You saved 1,000's of people time and money. Your review is one of the best I've seen. Succinct, clear and a real time saver. Thanks.
@CC-fi3pp Жыл бұрын
Yes, by them hearing this and just getting the AC30
@siddharthm97406 сағат бұрын
@@CC-fi3pp interesting! I was leaning towards classic rock
@CC-fi3pp5 сағат бұрын
@siddharthm9740 That's a Marshall rip off, not very voxy, you can get that grinding gears type of distortion from a RAT at medium gain, or so many other pedals and amps, it's they most copied type of signal clipping. You probably already have something that does it that you can put before, a few Boss pedals vaguely do it.
@pogamassing95864 жыл бұрын
That was legitimately one of the best product reviews I have seen. Well done.
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Brent.
@jeremymenson3 жыл бұрын
Yeah you’re 100% right. Just a nice clear run through and I know which i prefer based on it. Nice job. Heading over to check out more from you!
@THE______TRUTH3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Honestly so many other youtubers just like showoff for so long on one amplug that you forget what the previous one sounded like. Nice, simple short tune with each one so you could compare the tone.
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@adamdickinson30223 жыл бұрын
Fantastic demo! I've gone through so many product reviews to try to figure out which of these is best for me, and this is the only one that really gives a good comparison!
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@soraikirksey76323 жыл бұрын
I can’t decide between clean and blues- they both sound so nice and clear at each gain level
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
The blues sounds a bit warm, but both are great choices for clean tones.
@jeremielath33743 жыл бұрын
I think the clean is polyvalent
@rafabern31 Жыл бұрын
The blues one feels like a Octave pedal in it
@johndrowe528111 ай бұрын
Take two; they’re small😊😊… 🫶✌️♾️🎸👨🏼⚕️🎸. 🤔😎🤷🏼♂️
@satidog2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for this. So many youtubers don't get how to boil it down to the useful information most people will be looking for. Nice job.
@nardcaster48383 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video!!! I agree with all the positive comments about finally a solid and to-the-point product review instead of most KZbinrs who don't cut to the chase because they are too busy trying to be funny or showing off. You rock! I am pretty picky about my pro gear and would normally not consider a 'consumer product' (I've changed my snobby attitude by now, haha), but when I got an Amplug2 Classic Rock for practicing while on the road, I was blown away with the sound, options, and especially feel/response of this tiny thing. So I've been curious about the other models, and you perfectly layed it out! Thanks, man! As for versatility (I play from Jazz to Metal) I think the Classic Rock was a good choice because the amounts of clean as well as gain are sufficient to make it a 'jack of all trades', so you don't have to buy a bunch, haha. From your video I learned that the same goes for the AC30, and the rest works well for their specific sound. I wish you could adjust the FX level, but it already does so much for that price and size. It works well on loud Hifi systems and gtr amps. I use it on a practice amp and has plenty of body/low end) I am considering the little 3" speaker cab. What is your take on that?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if you would be satisfied with the 3" speaker if you are already using a bigger amp.
@stephencoxbass4 жыл бұрын
I think the blues model has the tone I like best. Great video!
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Definitely a great choice. It has a bit more warmth to it.
@danielscarfo32304 ай бұрын
Love that AC30. Blues was nice too.
@BoffManShop6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I got one for my Bass, But that was easy..... Bass. My guitar I had no idea with there being so many xD
@bigpoap9837 Жыл бұрын
idk which i should i get I wanna get the ac30 for rock song but i also like the sound of classick rock.... its so hard to choose
@samwilson4603 Жыл бұрын
I got the ac30 version. Its how I practice at night when my wife and kids are asleep. It was 100% worth the money. My only real gripe is it does suck down the AAA batteries pretty quickly.
@manny728910 ай бұрын
You think rechargable batteries would be worth it?
@samwilson460310 ай бұрын
@manny7289 if you get something better like the energizer lithium ones it probably is.
@LincolnMillerCA3 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the time you put into this review and your responses to comments. The way you laid it out made it easy to go back and compare the 3 I was considering, and this made it easy to make my choice. Classic Rock.
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Good choice of the classic rock. Just curious, but what were the other two you were considering?
