What do you guys think about this new guitar headphone amp? Among other things, I am so glad we can connect our phones through bluetooth. With newer phones getting rid of headphone jacks for a while, products that only have Aux cables aren't going to cut it anymore. Guitar Headphone Amp Playlist ➡️ bit.ly/3lfPJPh
Just got mine this afternoon. First thought, with a telecaster, it is kind of thin sounding, almost too bright, even on the dark setting. I am posting a big thank you, for fixing my usb connectivity issue I was having. I have windows 7, so the process was a little different, but in the sound settings I finally found the micro listed in the devices. I spent an hour trying to get audacity to see it. I doubt I will be using a phone or bluetooth with it, so what I really need is a longer usb cable to hook it to the PC. I wasn't sure if any old USB cable would work but using the one from my phone charger it worked fine. It's just too short. Honestly I bought this to use as an interface, and thought it might be handy to have a mobile amp. Once I find settings I like, I might use it some. lol For clean settings and effects, it's pretty cool. I could have bought a fancier better guitar interface but I aint that good at recording anyway. This will be fun and serve two purposes. I don't travel and I don't have to be quiet here at home. Why did I buy this? I have no clue, but I will use it as a guitar interface for now. And I don't have to use earphones to record with it, I can hear it thru my PC speakers. Thanks for the video.
@@crowhaven200 Thanks for sharing. Did you not have any lag when you heard it through your speakers? For me, I had lag, so I couldn't use my speakers and just worked with the headphone jack on the fender mustang micro.
@@GrowWithGuitar Honestly I have no idea. I just barely got it recognized then got involved in something else. There are settings in Audacity for latency, but I don't understand them. I used audactiy with an old digitech rig, and there was a slight bit of lag. It wasn't bad and I am not that great a payer anyway. I have only been playing for 52 years..lol.. (I am almost 70) I had delay setting on on tonight, and heard that, maybe I was hearing latency instead of delay..lol.. . I didn't have time to futz with it. It has been years since I used audacity and it is a newer version and the UI is different. I got lost right way and quit. There aren't many videos on the subject. Yours in the first one I found. I haven't even watched the rest of your video. I will do that now. if I can't record with this unit, I shouldn't have bought it. I was hoping it would be simple, no frills and work without any problems. I think I read something where it said there wasn't a lot of latency with it. But no one was using it on TH-cam, only talking about it. I was playing on a tele, I think I will be able to see the buttons easier on a strat. I am hoping I can set it like I want it. And when I turn it off, then back on the settings will still be there so I don't have to find them again. I need a big card, that little bitty card is too small for me to see easily. I downloaded a manual pdf, so I can see the settings better. I have spent maybe an hour actually playing with this thing. A little While ago, I plugged in to my pedal board and tube amp.. much better..lol I may give it to my nephew if I can't make it handy for me. he travels,, and takes a travel guitar with him while staying out of town. And a Spark 40 amp. he may like this, it's much smaller..lol If I get recording working I will let you know. I still have to finish your video.. :o)
@@crowhaven200 This is a new product, so there could be a future firmware updates to fix some issues it has, but can't be certain. As for the settings remaining after you turn it off, if you make any changes and turn it off, the next time you turn it on, it will be the last setting you were on. However, for it to save, all the lights have to be off after you make a change. I am currently working to find a fix for recording and monitoring through your computer audio as well without latency. I will make a video if I find a solution.
@@GrowWithGuitar hhmm, yes I had lag and lots of it. I mean recording, I hit a note wait.. then it records it... I am doing something wrong. I must be doing something wrong. I haven't figured out audacity yet. I am tired, only spent a few minutes on it. I have no answers and I am not smart enough to know what questions to ask.
you saved my life with your tutorial about the connection problems. Sometimes, it seems like no one encounters the same problem as me when it comes to computers
Thanks! I know this is three years later, but I just received the FMM as a gift. In case it helps anyone reading this now, your Windows connection instructions got me pointed in the right direction. With the amp plugged in via USB cable, I had to go to "manage sound devices". The FMM appeared on the page as disabled. I enabled it and was then able to record using Audacity.
I got mine a little over a week ago, I love it. The 2290 effect is great for U2 sounds. It just plugs straight into the camera kit adapter then into my iPad pro’s lightning port, I use the headphone out of the micro and there is no latency that way. I was able to use Garage band and record multiple tracks that way.
Awesome! Yes, there is no latency recording from the headphone out. I just wanted to point that out for people that don't have anything else and were looking at that feature. Hopefully I can find a solution soon, but glad it is working for your use case.
I like this headphone amp better than my KITHOUSE B6. Sound quality and many more effects. Of course it costs 3 times more. My biggest challenge was getting streaming from my Windows 10 PC to the amp so I could hear lessons and music and myself at the same time. I could get a Bluetooth pairing but the PC would not recognize it as a sound output device. After spending a bunch of time updating everything, I finally bought a $11 Bluetooth 5 USB adapter for the PC and now it works beautifully.
