VOX amPlug 2 - Bass Headphone Mini Amp (4K)
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Vox amPlug 2 Bass Headphone Guitar Amp: sweetwater.sjv.io/XYbZ0M
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Rechargeable battery: amzn.to/2iAi8kr
Vox amPlug 2 Cabinet - 2-watt Mini Cabinet for amPlug amzn.to/32igiLI
The VOX AP2BS amPlug Bass G2 Guitar Headphone Amp as it' s officially called: pre-amp, metronome, drum machine, headphone practice tool - all in one tiny device that plugs right into your bass guitar. No cable needed.
Features:
Vox amPlug Bass G2 Headphone Bass Guitar Amp Features at a glance:
Improved analog circuit provides exceptionally clear and present tone
3 gain modes for tonal variety
New folding plug mechanism rotates 180 degrees to fit any bass guitar
Auto power off function conserves battery life
9 selectable rhythm patterns for effective practicing
Aux input for jamming along with any audio player
Play anytime, anywhere with up to 17 hours of battery life - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
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I like how your words at 1:31 are in beat with the song.
That perfect timing
Even better than some nowadays rappers
Hes clearly a professional
“Thick bass sound”
somebody make the remix ASAP
Now I wanna buy a bass
@Boo same
@@michaelthemusician. same
Slap that bass
Getting one for Christmas with this exact thing
Samee what brand or you mean like what he has
Great thing, I literally can`t imagine how to live without it since I`ve bought it.
Hello! I hope you reply to this! I really want to get one, but my main concern is, how long does it last? Like would I have to get a new one every few months if I play a couple hours everyday? What was your experience like?
@@ashkara8652 Hi, this thing is not the sturdiest, but solid enough. The first exemplar I had died about 2 years after purchasing. Then I've bought next about 2.5 years ago and it's still working
Heyy i wanna buy this amplug but as an Indonesian the price is not cheap and i want to make sure i did not regret buying it. I already sure about the durability and the features of the amplug but i wanna ask if i want to practice a song in my phone is there a way to play the song from my phone so that it will came out from the amplug straight to my earphones??
@@gabrielnara9202 yes there is
Very cool!! Just bought one and I love it!! Great for practice, especially the aux!! Light weight, portable, and one of the best purchases I have ever made!!
Glad you like it!
Question I’m searching for a device where I can play music through the headphones and bass through the headphones I want to play with the music .
@@khalilcruz5816the amplug in this video already does that though? There's an AUX in for your music
I wanted to know how this amp sounds and this was a GREAT demo. Thank you!!
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching. I think it sounds really nice over headphones. Often bass over headphones sounds too harsh, or boomy, and these amps have a really nice, realistic tone. You will enjoy practicing with it I think. I like it with the treble rolled off a bit, and the amp setting to "green" (LED).
@@massivebeatzz That's exactly what I was looking to use it for so that's great info! I live in an apartment so looking to find a way to play without getting numerous noise complaints filed on me. 😂 Thanks again! Great channel keep it up you are definitely helping people like me!!!
i cant recommend it enough. the sound....man oh man. really impressive.
although i have some suggestions for a "deluxe" model in the future that would make it even better.
1) make it a hybrid bass preamp/mp3 player. so you can load in all your backing tracks on the ssd as mp3s
2.)have a rechargeable battery that plugs straight into usb
3.)make it sturdier (the guts are great but the plastic feels really cheep and flimsy)
Agree on all terms! Thanks for watching. On 3) - funny thing, I would have never thought mine still lasted. It still looks like new. I should do a follow up video on this thing.
you talking about the fender mustang micro
@@nicholin02 looked into it, ordered it, arrived today. wow, gamechanger (thanks)
Best review I’ve seen yet
Thank you!!
beautiful voice, amazing bass
thank you Fernanda! :) very nice of ya.!
This is cool. Going on my wish list. But I'm looking for a belt amp so I can walk and my friends can listen.
That's a hilarious mental image.
Bass+fuzz+that thing+any amplifier+fingers=fun
Great review. Just ordered and will be here overnight.
I gotta get one of these when I get a bass
I finally got it lmao
@@anotakudetective1546I want to learn bass should I get this
@@anotakudetective15462 years later💀
Well, to my shame I didn't read the instructions and had no idea about either the gain stages or the adjustable tempo until I watched this video 😅 thanks for the review!
