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The Ultimate Clean Boost Buyer’s Guide from
TRW Issue 70
Roland Blue Cube Stage Review from TRW Issue 70
I got turned on to cube amps by my brother who uses
Hey guys,
them at casino and bar gigs here in Oklahoma. They’re
Keep rocking the magazine! I look forward to it every
week. I was a bit bummed by your clean boost article
though.
rugged, never need maintenance, always sound great
and are very cheap at the pawn shop. As opposed
to his twin & deluxe amps which need occasional
maintenance, are costly, and bulky & heavy. I can’t wait
I’ve searched relentlessly for transparent clean boosts
to try this new model out, especially being a bassman
and two of the absolute best were omitted, but are
amp fan.
fairly inexpensive and widely available. The MXR
Custom Audio Line Driver is absolutely amazing! It
– Lee
is transparent, but adds a little mojo to the top end.
Ghosts in the Machine: 6 Ambient Reverbs from
It doesn’t change it, it just makes it more open and
TRW Issue 70
transparent. Plus you can run it at 18 volts for even
more headroom.
Is it just me, or is there an echo in here? (…here…
here…here) Unless you have been “Standing On The
The other is the TC Electronic Spark Mini. This baby
Moon”, you too will have noticed the tremendous
is totally transparent and super small with only 1
sense of “pedal envy” that exists in the F-X biz. For
knob. Plus the foot switch is latching or momentary.
example, in under four months, a dizzying display
If you keep your foot on the switch it will become
of “Variations On A Theme” of reverbs have hit the
momentary and only stay active until you remove your
streets. A few “Uni-vibes” as well. Also the old practice
foot. This makes boosting for single riffs a breeze and
of the “all new look” to grab our attention, & $. So,
totally seamless. That trick alone is worth the price of
“The Beat Goes On”. New & improved features are
admission!
what I would hope to see in a pedal ( if it already
How did a delay pedal make it on before these?
exists,) eg. stereo outs & inputs for exp. pedals, dip
switches etc. options, quality AND affordability. I’m
– Justin Salmons
aware that profit from ones labors is worthy. The
word of mouth endorsement by a satisfied customer
should not be underestimated. Especially in the field of
“peddling pedalry.”
– JM
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