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Roland Micro Cube Portable Battery-Powered Guitar Combo Amplifier (2 Watts, 1x5 in.)

Ultra-compact. Battery or AC power. 7 COSM guitar amp models. 6 DSP effects.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
           9 out of 10
Features:
           9 out of 10
Quality:
           9 out of 10
Value:
           9 out of 10
I Want It:
           9 out of 10
Sound:
           9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
           9 out of 10
Support:
           9 out of 10
 
 

Roland Micro Cube Amp Customer Review

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
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 1/20/2006
Style of Music: metal/hardcore/hardrock
Musical Experience: active musician
Location: Torrance, CA

 

 
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Feature:
Boss quality effects all in one small package. Plus a record/ headphone out and built in tuner. My favorite thing about this is that its able to run for 20 hours on 6 AA batteries. I can take this thing and rock out anywhere I please.

Quality:
I can probably shoot it with a .45 magnum and itll still work. well not really, but this thing is built like all roland products. Its ready for war.

Value:
I got mine for 100 brand new. Id be willing to pay twice that for this amp.

Desirability:
It looks cool and sounds even cooler. When those guys are playing thier acoustics on the beach, you can roll up and smoke em with a high gain solo.

Sound:
For a 5 inch speaker, one tone knob, and 2 watts, this thing screams. Of course I cannot compare it to my Krank Revolution 1 head because these are two different amps. I play metal/hardcore music and using the rectifier mode I can get nice metal chugs out of this. I gave it a 9 because of the lack of a 3 band EQ.

Support:
Havent had to deal with them. And to me, thats always a good thing.

Overall:
Get em while their hot!

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"Great little amp."

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
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from cox.net
Submitted: 2/14/2005
Style of Music: Folk, Rock, Country, Pop, Alternative, Classical, Flamenco, etc.
Musical Experience: Active Musician, Guitar Teacher
Location: San Diego, California, USA

 

 
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Feature:
Runs on batteries, or an A/C adapter (included). I got this to fulfill 2 purposes: 1) small amp I can take with me to rehearsals and lessons (I teach and perform). This is very lightweight. I can carry my guitar in one hand, and this amp and my bag of music, etc. in the other, and the amp and bag o'stuff weighs less than the guitar. 2) monitor for performances. I've got it plugged into the main board, with every thing coming through it, and I've found the different settings give me a different balance with the other elements. The 2nd "clean" setting makes me louder with everything else in the background. I initially tried it on one of the stack settings because those seem to be the loudest. It was pretty nice, but then the acoustic rhythm guitar came in and just about blew me and everyone else in front of the amp out the back wall of the building! I had no idea you could get that much noise out of a 2 watt amp! We tried some other settings and found the clean setting is much better...

Quality:
Very sturdy for a small, light-weight box.

Value:
Does a lot, and makes a lot of noise, for such a small amp. You can get a comparably sized amp for the same price, but none of the others give so many tone options. And this puppy can get loud! And it has a built-in tuner!!

Desirability:
I got it. I'm happy with it. What more can I say?

Sound:
Makes lots of noise for 2 watts. Lots of options, and possible combinations, so you can get an amazing variety of sounds. Hint: Adjusting the gain, and which sound channel you choose, have a huge effect of the potential volume.

Support:
No idea, hope I don't need to find out. Roland seems to be a well-established company, so? Did come with a warrantee card...

Overall:
I wanted a lightweight amp that had plenty of power. This is that and more. It can run on batteries, has a built-in tuner, and great sound and effects options. If I needed to replace this amp, I'd definitely get another like it. I have a 200-watt amp. Plenty of power, but too big and heavy to carry around on a daily basis. This Micro Cube takes care of my need for a good quality light-weight amp.

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"Best Acoustic Travel Amp Ever!"

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
Sound:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from excite.com
Submitted: 12/25/2004
Style of Music: Folk,Country,Rock
Musical Experience: Former musician, current hobbyist
Location: Houston, Texas

 

 
Feature:
No extras or goodies but you do get a VERY HIGH Quality amp for a very modest price. I'm completely happy. The "features" this amp provides are all the extras you need. Phlanger, Chorus, delay so many different sounds from 1 great little amp!

Quality:
Fit and Finish are superb. This is the perfect travel / party amp.

Value:
Great value for the money.

Desirability:
The compact design is brilliant and the build quality is extraordinary! It's also very sexay.