Glad I could help! And thanks for watching. To be fair - the 16 X folded multi-language manual paper that's included is not that inviting of a read :)
Wish it uses 1/4 headphone jack, most monitor-headphones uses 1/4 in, 3.5 mm is not secure at all; I also feel I would happy to pay more to get a solid build device with longer/more batteries. The very plastic feel makes me worry for serious use; I ended up using USB powered Audio interface if I don't travel.
It does use a 1/4 " jack, only the headphone in line is 3.5mm
This will be great so I don't bother anyone while learning. I'm going to have to buy one.
you;re going to love it.
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beautiful coloring bass
I'm guitarist. What the hell am I doing here.?
it's a clean amp. And there is a guitar version available.
Yea. I know bruv. I was just joking. Thanks for the info tho
heyy bass players have feelings to you know
Comtemplating the wrong choices you made in life? :)
Join the bass side.
Thanks for the video. SLAP IT is an awesome book by the way! Tony Oppenheim is a bass hero and should be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame just because of that one book! 👍
NICE!! you recognized it - that makes my day. What a great book - before there were TH-cam tutorials. Mine came with a vinyl foil. :) I remember some of these exercises til today, long after I misplaced the book.
finally a youtouber with a real nice voice. thx! (maybe too much drum patterns during the vid...)
I appreciate that! And yes I liked that drum pattern a bit too much hehe. I still like it - after all these years ;) can you believe it.
LMAO ive been using one of this almost daily for like five years and only now after this video i found out that there are more than 3 drum beats! Never throw away the manuals before reading them!
wow...that is funny! Or never buy a bass amp before watching @Massivebeatzz. Just kidding. Impressive how long they last eh?
This is a must have for me
Thank you very much!
You're very welcome!
I saw that when I bought my bass
Just got mine for Christmas and love it. I've used the AC30 v1 amplug for years now for guitar and bass, but for bass this thing is great. Very usable drum patterns and great sound. Still a bit hissy like the AC30 one, but I won't be using this for serious recording so no big deal. Thanks for the review!
great!
The AC30 works on a bass as well?
Great Vid. Question. Can I connect it to my stereo instead my headphones?
+MesacOfficial yes you absolutely can, and I have done that (PA system, and used the metronome for the drummer, and the preamp to give it a nice bass tone). !
Yes!
Yes, works nicely
I had no idea the drum machine had 3 variations. This changes everything.
Happy this was helpful :)
Awesome! 🤘🏼😎🎸
Thank you!
slappa da bass! cool little headphone amps!
Please make a video how to connect bass, vox, headset and cellphone for music source thanks
That's a great idea..I'll put that on my list!
I FUCKING NEED IT NOWWWW, damn its awesome
Could you chain multiple of those together via the AUX inputs so that you can jam with other people?
Vini i dont think so, not without some sorta device gathering all the inputs and outputting those together
You may need a pre-amp for that. Having said that I'm not very knowledgeable about modern equipment. There may be an easier way.
Where you plug the aux cord, use an audio split
Much better than Version 1.
The drums sound very good, the bass guitar I don’t know because have no volume
Haha thank you! Well that' s not good - I wanted to show the bass. Gotta do another video.
UPDATE- This was not clear. Most folks thought it was a speaker -and it turns out it is a pre-amp only and you need phones or a ext. speaker. Funny how the face of the device LOOKS like a real speaker grill with Logo. Um, not quite-that would be too easy. So a line out from the HP jack-or stick in a pair of headphones-and you NOW have SOUND.
PREVIOUS POST:
OK-you can see my previous comment before this update. (and if I got fooled-others did as well) "There is no sound and the batteries are fresh. Instructions are straightforward that came with it-and your video is what should be going on with mine. Sad. I think I have to exchange it." (see UPDATE above)
wow, I did not know some people might think that, since it's so tiny. A good idea though. Glad the video clarified!
You can plug any of the versions into a bass btw
So is this an amp that only the person who's wearing the headphones can hear? Because I live with loads of people and don't like to disturb people with my practice.
i live in a basement suite so i dont want to piss off my upstairs people
yes correct! Only you!
Hi , thanks for video . Which headphone do you advice to use with vox? As you know any kind of headphone can’t work whits this frequency
I used a Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro. Get the low impedance model.
how do i change the tempo of the drum machine
there is a wheel !
the one for the volume?