@LincolnMillerCA3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithGuitar Clean, Blues, and Classic Rock. I could have gone with Blues, but wanted access to just a bit more distortion at high gain. Thanks again!
@dannysullivan27533 жыл бұрын
Best review of Vox AmPlug's I've seen. Very helpful, I know what I need now.
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
⚡ Get my FREE Guitar Headphone Amp Buyer's Guide here ➡️ bit.ly/3mD4AUj Check out individual models in the Vox Amplug 2 Playlist here ➡️ bit.ly/2AZwI15 Note: The clean model can do gain tones in the red channel.
@mae18135 күн бұрын
Okay so these are great for camping and using an electric guitar out and about with no electricity. One of theses with a mini speaker like a cans mini speaker works great at the campsite, just did it😂😊. Also good for in home practice without annoying family or apartment neighbors. Plus someone said you can't use this wirelessly and you can, plug this into the guitar and get a Bluetooth signal box (they are really cheap and smaller than this device, use a rubber band to hold them together) they come with a headphone cable to plug you into the vox and you pair the box to a favorite Bluetooth earbud and your completely wireless.
@mymusicvideo46966 ай бұрын
Hi! if I wanna connect my headphones Vox amp to my phone (Android) to record the sound, what cable should I use? will it work? I just started playing so I'm pretty ignorant on the topic😅
@david_karner17 күн бұрын
I love my Brian May AC. The key to all of these is that it gives you the ability to jam out with a pair of headphones in the wee hours without bothering fam and still being able to enjoy the overdrive! Awesome bit of personal tech.
@davekirst75113 жыл бұрын
Fender Mustang Mini is better and it's like all the Vox combined
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
And more 😀
@yufiqme5609Ай бұрын
Nice comparison 👍👍 it' s better to explain equalizer/ modul each tyoe
@ORflycaster Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this straight-forward, no BS, direct comparison. You earned another subscriber.
@thedeathwhistler Жыл бұрын
For the lead and metal, metal riffs need to be played to see which is better for sure.
@Deatg-ek8rf2 жыл бұрын
So basically the AC30 sounds the best, thanks.
@freesongsmusic2 жыл бұрын
classic rock is amazing, clean is fantastic and AC30 is wonderful
@whalium8892 жыл бұрын
Kind of want the blues even tho i dont play blues! Love how you ordered this. Was super hard to figure out the differences between the ampa from other reviews
@musicisjustwigglyair42084 жыл бұрын
Great video buddy! Love this saga. Hugs from argentina 🙂 (the 100 sub :D
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
To be continued... 😂
@mario07173 жыл бұрын
Great review man. AC30 is the clear choice for me.
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@CC-fi3pp Жыл бұрын
Best of the bunch imho
@vtwintora3 жыл бұрын
made in Japan! SOLD!
@nixhaz8407 Жыл бұрын
You should make a tutorial on "how to make youtube tutorials".. loved it brother. crisp content. ❤
@scott.caitlinandrews20072 жыл бұрын
Very nice review. One suggestion for improvement: the guitar here is distractingly out-of-tune. Especially given how tuning issues and gain settings interact, I think it would be good to make sure your guitar is well-intonated and in tune before making similar videos in the future. But again, a very well-done review, thorough and concise.
@GrowWithGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@MrBrumby113 жыл бұрын
Another great review/comparison! I really enjoy the broken up playline to be able to go back to a certain section to hear it again. Well done!
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it was helpful.
@HeavyMetalStrike3 жыл бұрын
best review. all others are never minded about gain and tone!
@ryadb30353 жыл бұрын
hi , im a beginner and i would like to know which one is the most versatile of them to start with
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Among the vox headphone amps, I would say the classic rock. Among the headphone amps I have tried, the Valeton. You can check out my review of the Valeton here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooCcqqSEpM6ld80 You can also find a recent Headphone Amp Q&A I did that might help you choose here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIjIqX-KbrGGrK8
@gastonarce3 жыл бұрын
I'm going for clean.
@paulinegorn51943 жыл бұрын
which one would you recommend for grunge (well, Nirvana, basically)? I cannot make up my mind :(
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
If it is stuff like smells like teen spirit, I might go with either the AC30 or classic rock
@paulinegorn51943 жыл бұрын
I see, thank you for your reply!
