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Handy all rounder mini amp
I am using this amp at home, mostly as a pedal platform, using the clean channel. I am playing it mostly through its XLR speaker emulated output.
Sound: I don't own a Fender or a Mesa, just, as far as I can tell from listening to other's recordings:
- the Mojo Diamond clean channel really nails the Fender sound, as long as it is not overdriven. It has a large headroom and this is normally no issue. When overdriven, that solid-state distortion buzz occurs.
- the Heart Attack hi-gain channel is quite differently voiced than the clean (Mojo) - way darker and mid-emphasized. Perhaps this is how the Rectifier actually sounds, just this is so mid-heavy that, even with extreme EQ settings, one hardly can obtain a truly scooped sound a la death metal.
- the boost function works wonderfully! It really increases the gain but also the volume a bit. Unlike other (tube) amps with boost I own(ed), the attack is increased and the distortion stays tight. Since the boost is adjustable, one can choose the right amount for their sound.
- the EQ controls are very sensitive. Extreme settings can be obtained.
- the reverb is nice just very long, deep.
Overall, the two channels offer a choice between clean and high gain, with not much in between: to obtain a good breakup and light overdrive, pedals would be the way to go. For one, this is exactly what I was needing.
The builtin cab simulation sounds good to me. It is quite clean and does not emphasize particular frequencies too much. It can be turned off, which is a great function.
The direct output (XLR / line-out) volume is a bit too high for my setup, particularly on the clean channel. I need to turn the channel output volume down and the input gain of my soundcard or mixer down quite a bit.
The build quality is quite good, just not jaw-dropping sturdy; it should be handled with care. The slits on the top would easily let liquids or particles inside. The print on the jack panel is light gray on aluminum - barely visible unless well lit.
Sound: I don't own a Fender or a Mesa, just, as far as I can tell from listening to other's recordings:
- the Mojo Diamond clean channel really nails the Fender sound, as long as it is not overdriven. It has a large headroom and this is normally no issue. When overdriven, that solid-state distortion buzz occurs.
- the Heart Attack hi-gain channel is quite differently voiced than the clean (Mojo) - way darker and mid-emphasized. Perhaps this is how the Rectifier actually sounds, just this is so mid-heavy that, even with extreme EQ settings, one hardly can obtain a truly scooped sound a la death metal.
- the boost function works wonderfully! It really increases the gain but also the volume a bit. Unlike other (tube) amps with boost I own(ed), the attack is increased and the distortion stays tight. Since the boost is adjustable, one can choose the right amount for their sound.
- the EQ controls are very sensitive. Extreme settings can be obtained.
- the reverb is nice just very long, deep.
Overall, the two channels offer a choice between clean and high gain, with not much in between: to obtain a good breakup and light overdrive, pedals would be the way to go. For one, this is exactly what I was needing.
The builtin cab simulation sounds good to me. It is quite clean and does not emphasize particular frequencies too much. It can be turned off, which is a great function.
The direct output (XLR / line-out) volume is a bit too high for my setup, particularly on the clean channel. I need to turn the channel output volume down and the input gain of my soundcard or mixer down quite a bit.
The build quality is quite good, just not jaw-dropping sturdy; it should be handled with care. The slits on the top would easily let liquids or particles inside. The print on the jack panel is light gray on aluminum - barely visible unless well lit.
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