I see you're using the DT 770 pro 250 OHM headphones. Are them ok or the impedance is too high for the amplug?
Got shocked on my head couple of times using this device and bose noise canceling headphones, after that never used it again, was torture
how is that possible? There is nothing on this device that can shock you. and it doesn't go on your head. Can only be the bose headphones..
Many say, you can use alle the micro amp mini plugs (like nux mighty plug and fender micro mustang) for bass. But I don't think so. Would love to see this Vox PlugAmp for bass with a bluetooth option for backing tracks and amp modelling!
Cool idea!
Sorry if it's out of topic. I'm pretty much new to bass, would you recommend Squier Bronco Bass to beginners? I'm planning to buy this amplug along with the bass since I am tight on budget. Thanks in advance!
Yes, that would work beautifully! Don't let anybody stop you, stay safe and keep on groovin!
I am a Squier Bronco Bass user and Amplug 2 bass also. And I did record my songs with the Bronco. Recommended !
Omg Im so exited about this, Im so exited that I want to order it right now but the "bass" one is out of stock, is there much differencce if I get any of the other models?
Nice! For bass, you may consider the acoustic one, since it'll keep your tone clean. The other guitar models probably cut the low end and push the mids, so unless you want that sound, I'd probably not get those (although in a pinch, they'll do). Maybe wait if you can for the bass model. I know it is hard, hehe.
Tell me, If I had a fretless bass, would this
little vox worked on it? And I think I know
the answer for this... I have a Boss Katana Mini
amplifier, it's not gonna work if I plugged a bass
on it, right? What happen If use amplifier guitar for bass? Thank for your time and have a great night!
Yes. Just turn the treble (high) filter all the way down, and you get fretless smooth sound.
So basically u plug this into a bass guitar and then plug your headphones into this mini amp?
That's the idea. Gives you a nice warm tone over headphones. Really enjoyable to play. With a bit of cabling, you can even use it for recording (bit noisy for that, but the tone chip in there is golden).
@@massivebeatzz now I get it thanks a lot pal.
How well does it sound with a 5 string?
Also, is the Bass volume always so low compared to the drum beats? Thank you very much for your review!! It was super helpful :3
Hey , so you can regulate the beats and the bass separately. I just like drums loud and punchy :) Not sure how a 5 sounds - I'm sure fine, but it will depend on your headphones (how low can they go).
@@massivebeatzz thank you very much!!! I'll definitely get one! Once again, this was super helpfu!
Very hissy when you turn the tone up but just turn it down and up on the bass
facts! I turn the tone down, for a fat nice bass tone. but if you boost those highs, it's too noisy - don't see why anyone woudl do that. Probably, if you have an active bass, with humbuckers, there will be no issue. But single coild (Jazz BAss, P-BAss), keep these highs rolled off :)
Mine broke within a week lol. It’s cheap plastic I wouldn’t recommend buying it unless you like to be disappointed
bought mine in 2015. Still working perfectly :) - the one from review. U must have gotten a faulty one.
Her Blue Sky brought me here.
Can you use it without headphones or is a 3.5 aux necessary?
It's not a speaker, so you do have to plug something else into to get sound. It can be headphones, or a regular speaker, or directly to your computer. They actually sell a little speaker that's meant to be paired with this called the 'AmPlug 2 Cabinet', which works pretty well.
Just remember that anything besides headphones needs an audio cord to connect them, and you have to buy that separately.
how do you record the sound of your amplug?
Headphone output to H6 Zoom recorder (line input)
You call it a jack 0.31, but it is called a plug. A plug goes into a jack.
Thanks for catching that. Not a native speaker, but no excuses :)
@@massivebeatzz You are welcome. You also made the same mistake on your review of the Boss ME-80.
Hi I have been using mine for a couple months now and it keeps on turning off when I practice for a few hours I change the battery multiple times
Update - 2022 - I am still using it - it's like new, holding up! Amplug2 VOX - on sale here: amzn.to/2NwnFsm , and the matching battery: amzn.to/2iAi8kr - and you can get a mini cabinet Vox amPlug 2 Cabinet - 2-watt Mini Cabinet for amPlug amzn.to/32igiLI
Does The sound come from that Little thing? Or only The headphones?
it is through the headphones. It does not have a speaker built in.