Sound:
The sound quality was so much more than I expected. This little beast is the perfect addition to my playing style. I play rock, Country,Folk, Classical you name it. The various effects are very "clean" thus encouraging me to play even more. This is the best amp of this type ever made and I've been playing since 1959...

Support:
NA

Overall:
I like everything about this amp. Sounds great Does what it's supposed to do Attractive Sturdy A bargain for the money.

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"Perfect for the small room gig, back porch or practice."

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
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Support:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 11/28/2005
Style of Music: Jazz, swing, jump-blues, Hawaiian, old-time country,
Musical Experience: Professional Full-Time Musician
Location: Clearwater, Florida

 

 
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Feature:
I just LOVE the fact that Roland includes the adapter with it, should I ever need it; however, I use the battery power all the time. Six AA's are cheap, and I love the "pick up and go" convenience. Lots of usabel effects. BOTH 1/4" and mini AUX INPUTS -- YES! Only wish there was an option to keep the speaker on when sending a Line-Out signal. As it is, it defeats the internal speaker, so I just mic it.

Quality:
Roland (and BOSS) make highly reliable stuff. With the high volume of stuff they put out, it's pretty amazing.

Value:
For what it is SUPPOSED to do (i.e., be a VERY small, portable and USEABLE amp that can run on batteries), I give it a perfect 10. If you buy an amp to do something it won't, naturally, it will disappoint. Don't cry if you buy it to flap your pants legs and be heard for blocks. It ain't designed for that. That said, it saved me on a gig playing bass. Bass amp crapped out, so I used the MicroCube (I always have it along) as a pre-amp, used Line-Out to board, and cranked it through the PA! Not perfect, but all the guys were amazed that it worked and had some very convincing bass tone! My bass isn't active, so without the MC as a pre-amp, we'd have been screwed.

Desirability:
Great product. Fills that niche just about right. Just add a non-defeat switch for Line-Out, or a "single/double" click option at the jack (probably the easiest and cheapest way to do it).

Sound:
For it's size, it has some remarkable tones. I play lapsteel through it, and really love the Brit Combo, JC Clean and Classic settings the most. The effects are good. You can't control depth of effect, but you can control the speed (chorus, flange, phaser, tremolo) and duration (delay, reverb). Reverb is surprisingly good. Crank it to max, and it even does a very passable job for playing surf.

Support:
Don't know -- never had to use them.

Overall:
If I lost it, I'd get another in a heartbeat. Might get a second one anyway, just to keep in the car all the time.

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"The dern midget amp I've ever seen!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          8 out of 10
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from comcast.net
Submitted: 1/1/2005

 

 
Feature:
This thing has a lot of efx. It also has a lot of models for different sounds.

Quality:
This is a very durable amp. It's a strong little midget!

Value:
This amp is worth all the money with the features, sound quality, and portability.

Desirability:
You, (including me) might be turned away from this one because the of the size, but you will regret not picking up this one.

Sound:
The sound in this little thing rules! It is amazing!

Overall:
I am glad that I chose this amp. If I would replace it, it wouldn't be for a long time now and I would replace it with one that would be a little bit louder, not for the sound! This thing is perfect!

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"Small but Mighty"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          8 out of 10
Support:
          8 out of 10
User: a customer from cox.net
Submitted: 3/17/2006
Style of Music: pop, rock, jazz, classical, contemporary
Musical Experience: active musician (perform and teach)
Location: San Diego, CA, USA

 

 
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Feature:
I love the many options. I don't use most of them most of the time, but it's nice to be able to Kick It Up A Notch when I want to. The fact that it produces no sound when I hook it to the board is a bit inconvenient, but I hook up a trail of gizmos so I've got a headset on, which I think is better because I can hear myself over everyone else (I play lead guitar), and I can balance my volume against the other instruments pretty well so my sound level rests just on top of everything else but isn't sticking out too much. I must say, it took a bit of effort to come up with what to get and how to hook it all up, but it works really well.

Quality:
Good. It's been lugged all over the place. Still looks good. It's rattling, but I think I probably blew out the speaker. I don't think it's reasonable to expect such a small amp to fill a venue and survive.

Value:
For the $, this is a great-sounding amp, with great modeling options. And it's light enough I can carry it around. And it runs off batteries. This came in handy once when I was setting up at a venue and discovered the adapter was not in my bag. A quick cell call and it was on the way, but I was able to continue on in the meantime.

Desirability:
It does what I want it to. I give lessons, and it's incredibly portable. I take it to gigs to add a little extra flavor to the sound. It's a great basic amp as well. I have a big amp that I rarely use. I use this one all the time. It's very powerful.