@CC-fi3pp Жыл бұрын
The AC30 sounds unbelievably good.
@MC-xq7lq2 жыл бұрын
Clean ftw... when the gain is at 1, there is still too much gain on the other ones IMO. Blues is a close second though
@valhallajunkyard8444 жыл бұрын
Wow. Great review. This was so helpful. Subbed for life. All notifications.
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kommandant.357 Жыл бұрын
Wanted to buy one of these but eventually found the Nux mp3 pro. Just ordered it and it has a lot of profiles in the app to customize. Have a look at is, pretty cool.
@joszefrviz3984 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Amplug 2 with a wah-pedal yet? Just wondering if that would work.
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
No, I haven't tried these with pedals. But if you do, you will need someway to connect speakers or headphones at the very end of the wah to get the signal. Just plugging headphones to the headphone amp won't work. In most cases, that would be an amp, so at that point, I wouldn't use these.
@ayoungethan2 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of these and am probably getting the clean model too. They work great as the amp for pedals, just plug it into the last pedal in the chain and you can play your pedals through headphones or a stereo system or a PA. Sounds great.
@thisisnotclubpenguin94593 жыл бұрын
Man, thank you for making this. I've been holding on getting one because i couldn't find a good video comparing the different models. Liked and subscribed, heading over to the full playlist but right now I think the AC30 will fit the bill good enough to practice cleans as well as dirty it up a bit. Thanks again!
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@00MaciekS003 жыл бұрын
It is perfect review, thanks! Can you help me decide between Classic Rock and AC30? I'm looking for versatile amplug that will cover both something clean and distorted: Pink Floyd, some blues, late Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, AC/DC, ZZ Top. I bought Blackstar AmPlug2, but treble on medium-high gain literally gives me headache, so probably need to return it
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
It really depends which drive tone you like better. The classic rock can have clean tones when the gain is at 1. While the AC30 can't do cleans with gain at 1, you can work around that by lowering the volume on your guitar. So usually, if you want clean and drive tones, I recommend the classic rock.
@00MaciekS003 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithGuitar thanks for response, so sounds like between those two Classic Rock is the way to go, as it would take less steps to switch between clean and distortion (don't need to use both knobs on guitar and amp). Actually I also watched your videos on Valeton Rushhead Max (wasn't aware that it exists). I really like how it allows to switch clean, distortion and OD with separate switch. Could you tell me how in your opinion it compares to Vox Classic Rock and Blackstar in terms on sound quality and versatility (taking aside having more effects and usb charging, as those are not that important for me)?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
In terms of sound quality, they are about the same. Like you said, it is easier to go from clean, overdrive, and distortion on the Valeton, but on the clean setting it isn't as clean as the classic rock. If you don't care for the extra effects, I would probably go with the classic rock model.
@00MaciekS003 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithGuitar I've bought Valeton and compared it to Blackstar AmPlug2. Here's my opinion (keep in mind that I use £5 earphones from ebay, but they sound surprisingly good e.g. with my Blackstar Fly 3 - much better than my £50 headphones): Points for Blackstar: * Blackstar has waaay better clean (imo sounds much cleaner and "stratty" on single coils). At beginning Valeton's clean sounded fine for me, but when I've compared it with Blackstar, it started to sound like when you listen to speaker that is covered by something * Blackstar has a bit better sounding OD channel (easier to get e.g. Led Zeppelin sound, on Valeton it's imo too "sharp") * Also nice thing for me (as I have HSS guitar) about Blackstar is that clean channel with 8/10 gain sounds pretty clean on single coils and overdriven on humbucker, so I can leave this setting and switch between clean and OD just by switching from single coil to humbucker (I have HSS guitar) - in Valeton 8/10 Gain clean channel still sounds clean on humbucker, so I need to both switch pickup and channel to get nice OD. Points for Valeton: * those effects are awesome, especially vibrato * tone knob * build quality is great (materials, knobs, basically everything) Tbh comparing amplugs seems addictive, maybe I'll compare Vox Classic Rock with Blackstar as well after music store reopening in UK :)
@bringyourownsnake980 Жыл бұрын
You're doing a great job with these vids. I may try to get my 12-year-old son into guitar by sharing this with him. He would appreciate the straight-forward presentation style.
