The Blues Cube Artist is a professional and fun amplifier from Roland. The amp is made according to Roland’s ‘Tube Logic’-design. This means that Roland intricately reproduced the inner workings of legendary tube amps. The Blues Cube Artist thus has Clean and Crunch channels, which can be used individually and simultaneously. It’s an 80 watt amplifier and can produce the same nuance and expression in the sound as a ‘tweed-era’ valve amp, while also benefiting from the advantages of a transistor amp!

But what are those advantages? Transistor amplifiers weigh less, are more compact, and require less maintenance. Although valve amps sound beautiful, they are heavy and require a lot of maintenance, which can be quite pricey as well. The volume is also less nuanced, whereas a transistor amp can still be used at a lower volume or even with headphones. This transistor amp has the same power and projection as a tube amp, while also being way more versatile. Moreover, the amp also has a USB-input, which makes recording very easy. The Blues Cube Artist is thus the ideal amplifier for the versatile musician who loves authentic sounds!

The Blues Cube Artist212 is a professional and high-quality amplifier from Roland. The Blues Cube Artist212 is technically the same as the Blues Cube Artist, but with two speakers instead of one and it’s 85 watt instead of 80 watt. The amp thus has two 12 inch speakers, which will provide a louder projection and more clean headroom. Roland also made sure the amp remains quite compact, though. Most 2x12” amps tend to be quite large, but Roland prioritises versatility and transportability, so they made sure the Blues Cube Artist212 is still quite compact.

The Blues Cube Artist212 is designed with Roland’s Tube Logic technology. With this, they replicate legendary ‘tweed’ tube amps. This means the Blues Cubes are transistor amps with the same functions and sounds as a tube amp. This is really smart, as transistor amps weigh less, are smaller, and require little maintenance. Tube amps tend to sound better, but they are quite heavy and require a lot of maintenance. Roland managed to replicate the sound of a tube amp with a transistor amp, which means this amp has the advantages of both. Moreover, the amp also has a USB-input which means the amp can be directly connected to a PC. The Blues Cube Artist212 is the ideal amplifier for the versatile musician who loves authentic sounds!

The Blues Cube Hot is a versatile and compact modelling amplifier from Roland. It’s a 30 watt amp and it has a 12 inch speaker. All of Roland’s Blues Cubes are designed with their ‘Tube Logic’-technology. This means that the transistor amp have a the same warm and authentic sound as their original Blues Cube valve amp. It’s quite hard to replicate the valve amp sound, but Roland realised that simplicity was the answer. The amp has a Clean and a Crunch channel, with which all the nuances can be implemented.

But why would a transistor amplifier be preferable? Although valve amps sound beautiful, they often tend to be quite heavy, big, and require a lot of maintenance. On the other hand, transistor amps are more compact and lightweight, require minimal maintenance, and can be used with headphones. Furthermore, a footswitch can be connected to the amp. The amp also has a USB-input, which means the amp can be directly connected to a PC. Lastly, Roland made sure the amp also looks vintage, so the Blues Cube Hot allows for the full vintage experience!

The Blues Cube Stage is a high-quality and compact amplifier from Roland. It’s a 60 watt amp with a 12 inch speaker. It’s also a modelling amp. In this case, that means that this is a transistor amp which models a tube amp. This is quite complicated, actually, but Roland seems to have figured it out. Tube amp are in theory quite simple, and Roland found that modelling amplifiers should be too. As such, the amp only has a clean and a crunch channel, just like a regular valve amp. These two channels can be used to implement small and nuanced changes, which means extra options are unnecessary. The Blues Cube Stage can thus produce the same warm tones and nuances as a regular tube amp.

But why a modelling amp? A modelling amp can be very handy, as it’s lighter and smaller. Moreover, it’s easier to control the volume on a transistor amp, and it’s even possible to use it with headphones. Valve amps sound amazing, but require a lot of maintenance and they tend to be quite loud. Furthermore, it is possible to connect the amp to a footswitch. The amp also has an USB-input, which means you can record your playing directly to your computer. The Blues Cube Stage is thus the ideal modelling amplifier!

This authentic Roland amp cover will help keep your Blues Cube Artist combo looking new. Shields against dust, dirt, and grime while protecting from minor scuffs and scrapes. Made with durable polyester exterior and sized for a perfect fit.

• Black color
• Tan embroidered Blues Cube logo
• Reinforced seams and handle opening
• Interior/exterior: polyester

Roland

Roland is a huge Japanese company that produces high-quality audio products. They produce most of their guitar products via their subsidiary Boss. However, the JC-40 is a guitar amplifier that was produced under the Roland name. Roland is one of the Japanese companies that have given Japanese product development a superior reputation, especially regarding technology. They prioritise innovation and quality and all their products go through a tough production process and quality control.  

The JC-40 Jazz Chorus

The JC-40 is the result of combining Roland’s famous JC Clean effect and the chorus effect. The amp was modelled after the JC-120 and has the same classic stereo sound that is perfect to be used together with effect pedals. Do you need a stereo input? No problem! The amp has a proper stereo input so you can combine it with stereo effects, guitar synthesizers, and multi-effects. Furthermore, the amp has the Dimensional Space Chorus effect built in for beautiful and full sound. Additionally, the amp has other built-in effects, like vibrato, distortion, and reverb.