Roland CUBE-20GX Guitar Combo Amplifier

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With 3 footswitchable gain channels, onboard effects and the I-Cube Link for interfacing with iOS gear, this Cube amp is perfect for the on-the-go player.

Building on the top-level tone and rock-solid reliability that's made the CUBE name famous, the CUBE-GX series turns up the heat with even more versatile operation and connectivity for Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Small yet mighty, the Roland CUBE-20GX is a potent tone machine with features and performance that easily make it the best value in its class. Three footswitchable channels include JC CLEAN, LEAD, and a fully programmable SOLO channel, with built-in sound enhancement on tap in three independent effects sections. i-CUBE LINK turns the CUBE-20GX into a powerhouse for practice and mobile recording, providing a simple onboard audio interface for working with music apps on your favorite iOS devices.

Versatile Tones And Three Independent Channels

With three independent channels and a wide selection of great guitar tones, the CUBE-20GX is ready for playing any musical style. The JC CLEAN channel provides the clean sound of Roland's famous JC-120, while the versatile LEAD channel offers six tones to choose from. Included are distortion sounds from warm OVERDRIVE to the massive gain of EXTREME, plus a cool acoustic guitar simulator. The SOLO channel is fully programmable, allowing you to store all settings from either the JC CLEAN or LEAD channel, along with EQ and effects choices. Channels can be selected from the front panel or remotely via optional BOSS FS-5U or FS-6 footswitches.

Top-Quality Effects And Onboard Tuner

Three separate effects sections supply read more pro guitar processing right onboard the CUBE-20GX, with simple controls for dialing up great tones with ease. The EFX section offers five stompbox-type effects, while the dedicated DELAY section provides two different delay types. REVERB is included as well, with your choice of vintage spring emulation or a studio-style plate. The CUBE-20GX also features a chromatic/manual tuner, conveniently built right into the amp!

I-Cube Link: Built-In Interface For Ios Devices

Onboard the CUBE-20GX is Roland's innovative i-CUBE LINK interface, which lets you integrate with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using a real guitar amp with great tone. Unlike typical bulky and inconvenient iOS guitar interfaces, i-CUBE LINK connects to your device's audio jack quickly and simply with the included cable, providing two-way communication with your favorite music apps. With i-CUBE LINK, you can play along with music tracks and send studio-quality guitar tones with effects straight into the recording app of your choice. The versatile i-CUBE LINK jack can also be used as a simple stereo input, enabling you to plug in nearly any music player or audio device and play it through the CUBE-20GX.

Cube Jam App: Powerful, Fun, And Free!

Available for free from the App Store, the Roland CUBE JAM app turns your iOS device into a fun command center for jamming, recording, and learning. Play back commercial songs and minus-one tracks through the CUBE-20GX via i-CUBE LINK and riff along for hours with the amp's great tones. CUBE JAM also records audio through the i-CUBE LINK connection, letting you capture your jams with a single touch. After recording, you can adjust the volume of your guitar and backing music independently in the app, then export your mix to a 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV file. CUBE JAM also includes powerful tools for music practice, including independent speed and pitch adjustment of audio playback, Center Cancel to remove solos and create your own jam tracks, and more.

Get a demo of the rage of tones you can get out of the Roland Cube-20GX:


Features:

- 20-watt guitar amp with custom-designed 8-inch speaker
- Three channels: JC CLEAN, LEAD (six different types), and SOLO
- SOLO channel is fully programmable, allowing you to save and recall JC CLEAN or LEAD sound type plus EQ and effects settings
- Three independent effects sections: EFX (five types), DELAY, and REVERB
- Hands-free channel switching with optional BOSS FS-5U or FS-6 footswitches
- i-CUBE LINK jack provides simple audio interfacing with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch (interface cable included)
- Free CUBE JAM app for iOS plays songs and minus-one jam tracks, and lets you record the CUBE-20GX's tones along with music playback
- Three-band EQ; built-in chromatic/manual tuner
- RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack for silent practice and direct recording
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- Rated Power Output: 20 W
- Nominal Input Level (1 kHz): INPUT: -10 dBu, i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN: -10 dBu
- Input Impedance: INPUT: 1 M ohm
- Speaker: 20 cm (8 inches) x 1
- Power Consumption: 24 W
- Accessories Included: Owner's manual, Power cord, Mini cable (4-pole miniature phone type)
- Options (sold separately): Footswitch (BOSS FS-5U, BOSS FS-6)
- Connectors:
- - INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- - i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN jack: 4-pole miniature phone type
- - RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- - FOOT SW (TIP: JC CLEAN/LEAD, RING: SOLO) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- - AC IN jack
- Width: 378 mm, 14-15/16 inches
- Depth: 221 mm, 8-3/4 inches
- Height: 384 mm, 15-1/8 inches
- Weight: 7.6 kg, 16 lbs. 13 oz.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted October 28, 2016 by JZ P in New York, NY

"A potent indeed"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This is the amp i use for small gigs and coffee shops. It is loud enough to carry a gig with a jazz drummer with a pretty nice sound , It is not as loud as my 80GX but it is a great portable amp that won't break your bank. I also have a ZT amp I use a lot which is much smaller, but I got tired of carrying the reverb pedal and sometimes the external cabinet with all the cables involved.. so this is my answer for that and I hope it will last for long time...Very impressed so far.

Musical Background:

Pro

Musical Style:

Jazz
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