to hear, simple sound of an amp from the Camera mic. Cool tones!.. \m/

[@RockHardRiffs]

Hey there Jay. Thanks for that. I've done videos of this amp both mic'd and no mic like this one for the very reason you stated. There's nothing like dropping a bunch of money on something you thought sounded one way...then you come to find it sounds completely different. Leaves you feeling like you've been had or ripped off. My motto is to treat my demo's as if I'm looking to buy what I'm demo-ing. I want to hear it from as many 'angles' as I can. Due diligence I suppose. Rock on my friend!

[@Texas059]

I have a question Orange Amplification Crush 35RT 35-Watt 1x10" Guitar Combo Amplifier (Orange) I want to replace a speaker with something like this with my amp Eminence Legend 1058 10" Guitar Speaker, 75 Watts at 8 Ohms I want your opinion will it work with my amp Give Feedback 7:33 PM Are

[@samkumar3281]

Please make a video of this amp with delay pedal for lead distorted tones

[@RockHardRiffs]

I'll keep that in mind!

[@TwistedIdentity]

Great video/demo. Just thought I'd throw in my two cents for others. I own the 20RT and the Pro 60 and both are absolutely fantastic. I've also owned the 35RT in the past. They really knocked it out of the park with these. Incredibly versatile, take pedals like champs whether you're in front or though the loop, and it's refreshing to see something fully analog as opposed to digital. I like the digital stuff too but sometimes ya just wanna go back to basics. Keep in mind though if you're using the gain channel on the 35RT because there is no dedicated master, it gets really loud, REALLY fast. Not the best for apartments. (main reason I got the Pro 60 actually)

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks Wrath. Appreciate the input!

[@TwistedIdentity]

@@RockHardRiffs Yep yep! Rock on

[@benallmark9671]

I just got the 35 and agree , it gets loud quick. How is the 60 any quieter ? Would an attenuator would on the 35 ?

[@chrisb48907]

Great video...from what i heard the only bad thing bout the amp is the cab sim when using headphones..

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@chrisb48907 Thank you! I’d have agree with that. Doesn’t sound so great. Thanks for watching 🎸

[@chrisb48907]

@@RockHardRiffs well i tried one out today...at the local shop..couldnt get past the wicked hum when i cranked the gain...very annoying..

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@chrisb48907 I hope you were able to side-to-side it with other amps 🎸

[@DLawrenceMarketing]

Cool demo man. I have been researching Orange amps for a month now and I will mostly use it with headphones. What is your opinion of the headphone out tones? Is there an amp you recommend for headphone use?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks David. Do you have a good pair of headphones? If possible, I would suggest trying out the amp with them. Personally, I’m not crazy about it. I have another video with the Fender Mustang LT25. You might take a look at that. Thanks for watching 🎸

[@DLawrenceMarketing]

@@RockHardRiffsThanks for your reply. I have a pair of $50 Audio Technica mixing headphones. I thought the Orange amp might sound better because of the analog circuitry. I don't know much. I did play the Orange amp and I think it's passable but maybe my expectations are too high. I can't get the tones I have in my head.

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@DLawrenceMarketing I have another video dialing in this (35rt) amp, too if you're new to it. A good eq pedal might also help you if you're looking for specific tone.

[@deandavis8632]

Sounds awesome man

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks 🎸

[@noahsaldierna5760]

Just ordered mine today!

[@RockHardRiffs]

awesome

[@redcomn]

I used iridium and pedal baby now. Orange ss amp were pretty amazing.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Not sure I"ve heard of pedal baby, but I also use the iridium for recording. I use the OC for demo's. Love it!

[@redcomn]

@@RockHardRiffs i used em in cab bypass mode. For live and band practice i prefer actual cab then ir into mixer or frfr. I tried iridium first on cr120c fx loop and that what sold me on this setup. sometimes people baffle at how an orange ss amp and cab can sound convincingly like a vox fender and plexi 🤣

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@redcomn too cool

[@dusttalking6871]

Hi, brother. I like your style. I have a Schecter Tele and a Vox AC10c1 as well as a Zoom G1 Four effects pedal, Boss SY1 and a Line 6 M13 stomp box board, and am seriously considering getting an Orange Crush 35RT. Do you personally prefer running your pedals in the front or the effects loop on your 35rt? Which set up do you prefer?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thank you and cool stuff you’ve got there. A funny thing…the video I put out earlier today is on this very subject with the same amp. Are you planning on using the dirty channel? You might want to run your delay pedal through the loop…but then again maybe not depending on how you like it. Watch that video and see what you think. Thanks for watching 🎸

[@dusttalking6871]

@@RockHardRiffs I am planning on buying a 35rt, in part thanks to your video comparison between it and the 20rt and yes, I will be using the dirty channel as well as the clean. Rock on, brother!

