Johnson Amplification JStation Desktop Amplifier Modeler

Adds bass amp modeling and acoustic guitar simulation.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
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Support:
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"Best Digital Amp Ever Made"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
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Feature:
Comes with many, many presets of sounds, but, best of all, you can make your own! Just find a preset, tweak the knobs, and find the sound you were looking for. You can also just mess around with the thing if you dont know what you're doing, and still get a great sound.

Quality:
My friend has had this thing for a LONG, LONG time, and it still sounds like he had just bought it. Looks the same, too, with not a ding or scratch on it. I once dropped it on a hardwood floor, and suddenly felt a wave of horror within me. But I picked it up, and it looked and worked exactly the same. Very durable.

Value:
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT assume the POD Line 6 is better than the J-Station just because the POD is twice the price. The POD has a very thin, nasaly sound to it. The POD may have more amp models, but with the J-Station, you can download more amp models online!!

Desirability:
I have wanted this baby FOREVER, and I finally ordered it yesterday. Has a great, sleek design, is very lightweight, and packs quite a punch. Get this if you're on a tight budget, but still want high-quality amp model sounds. Trust me, $150 is nowhere near as much as you would pay for just one of the many amp models on the J-Station. In fact, the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (One of the great amps on the J-Station) alone is sometimes over $1600!!

Sound:
The sound is awesome. Unless you have one of the amp models that are on the J-Station, and compare both of their sounds for 3 hours straight, then you wouldn't even recognize the difference.

Support:
They have a phone number and website for customer support, though I've never used them. But I guess Johnson would be very helpful, in case something happens.

Overall:
I'll probably never buy anything else now that I'm getting the J-Station. Until Johnson creates another, more improved J-Station, with even better sound quality and more amp models and effects, I'll stick with this baby.

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"tired of lugging heavy amps"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
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I use this for live and practice...I have the gig bag and J-8 pedal board as well. I only wish that Johnson made this unit in a rackmountable model with an attached ac power cord...difficult to place in live situations and I always fear that the wall wart ac adapter is going to come loose. The acoustic sound modeling is weak but compares to the acoustic piezo bridges currently on the market for the 200-500$ range...Other than that the sound possibilities and ease of use, and web library are incredible and versatile...if you don't like/ need amp modeling (you can bypass amp and cabinet modeling with no coloration to your sound) it remains a steal for the effects alone ie. digital reverb /delay/chorus/phase/flanger/auto wah/compression/pitch shift/etc. Their parameters can be tweaked considerably for endlesss possibilities...you'll spend much more than 150 bucks to obtain that many effects...you would have to jump to some high end processors such as t.c. electronics to compare...
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"Everything I need, and only what I need is in in the J-Station."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
 
 
 
Feature:
It has just about every non-gimicky sound a serious guitarist could want. The patch editing software included (J-Edit), is the best and easiest you will find for any of the modelers on the market. It looks like an actual rack of components on your computer screen...the buttons and knobs fully tweakable. Has a "Tap-it" button for full control over tremolo, delay, etc. The guitar tuner is pretty good (a lot better than some of the reviews I've read).

Quality:
metal chasis, solid knobs/buttons, screwed-on jacks...once again, they don't come any higher quality than this.

Value:
I would give it a much, much higher rating if I could. Genesis3 or POD cost at least twice as much...for the same thing with a few gimicks thrown in?

Desirability:
extremely good looking/sleek unit, but form definitely follows function here.

Sound:
It sounds great, but I must admit that I'm just a home player/recorder and haven't played through many real amps. I have, however, played through a few amp modelers (Korg PX4, POD, and J-station) and they all sound fairly similar...except that the PX4 was extremely and irrepairably noisy on distortions.

Support:
considering the company recently went out of business, the support is surprisingly good. They still have a very informative website and their forums still have at least one moderator who occasionally answers questions. Phone support?...probably not.

Overall:
I don't think I'll need anything else after this product.

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"Excellent Value, Great Product"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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I read all of the glowing reviews on the J-Station and I went out and bought it.

The glowing reviews have basis in actual FACT. This is a dynamite unit, and it would hard to see how any recording guitarist could not benefit from its ownership and use.

Great selection of amp models, extensive sound tailoring to suit your style, and features that greatly transcend its economy price point.

Get a J-Station. You won't regret it.
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"I am impressed with the tones produced."