@karkarey4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, what headphones do you recommend for use with these amps, or for guitar in general?
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
For use with these, I would recommend you to use any earbuds or headphones you already have. No need to spend more money. For guitar and recording, I personally use the audio technica ath m50x. Any over-ear studio grade headphones will work. You just want to make sure that they have a flat frequency response, and a range of at least 20hz-20khz. Many consumer level headphones have a boost in the bass or treble, which might make you think the gear is way too bass heavy, when it is actually your headphones. You can check out the audio technica ath m50x here: amzn.to/2SPa2WN (affiliate link).
@karkarey4 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithGuitar thanks for the detailed reply, really appreciate your help! Cheers!
@duesenberger Жыл бұрын
Thx for this comparison! Do You own the MV50 or the Superbeetle, too? So You can compare the NuTube sound to the amPlug sound?
@redimimgvm3 жыл бұрын
Is this working without pluging it in any kind of pc or something?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Yes. You can just plug it into your guitar and plug in your headphones.
@jw421053 жыл бұрын
Which do you recommend for Beatles and Rolling Stones. Amazing review man
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Classic rock or AC30
@ДмитроНечай-с9о4 жыл бұрын
Looking forward for future guitar tips videos!
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
There should be a couple coming next month. Thanks for watching.
@fabricelinsatiable85533 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't call these things "amplifiers", since they have no speaker. These are just distortion boxes with headphones input.
@m.w.3 жыл бұрын
The Vox Ac 30 is so brilliant....🤘🎸
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
😊
@medicenmars64623 жыл бұрын
Which one would you recommend for playing The White Stripes and which one for Led zeppelin? 🤭 Thanks
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Classic rock
@richardschwarz79073 жыл бұрын
I have the Classic Rock and love it
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Keep Rocking!
@jorgweb2 ай бұрын
"The" detail you'd need to know to choose one of these devices. Great presentation. Thanks.
@marcomessina8838 Жыл бұрын
Best review. What kind of amplug for a Cort yorktown archtop guitar?
@vs_830 Жыл бұрын
You can always spoil clean but never get one from the compressed signal)))
@johannesfleschhut8814 Жыл бұрын
hy.very good presentation.can you do it for the blackstar amp too....
@fabianernestopacheco4 ай бұрын
Amazing test!!!! This is absolutely helpful!!!
@markharwood75737 ай бұрын
Interesting. The Clean stays clean but the Blues is less coloured so it sounds cleaner at low gain.
@omarflores1083 жыл бұрын
Which would you recommend for country?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Clean. Or blues if you want some overdrive as well.
@august36114 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@danielmojica82192 жыл бұрын
Hi what would you recommend for a Neo-Soul Melanie Faye type tone? Thanks!
@muedra8 ай бұрын
What is the best option if I want to play PunkRock?
@MrBertramCooper3 жыл бұрын
Some good info here. Thank you.
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. 🙂
@stephenw1810572 жыл бұрын
Nicely done...gotta love the extra warmth of the Blues - thanks.
@stephenw1810572 жыл бұрын
In my opinion.
@puntanapron491810 ай бұрын
My life is easier now, Thank you much😭
@E_DotongORPCompLabE3 жыл бұрын
This video made me want to buy one, just choosing between lead anf metal. But I have a clarification, do I need to plug it to other paraphernalia in order for it to work? Or do I just directly plug it to my guitar and play?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
You just need to connect to your guitar and plug in some headphones.
@E_DotongORPCompLabE3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithGuitar but are the earphones required? Or nah?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Some sort of speaker or headphone is required because there is no built in speaker or Bluetooth connectivity. So you need to connect to the headphone out in some way to hear the sound.
@aishirosix6143 жыл бұрын
Im thinking about getting either the ac30 or the classic rock but im not sure
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Classic Rock is good if you also want some clean tones.
@gio_hub69 Жыл бұрын
can you hear the bass for your headphones and at the same time the sound exit from an external amplifier?
@goldiemusic83942 жыл бұрын
thank you for your work on this.
@mojomendoza31984 жыл бұрын
Voxamplug or the blackstar one?