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@dusttalking6871 awesome and I’m sure you’ll love it. Give it a little time for the speaker to break in. Rock on 🎸

[@TM1861]

Enjoyed this! Love your crazy vibrato technique! Would love to see you demonstrate! Thanks!

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks Terry. This might....kinda....be what you mean: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pImQXpKnrdWsqqs

[@sonicexperiments]

Very satisfied with orange amp. Thanks for this video

[@RockHardRiffs]

Glad you like it!

[@ThisIsNimo]

Hello there! I need your help. I couldn't decide between Orange 35rt or Super crush 100. I'd love to get the Super crush 100 because the 12" speaker and more headroom. However, I will mostly use this combo amp for bedroom. What is your opinion on this? Thank you so much.

[@RockHardRiffs]

If you are going to play in a band...I'd get the super crush. If just bedroom...go 35rt. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewmolina3048]

The perfect sludge amp

[@floga10]

Sludge?

[@rupe82]

​@@floga10 Sludge metal

[@rockinbob]

Hey thanks for that! What are your basic settings on the Orange that's best for taking pedals? Say, if you were to put a multi effects with preamp through it, what are good, flat settings? I have the Crush too but I don't think I'm setting up the eq on it right.

[@RockHardRiffs]

You're welcome and thanks for watching. For every player...there's a potential different way to dial in an amp. Some turn up all the EQ's all the way, then turn down (or take away) which ever tone is too much. I would suggest using the type of tone you use the most...i.e. distorted or light overdrive or clean...which ever you use the most. Then put your EQ's at noon or 12:00. At this point add or take away which ever tones you like or want less of. Here's an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnvFaZKEicqgqMU

[@uncleterrydidntworkattheha6116]

Why do you use the pedals in the front and not the fx loop in the back?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Great question. It depends on how you use the amp. In most cases, you'd run reverb (if needed) and/or delay thru the loop if using the amps dirty channel. In this case, the 35rt has its own reverb. If using the clean channel with an overdrive pedal, you want the reverb (in the amp) and delay 'after' the overdrive in the chain. Listen to the difference in placement of delay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4rbpqBpgLFsjMU Thanks for watching!

[@slowhand633]

great video! is this on the clean or dirty channel? If I'm running pedals in front of it, wondering if it's loud enough on the clean channel or if it's better to go to dirty channel with light gain and run them that way to get some clean tube sounding distortion.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thank you. This is all through the clean channel. Lots of potential ways of using it. Rock on!

[@gregorywilson3318]

@@RockHardRiffs ☯️

[@AdlerMow]

I'm interested in the buying the orange crunch 20rt as my first amp. How well it sounds with a strat (single coil) for blues/heavy rock? I really enjoy from the cleanish breakup (marshall like) to cookin' tone I hear in many albuns, can I achieve it with this amp, or should I choose other. I'm interested in entry to intermediate analog ss amps, by the way.

[@RockHardRiffs]

The 20rt would probably be fine for what you're looking for, but if there's a music store near you that has one to try out, I'd go that way first. Maybe they have something else they could recommend also. Thanks for watching!

[@AdlerMow]

@@RockHardRiffs Oh, thank you for your reply! Do you know any place where they have lots of instruments and rent a quite room for you to try for one hour? I think many people would really enjoy be let alone to explore without the pressure to buy it. In a single day with say $100 I would try like 10 instruments, than go and buy my favorite one.

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@AdlerMow wow no I don’t. Maybe call around different stores like Sam Ash if there is one near you. Never know!

[@larehpirep1]

Great video. Question... Does the clean channel share the eq section with the gain channel or is the clean channel just a volume knob? Thanks.

[@RockHardRiffs]

thank you and good question. Both channels share the EQ.

[@danielenourry3577]

Hiya, thanks for the video. I was wondering if you knew whether the FX Loop on the CRUSH35RT is in series or parallel?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Hi Daniel…thanks for watching. I can’t say for absolutely sure, but my guess is series since it doesn’t have a wet/dry mix as most parallels do. Rock on 🎸

[@JimiHendrixEX]

I think in first second. Oh mu god. Eric Clapton playing in store xd it made my Day

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks for watching!