Thanks
This is awesome ! I’m getting my youngest her 8th guitar for Christmas, and this time it’s a bass. I think she’ll love this !
What is the best?
VOX Amplug 2 or iRig 2?
I'd go with the VOX, just for fun factor.
So I can plug in any speaker with vox bass tools
Yes, if you have a 3.5mm connection cable.
why does mine have noisy sound? White noise sound even though im not touching/playing the strings. Even with volume knob all the way off, there is still this white noise sound. How can i fix this?
Would it be safe to plug this into a portable speaker instead of headphones, or would the low frequencies damage the speaker in a similar way that a guitar amp gets damaged when bass is played through it? Thank you for any information!
Shouldn't be a problem. The gain may be too high for speaker amp to handle so crank the amplug volume down if it starts crackling on your speakers.
I used them on my 2.1 Edifier S530D. Not ideal as it makes the tone sound "separated" where bass is sent to the bassy subwoofer and growl n bite all on the fullrange.
A pair of fullrange bookshelves would do better though you'd lose the deep bass if you don't have speakers bigger than 6.5"
これものすごく気になってるから日本語での説明が欲しいわぁ♥
I just got one. Does yours have a lot of hiss? Mine hisses loud in all three gain settings
The same here --- a lot of noise and makes this otherwise nice sounding thing pretty much useless.
How do you change the tempo ? Nothing about this in the manual. Cheers.
Hold down the switch with rythm selection and then use the volume for the rythm as well..
Hey great review! If i may ask, do you think it would work with passive bass or does it even matter whether it's active or passive? And can i connect my phone to it and jam to backing track from spotify etc? Thanks!
Thanks for watching - and yes, active or passive does not matter. you have three preamp settings, greed, orange, red, that deal with different incoming volume levels. My bass here is passive, and I have an active bass too. And yes, you can connect your phone/computer etc via AUX in to play to a track. Everything can be adjusted with the volume knob and tone knob on bass, to make sure it blends well.
@@massivebeatzz thank you so much for clearing some worries i got, i might get this soon!
Hewwow. Elmer Fudd here. I notice your bass, next to the drums, was vewy vewy quiet. Are the drum loop volumes adjustable, or can the bass be adjusted louder?
Yes, you can adjust the drums volume also it has a lot of options to calibrate the bass volume and tone
like Stefan says - yes, you can adjust both independently, according to your preference.
Hello can you tell me a bit about the Zoom recording device? Can you save the recordings? As mp3 or what? Thank you.
Yeah, you can save as mp3 (with different options), or as WAV file (uncompressed). 16 bit, 24 bit etc all possible, as well as Sampel rates 44.1, 48, 88 and 96khz. Lots of flexibility there.
can you hear the bass for your headphones and at the same time the sound exit from an external amplifier?
it only has one output. So you have to choose headphone or amp output, or PA system etc.
Is the Vox AmPlug and amplifier on its own? Or is it just used to link your bass with a headphone or an amplifier?
Well technically it''s a preamp, combined with a headphone amp. It takes your electric bass signal and amplifies it , and then passes it on to a headphone amp, which powers your headphones. You could run this into a PA system instead of headphones.
Wow does it really sound like how the video sounds?
yeap. Keep in mind, also depends on the quality of your headphones.
@@massivebeatzz alright well then I'm good, exciting, thank you very much
just got mine today and im using it with a beats 2.0 but im getting a white noise/hissing sound :(
Hey!
Nice video.
Quick question, is there any chance I can connect the amplug directly into my laptop (Macbook pro) ?
Thanks
+Estefania Burbano Yes , via the headphone (acts as a line output) jack, to the line input / headphone port of your macbook pro. Adjust levels accordingly on both sides, to avoid distortion.
+massivebeatzz does it have aux port? can I plug my phone into it?
Yes, it has a 3.5mm input.
Thanks.
hey! i own a zoom h6 and was thinking about getting some headphones to mix tracks(using the h6 as an audio interface) and i saw you have the beyerdynamic dt 770 250's. would you recommend them for that type of use?
They are fantastic, for tracking (because isolating), practice (slightly enhanced bass) and to a degree mixing. Would recommend the lower impedance 80Ohm or 150 Ohm (if I recall correctly) version, as they dont require a dedicated pre-amp. The standard version is 250 Ohm. As for the H6, perhaps go check out the H8, it is built for that use. A multi-track recorder (not just field recording), and a better audio interface from what I read.