Great video and loving the mustang. Using windows 11 and it doesnt have an option to troubleshoot input devices. :-0 Ill post if I can find a solution. the recommended drivers didnt work for me either
excellent video, love the detail in the text below. just one question, what guitar do you use? The sound of single coil / Fender is very different from Humbucker / Gibson right?
You can always start with the headphones or earphones you already have and save money, but I recommend flat response/studio headphones. I personally use the Audio Technica M50x Wired headphones. Here is a link: amzn.to/3iopBkb (affiliate link)
Thanks this video was helpful but the Troubleshooting didn't work for me (in Windows 10), all I got was a virtual assistant who scanned my PC and never found the Mustang Micro. Instead, I went to the "Sound Control Panel" listed on the right and there I was able to see and access the Mustang Micro in the recording tab and enable it. Once I did that, Audacity was able to see the Mustang Micro and enable recording. Thought this might be helpful. Just got the Mustang, but it seems pretty cool for what it is, especially for $100 bills. Won't replace my tube amp of course but will be a great tool for jamming, learning songs and recording.
Thanks for the Great info and Explanation - Can I ask you what type of headphones would you recommend ? - I mean the problem is getting wires in the way while youre playing - its a pity they dont do these headphone amps with a Bluetooth headphone option - would be a great idea " Thanks again - Much appreciated - best of luck :)
Informative run through! I ordered one, looking forward to those Fender amp and reverb tones. Big bonus marks to Fender for the bluetooth input. I never use play-along with my Vox Amplug Classic Rock due to the headphone wire twisting and tangling is annoying enough, but add an input wire too, forget it. I have proprietary ASIO driver with my Behringer UMC202HD and it has no latency, if you set the buffer right. I'm curious about the Fender ASIO driver.
Ya. I got it all sorted. I got an unclear error message on ableton, but I found out it was because I had the wrong bitrate. I'll be making an update video on that eventually.
Can I use the headphone out to connect into the "aux" input of a speaker/car-stereo/etc. (sort of like how you can plug in an iphone/mp3 player) and use that speaker as an amp? Also the bluetooth functionality.. is it just for input (your phone playing music into the device) or is it an output (sends guitar signal to the phone)? Thanks!
I would like to run Pocket Operaters, volcasand other gadgets to guitar pedal, to guitar amp or PA... can you recommend the right headphone amp. Thank you!
wait, so how exactly do you recommend to connect it to Windows for recording? Cause I'm having issues with the high latency and when I set the buffersize down it completely cracks up and doesn't even sound like a guitar at all anymore. I know the issue can't come from my laptop cause it's a very strong one and always worked just fine with my Focusrite interface, even on low buffersizes. I appreciate any help - thanks! :)
is there any significant latency connecting via bluetooth? i want also to be capable of following online lessons, so i need it to be synchronized. As usual thanks for the well made video!
From my experience with any Bluetooth headphones, there will be some lag. Where it is not noticeable is if you are only monitoring the audio from one source but if you are following along with video, you will notice the lag more. I haven't tried it with this product, but I assume it is the same with the mustang micro.
_"Can I get a mustang micro, Mom?"_ 😅 _"You already have one at home, Dear."_ 👩 *Mustang Micro at Home:* _A bluetooth transmitter hot glued to the back of a Valeton Rush Head Max._ 💥🎸😂
Great review and computer connection information. I just received my Mustang Micro. Playing around and looking forward to trying to record into my PC with Audacity. I am hoping that the Bluetooth will stream a backing track while recording on the USB. Thanks for your insights!
I tried this and it didn't really work. Connected the Mustang Micro via Bluetooth and also connected it with USB as an audio interface. Tried to record a guitar track along with existing drum and guitar tracks in Cubasis. The intention was to monitor via the Bluetooth connection. The problem is that the sound got routed all the way back to Cubasis, so the new guitar track also included the audio of the existing drum and guitar tracks. The Bluetooth also added too much latency. So I'll need to figure out a way to monitor through different headphones that aren't connected to the Mustang Micro.
I am hesitating between that and the Nux mighty pro (which can accept TRSS headset, for stream). I saw on a video, about the fender one plugged to a computer, the latency was 27ms (512 samples). That's a lot no? Do you remember how much u had when u tested ?
Is it possible to hear what's playing on your PC if you connect headphones in the mustang so you can play along with a backing track? I tried but I can't hear it in the headphones. I'm able to do it with my phone but I'd prefer doing it with the PC. Thanks...
I haven't tried that, but maybe this can help you go in the right direction. It might work if you plug in the usb c cable to your computer. If that doesn't work, then I think it would have to be connected by bluetooth to your computer, just like you do with your phone. Again, I haven't tried, but these are things I would try.
It sounds good, it's not too big .... the MAIN ISSUE is the lack of blutooth headphone connexion. I would have liked a FULL WIRELESS unit, like the Boss Waza Air !
I have the vox headphone amp but it just dies too quick. Not even 2 days of use. And it’s not rechargeable. Should I get this or a small amp? Which one would you recommend?
