The Roland Cube-20X amplifier has 20W power output. Other controls of this Roland guitar amp combo include power switch, select switch, tuner switch, volume knob, type switch, etc., for easy handling. This Roland guitar amplifier has Dyna Amp acoustic simulation from the Boss for creating unique tone transitions based on picking dynamics.
I also noticed something about the eq section on the 20X. I think there is plenty enough range in the eq, but what I've noted is that just making a slight tweak will change the tone noticeably. That is why I wrote that you have to take some time tweaking and listening carefully. I actually have to write down my favorites settings the models. Right now I use the Tube Drive and Overdrive most of the time, but I've have been interested in the Metal Stack one also.I contacted Roland about the 20X's models and the fact that they were not labeled with 'clues' as to the actual amp modeled i.e.
'Brit Combo', 'Black Face', etc. Their reply was only to say that the amp models on the 20X were proprietary Roland COSM models. Very helpful, don't you think? Click to expand.I think it's probably true for any amp that it can take a little time initially to find your optimum settings, but as you say, once they're established it's easy to find them on a subsequent occasion. As regards the names of the models, I believe that the ones in the 20X are generic and possibly not as sophisticated as the ones in the bigger Cubes. Still, what's in a name? I tend to use mainly the clean channel anyway, but the 'Tube Drive' is nice sometimes.
Roland Cube 60 Amplifier
Mostly I think it's a question of finding a voice that suits your needs at the time and that it doesn't matter so much whether it's notionally purporting to emulate this amp or that. It seems to me that Roland weren't being deliberately unhelpful; rather that there's no cut-and-dried answer to your question. Tony,If the 20X were plugged into an electrical strip with a 3-prong plug, would that work? I also noticed something about the eq section on the 20X. I think there is plenty enough range in the eq, but what I've noted is that just making a slight tweak will change the tone noticeably.
That is why I wrote that you have to take some time tweaking and listening carefully. I actually have to write down my favorites settings the models.
Right now I use the Tube Drive and Overdrive most of the time, but I've have been interested in the Metal Stack one also.I contacted Roland about the 20X's models and the fact that they were not labeled with 'clues' as to the actual amp modeled i.e. 'Brit Combo', 'Black Face', etc. Their reply was only to say that the amp models on the 20X were proprietary Roland COSM models.
Very helpful, don't you think?ClassicplayerClassicplayer. Tony,What is your setup like when you gig the 20X? Miked?line out to a P.A. I'm impressed with my Cube 20X (different models than the XL). The models it has are 'acoustic', 'overdrive', 'distortion', 'metal', 'metal stack', and 'tube drive'. The Tube Drive model is the best of the lot. Cube 20XL replaced the 20X and has different models.
Roland Cube 20x Guitar Amp
Roland has done a good job in eliminating some of the digital aspects of the sound. It is still present, but I'm able to e.q. The amp to 'disguise' it pretty much. If I were to gig or play out, I'd try and find another 20X just for that 'Tube Drive' model, and then run them together. If Roland can produce future COSM modeling as good as that 'Tube Drive' model, then I'd say the modeling future looks bright.Classicplayer. Four-piece band, small-to-medium West London pub, no actual stage, amp on a table behind me, just as it stood and not miked, Telecaster into Dynacomp into Zoom G3 into clean channel, volume between 12 and 1 o'clock, drummer moderately restrained.
(The Zoom is set up with my own carefully-edited patches, but the amp has worked just as well with my pedalboard instead.) As described it worked a treat in that place; however, it wouldn't be enough for some of the bigger, noisier places we play at.I agree regarding the 'Tube Drive' model, though for my purposes I tend to leave the models on that side alone when at work and just occasionally use them for fun indoors. They are a great amp Ringo. I have the 40XL, and use that in stereo with a Mustang IV, and together they sound brilliant. I'm only playing at home, and don't need volume, but the twin speakers in the Mustang IV and stereo effects sound great IMHO.Just like Tony has, I recently got a Zoom G3, and use that through the (JC120) Clean channel on my 40XL, and use it set up - so far - mainly as a Vox AC30 amp, with a Governor OD set with a bit of drive, and Tape echo on the other pedal. I use Reverb on the 40XL. On the M IV, I have been using a Twin reverb set up with a bit of delay.Switching between the two amp, or having them both on together, gives some amazing sounds for what I enjoy playing.
Mainly the Blues / Jazz stuff.At this point, I'm in sonic heaven!! The Roland Cubes are great amps. I can't recommend them highly enough, and I have used tube amps for years as well.I don't own one now, and I'm very happy with what I have.Enjoy your 80XL. Click to expand.Got a chance to play a little more over the weekend. I ran my guitars (Strat & Tele) through a delay to add a little depth (the 15x doesn't have reverb). Still impressed.
Hooked up my Boss looper and had some fun. I was able to get some nice clean sounds and was able to utilize the volume and tone controls on my guitar to get a wide variety of tones. I was able to dial up some nice tight growls using the overdrive and distortion channels. Still looking to find a pedal combination to get that sag/tweed overdriven sound but it's a cool little amp. I'll keep it, for now. Regarding - Earthing the Cube20XThe Roland Cube20X is marked as 'double insulated' and at least the 220/240VAC UK model has no earth connection. Nota bene - an appliance is only allowed to be 'double insulated' and have no earth if it is impossible to touch any part of the chassis - but your guitar is electrically connected to the chassis - therefore it is not 'double insulated' and must be earthed.
I have no idea if either Roland or the Trading Standards people are aware of this.Solution is to fit a 3-wire earthed lead, and to connect that earth to the chassis ground point (which it does have).Note - the circuit diagrams I have for the earlier Cube20 only show the 100VAC Japanese model without an earth, all others show an earth connection. I have no idea why this is.
The earth is a safety feature. I have added one to mine, easy job, no problems.