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
If you want more tonal flexibility at the press of a button, the blackstar has clean, crunch, and lead channels. If you like the tone of the Vox models and just want something to plug and play, Vox is good. Depends on how you want to use it.
@daml123 Жыл бұрын
If we don't connect it to the headphones, will there be no sound?
@landonrodriguez-wright5264 жыл бұрын
Which one do you think that is best for jazz?
@landonrodriguez-wright5264 жыл бұрын
And great video
@GrowWithGuitar4 жыл бұрын
I would probably go with either the blues or clean model.
@landonrodriguez-wright5264 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@ShubhamSharma-ci3fr3 жыл бұрын
Can metal version be used for clean tones too, or for clean tones one needs to buy clean version?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
You can get clean tones on the metal version if you have it at 1 gain and reduce the volume knob on your guitar, but the threshold for that is not big.
@ShubhamSharma-ci3fr3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithGuitar that's a nice trick, thanks mate.
@larryrogalski40673 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!!! You’re awesome!!!
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@filipuhrovic85363 жыл бұрын
Thank you - very helpful video!
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
😊
@MrRocketguitar9 ай бұрын
Shows the difference well
@reychin5856 Жыл бұрын
Issit possible to plug it in a amp?
@liamjenkins244 Жыл бұрын
I really love the look of the blackface & tweed ones
@rockers8293 жыл бұрын
which amplug model can be used to play punk rock music?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
I would say the classic rock model.
@rockers8293 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithGuitar then what’s the setting on the amplug classic rock for punk rock or do you know what are the settings?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
There isn't a specific setting, but I think the tone is the closest for that genre. You can check out my review on the amplug classic rock here to see all the different settings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKTIpnysfph_q7M
@ChristopherEnoch2 жыл бұрын
great video. thanks!
@EdenmaderoDs3 Жыл бұрын
goodgoodgoodgoodvideo
@dixee6498 Жыл бұрын
Great review bro. Liked and subscribed.
@Ones_Complement3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what amp the lead model is meant to represent?
@michaelhopper21997 ай бұрын
Good job little bro
@reem-ki6ty Жыл бұрын
i'm still not sure which one to get if I'm looking for an indie/alt rock sound
@JacksonAxe Жыл бұрын
Check out his in depth reviews of each version. This video only showed 1/3 the gain options of my Lead model. There's the version he showed with a green light showing on the unit, plus two higher gain options with orange and red lights. I expect the other models have these, too. Plus, my Lead has 3 effects, chorus, reverb and delay...I think. I'd suggest the AC30 or Classic Rock. The Lead may work for you, but it's probably 75% metal tones.
@mattthomison46563 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
😊
@ecalvo75 Жыл бұрын
You're the best. Huge thanks
@elijah2257 Жыл бұрын
I have lead💀
@georgehudson19912 жыл бұрын
Too fragile...entra ni
@jokerblue25252 жыл бұрын
Cheers!! Very detailed walk-though helps a lot!
@15688433 Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!!!!!
@gratefulmusicsound8337 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review, Thanks!
@bristolfashion4421 Жыл бұрын
Nice style, content and presentation - thanks so much ! 🙂
@bentravis99 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you!!!
@sjback2145 Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much man!!!!!!!!
@carpetburns12223 жыл бұрын
what would you recommend for indie(pop)/bedroom pop?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
I am not familiar with that genre, so I just googled it and looked at some youtube videos. The ones I saw (labeled Indie/Pop/Folk) had a lot of acoustic guitar and when I did hear the electric, it was more of an overdrive, than a distortion. So I would probably go with either the Blues or Classic Rock models. The blues model has a warmer tone to it, while the classic rock has a dry drive tone. Both can also do clean tones.
@carpetburns12223 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithGuitar thanks so much for the response.Would you also recommend me to buy the valeton rushead max?
@GrowWithGuitar3 жыл бұрын
If you are just going for one, which I usually recommend, I would stick with the Vox Amplug 2 models for your style of music. The Valeton has more effects and you can mix and match, but the effects are a bit more noticeable and full with not much room to adjust it down, if that makes sense. I have a video on that if you want to hear the sounds and compare. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooCcqqSEpM6ld80