I eventually will review small budget amps, which will give me a better idea and stronger recommendation. As of now, I usually recommend skipping any small amp in the $100 range and at least go for amps in the $200-300 range. From personal use, I can recommend the Positive Grid Spark Amp, which is around $270: amzn.to/3nVuXEo (affiliate link). An alternative to this would be the Yamaha THR10 at $300: amzn.to/3tfpBrh (affiliate link). From word of mouth, the Boss Katana 50 Mk 2 seems to be a good choice as well at $240: amzn.to/3a87Lih (affiliate link). However, this is only one route and it always depends on what you want and what fits your circumstances. The Fender Mustang Micro (amzn.to/2OFkj8Q) (affiliate link) could be a good route if you want the flexibility of taking your guitar places without lugging around an amp and if you don't have the budget to spend $300. Or, if you don't mind being tied down to your computer and want to record, getting a $120 audio interface like the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (amzn.to/3mP8cDq) (affiliate link) and using the included audio software for sounds and effects, or other free 3rd-party guitar effect software, could be a good option. You could also skip all this and save the most money by getting 4 rechargeable batteries for your vox amplug, which will run you about $20-30 with the charger. Here is one option for that - Energizer Rechargeable AA and AAA battery charger with 4 AA batteries: amzn.to/3a5HuBo (affiliate link). Energizer 4 AAA Rechargeable batteries: amzn.to/329kwER (affiliate link). Hope that helps.
@@GrowWithGuitar thank you man! I didn’t even think about rechargeable batteries. I was looking at the boss katana or the spark amps aswell. I’ll probably just buy the batteries and when I get my taxes probably buy the amp lmao. I’ll be coming back to this comment to buy it when that happens :)
Not really sure, but I think it depends on what you are using to charge it. Either way, can't really find any documentation on how long it takes to charge.
Fantastic review! Do you know how this compares to the Nux Mighty Plug in sound quality? Also, when demoing the different amps, were you using a humbucker? Lastly, is there anything you don't like about this amp? I heard reviews of a hissing sound coming out of them. Thanks for making this, really insightful!
I actually haven't tried the nux mighty plug, but I categorize that as a headphone amp/multi effect hybrid. I think it isn't completely just plug and play to get all the features. You have to use your phone. But with that being said, that is on my list of things to check out. When demoing, I was using my gretsch jet club, which has a 2 humbucker layout. As far as the hissing, it is definitely better than the cheaper headphone amps, but it is still there. But I think there is a noise gate in the background because the hiss only comes up when you play and not when you are idle. For the cheaper headphone amps, the hiss would be there constantly. I still think those were usable with the hiss at lower volumes if you want something cheaper. Anything I didn't like about the mustang micro? Yes. I said it in the video, but I still haven't figured out how to record directly to my computer without latency so I can monitor the sound from my computer. Just recording with default drivers and latency has some limitations and isn't the best recording experience. I am working on finding a fix though and have emailed some people.
@@GrowWithGuitar i would prefer changing settings with the phone than with those small buttons and leds. You can use it without a phone and then you get your default settings only. I think the nux is the one i will be buying. Thanks for your reviews.
@@GrowWithGuitar Were you able to find a fix on that? I have a feeling because it is not USB-IN it will always have some form of latency. I figure as long as we can record into it, should be good.
@@backandfour If you like using a phone then the Nux will be superior. I had the Plug and didn't enjoy using the phone and also tone editing. This device seems perfect in my use-case. The Plug may be perfect for you though :)
No not yet. I haven't had the chance to try to fix it yet and I haven't received a response back from my email with ableton. I might have to email them again. I will see if I also have the same problem with pro tools to see if it is just an issue with ableton.
How do you have this running thru your guitar like that? I want to get a cable I can plug the mustang into because I have a headless guitar and it doesn’t fit in the back
Hello, I am having an issue with the Blouetooth connectivity. I can find it in my phone's Bluetooth settings, and it connects, but I can't hear any audio while it's in bluetooth? Can this thing allow to play along with spotify songs? Liked your vid btw! Update: I seemed to have fixed it! Again, wonderful video!
@@hudsonmurrell5516 I'm sorry man, but I don't remember. I don't use it much anymore, as I just use a full-sized amp. Sorry I couldn't help you out. I should have listed what I did to fix the issue.
I have a question.I was able to make it work with my guitar, but ONLY when the device you sent me is connected to my computer using the USB cable. As soon as I connect the device from my computer the device is off. and there is not lights working.I was thinking I did not charge the device enough time, but I charged for 4 hours and then I tried again, but same thing is happening.I have trying to find online somebody with the same problem, but nobody has it.I read and followed the instructions, but I think I am doing this correctly.The device only works if it is connected to the computer, and that is not how this amp works... Help please
So, you are saying that it won't turn on by itself and only turns on when the mustang micro is connected with a USB C cable, correct? If it doesn't turn on, then that is probably a defect and you should ask for a replacement. Otherwise, if you are referencing the LED lights turning off after turning it off, that is completely normal and the sound should still come out of the headphones. It turns off the LED lights every few seconds to save battery.
