Revisiting The Joyo American Sound Pedal - Wow!

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Hey guys in this video I revisit the Joyo American Sound pedal. I want to see if I could produce a whole song using just this pedal. Let me know what you think of the sound etc. I played a cover in this song, so will probably get a copyright strike, so please at least like this video or make a comment. Thanks guys!
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[@RichBischoff]

Hey guys, Thanks for watching! Please remember to like and subscribe, and stop by Spotify to listen to some music. open.spotify.com/artist/3GoaK66hG2Al2gf6ync58b?si=L7XJVS7aTCWMPUMLTpFD3Q&dl_branch=1

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

People can pay $400 for the Strymon Iridium and that’s fine. This Joyo sounds very good. I’ve been using it live for a year and it does a great job going direct to PA.

[@onitvideoproductioncharles9102]

I compared this to iridium and prefer it!

[@harrisfrankou2368]

I got their pedalboard. It's a rock

[@codylancaster2807]

This pedal has no business sounding this good. I love it!

[@stirlingarcher2141]

This is the best compliment I can come up with: "The song & music took over and stole the video!" I've got both of those pedals and enjoy finding videos showing them in action, but when you got to playing the whole song I completely forgot about the pedal and was drawn into music. I don't think a lot of KZbin gear reviewers could play a whole song if their lives depended on it, most rip out a few 15 second flashy licks trying to impress and act cool, which is okay I guess. This was on a totally different level to anything I've seen in this area. Thank you for the great performance, music and song! Oh .............. and demonstration of the pedal :-0 Great work!

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks brother!

[@roberttower8059]

I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Archer! It is indeed very enjoyable to hear a whole song played and recorded with passion. The gear demo is just icing on the cake. Love it!

[@internalmethods]

Still one of the best (cheap) hidden gems on my pedal board. The tone shaping on this is unbelievable. It literally makes every amp sound better!!! Also, so many amps have low end that you can't pull out from the built in EQ. THIS THING WILL PULL OUT ALL AVAILABLE LOW END!!!

[@thenewmedic]

Good to know all of this. Everyone seems to just use this pedal as a direct-in amp sim. I can't find much info on people using it as a pedal into an amp.

[@bahiodj5566]

@@thenewmedic In Venezuela is too difficult to find valves, vacum tubes, thats why I was forced to buy a used solid state amplifier, a fender deluxe 112 plus for 80 dollars, as its drive channel is not to my liking (although it is for many users) I bought an American joyo used for 25 dollars and I use it near to crunch through the effects loop, before the delay, I use the original reverb of the amp, also a z-vex box of rock for louder sounds and its clean booster for solos. the american sound solved my sound because it receives the z-vex well.

[@austinstyles6393]

@@thenewmedic Got it going into my Vox AC10…Turns into another amp & it Sounds Great!

[@mammouth2727]

I use it in the power amp input of my katana. Sounds heavenly and bypasses the digital preamp. At last I have good cleans.

[@johnjcjr]

@@mammouth2727 I have the Katana 100 MK2 and looking for a way to get more of a tube amp sound out of it. Thanks for the idea.

[@TaimumITurzo]

All I can see is a talented guy playing fender strat wearing a gibson t-shirt.

[@stephenlongo8240]

Finally someone did a demo of this pedal with adding reverb. Made a world of difference. Sounded great.

[@robertstager6538]

For a low volume bedroom rocker (blues, classic rock, clean to moderate OD) like me, the Joyo American is the $40 solution to the Fender Tonemaster amps. This pedal, fed into various voices on a Vox Cambridge 50, gives great richness and fullness to the Vox Deluxe twin setting, the AC30 top boost and the Brit 1959 setting. My two cents. These combinations give you a 'hybrid', highly tweakable amp sound, and some credible grit at bedroom sound levels. Great pedal!

[@darklight4815]

Man I really dig this,the whole thing...this is what playing music is all about...thank you for sharing this.

[@RichBischoff]

Welcome!

[@anthroknight]

I've seen many pedal demos: some awful, occasionally some very well thought out. I have to say that what you have given us here is absolutely the best and most informative pedal review I've ever seen. And also a pleasurable tune listening experience. As you're recording direct to your DAW and perhaps adding in some CAB IRs, the only difference between what you are demoing and what I can do with my own American Sound pedal and similar guitars is your excellent playing :) I came here as I've been looking for some YT videos which might help persuade me to give the Strymon Iridium a shot in order to improve on the equipment I already use (specifically the Joyo AS and AcTone). I honestly don't think the $435 euros it would cost me would be worth it. Thanks a lot. Subscribed!