[@metalmania707]

any difference taking the delay and phaser pedals through the front of amp, instead of the fx loop? Sound better/not as good?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Dar...everything you hear in this video is in front of the amp. I did not use the FX loop. I've yet to find a use for it.

[@paulchoate1]

@@RockHardRiffs I’m thinking I should have bought the 35 instead of the 20 just because of the fx loop that is missing on the 20. You don’t think the lack of the loop is a big deal?

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@paulchoate1 it's not a big deal to me. It's a matter of taste between an 8" or 10" speaker, imo. Thanks for watching!

[@t.t.maverick1366]

Are you recording this thru the headphone out? Thanks

[@graham8harrison565]

I have one of these amplifiers and I’ve only just purchased it but I can’t locate and can’t find out how to use the effects loop. Perhaps you could tell me your sincerely Michael Harrison, UK

[@bjornd.4805]

Great Video,which Song is this at Minute 4:40? Tanks,regards from Austria

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks Bjorn...that's Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love by Van Halen kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYnXlWqHgatmbdU Danke fürs zuschauen!

[@bjornd.4805]

@@RockHardRiffs Big Thank,s ...

[@nickolasgarantziotis7523]

What kind of pedal do you recommend for the 35rt

[@Bobby_Digital37]

It’s a great clean platform. I use to run xotic sl drive into the clean channel and it was awesome, until the amp died. Think I just got a dud 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@johnsonsam6845]

Is this amp can take cab or amp simulator pedal?? Bcause most practice amp sound a little bit thin and harsh

[@RockHardRiffs]

I don't know about thin or harsh, but yes you can take an amp simulator like the strymon Iridium using the cab bypass and plug it into the FX loop return.

[@albertmarkethinkpr1325]

Do you think there is a distortion difference between tthe 35rt and the 60c? i want to buy one but i can't decide betwen the crush 35rt and the 60c.....

[@RockHardRiffs]

Hi Albert. There probably isn't a big huge difference, but with a 12" speaker and semi-open back, it will sound different. I haven't played through one, but the reviews here might help: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CR60C--orange-crush-cr60c-60-watt-1x12-inch-combo-amp

[@albertmarkethinkpr1325]

@@RockHardRiffs Thank you for the reply. I have made up my mind, since it's my first Orange amp i will go with the 35rt since it has the best price out of the whole line, and if the 10" speakers were good enough for you they are good enough for me. Have a great week ahead! \m/

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@albertmarkethinkpr1325 wise choice imo. You have a great one too 🎸

[@cirimaxg651]

Is the hiss normal when I turn up the amp's saturation?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Yes it's normal. Old timers say..."it's part of my tone"...lol. Use an O.D. pedal if you want to reduce the hiss or a noise gate pedal.

[@cirimaxg651]

@@RockHardRiffs Thank you very much for responding....! Happy rocking for you!!!

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@cirimaxg651 you too and thanks for watching!

[@christianr.8885]

Can i connect an orange micro to this amp?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Yes I don’t see why not, but which one and why??

[@christianr.8885]

The dark one

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@christianr.8885 you should be able to hook it up to the return of your fx loop. I’m not absolutely sure of this so please do more research 🎸

[@JAF2991]

I wouldn't, get a 1x12 instead

[@michaelpekala1494]

What song is that at the beginning?

[@michaelpekala1494]

I got it! Santana - All I Ever Wanted

[@RockHardRiffs]

You got it. Thanks for watching!

[@user-iy7ub8gn3w]

I’m pretty sure this is the amp I want to buy. Can you get a solid classic rock “Led Zeppelin” kind of sound on this amp?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Hi Amanda. Which Led Zeppelin type sound?...lol. This amp has 4 gain stages which help give you different tones. You can use whatever pedals you like to help attain the tones you're looking for, too. It's a great little amp. Thanks for watching!

[@user-iy7ub8gn3w]

@@RockHardRiffs hmm I’m very new to guitar playing but mostly I mean the classic 1960s and 70s tone. I’m going to be playing a lot with headphones as well because I live in a townhouse and can’t have the volume too loud. So someone recommended to me a Boss Katana 50, but i heard that it has more of a modern sound/tone than the orange, so it was a concern for me. But I also heard that it’s a better amp for distortion at lower levels…. So I’m really not sure. Would you recommend the katana or the orange crush. Personally I like the sound of the orange better..