Ok so I plug it into my interface but then how do you plug it into the guitar at the same time to record? It looked like you bought an extra cable or adapter?
So you have to plug the mustang micro into you guitar and then connect the headphone out into the audio interface. The cable I used is a 3.5mm to 1/4" cable. There is a link to the one I used in the description.
No, when you connect the Bluetooth to your phone, that means you can stream audio to the fender mustang micro. So if you play a TH-cam video, you should hear it through the headphone out of the mustang micro.
It should be compatible with any recording software as long as you can select it as an input. I can say it works with audacity and ableton live since ai have those.
I get a bad hissing whenever I strum on my Schecter. I have a lt25 and I never get the same hissing. I’m sure it’s good on a lot of guitars but mine was trash sadly going to return it.
Can someone help? I'm using FL Studio to record. I can select it just fine using ASIO4ALL, but then when I arm a mixer track for recording and select the input and output, I can't hear my guitar. There's a signal going through it, but no sound; also the main output says "Not Connected 1 and Not Connected 2." I don't know what to do
I'm sure you can connect to those just as you would an audio interface. You will need a 3.5mm to 1/4" cable to go from the headphone jack to the amp. This is the one I used to connect to my audio interface, but it might be too short to reach an amp or speaker: amzn.to/39IBrla (affiliate link)
Thanks! That would be awesome. But, then I feel like you would still have limited visibility because it would be toward the bottom of your guitar. For now, they include a small reference card that has all the amp, effects, and modifier settings. I used the text from that small card in my video. They also have a list of amps and effects written inside the box as well.
@@juggerhuevo Unfortunately, I tried connecting it to my android phone and I couldn't get it to be recognized as an input. I tried connecting it through the USB, as well as through the headphone jacks like they suggest for the irig. I guess you would need some sort of audio interface for your phone like the irig, but I haven't messed with that stuff before, so I'm not sure if the fender mustang would work with it.
The issue I'm having is the mustang micro being detected like a microphone. It doesn't automatically output full volume to recording, it's controlled by the headphone volume wheel. When I turn that high enough to get a loud level for recording though, it's way too loud for my headphones. I'd understand this issue with a 3.8mm output but with USB-C I thought there would be a digital output bypassing that headache. Who has a workaround? It's driving me crazy
Aside from all the upgrades, features, and additional amounts of amp and effect options, it is noticeably better in terms of sound quality. There also seems to be a noise gate in the background because the white noise dies down when you don't play unlike all the other cheaper headphone amps.
I don't work with apple products, so I can't say for sure, but I do know apple and android works a bit differently. While I haven't been able to get it to work on my android phone, I have seen people on Reddit say that it works on their iPads.
Unfortunately, the bluetooth connectivity is only for receiving and not transmitting. So, you can't connect wireless earbuds to the mustang micro as is.
What do you guys think about this new guitar headphone amp?
Among other things, I am so glad we can connect our phones through bluetooth.
With newer phones getting rid of headphone jacks for a while, products that only have Aux cables aren't going to cut it anymore.
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Just got mine this afternoon. First thought, with a telecaster, it is kind of thin sounding, almost too bright, even on the dark setting. I am posting a big thank you, for fixing my usb connectivity issue I was having. I have windows 7, so the process was a little different, but in the sound settings I finally found the micro listed in the devices. I spent an hour trying to get audacity to see it. I doubt I will be using a phone or bluetooth with it, so what I really need is a longer usb cable to hook it to the PC. I wasn't sure if any old USB cable would work but using the one from my phone charger it worked fine. It's just too short. Honestly I bought this to use as an interface, and thought it might be handy to have a mobile amp. Once I find settings I like, I might use it some. lol
For clean settings and effects, it's pretty cool. I could have bought a fancier better guitar interface but I aint that good at recording anyway. This will be fun and serve two purposes.
I don't travel and I don't have to be quiet here at home. Why did I buy this? I have no clue, but I will use it as a guitar interface for now. And I don't have to use earphones to record with it, I can hear it thru my PC speakers. Thanks for the video.
@@crowhaven200 Thanks for sharing. Did you not have any lag when you heard it through your speakers? For me, I had lag, so I couldn't use my speakers and just worked with the headphone jack on the fender mustang micro.
@@GrowWithGuitar Honestly I have no idea. I just barely got it recognized then got involved in something else. There are settings in Audacity for latency, but I don't understand them. I used audactiy with an old digitech rig, and there was a slight bit of lag. It wasn't bad and I am not that great a payer anyway. I have only been playing for 52 years..lol.. (I am almost 70) I had delay setting on on tonight, and heard that, maybe I was hearing latency instead of delay..lol.. . I didn't have time to futz with it. It has been years since I used audacity and it is a newer version and the UI is different. I got lost right way and quit. There aren't many videos on the subject. Yours in the first one I found. I haven't even watched the rest of your video. I will do that now. if I can't record with this unit, I shouldn't have bought it. I was hoping it would be simple, no frills and work without any problems. I think I read something where it said there wasn't a lot of latency with it. But no one was using it on TH-cam, only talking about it.