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks!

[@danfango1333]

I have 2 of these . Stereo outs from my pedalboard, Into the Americans, into a Presonous audiobox. Couldn't be happier with my recorded sound. And these pedals are a giveaway. No money. For recording bass I do the same thing with a TC Spectradrive. 4 band EQ and compressor. In either case I'm confident DI into a good PA would sound good. I love a good amp, but these pedals are so good that you could do without it!

[@danfango1333]

@ Shut up.

[@VenancioPortalatin]

Sounded killer on every setting you used. Also, Bravo for covering "Big Head Tod and the Monsters". Such an underrated band. Love the joyo pedals. I've actually used them direct on my board with a DI strait into a PA live. I always us it with a touch of room reverb to make it sound more natural. It even stacks with od pedals great. Great demo of how versatile these $40 pedals are.

[@VinJapanGuitarShop]

Great job, dude! love the $34 pedal, the $150 HB tele, the strat with one of the only colors that really makes the tortoise shell pick guard look great, and the song. Well done! Off to buy me a Joyo pedal.

[@oza8578]

Agreed. That strat looks deadly with that tort pickguard. Sounded killer, too. Nice work, Ryan! Keep these reviews (and your music) going! Bravo!

[@valkiria_ito]

I've been using the British sound joyo to replace virtual amps, unbelievable, i'll ve getting the American sound now :D

[@xdirt.surferx]

I have been using the American Sound pedal for a few years and now and love it. Great job on the demo and cool song!

[@soundsgenuine3855]

Good voice and well played, Rich. I been searching the best Joyo American video in YT, yours is 👍🤘..will get this set as soonest and thanks for your great info. Cheers

[@RichBischoff]

Welcome!

[@harrisfrankou2368]

I'll pair this with my pedalboard. Fuzz Wah Phase 90 Space Echo R20... Oh yeah and Strymon Riverside.

[@guts2112]

You’ve got a great voice.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks!

[@playlistforkids]

Sounds killer, especially the lead tone with the drive up.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks!

[@JasonJBrunet]

The moment I heard that lead I was sold and I ordered one for myself. Can't wait to try it with my steel guitar.

[@aeroshack]

Sounded great, I agree if there was anything cheap in this mix, I didn't hear it, but I was listening to the song in the end which I guess just proved the point. Have a Great New Year.

[@MichaelZola]

Great video Rich! You created the perfect tone. The full track absolutely rocked.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks!

[@davidwahl3136]

Came for the review, stayed tor great playing and singing. You got your mojo working man ! Cheers

[@danfango1333]

Yes buy this pedal. You'll never mic an amp again. FOR NO MONEY 🍺

[@RichBischoff]

Well like $39 bucks.

[@joewalsh8217]

That solo sounds so good!

[@jcugnoni]

Sound amazingly good for the price. I could not tell it was'nt a good old amp in the mix. Thanks for this great demo and best wishes for 2020.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks Joel!

[@justinpalmer6098]

New comment, old video, but great work. I've loved that song for multiple decades and it's never gotten the love it deserves. The pedal sounds great, I have one on the way. Again, great job! I bought the British Sound years ago after I saw you play a Rush song through it, can't remember which song. As others have said, putting it through a whole song with multiple layers is awesome!

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks

[@MFPick]

Good cover. Love that song.

[@PureMadMetal]

I bought this pedal recently and returned it within a few days I have to be clear that I had no issues with the functionality of the pedal, this was not the sound I was looking for. Fender Bassman, dumble amp nope. But it just took you into that American sound scape that so many pedals miss. It's not bassman or dumble but it's still a great pedal.

[@eaglewindrider7700]

Your Strat lead solo was Awesome! The sound of your Kit was Sweet Enjoyed it 👍🔥🎸🦅

[@paullaughton3440]

Thanks for making this great video! Great feel in the song.

[@JMal883]

An amazing pedal for recording into your DAW, so much so I’ve bought all of the others in the series. The California is simply amazing for Bass. Speaking of which, a great cover as well. Your videos keep getting better and better.

