Roland Blues Cube Artist 80W 1x 12-inch guitar amplifier com

Connectors	Footswitch, Headphone, Line-out, USB
number of channels	2
number of speakers	1
amp modelling	yes
Sustainable product	not specified
effects loop	no
weight	10 - 14.9 kg
built-in tuner	no

built-in effects	reverb (digital)
colour	beige, tweed
Speaker diameter	12 inches
power attenuator	yes
amplifier type	transistor
Amplifier valve	not applicable
Power in Watts	51 - 75 Watts
can be powered by battery	no

Connectors	Footswitch, Headphone, Line-out, USB
number of channels	2
number of speakers	2
amp modelling	yes
Sustainable product	not specified
effects loop	yes
weight	20 - 24.9 kg
built-in tuner	no

built-in effects	reverb (digital), tremolo (digital)
colour	beige, tweed
Speaker diameter	12 inches
power attenuator	yes
amplifier type	transistor
Amplifier valve	not applicable
Power in Watts	76 - 100 Watts
can be powered by battery	no

Connectors	Footswitch, Headphone, Line-out, USB
number of channels	1
number of speakers	1
amp modelling	no
Sustainable product	not specified
effects loop	no
weight	10 - 14.9 kg
built-in tuner	no

built-in effects	reverb (digital)
colour	beige, tweed
Speaker diameter	12 inches
power attenuator	yes
amplifier type	transistor
Amplifier valve	not applicable
Power in Watts	21 - 30 Watts
can be powered by battery	no

Roland Blues Cube Artist 80W 1x 12-inch guitar amplifier combo
Product no: 9000-0012-6537 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Roland Blues Cube Artist - the big brother of the Blues Cube Stage - is equipped with 80 watts of power and features various additional options for demanding guitar players. This vintage-style guitar amplifier combo uses Roland's Tube Logic technology, which reproduces the entire circuitry of a vintage Tweed tube amplifier, from guitar input to speaker output. As a result, the Blues Cube Artist produces the rich, warm and dynamic sound of a tube amp - a tone no other modelling amplifier can beat. Vintage looks combined with modern Roland quality; what more could you wish for?

Roland Blues Cube Artist: versatile channels and effects

If you frequently perform on stage, the Blues Cube Artist offers everything you need, starting with two independent channels with their own boost and tone options. They take your sound from clean with a bite to anything ranging from a mild to an aggressive distortion. The Dual Tone option enables you to combine both channels, offering an endless range of tones to draw from. Additionally, the Blues Cube Artist features a high-quality effect section, which includes a tremolo with tap tempo and a reverb. The master section offers the same options as the Blues Cube Stage, but adds a presence control. Like any classic tube amp, this Blues Cube Artist loves to work with stomp box effects.

Variable power, USB and other connectors

Tube amplifiers sound better if you turn up the volume. The Power Control knob of the Blues Cube Artist enables you to decrease the power of the amp from 80 watts to 45, 15 or even 0.5 watts, so you can play at a low volume without sacrificing the tube-like distortion you get on stage. For quiet practice sessions there's a headphone output and for direct recording to your computer the Blues Cube Artist is fitted with a USB connector and a line output. If you like to work with external effect gear, an FX loop is at your disposal, and you can also connect two optional foot switches or the Roland GA-FC to switch between channels and the Dual Tone option, or to activate the tremolo and the FX loop from a distance.

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Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product	not specified
Amplifier type	transistor
Power in Watts	76 - 100 Watts
Built-in effects	reverb (digital), tremolo (digital)
Speaker diameter	12 inches
Connectors	Footswitch, Headphone, Line-out, USB
Number of speakers	1
Weight	15 - 19.9 kg
Amp modelling	yes
Amplifier valve	not applicable
Number of channels	2
Effects loop	yes
Can be powered by battery	no
Built-in tuner	no
Power attenuator	yes
Colour	beige, tweed

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	18,7 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	70,0 x 57,0 x 38,0 cm

Product specifications

Roland guitar amplifier combo
series: Blues Cube
model: Artist
amplifier type: transistor
colour: cream
power: 80 W (adjustable, see Power Control)
speaker: 1x 12-inch Roland V-12 80
stage-ready vintage-style combo with authentic tube sound and touch response
ideal for use with stomp box effects
Tube Logic design: vintage tube amplifier behaviour, including preamp and output tube distortion, power supply compression and more
independent Clean and Crunch channels plus unique Dual Tone mode
Dual Tone: combines both channels for comprehensive tonal options
controls Clean channel: volume, boost and tone
controls Crunch channel: gain, volume, boost and tone
master equalizer: bass, mid and treble
effect section: tremolo, tap tempo, EFX Loop, reverb
master section: presence and master volume
Power Control (adjustable power): 0.5 W, 15 W, 45 W and Max
classic open-back design with poplar cabinet for enhanced stage presence
stylish, modern look with a vintage touch
efficient and lightweight design: portable without affecting sound quality
USB output for direct, high-quality recording to computer
channels, Dual Tone, tremolo and FX loop can be controlled with optional foot switches
dimensions: 592 x 260 x 485 mm (23-5/16 x 10-1/4 x 19-1/8 inches)
weight: 16 kg (35 lbs. 5 oz.)
included: power cable and user manual

Connectors:

inputs (high and low): 2x 6.3mm TS jack (1/4-inch)
line output: 6.3mm TS jack (1/4-inch)
headphone output: 6.3mm TRS stereo jack (1/4-inch)
foot switch input (tremolo/EFX Loop): 6.3mm TRS stereo jack (1/4-inch)
foot switch input (channel select/Dual Tone): 6.3mm TRS stereo jack (1/4-inch)
input for GA-FC controller: 6.3mm TRS stereo jack (1/4-inch)
USB output (Rec Out): type B

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zuber June 20, 2017

Wrote the following about Roland Blues Cube Artist 80W 1x 12-inch guitar amplifier combo

Pas de lampe??? son pourtant chaud à souhait. Des clairs limpides, du crunch léger à plus crémeux. Idéal pour le blues, le rock 70...Pas pour les métalleux, ce n'est pas son domaine. Un plus : la possibilité de passer de 0.5, 15 40 puis 80W tout en gardant la même chaleur. Idéal pour ne pas se fâcher avec les voisins! Que reste-t- il aux lampes???,

Patrick W. August 16, 2016

Wrote the following about Roland Blues Cube Artist 80W 1x 12-inch guitar amplifier combo

- Mooie afgewerkte niet te zware versterker van Roland -
TOP = TOP dat moet gezegd worden .
Werkt zeer goed in samenwerking met de Roland GA-FC voetcontroller
Uitbreiden met Tone Capsules mogelijk .
Ik gebruik de versterker enkel thuis en dit op 0.5 Watt ( Dit is de laagste stand ) en speelt luid genoeg .

Een goede koop en een snelle levering door Bax-shop - Ik ben zeer tevreden

Kaiyin Z. May 28, 2016

Wrote the following about Roland Blues Cube Artist 80W 1x 12-inch guitar amplifier combo

I have compared this to a twin reverb, there isn't so much difference, or maybe my ears are not good enough. I like the tone in any case.

There is background hissing (as with other Roland amps), not very noticeable when playing, but could bother people.

Footswitch not included, this is super annoying.

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