I was playing on a tele, I think I will be able to see the buttons easier on a strat. I am hoping I can set it like I want it. And when I turn it off, then back on the settings will still be there so I don't have to find them again. I need a big card, that little bitty card is too small for me to see easily. I downloaded a manual pdf, so I can see the settings better.
I have spent maybe an hour actually playing with this thing. A little While ago, I plugged in to my pedal board and tube amp.. much better..lol I may give it to my nephew if I can't make it handy for me. he travels,, and takes a travel guitar with him while staying out of town. And a Spark 40 amp. he may like this, it's much smaller..lol
If I get recording working I will let you know. I still have to finish your video.. :o)
@@crowhaven200 This is a new product, so there could be a future firmware updates to fix some issues it has, but can't be certain.
As for the settings remaining after you turn it off, if you make any changes and turn it off, the next time you turn it on, it will be the last setting you were on. However, for it to save, all the lights have to be off after you make a change.
I am currently working to find a fix for recording and monitoring through your computer audio as well without latency. I will make a video if I find a solution.
@@GrowWithGuitar hhmm, yes I had lag and lots of it. I mean recording, I hit a note wait.. then it records it... I am doing something wrong. I must be doing something wrong. I haven't figured out audacity yet. I am tired, only spent a few minutes on it. I have no answers and I am not smart enough to know what questions to ask.
you saved my life with your tutorial about the connection problems. Sometimes, it seems like no one encounters the same problem as me when it comes to computers
Thanks! I know this is three years later, but I just received the FMM as a gift. In case it helps anyone reading this now, your Windows connection instructions got me pointed in the right direction. With the amp plugged in via USB cable, I had to go to "manage sound devices". The FMM appeared on the page as disabled. I enabled it and was then able to record using Audacity.
I got mine a little over a week ago, I love it. The 2290 effect is great for U2 sounds. It just plugs straight into the camera kit adapter then into my iPad pro’s lightning port, I use the headphone out of the micro and there is no latency that way. I was able to use Garage band and record multiple tracks that way.
Awesome! Yes, there is no latency recording from the headphone out. I just wanted to point that out for people that don't have anything else and were looking at that feature. Hopefully I can find a solution soon, but glad it is working for your use case.
Just got mine yesterday. I love it.
The studio pre- amp setting sounds great with my bass
Great to hear. I haven't tried it on my bass yet, but it sounds great on electric guitar.
Works on bass too
My Vox Amplug metal came yesterday. It's cool, but for not too much more $, this thing rules.
dude, thanks for the tip on the PC drivers, that was driving me mad! Cheers.
TYSM for the computer fix this helped so much
I like this headphone amp better than my KITHOUSE B6. Sound quality and many more effects. Of course it costs 3 times more. My biggest challenge was getting streaming from my Windows 10 PC to the amp so I could hear lessons and music and myself at the same time. I could get a Bluetooth pairing but the PC would not recognize it as a sound output device. After spending a bunch of time updating everything, I finally bought a $11 Bluetooth 5 USB adapter for the PC and now it works beautifully.
Great video! Thanks for testing all amps and effects!
Your videos are spot on!
Thank you 😊
Great video and loving the mustang. Using windows 11 and it doesnt have an option to troubleshoot input devices. :-0 Ill post if I can find a solution. the recommended drivers didnt work for me either
You go kid, following sinde the vox reviews
Thanks for your support! 🙂
Great video. Good information, on point, brief, and great detail about the troubleshooting. Subbed.
Thank you!
excellent video, love the detail in the text below. just one question, what guitar do you use? The sound of single coil / Fender is very different from Humbucker / Gibson right?
Great review, I just got mine 👍🏻 any updates on how to fix the lag? 🤔
are you able to get clean tone through the different amp models? or only gained up?
Top video. Just what I was looking for… that was a lot of work!
Hey,
which headphones are recommended for using with it?
Thanks
You can always start with the headphones or earphones you already have and save money, but I recommend flat response/studio headphones. I personally use the Audio Technica M50x Wired headphones. Here is a link: amzn.to/3iopBkb (affiliate link)
Thanks this video was helpful but the Troubleshooting didn't work for me (in Windows 10), all I got was a virtual assistant who scanned my PC and never found the Mustang Micro. Instead, I went to the "Sound Control Panel" listed on the right and there I was able to see and access the Mustang Micro in the recording tab and enable it. Once I did that, Audacity was able to see the Mustang Micro and enable recording. Thought this might be helpful. Just got the Mustang, but it seems pretty cool for what it is, especially for $100 bills. Won't replace my tube amp of course but will be a great tool for jamming, learning songs and recording.
Thanks for sharing your solution. 👍
@@GrowWithGuitar You're welcome and you gained a subscriber. 🙂
You're a legend mate, thank you for the fix. Thought I'd broken it some how haha
The usb cable that it comes with is sometimes undetected also, I switched it out for a better one and now I always get a good connection.
You solved my Windows 10 issue, thanks!