[@jma7515]

Wow. Loved the video! Thank you. Subscribed Considering buying one of these

[@brucemarie3059]

with a pedal review like this, what are we gonna we do wit so many other reviewers who just re-hash the same old licks but then, the pedal is the tool, the master is at work with the tool Rock On!

[@djlimitededition385]

Came for the review, stayed for the great cover!

[@samwestonpotter]

We used to play this song in our band in high school. Love BHT. We also used to play Kensington Line. They put on a great show. Class of 96, haha.

[@michaelweinman9051]

Kewl, RB. Diggin the originals. We LIKE! more please, thanks from fans in L.A.

[@mostroenturno9150]

I found this same pedal for like 25 bucks and this video made me buy it. Thanks a lot!

[@kipmillwee6936]

Hearing this in a track makes all the DIFF!!! Thanks for putting this together

[@guitarlessons7922]

Sounds great, I will have to pull mine out, unfortunately I can't sing or play this well lol

[@cptntwang]

Good rockin‘ sir. Thanks. I just bought this pedal to play small gigs through an acoustic amp. I was close to ordering a n iridium.....

[@liozardkung123]

Fucking fantastic playing dude, I'm ordering one now after watching this

[@fretman1087]

I've had the American for a while now, my buddy has the British. Great inexpensive pedals for certain situations. When we use them, we go directly from our pedal board going directly into a power mixer, then into the house PA system for example. One could get spoiled real quick not having to carry gig amps all over town. Of course, like anything else, there's always trade offs to take into consideration. Not the ultimate solution, but the best 'BUDGET' one when options are limited.

[@RichBischoff]

I agree, I used it once live on the road when my real amp went out.

[@pdp977]

Nice cover and the guitar sounds great - especially the slide bits. I'll be dragging my one of these out for a bit of fun! Don't think I ever used it on slide. It proves you don't need top line gear to record a good song.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

I've been using a POD Go almost exclusively for about a year now, but I feel like I want to get back into using these Joyo Sound series pedals (I have all four, and am thinking about buying the new Oxford, which is an Orange amp sim). They are very versatile, even the California (Mesa Boogie) one gets great clean tones.

[@jaypogiii8671]

For a sec, i thought i was here for the pedal but then I got hooked with the song and guitar playing. Cheers lad! 👏👏

[@t.p.sheppard1270]

Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Saw them (Him) back in ‘88/‘89 at a bar called Franklin’s(?) in Denver CO. Unbelievable guitarist and you did a great job this rendition.

[@RichBischoff]

Yeah Todd's an amazing play and has a cool voice.

[@Stubsgaard]

Excellent demonstration og what this pedal is capable of 😊. Thanks a lot!. Also very impressed with the way your handled that song.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks Lars!

[@lastdaysguitar]

The American Sound really has that sweet Fender tone, also the Joyo AC Tone is also a great take on VOX sound.

[@martinodelazzari6373]

I have all of the Joyo pedals. IMO if you pair them with a good cab simulator the sound is just incredible. I use them the DigiTech Cab Dryvr. My favorite for Strat is the British Sound (think Plexi, JCM800) but that one defenetly needs a cabsim, but the touch sensitivity is unreal. The American is second. I found out that the California sound really really good for direct recording for bass. I did try some more expansive digital options but IMO the digital one are not that responsive. Just my $0.02.

[@RichBischoff]

Awesome, agreed. Any of those pedal paired with a good cab sim pedal are amazing.

[@anthroknight]

I was thinking of buying the Iridium, but I think a wiser and cheaper solution for me is to just buy a Mooer Radar to add to my AS and AcTone. And then a lot more practice!

[@andyp4851]

Great video I watched this and think how great this pedal is. It is one of the first pedals I bought and I use it on my pedal board in front of my amp. I use it clean almost no drive to add sparkle it is almost always on.I have some really expensive pedals Ryra , beetroninx, OCD's and keeleys but this is still one of the most used pedals on my board

[@Steven_SK]

I am making the rounds trying to get an education on pedals. I first saw and fell in love with this pedal in another version created for Thomann. So seeing this has me sold for sure as well as the Azor pedals for the money. Awesome playing and thanks!

[@mr.jogger8346]

Definately, the tone is in the hands. Brilliant, dude!! Congrats from Spain, Europe!!!

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks Jose!