Sound:
This amp is amazing for its size. It can really crank for 2 watts. BUT, I've had it a little over a year now, and its rattling. BUT, I've used the heck out of it. The Bass player ended up using MY amp, and I ended up playing a few gigs with this little thing. (Usually I run it through a board to a PA system, or run it through my Crate. It's great for adding effects.) It can fill a venue pretty well, but I don't think it was really meant for that... Still, it's a trooper for a "baby amp."

Ease of Use:
Just plug and play. It's pretty self-explanatory. Though the fact that you have to hook stuff up so you can monitor yourself when you plug it into a board increases the difficulty level significantly. Though this may not be an issue for most people?

Support:
I haven't ever contacted them. I will be seeing what can be done about the rattle. If nothing, I still think I got my money's worth! I'll definitely buy another one.

Overall:
I think I've already used this one up. Would definitely get another.

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"EXCELLENT LITTLE "BUSKING AMP""

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          7 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from HOTMAIL.COM
Submitted: 2/7/2005
Style of Music: VARIOUS- COUNTRY/SCOTTISH TRADD/IRISH/ROCK & ORIGINAL
Musical Experience: LOCAL " SESSION "MUSICIAN
Location: STORNOWAY,ISLE - OF - LEWIS, SCOTLAND.

 

 
Feature:
soundly built -no complaints ! acessories..well as this is a portable amp and excellent for busking..i think a protective carrying case with a compartment for the mains adaptor & a lead or two..to protect it from the elements,would'nt go wrong,..i certainly would have bought one,as it is,i have to get one made.

Quality:
have just bought it,seems quite robust,..realiability "on the road" has to be tested yet,but as i said,a carrying case would certainly help.

Desirability:
THE "PORTABILITY" OF THIS WEE AMP IS THE MAIN APPEAL FOR ME,..A FEW OF MY FRIENDS WERE QUITE TAKEN WITH IT,AND MIGHT END UP BUYING ONE FOR THEMSELVES. ...COOL !...WAS THE WORD ...

Sound:
on the "acoustic" mode the sound is a bit low,..i reckon if a couple more watts could be added it would be ok

Support:
no problems as yet !

Overall:
IF A COUPLE MORE WATTS COULD BE ADDED...THAT IN MY VIEW WOULD "COMPLETE" THE PACKAGE..AND WORTH PAYING A FEW POUNDS MORE FOR.

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"The MicroCube blew me away!"

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
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from savingcross.com
Submitted: 11/6/2006
Style of Music: I like all styles ('ceptin Bluegrass) with a nod toward classic rock
Musical Experience: Active hobbyist with nearly 20 years on guitar and 30 years on piano
Location: Canton, OH, USA

 

 
Feature:
Again perfect as a practice amp! The amp models are VERY well done, and the effects sound and feel more solid state than software. Also the "tuning fork" function is a nice addition. My only caveat, I wish I could use some of the effects more in tandem. The several effects are on three knobs, and you can only choose one effect on knob one, one on knob two, etc. Overall Awesome!

Quality:
Extremely well put together, no poorly fitted parts or badly finished edges. I haven't had a problem with this amp from day one!

Value:
I would always like things to cost less, but at $125. American, I haven't found anything else that comes across with the quality, features, sound, and portability of my Microcube. I would pay more for this product if I needed it and they had raised their prices... just don't tell Roland!

Desirability:
People are knocked out when they hear the quality and scope of sounds that this little amp produces. My wife and daughter think it looks cute and sounds great, my son and I think it sounds incredible and looks very cool!

Sound:
For practice amp use this is a incredible item. It has far more power than the two watt rating indicates; the tone is right on, and it even does a very solid job on the lower sounds. I have not heard an amp this small put out the sound that this little box does! Is it perfect? no... A little more base would make this incredible, and more power is always welcome... but if mine ever died I would buy another MicroCube right away.

Ease of Use:
It doesn't come any easier.

Support:
I haven't had a problem with this product at all, but I have worked with thier keyboard group and they are very helpful!

Overall:
I expect this to be the only practice amp I will ever need! I would rebuy in a second!

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"All the hype is true, it just rocks!"