You're welcome
Thanks for the Great info and Explanation - Can I ask you what type of headphones would you recommend ? - I mean the problem is getting wires in the way while youre playing - its a pity they dont do these headphone amps with a Bluetooth headphone option - would be a great idea " Thanks again - Much appreciated - best of luck :)
Informative run through! I ordered one, looking forward to those Fender amp and reverb tones. Big bonus marks to Fender for the bluetooth input. I never use play-along with my Vox Amplug Classic Rock due to the headphone wire twisting and tangling is annoying enough, but add an input wire too, forget it. I have proprietary ASIO driver with my Behringer UMC202HD and it has no latency, if you set the buffer right. I'm curious about the Fender ASIO driver.
Ya. I got it all sorted. I got an unclear error message on ableton, but I found out it was because I had the wrong bitrate. I'll be making an update video on that eventually.
Can I use the headphone out to connect into the "aux" input of a speaker/car-stereo/etc. (sort of like how you can plug in an iphone/mp3 player) and use that speaker as an amp? Also the bluetooth functionality.. is it just for input (your phone playing music into the device) or is it an output (sends guitar signal to the phone)? Thanks!
I would like to run Pocket Operaters, volcasand other gadgets to guitar pedal, to guitar amp or PA... can you recommend the right headphone amp. Thank you!
I don't really know what those gear are, but the fender mustang micro is the best in the market.
wait, so how exactly do you recommend to connect it to Windows for recording? Cause I'm having issues with the high latency and when I set the buffersize down it completely cracks up and doesn't even sound like a guitar at all anymore. I know the issue can't come from my laptop cause it's a very strong one and always worked just fine with my Focusrite interface, even on low buffersizes.
I appreciate any help - thanks! :)
Any updates with the ASIO drivers?
Works fine with audacity but cannot make it work with cakewalk.
I got it to work, but I still have some stuff to experiment with. Will definitely be making the video. Sorry for the lag lol.
is there any significant latency connecting via bluetooth? i want also to be capable of following online lessons, so i need it to be synchronized.
As usual thanks for the well made video!
From my experience with any Bluetooth headphones, there will be some lag. Where it is not noticeable is if you are only monitoring the audio from one source but if you are following along with video, you will notice the lag more. I haven't tried it with this product, but I assume it is the same with the mustang micro.
Hello really cool video man I was wondering can you use the fener Mustang micro on ukuleles and mandolins that plug-in to amps.?
I think they should work. I know there were some videos connecting a keyboard to the mustang micro, so if you can connect it, it should work.
@@GrowWithGuitar cool thinks GWG.
_"Can I get a mustang micro, Mom?"_ 😅
_"You already have one at home, Dear."_ 👩
*Mustang Micro at Home:* _A bluetooth transmitter hot glued to the back of a Valeton Rush Head Max._ 💥🎸😂
Haha. Guess it all looks the same to non-guitarists 😂
Great review and computer connection information. I just received my Mustang Micro. Playing around and looking forward to trying to record into my PC with Audacity. I am hoping that the Bluetooth will stream a backing track while recording on the USB. Thanks for your insights!
I will have to test that out for my future recording video on the mustang micro. Still haven't gotten to making that lol.
I tried this and it didn't really work. Connected the Mustang Micro via Bluetooth and also connected it with USB as an audio interface. Tried to record a guitar track along with existing drum and guitar tracks in Cubasis. The intention was to monitor via the Bluetooth connection. The problem is that the sound got routed all the way back to Cubasis, so the new guitar track also included the audio of the existing drum and guitar tracks. The Bluetooth also added too much latency. So I'll need to figure out a way to monitor through different headphones that aren't connected to the Mustang Micro.
Hi! I love your content man! keep it up
can i connect the amp with my 100 watt JBL BOOMBOX using aux cable? Would really appreciate the help.
Great video. Were you able to get it working with Ableton Live at all?
I am hesitating between that and the Nux mighty pro (which can accept TRSS headset, for stream). I saw on a video, about the fender one plugged to a computer, the latency was 27ms (512 samples). That's a lot no? Do you remember how much u had when u tested ?
Is it possible to hear what's playing on your PC if you connect headphones in the mustang so you can play along with a backing track? I tried but I can't hear it in the headphones. I'm able to do it with my phone but I'd prefer doing it with the PC. Thanks...
I haven't tried that, but maybe this can help you go in the right direction. It might work if you plug in the usb c cable to your computer. If that doesn't work, then I think it would have to be connected by bluetooth to your computer, just like you do with your phone. Again, I haven't tried, but these are things I would try.
It sounds good, it's not too big .... the MAIN ISSUE is the lack of blutooth headphone connexion. I would have liked a FULL WIRELESS unit, like the Boss Waza Air !
Can you connect this to a bigger amplifier?
So good! Keep it up!
Thank you for the support! 😊
I have the vox headphone amp but it just dies too quick. Not even 2 days of use. And it’s not rechargeable. Should I get this or a small amp? Which one would you recommend?