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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Quality:
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It can do everything you can think of if you wade through the instructions and play with it for a while. I've used it on two CD's
going straight to the board. I also use it in front of a Hot Rod Deluxe with great results.
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"Convincing AMPs with Studio Quality Effects !"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
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I Want It:
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The amp models are perfect! Even the lightly distorted models like the Twin Reverb have that smooth warm tube quality! AWESOME! The effects are unbeliveable too. Want spring reverb? What size and how many springs? Want a leslie effect, pitch shifter and anything else you ever wanted to buy? You get a studio quality version of it. Stop reading! Go buy one!
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"Extremely Versatile."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
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I Want It:
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I play music that ranges from the avant garde throught o jazz and rock. i regularly use it for session work and have been totally impressed by its versatility and the amazing quality of sounds available.
This thing beats pod hands down. I have recorded with both. The pod has a more nasal sound. Get a j station now!!
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"sssswwweeeetttt!!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
I get all these sweet amps and cabinets in my cramped apartment. My wife and neighbors appreciate me not cranking my amp up to 10 and miking for good tones. Pod is good, but I think J-Station is better. Check out the Rectifier and Black Face. Ooohhhh yeah!!
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"The J-station is a useful tool for both live and recording environments."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
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Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
I have used the J-station in the studio for a couple of backing tracks. I normally use the Johnson Millenium but it was easier to set this puppy up quickly. I have also performed one concert with the j-station and I was very impressed with the quality of the sound in the mix.
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"This product rocks!!!!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
I have owned and been using this product for some months now.. it is very helpfull in creating the sound i am looking for.. I would recomend this product to anyone and in fact i have several fellow musicians that will be purchasing them soon.
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"Best modeller for the money"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
This thing sounds more realistic than the pod, and it includes bass and acoustic models. I can also use my J8 foot controller from my Johnson amp with it. The Digitech Genesis 3 is probably the best sounding of the modellers in this form factor, but it costs twice as much.
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"Best pre amp I ever used."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
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I just don't have my sound with out it.It works well with J-8 foot pedal.I bought it when it first came out payed over twise what thay sell for now,best buy ever.I depended on it.
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"JSTATION !! ..GREATSTATION!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
 
 
 
Sound:
the best!! ..I had to sell six pedals when I bought this unit ..every amp and pedal I'd ever uses is all in one unit!! - fantastic

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"Crisp, clean and versatile"

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
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I Want It:
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Used it in the studio yesterday and immediately wanted one. The best description that comes to mind is: crisp, clean and versatile. It took about 1 minute to find the right sound for a variety of different tunes we needed. When the preset wasn't perfect, we adjusted the effects in seconds. I can't imaging a better studio modeling tool.
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"Love that J station."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
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Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
This thing is wonderful.
It has digital quality stereo sound, tons of different amp models ,sounds, and variables, easy to use controls, upgradable on the internet, and is rather inexpensive.

Man, buy this and you will be a happy camper.
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"An awesome amp modeling processor at any price"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
The Johnson guys nailed the amp models. The
clean tones really sparkle and the high
gain ones have tons of that phat crunchy sound
that I've only ever heard out of real tubes. I
bought it because I haven't found anything else
with the same tonal flexibility in such a
convenient little package. And at this price?
All I can say is if you play guitar you need it.
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"Better check out the Behringer V-Amp2..."

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
 
 
 
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I *have* the J-Station. I am going to buy the Behringer V-Amp2 for the following reasons:

(1) on the j-station, the controls are fully digital, yet the dials still have pointers. This means that unless you've just turned a knob, like JUST NOW, then it's most likely that the position of the knob has NO correlation to what the setting actually is... which means you can't tell what the setting actually is! That's friggin' helpful... NOT... whereas the behringer has b!tchin' little LED lights to show you what the settings are, all the time -- what a brilliant idea -- not even the POD has this feature...

(2) The Behringer is about $10 cheaper.

(3) The Behringer comes with a footswitch, not to mention a carrying case. I don't really care about the case, but I had to pay 25 dollars for a footswitch for the jstation that I don't even like, and the behringer footswitch looks really cool, it's already labeled with what each switch is going to do...

(4) Behringer has more amp and speaker models, and also more presets. The behringer's presets come in banks of five, the j-station's in banks of three...

(5) Behringer has balanced 1/4" outs for a more noise-free transfer to a nice mixing board.

(6) Behringer can switch cabinets models, independently of the amp models, WITHOUT using the friggin' software. On the j-station, you pick and amp model from the unit's console, that's it, you're stuck with the default speaker, unless you tweak it with software.

Is that enough reasons?

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"You want a REAL Boogie or Soldano sound ?? YOU GOT IT !!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
Everything is perfect !! I got the chance, in the past, to play on Soldanos, Voxs, Fenders, Mesa/Boogies (even Dual/Triple Rectifiers !) and so... when I tried the J-station I didn't know anymore if I played through a real amp or an amp-modeler !!
Incorporated FXs are pro-studio-quality !!
You want a f*cking big Dual Rectifier sound with tons or reverb and little delay ?? SO STOP READING AND BUY A J-STATION !!
It's worth the price !!!!
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"I love this box !!!!"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
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This unit has saved me time and money in the studio, I've done many bass and guitar tracks with the J-Station. The best thing is that I have walked into the studio with it and within minutes had a very good sound to lay down tracks with, engineers love it cause they don't have to spend alot of time setting up amps and micing cabs, just plug in and go.
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"Not bad. Especially for the money"

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
 
 
 
I bought this because it was $100.00 cheaper than the POD 2. When I got it, I almost sent it back and replaced it with a POD, but after tweaking the knobs and reading through the manual, I've decided to keep it. For the money, it's really a nice convenience over trying to use an amp for recording onto my 4-track. I may even try using it live sometime.
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Johnson Amplification JStation Desktop Amplifier Modeler Customer Review

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
 
 
 
The Johnson J-station is the ultimate in guitar and bass multi-effects units. With a guitar....you can emulate any sound....Including acoustic guitars such as Ovations and various dreadnoughts!!! Paired up with the eather of the floor boards you have an incredible rig!
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