By themselves, the built-in effects are nothing to write home about, but they work well with the amp sound. Vox equipped this unit with chorus, delay and reverb effects that you can cycle through via a single button. And note that you'll need two of these cables if you want to plug to an amp and jam with tracks. I recommend getting a good quality 1/8" cable with enough length for you to move around. Good thing the amPlug attaches securely to my guitars, so it didn't fall off. It also limited my movement which at times caused me to accidentally unplug the cable. But because the cable I was using was short and flimsy, I encountered cable related noise and disconnects. I was surprised by how good it sounds through this configuration - fuller and livelier. And to make sure that the voicing is un-affected by the other amp, I plugged it into an acoustic amp, a Laney LA35C. To check how it sounds through actual speakers, I used a 1/8" cable to connect the Amplug to the aux input of my amp. I don't recommend using small earphones because the resulting tone will most likely lack bass response. You'll probably get better results if you use headphones that are dedicated to music. Note that your experience may differ depending on the headphones you use. It sounded so good to me that there are times when I had to free up my ears to check if I am listening through the cans or through an actual amp. The headphones I used in this review are a closed-back Razer Kraken X, which to me is a good all-around, detailed sounding pair of cans. This mid boost works really well with my Strat, letting me hear the nuances of my playing better. But I prefer the slightly dirty and gritty cleans that the Orange and Red modes provide. While this amp is not meant for providing clean tone, I can get good clean tones by turning the gain knob all the way down in Green mode (Mid-boost Off). This feature adds a virtual switchable booster circuit into the unit, emulating the commonly used boost pedal + amp setup of many rock guitarists. It lets you choose between Mid-boost Off (Green), Mid-boost 1 Lo (Orange), Mid-boost 2 Hi (Red). What sets this one apart from other amPlugs is its switchable (color coded) "Mid-Boost" Mode. The muddy tone is especially noticeable when using single-coil pickups, but thankfully, it's not as muddy when I switch from Strat to Les Paul. This is unfortunate but understandable, given the price and target market of this unit. Speaking of gain levels, driving it up too much results in muddy sounding chords and fizzy single note lines. Chords also sound surprisingly detailed and full, but only in low to mid gain levels. Surprisingly, notes seem to decay organically like tube amps, and this is a big plus for me. More importantly, I'm pleased that there's enough transparency with its overdrive that I can still sound like "myself". I especially love the "bite" when digging into the strings, which makes this a fun amp to use for practicing solos and improvisation. Thankfully, my low expectations were quickly exceeded - the AP2-CR did a nice job of emulating the midrange emphasis and crunchy overdrive flavor that are commonly associated with classic rock tunes. Here I'll share in detail my experience with the unit, along with some tips on how to make better use of its features. So far, I am loving how it sounds through closed-back headphones, and more importantly I find myself playing electric guitar more because of how easy it is to use and carry around. I usually pair my headphones with my guitar processors, but recently, I've been hooked to the convenience and good tone of the Vox amPlug 2 Classic Rock (AP2-CR). Thankfully, most amps and effects processors have headphones out, allowing me practice and play as much as I like without causing much disturbance. There's simply no replacing the feel and sound of actual speakers, but loud playing can sometimes get us in trouble with our loved ones and neighbors. Power Source: 2 x AAA Batteries (Up to 17 hours).Controls: Knobs: Gain, Tone, Volume | Button: FX, Power/Mid-Boost Mode.Effects: 3 x Chorus, 3 x Delay, 3 x Reverb.See our Current Recommendation Specifications
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