I eventually will review small budget amps, which will give me a better idea and stronger recommendation. As of now, I usually recommend skipping any small amp in the $100 range and at least go for amps in the $200-300 range. From personal use, I can recommend the Positive Grid Spark Amp, which is around $270: amzn.to/3nVuXEo (affiliate link). An alternative to this would be the Yamaha THR10 at $300: amzn.to/3tfpBrh (affiliate link). From word of mouth, the Boss Katana 50 Mk 2 seems to be a good choice as well at $240: amzn.to/3a87Lih (affiliate link).
However, this is only one route and it always depends on what you want and what fits your circumstances. The Fender Mustang Micro (amzn.to/2OFkj8Q) (affiliate link) could be a good route if you want the flexibility of taking your guitar places without lugging around an amp and if you don't have the budget to spend $300.
Or, if you don't mind being tied down to your computer and want to record, getting a $120 audio interface like the Focusrite Scarlett Solo (amzn.to/3mP8cDq) (affiliate link) and using the included audio software for sounds and effects, or other free 3rd-party guitar effect software, could be a good option.
You could also skip all this and save the most money by getting 4 rechargeable batteries for your vox amplug, which will run you about $20-30 with the charger. Here is one option for that - Energizer Rechargeable AA and AAA battery charger with 4 AA batteries: amzn.to/3a5HuBo (affiliate link). Energizer 4 AAA Rechargeable batteries: amzn.to/329kwER (affiliate link).
Hope that helps.
@@GrowWithGuitar thank you man! I didn’t even think about rechargeable batteries. I was looking at the boss katana or the spark amps aswell. I’ll probably just buy the batteries and when I get my taxes probably buy the amp lmao. I’ll be coming back to this comment to buy it when that happens :)
How long does it take to charge?.
I charge mine for about two hours and the light still looks yellow. I don’t think I’m color blind. Thanks
Not really sure, but I think it depends on what you are using to charge it. Either way, can't really find any documentation on how long it takes to charge.
Fantastic review! Do you know how this compares to the Nux Mighty Plug in sound quality? Also, when demoing the different amps, were you using a humbucker? Lastly, is there anything you don't like about this amp? I heard reviews of a hissing sound coming out of them. Thanks for making this, really insightful!
I actually haven't tried the nux mighty plug, but I categorize that as a headphone amp/multi effect hybrid. I think it isn't completely just plug and play to get all the features. You have to use your phone. But with that being said, that is on my list of things to check out.
When demoing, I was using my gretsch jet club, which has a 2 humbucker layout.
As far as the hissing, it is definitely better than the cheaper headphone amps, but it is still there. But I think there is a noise gate in the background because the hiss only comes up when you play and not when you are idle. For the cheaper headphone amps, the hiss would be there constantly. I still think those were usable with the hiss at lower volumes if you want something cheaper.
Anything I didn't like about the mustang micro? Yes. I said it in the video, but I still haven't figured out how to record directly to my computer without latency so I can monitor the sound from my computer. Just recording with default drivers and latency has some limitations and isn't the best recording experience. I am working on finding a fix though and have emailed some people.
@@GrowWithGuitar i would prefer changing settings with the phone than with those small buttons and leds. You can use it without a phone and then you get your default settings only. I think the nux is the one i will be buying. Thanks for your reviews.
@@GrowWithGuitar Were you able to find a fix on that? I have a feeling because it is not USB-IN it will always have some form of latency. I figure as long as we can record into it, should be good.
@@backandfour If you like using a phone then the Nux will be superior. I had the Plug and didn't enjoy using the phone and also tone editing. This device seems perfect in my use-case. The Plug may be perfect for you though :)
No not yet. I haven't had the chance to try to fix it yet and I haven't received a response back from my email with ableton. I might have to email them again. I will see if I also have the same problem with pro tools to see if it is just an issue with ableton.
Nice playing!❤ 🔥
How do you have this running thru your guitar like that? I want to get a cable I can plug the mustang into because I have a headless guitar and it doesn’t fit in the back
All the product links are in the description, but I used a mono extension cable to go from my guitar to the mustang micro.
Great show and tell, Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great demo!!
Thank you!
Muchas gracias amigo, excelente video 🎉
Hello, I am having an issue with the Blouetooth connectivity. I can find it in my phone's Bluetooth settings, and it connects, but I can't hear any audio while it's in bluetooth? Can this thing allow to play along with spotify songs? Liked your vid btw!
Update: I seemed to have fixed it! Again, wonderful video!
How did you fix this problem?
@@hudsonmurrell5516 I'm sorry man, but I don't remember. I don't use it much anymore, as I just use a full-sized amp. Sorry I couldn't help you out. I should have listed what I did to fix the issue.
I have a question.I was able to make it work with my guitar, but ONLY when the device you sent me is connected to my computer using the USB cable. As soon as I connect the device from my computer the device is off. and there is not lights working.I was thinking I did not charge the device enough time, but I charged for 4 hours and then I tried again, but same thing is happening.I have trying to find online somebody with the same problem, but nobody has it.I read and followed the instructions, but I think I am doing this correctly.The device only works if it is connected to the computer, and that is not how this amp works... Help please
So, you are saying that it won't turn on by itself and only turns on when the mustang micro is connected with a USB C cable, correct? If it doesn't turn on, then that is probably a defect and you should ask for a replacement.
