Just got my Roland Cube 30W

djpharoah · 07-01-2007, 01:46 PM

I got this yesterday used from a friend who is a studio musician and its in near mint condition. I got it for $150 and let me just say this thing fucking rocks.

Thanks to all the guys who convinced me to get this amp. The rectifier amp on here just blows my skull and is awesome because the louder it gets the fatter it sounds - i guess to emulate the tubes or whatever.

only down side is my rp-80 doesn't get along too well with the amp so I'm going to have to sell it. But i will be getting a boss mt-2 for additional distortion mayhem.

playstopause · 07-01-2007, 02:06 PM

Glad to know you like it.
It's a little beast!

Congrats

Jongpil Yun · 07-02-2007, 02:30 AM

Best thing there is in the price/size range.

loktide · 07-02-2007, 03:57 AM

I wouldn't get a MT-2... that pedal really sucks, IMO. Stay with the cube, and in case you need more gain/distortion, just put a tubescreamer in front.

HighGain510 · 07-02-2007, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loktide

I wouldn't get a MT-2... that pedal really sucks, IMO. Stay with the cube, and in case you need more gain/distortion, just put a tubescreamer in front.

I would only run a boost in front of that amp if anything. The recto model is pretty good on it's own though!

djpharoah · 07-03-2007, 02:55 AM

Hmm. thought an MT-2 would solve my problems. I think the recto amp is nice but its a little too metallica for me. Im more into the korn kinda sound.

I didnt know tube screamers work on SS amps. Interesting. What exactly does a tube screamer do?

Highgain - boost? What exactly do you mean? Sorry - Im a total noob.

JPMDan · 07-03-2007, 02:57 AM

if you want the korn sound then get a big muff, that's what they used.

loktide · 07-03-2007, 03:17 AM

mainly, a boost pedal will slightly cut off your bass and boost certain frequencies, resulting in a tighter and more defined sound. Normally, you would set the distortion-knob on the boost-pedal really low (9'oclock or below) and the level-knob really high (2'oclock or past that). The tone should be at around half or slightly below (10-12'oclock). These are the settings that work for most guys. Of course, the signal you're feeding to the amp will be much hotter now, so that you should lower the gain on the amp.
It is true that tubescreamers might sound like shit with SS amps, but remember that the cube models a tube-amp. When using a pod (or XT) for example, using a boost pedal in front is crucial for getting a tight crunch.
I don't know about korn, though... Their sound isn't very tight, but more mushy and undefined. So i would try another pedal than a tubescreamer for boosting. you could also try using an EQ-pedal like the boss GE7 in front.

djpharoah · 07-03-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loktide

It is true that tubescreamers might sound like shit with SS amps, but remember that the cube models a tube-amp

Dude - all Cubes are SS. They are not Tube!

djpharoah · 07-03-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPMDan

if you want the korn sound then get a big muff, that's what they used.

Any way to get that kinda sound with an MT2?

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07-01-2007, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC / LBC / LA Posts: 4,494 Main ERG: Septor 727 Rig: GNX3k => GMX212 Thanked: 182	Just got my Roland Cube 30W I got this yesterday used from a friend who is a studio musician and its in near mint condition. I got it for $150 and let me just say this thing fucking rocks. Thanks to all the guys who convinced me to get this amp. The rectifier amp on here just blows my skull and is awesome because the louder it gets the fatter it sounds - i guess to emulate the tubes or whatever. only down side is my rp-80 doesn't get along too well with the amp so I'm going to have to sell it. But i will be getting a boss mt-2 for additional distortion mayhem.

07-01-2007, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11,166 Real Name: J-F / "Frenchy" Main Seven: Ibanez S7420FMTW Main ERG: What? Rig: Bloody~VHT Pitbull45 Thanked: 43	Glad to know you like it. It's a little beast! Congrats Become one of us or die, fuckers. / Rick - RHLC V-P.

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loktide where's the beef? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,719 Real Name: Christian Main Seven: Ibanez RG7680-LTD1 Rig: Diezel-VH4>Orange412 Thanked: 29	I wouldn't get a MT-2... that pedal really sucks, IMO. Stay with the cube, and in case you need more gain/distortion, just put a tubescreamer in front. www.soundclick.com/loktide www.myspace.com/loktide

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Jongpil Yun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,079 Real Name: JP Main Seven: RG 7620 (VK) Thanked: 22	Best thing there is in the price/size range.

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djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: OC / LBC / LA Posts: 4,494 Main ERG: Septor 727 Rig: GNX3k => GMX212 Thanked: 182	Hmm. thought an MT-2 would solve my problems. I think the recto amp is nice but its a little too metallica for me. Im more into the korn kinda sound. I didnt know tube screamers work on SS amps. Interesting. What exactly does a tube screamer do? Highgain - boost? What exactly do you mean? Sorry - Im a total noob.

07-03-2007, 02:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
JPMDan Dis fuckin' guy... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 5,538 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Conklin GTG-7T Rig: A. Reactor 112+PodXT Thanked: 41	if you want the korn sound then get a big muff, that's what they used.

07-03-2007, 03:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
loktide where's the beef? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 1,719 Real Name: Christian Main Seven: Ibanez RG7680-LTD1 Rig: Diezel-VH4>Orange412 Thanked: 29	mainly, a boost pedal will slightly cut off your bass and boost certain frequencies, resulting in a tighter and more defined sound. Normally, you would set the distortion-knob on the boost-pedal really low (9'oclock or below) and the level-knob really high (2'oclock or past that). The tone should be at around half or slightly below (10-12'oclock). These are the settings that work for most guys. Of course, the signal you're feeding to the amp will be much hotter now, so that you should lower the gain on the amp. It is true that tubescreamers might sound like shit with SS amps, but remember that the cube models a tube-amp. When using a pod (or XT) for example, using a boost pedal in front is crucial for getting a tight crunch. I don't know about korn, though... Their sound isn't very tight, but more mushy and undefined. So i would try another pedal than a tubescreamer for boosting. you could also try using an EQ-pedal like the boss GE7 in front.


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