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
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from aol.com
Submitted: 8/23/2006
Style of Music: Thrash, Jazz, Blues, Electronica
Musical Experience: Hobbyist
Location: Stuart, Fl

 

 
Feature:
I comes with what you need, a cable, and the power supply. These days, a company that doesn't make you pay an extra $25 for the power supply should be praised! Features? Again, for a practice amp I'm blown away. I has a set up very useful and varied amp sims, with a nice compliment of effects built in. I can plug my iPod into the back and pratice to anything. It allows the plugged in device to control it's own volume while the amp controls affect only the guitar, making it easy to balance the sounds. It even has a reference tone generator built in for tuning.

Quality:
I've owned the amp for a year and no sign of trouble. I don't drag it around too often, but it has seen a mix of indoor and outdoor use and seems to hold up very well.

Value:
It is sooo absolutely worth the price! I'm 36 now. I can't believe how good the quality is on such inexpensive gear! My first amp was a $300 Peavy and it absolutely sucked compared to the Roland.

Desirability:
If I didn't own it, I'd want it. If it breaks, I'll buy another. It's the most impressive piece of gear I've purchased in 10 years. (ok, I don't buy tons of gear, but still...)

Sound:
Check out the sound samples from this site. They're accurate. This little thing is extremely versatile. The rectifier chug is about 80% as good as my full rig, which in a practice amp is just mind blowing. I LOVE this amp!

Ease of Use:
I tried out the comparable amps from a number of companies and they all sounded like dirt. (not musical dirt either) I can get a smooth Jazz tone, a perfect recreation of the intro to Rush's Closer to the Heart, a good Bluesy bite, or a full blown Anthrax shred by turning 2 knobs. I can't dial it in quite as precisely as I can with my full setup, but that's not the point of a practice amp is it?

Overall:
I bought this amp to set under an end table in my living room. It stays there most of the time, but a few weeks after I got it, hurricane Wilma took out my power for 10 days and I played through this amp daily on batteries. I've used it as a little PA for cub scout meetings, brought it to neighborhood bonfires, and played through it out back at cookouts, all using the same set of batteries. It's a swiss army knife.

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"PLAY STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN AND SWEET HOME ALABAMA ON IT ONCE, THEN YOU WONT NEED TO ASK ME."

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
Sound:
          10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 12/15/2007
Style of Music: southern rock, country
Musical Experience: active musician
Location: KERNERSVILLE, NC

 

 
Feature:
IT COMES IN VARIOUS COLORS RED,BLACK,WHITE I PREFER THE RED MYSELF.

Quality:
THANK YOU ROLAND FOR THIS SWEET LITTLE ADDITION TO MY FAMILY OF AMPS. NO MORE FENDERS OR PEAVYS WILL BE CARRIED WITH ME.

Value:
YES

Desirability:
SO MUCH SOUND FROM SUCH A SMALL AMP IT LOOKS GOOD IN ANY COLOR BUT I PREFER THE POWER COLORS RED AND BLACK.

Sound:
I WAS BLOWN AWAY AT THE SOUND AND LOUDNESS OF SUCH A SMALL AMP. I WAS INTO THE BIG HUGE 2 MEN AND A BOY TO LIFT AMPS. I PLAY PROFESSIONALLY AND THIS AMP IS WONDERFUL GOOD LOOKS,THE DEPENDABILITY OF ROLAND, AND THE PRICE CANT BE BEAT. NOW I CARRY THIS AMP WITH ME EVERYWHERE I GO. PUT A OVATION ELECTRIC ACCOUSTIC WITH IT AND YOU WILL BE SURPRISED I GUARANTEE IT. I HAVE OWNED A LOT OF DIFFERENT AMPS IN MY TIME AND I WISH I HAD THIS IN THE 60'S IT WOULD OF BEEN ALL I WOULD HAVE NEEDED FOR SOME OF THE BARS & CLUBS I PLAYED AND I PAID MY DUES. THIS AMP WILL BE PLAYING WITH THE BIG BOYS TILL I AM DEAD IN THE GRAVE WHICH I HOPE IS ANOTHER 40 YEARS AWAY. ALSO ROCKERS IT WILL PLAY ON BATTERIES TO SO IF NO ELECTRIC YOU STILL CAN JAM WHEN THE POWER IS OFF.

Support:
I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS AND DONT BELIEVE I WILL IM WELL SATISFIED WITH WHAT IVE GOT "SMALLER IS BETTER"

Overall:
WHEN IT WEARS DOWN THEN I WILL REPLACE IT WITH THE SAME BUT WITH THE QUALITY ROLAND PUTS IN IT'S PRODUCTS. IT WILL OUT LIVE ME IM SURE.

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