[@gennadiysdengi]

thats an awesome pedal and even better cover :)

[@johnburkhalter3880]

Great tune and amazing playing. I think the guitar tracks sound great. You can also use a tube preamp behind the joyo and increase its output just enough to make the preamp clip slightly. Gives it just a little more tube realism.

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

Love your segments Rich, always informative. Pedal does sound great and your cover sounded terrific too. 👍

[@RichBischoff]

Thank you kindly!

[@Dan-jl1fk]

This is the Swiss army knife of pedals. I'm a harp player and the Joyo American works well with every amp I have or direct to the p.a. I've played smaller gigs with my Pignose and this pedal and sounded big and fat and powerful. All transported on my passenger seat. Just unreal!

[@lucasobarbeiro]

Excelent video and songs! This effects are very nostalgic! Like from Brazil!

[@stevegrifftx]

The pedal sounds really good. Love the playing style and song at the end.

[@sammathis]

Good grief your tone on the strat solo was awesome.

[@cgavin1]

This is great track dude. It would sound amazing live, I'm sure!

[@RichBischoff]

It does! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX2nhYJ7gbx-qtU

[@shockley1002]

Amazing review, playing, and video production. Love that pedal as my main amp in a box for going right into a PA.

[@scottburns2345]

Hell yeah! new pedal & adding your music to my playlist.

[@Fastlane05]

Great tone, great song, really great guitar playing! Bravo!

[@jdwild1698]

These pedals sound awesome in front of an amp also especially any solid state Peavey like my old silverstripe Bandit !

[@grinningfool34]

Great cover of a great song. I could not tell that I wasn’t listening to a guitar amp.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks!

[@Cheguebuddha]

I gave that pedal a chance ... twice :D Each time went back to the shop within 14 days! It just sounds too thin, too lifeless, lacks presence and the Gain knob introduces so much hum/hiss.

[@lorenzooyle4965]

great demo and bro, you gotta great voice! Rock on forever!

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks🤟

[@LOFIGSD]

Great review, excellent format, ok, sold, on this gadget, do I need, nope got a boss katana 100 and a Marshall, but I bought a Vox MV50, to give to my son, through an old 2x12, its OK, they missed a trick with them, but put a nux plexi in front and wow! I think this pedal might do the same, for a Fender Sound and not much money.

[@1Rockstok]

Great tones!

[@davidg5629]

That solo was incredible. My processor is shot. I may replace it with this sort of thing. Great playing, sir.

[@robertclarkguitar]

Rich that was awesome. The jam was great. Seeing you play the drums and all is reminding me of my years of drumming. Recently took up guitar 1.5 years ago. Still uploading my Journey to KZbin. But when I saw this. It reminded me of one day I'll now be able to play it all. Keys Drums and guitar and bass should be no issue. I hope to one day produce my own album. To leave behind. Something different but a concept musical atmospheric blues like similar to marrooned. But with a bit more intricate drum technique. I know I'll over do the drums. Hahahah. Peace man. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks Rob!

[@davidcudlip6587]

I have the AC tone on my board now as my main overdrive pedal. Wanting to get the American Sound pedal to add to it. I'm using a Gibson Les Paul Jr. as my main guitar into a Fender Mastertone Super Reverb. Lot of raunch and grind with this rig but it does clean up fairly nice. Even can get a little hillbilly twang going, too. Thanks for this demo. It's what I was looking for in a band mix sound.

[@RickyTickyTV]

You have a great style and voice. That pedal sounds awesome.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks man!

[@leightnite3056]

Wow, nice job! That thing really sounds nice and convincing in the track. I play through a board alot, this would be a nice solution for that xtra tone I'm missin!

[@jazzydog]

I use this pedal also & really love it!. This is great demo, really shows using the unit with the band & it won't let you down. If you close your eyes you can't tell the different between this or real amp. Cheers.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks!

[@bahiodj5566]

In fact I was looking the video (Open eyes) and didn't miss an amplifier.

[@PatronSaintSpyridon]

came for the pedal. Stayed for the nice voice and great playing.

[@rickhill6277]

Great Vid Rich and your performance was Fantastic! I can see many situations for this Pedal! Question off Topic: Have you ever played the Epiphone SG PRO and what are your views on it? Thanks man please have a Great Day and please keep up the Good Work and Content. Cheers from Ohio!

[@RichBischoff]

I love SGs so I'm a little biased, I have played the pro, loved it!