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@user-iy7ub8gn3w I understand your situation. One thing I'd suggest is to not put the cart before the horse. I wouldn't buy expensive gear at first. I'd prioritize learning to play first over anything else. I have no experience with the Katana amps, but I've heard very good things. 50 watts is probably far, far more than you'd need. 35 watts is more than you'd need. You may want to check out the Fender Mustang LT25: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYfVdIpveJ2drsU here is a comparison with the Fender and the Orange Crush 20rt: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYeXp2hmf9GZoNk Another issue is the headphone capabilities of amps tend to be a bit disappointing. I think that's really cool you're looking for that classic Rock guitar tone. I hope this helps!

[@user-iy7ub8gn3w]

@@RockHardRiffs you’re awesome thank you so much! I agree 100%. I’m going to go ahead and try out the katana, if for whatever reason i don’t like it orange crush will be by next go to. Or I might end up just buying them both😅 thanks again!!

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@user-iy7ub8gn3w thanks and good luck!

[@brendangray]

This or the thr30ii?

[@benallmark9671]

I just started using this amp , I like it and all but is it just me or does it sound pretty boxy ?

[@RockHardRiffs]

The speaker probably needs breaking in. Give it a little time. Thanks for watching!

[@kcir3r3av3r]

can I use it for small gig?

[@RockHardRiffs]

with heavy handed rockers....no, but you can always mic it. Otherwise....maybe.

[@jvlvl]

Hi, Im looking for an affordable amp for home recording and practising. Within this price range I consider the 35rt a great choice, however the only thing im concerned about is how it takes pedals for ambient guitar. I have a bigger pedal board with 2 reverb pedals (i use Fender Reflecting Pool mainly) and i use very "huge" reverb settings with long decays, sometimes the shimmer setting combined with a delay pedal also set at more soundscape making seting, chorus and potentionally some overdrive. Do you think the 35rt would be suitable for this without some unwated hiss muddy sounds/breaking the sound? This video is just an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoGuo3WorrStj80 , but thats what im sort of aiming for. I tought about buying a roland jc22 amp, which takes big pedalboards well but thats about 200 euro more in my country, so I thought I'd ask for your opinion on this.

[@RockHardRiffs]

this amp is fine for most anything you need. If you don't want o.d. hiss....use a pedal. thanks for watching!

[@jvlvl]

@@RockHardRiffs thank you!:)

[@KjellChristensen__KC-MUSIC]

Great sharing my friend. Nice sound from this amp

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks Kjell. Yes great little amp!

[@CarlosAguilar-pp9kn]

Orange 35rt what a little pretty amp, it looks and sound so cool, made in China entirely by ladies, the happiness the first time I used it made me forgot to off before the unplug the guitar, and this little guy almost blow up my room 😁

[@RockHardRiffs]

Yes…great little amp. Thanks for watching 🎸

[@arizonabob4103]

great!

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thank you

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

I know the 20RT can chugg based on another video where someone got it to those settings from 0 in barely over a minute....so I would assume the 35RT can chugg just as well.

[@RockHardRiffs]

Here's a pretty good comparison I think. No mics used: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYDPno2jfr9spck

[@gregorywilson3318]

Ola definitely proved that to be true!!!!☯️

[@waynewilcox444]

Great video.... convinced me to buy this amp.....like your delivery... subscribed! One question....have you tried the amp with active pickups?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Thanks Wayne. No I have not used active pick ups with it. I can’t see it making any difference, though. Rock on dude 🎸

[@waynewilcox444]

@@RockHardRiffs I shall...look forward to more videos...you are down to earth and our taste in tunes is similar

[@RockHardRiffs]

@@waynewilcox444 thanks my friend. Hope to see you in the future

[@butchs3190]

I will have this amp

[@RockHardRiffs]

You will have a good amp ;-)

[@waynewilcox444]

How do I find you on Facebook? Tried rock hard riffs

[@RockHardRiffs]

Sorry Wayne...no Facebook. We started way back with a page type thing, but I dumped it soon after.

[@waynewilcox444]

@@RockHardRiffs ok ..thanks

[@gyslainbeauchamp9241]

Same chords as skynyrd-simple man👍

[@RockHardRiffs]

sweet