Otherwise, if you are referencing the LED lights turning off after turning it off, that is completely normal and the sound should still come out of the headphones. It turns off the LED lights every few seconds to save battery.
Ok so I plug it into my interface but then how do you plug it into the guitar at the same time to record? It looked like you bought an extra cable or adapter?
So you have to plug the mustang micro into you guitar and then connect the headphone out into the audio interface. The cable I used is a 3.5mm to 1/4" cable. There is a link to the one I used in the description.
nice video ! well done !
Thanks!
I connected it to my phone, but not sure where to go from there. Does this mean I can use it with my Bluetooth headphones?
No, when you connect the Bluetooth to your phone, that means you can stream audio to the fender mustang micro. So if you play a TH-cam video, you should hear it through the headphone out of the mustang micro.
@@GrowWithGuitar thank you so much!
Can the Fender Micro Amp be used with pedals and by plugging it into the last pedal in a signal chain and using headphones to hear it?
Yes it can. The one thing you want to check is if your headphone cable is long enough.
@@GrowWithGuitar Cool, thanks.
Wgat is a compatible recording software? Thank you
It should be compatible with any recording software as long as you can select it as an input. I can say it works with audacity and ableton live since ai have those.
I get a bad hissing whenever I strum on my Schecter. I have a lt25 and I never get the same hissing. I’m sure it’s good on a lot of guitars but mine was trash sadly going to return it.
That's unfortunate. Have you tried it with a different guitar and gotten rid of the hissing?
@@GrowWithGuitar Yea I tried it on both of my guitars and two different sets of headphones but it still hissed.
Can someone help? I'm using FL Studio to record. I can select it just fine using ASIO4ALL,
but then when I arm a mixer track for recording and select the input and output, I can't hear my guitar.
There's a signal going through it, but no sound; also the main output says "Not Connected 1 and Not Connected 2."
I don't know what to do
Why does no one comment on the possibility to connect directly to an amp? Not possible? Thank you!
I imagine you just need the right cable to connect the headphone out to the amp.
Can you hook it up to a big speaker or amp??
I'm sure you can connect to those just as you would an audio interface. You will need a 3.5mm to 1/4" cable to go from the headphone jack to the amp. This is the one I used to connect to my audio interface, but it might be too short to reach an amp or speaker: amzn.to/39IBrla (affiliate link)
Can it use fender micro amp with focusrite 2i2??...
You could connect the headphone out of the fender mustang micro into the focusrite.
A tiny Screen would be ideal, no way would remember all those settings. By the way, great review.
Thanks!
That would be awesome. But, then I feel like you would still have limited visibility because it would be toward the bottom of your guitar. For now, they include a small reference card that has all the amp, effects, and modifier settings. I used the text from that small card in my video. They also have a list of amps and effects written inside the box as well.
Take a picture with your phone
Can you use it with apps like tone bridge on android,And is there latency?
Not sure, but I will let you know after trying it out.
@@GrowWithGuitar thanks dude
@@juggerhuevo Unfortunately, I tried connecting it to my android phone and I couldn't get it to be recognized as an input. I tried connecting it through the USB, as well as through the headphone jacks like they suggest for the irig. I guess you would need some sort of audio interface for your phone like the irig, but I haven't messed with that stuff before, so I'm not sure if the fender mustang would work with it.
The issue I'm having is the mustang micro being detected like a microphone. It doesn't automatically output full volume to recording, it's controlled by the headphone volume wheel. When I turn that high enough to get a loud level for recording though, it's way too loud for my headphones. I'd understand this issue with a 3.8mm output but with USB-C I thought there would be a digital output bypassing that headache. Who has a workaround? It's driving me crazy
One possible workaround is you can record low volume and then boost it afterwards through your recording software.
You didn't mention an input to this. Can you put an input from an MP3 player into it to play along with?
No. It just has Bluetooth.
So how does it compare to Valeton Rush head max and vox clean?
Aside from all the upgrades, features, and additional amounts of amp and effect options, it is noticeably better in terms of sound quality. There also seems to be a noise gate in the background because the white noise dies down when you don't play unlike all the other cheaper headphone amps.
@@GrowWithGuitar Thanks! Should've waited and got the fender one instead of the valeton.
Valeton is still great, especially for the price. 👍
How the hell do you connect this thing to Sony WH1000XM4’s???
That is insane
When i press the troubleshoot button it just takes me to support contacting…
I plug mine in but no sound ?
Brother we need ASIO Driver Solution!
Can you record in a ipad?
I don't work with apple products, so I can't say for sure, but I do know apple and android works a bit differently. While I haven't been able to get it to work on my android phone, I have seen people on Reddit say that it works on their iPads.
@@GrowWithGuitar ok thanks for your help
Can you pair this to ear buds??
Unfortunately, the bluetooth connectivity is only for receiving and not transmitting. So, you can't connect wireless earbuds to the mustang micro as is.
Nux mighty plug pro is so much better than this,sorry ....