[@yiranimal]

I'm buying the pedal. And if you happen to have an album I wouldn't mind giving it a good listen and maybe buying that too. Great vibe! Wasn't expecting that.😃

[@RichBischoff]

I have some stuff on Spotify and Apple Music. open.spotify.com/album/2GwzVTLUclkIZ7Pk9nG5E1?si=5De2u16MS4mfbD09buI9hQ

[@jeremyhuffman101]

Great demo! This is one of my favorite Big Head Todd songs. I know you wanted to highlight the pedal but IMO the vocals sit a little bit too low in the mix.

[@nowafalastudio]

amazing song

[@samwestonpotter]

Sweet playing. Every product you demo makes me want to go out and buy it, lol.

[@thomastucker5686]

I like the song more than the pedal. Thank you for sharing.

[@AndrewAHayes]

Nice sound and production, I could not tell it was modelled without really concentrating, and this is something the average Joe just doesn't do when listening to music

[@Rommel770]

Wow you're a very talented musician sir. BTW how do you arrange your pedals? Nice song, great job

[@vincentryanborres]

enjoyed it, the demo and the song. Awesome!

[@Nightwinflyer]

One thing that I've found separates these from their 'inspiration' (The Tech-21 character series) is these need to go into an amp. They work great in front of modelled amps, like a multi-fx unit too. The Tech-21 series sounded great DI'd without anything else. Plus you could turn off the speaker simulator. Great bang for the buck though!

[@bobbusby5058]

I am a newer subscriber and I just gotta say wow, that was quite the production! I was on the fence about the American but you really sold me. I think when you turned down the voice and got the old school fender sound during your solo it reminded me of the Old Blackface amps. Those are my favorite Fender tone and I cant afford one of those old beauties so I think this is the reasonable alternative.

[@RichBischoff]

Thanks! Glad I could help.

[@bobbusby5058]

@@RichBischoff Picked one up yesterday, its the real deal. Love it Rich, thanks for the review and your recommendation.

[@269brentg]

Great video, I have this pedal in my chain...More proof you don't need thousands in gear to sound awesome, Tone and talent is in the player.

[@jln423]

Wow Rich! Just Wow! I'm Speechless Lol! Got The Pedal, Then Forgot What I Came For! Awesome My Brother!!!

[@rimen05]

I was doing my homework at looking for a cab simulator... I was being so logical... comparing prices, features, projecting uses... and so on. But then I saw this video and f*** the logic!; I bought the pedal; even though I am a Marshall guy. Thanks for breaking my will. XD

[@RichBischoff]

Ha! You're welcome!

[@doutoralexandremansurreal5002]

Amazing Rich you have got a Brazilian fan

[@miguitarracanta6153]

hey man everything sounds great, guitar drums bass voice, awesome

[@dekil19]

You got new subscriber, JAS user too. Rock On!

[@marojusuman4750]

super playing, mindblowing!

[@DunderHead.5000]

I had a red white and blue hat and in big letters on the front it read "Be American, Buy American" and on the tag it read "Made In China".

[@CyberWaveRadio-nn4om]

Love this pedal great song you made. ❤

[@ryanmichaels6225]

I almost never comment on KZbin videos but I got to tell you this is an amazing review

[@amberwoodstudio]

Rock and roll on a budget fuck yea!

[@jimmcdougall9973]

Why does it seem to clip the notes, no sustain? Perhaps the recording technique? My only concern, otherwise super video and well played!

[@peteytwofinger]

i remember this song , BHTAM where a great band but i never saw em live ... i felt like i should have though . hey i got one of these pedals coming tomorrow it should show up . gonna use it on my dry side of a wet dry rig . i have a mooer mg 300 on the wet side going thru a mini pa . the dry side is a gauss 12 with a bullet tweeter thru a class d amp board and a tonemender eq . i have a few od pedals if need be to push it . right now i am using the flamma preamp on the dry side with a omni cabsim and a behringer reverb/delay. so much for dry. i like to change up the dry side of the rig and we only play for fun out doors anyway so i cant get sued if it sounds poorly , shit at least you hve all your fingers . thanks for the video pal . i cant wait to finally try this american sound . i am sure it will live up to what i have read about it . i may modify it to shut the cab sim off , i may not . i think its kind of subtle . its a clone of the tech 21 blonde and they give you the cab sim bypass on that one but its also a bit more expensive . i am more of a zero budget .