The reinvented Blues Cube series launches the classic 1x12 combo amp into a new era, combining genuine tube sound and response with modern reliability and easy portability. Going far beyond modelling, Roland’s Tube Logic design philosophy starts with carefully reproducing the inner workings of the revered tweed-era tube amp in every way, from guitar input to speaker output. Versatile clean and crunch channels can be used independently or combined for a complex range of tones, while variable output power modes let you dial in burning, full-throttle sound at any volume. Road-tested and fine-tuned with feedback from top players, the gig-ready Blues Cube delivers the sweet, magical tone and satisfying feel that makes a great guitar amp a highly expressive musical instrument.
Within the Blues Cube range, the Blues Cube Artist is the most fully featured combo amp in the lineup. It carries a bold, expressive voice favoured by players who are familiar with 6L6-powered amplifiers. Big lows and sparkly highs are available on tap in this amplifier, as well as the sweet tweed midrange voicing that exemplifies all of the Blues Cubes. This 80W amplifier delivers its tweed-inspired tone and feel with the punch and authority players expect of any high powered tube amp… all in a remarkably light package.
Along with all the features of its smaller brethren, the Blues Cube Artist brings a few other pro tools to the table. The "presence" control enables the user to fine tune the amplifier’s attack response. A vintage-style tremolo effect evokes the classic amps of the 1960’s but with the modern functionality of a Tap Tempo control. The Blues Cube Artist also features a switchable FX Loop.
Features
- Performance-ready 80-watt combo guitar amplifier with authentic tube tone and touch response
- Roland’s comprehensive Tube Logic design delivers the interactive tonal behaviours of famous fine-tuned vintage tube amps, including preamp and output tube distortion characteristics, power supply compression, and much more
- Independent Clean and Crunch channels, plus unique Dual Tone mode for blending channels to expand tonal possibilities
- Master volume, three-band EQ, and Presence control, plus Boost and Tone switches on each channel
- Four-way Power Control (0.5 W, 15 W, 45 W, Max) allows for cranked-amp tones at any volume
- On-board high-quality reverb and tremolo effects with vintage sound character, plus effects loop for external devices
- Classic open-back design with custom 12-inch speaker and poplar cabinet for enhanced presence on stage
- Stylish, modern look with a vintage vibe
- Efficient, lightweight design provides easy portability without sacrificing tone quality
- USB output for high-quality direct recording to a computer
- Optional GA-FC Foot Controller for Channel Select, Dual Tone, and Tremolo/EFX Loop