Anybody knows if it's possible to connect a Bluetooth receiver and use Bluetooth headphones? I would assume it is but maybe someone knows for sure
it would certainly work, just keep one thing in mind! Bluetooth will introduce latency to your flow. Depending on how much, this could seriously mess with your timing.
Hey man were did you get the cable from
Amazon Basics I believe.
i’m new to bass and all instruments, does it only play through headphones or is it just like a normal amp?
It is designed to play through headphones - but you can also use the output to go into an audio interface, your computer, or phone, or even bigger stereo system - in that way, you can amplify your bass guitar, and benefit from teh fat, warm sound of the Vox. And of course the metronome, and EQ.
Cool!!
Does it have any effects like delay, overdrive and etc? Or i can buy a guitar amplug and enjoy guitar effects? Thanks for ur video.
Hey man you're welcome. So it offers 3 amp settings, a combination of Boost and Compression setting. Also tone control. The changes are not extreme - you'll get more punch, but the tone doesn't break up. on either of the 3 settings. For distortion a guitar Amplug2 might be better, although you might loose some bass frequencies.
@@massivebeatzz okay, thanks for the answer, bro!
Could you connect this to a small battery powered speaker for say jamming with an acoustic guitar?
yes you could !
I bought one but got some white noise. I can’t really hear it that much on your Vox amp. Did you alter the sound or do you not have any hiss?
ok, 2 things: make sure your battery is food. And Dial down the treble knob from 100% to 50%. 100-80% is super bright. Hope this helps.
Is this good for a beginner
I think so. You have a metronome, a couple of beats, really good sound, and the privacy of headphones. All in a small package. I'd recommend it.
@@massivebeatzz Cool! Thanks for responding so quickly
Thank you for this product review. Do you run your Beyerdynamic headphones directly into the Amplug? I was curious to know how it sounds with a 250ohm set?
hi, yes I have been using the BD 770 and 990 (Pro, 250Ohm Versions), that' s a good question since the manual doesn't make a note. The preamp has plenty of power, so that the sound isn't flat when connecting standard high impedance studio grade headphones.
I use K240 semi open headphones. The K240 sound excellent on my bass guitar. It has low impedance, but I still have to turn the volume dial to 8 for it to sound like I am virtually filling the room with bass. On the Amplug, I have actually practiced until the batteries run out. There is no fade, the light goes off and it still has good play ability for a little while without having to crank up the volume. The built in rhythms are fantastic. Open headphones are wonderful for play along to a metronome or drum machine for practically silent practice. I do plan to get the DT990 Pro as they really look comfortable. There are some great headphone tube amps like the Bravo Audio V2. You can even replace the tube with a 12AX7 for a warmer vintage sounding VOX.
Damn that sounds good for it's size. I heard that as the batteries start running out it starts to sound worse until you change them, is this a problem you have come across?
It eats batteries pretty quickly. I would definitely recommend to buy rechargeable battery (2xAAA size) and a charger in case you`re planning to use it frequently.
It will pay for itself quickly and more enviromentally friendly.
I use rechargeable batteries and notice NO worsening in sound whatsoever.
By the way I use it every day for 1-2 hours on the average, and charge the batteries once a few days.
Wheelly hey im a beginner bassist and have just bought my 1st bass. However i don't have an amp. Do you think i should invest in this? As im on a tight budget, id prefer cheap options
Apple Peel. I would definitely recommend one. I have a Hughes & Kettner BK 515, but with the Amplug I can move around my apartment and even go busking with it. It's a bargain for £38, I'm not sure what that is in dollars.
Gary Anderton haha im Indian and it's in rupees but still thankyou so much! Fortunately or unfortunately i already got an Ibanez amp!
I want one but wonder if my Bluetooth transmitter and earbuds will work with it. Also will my low B be too much for it?
NO.. Bluetooth has too much latency. I've researched it to death! I bought the latest Bluetooth 5 transmitter with Aptx HD and LL codecs to test it. NOT EVEN CLOSE to real time! You either need to hard wire a headset to your amp or bass, or get a proper in ear monitor system. Period! Maybe the new Galaxy Audio AS-950 for $199 might do it.
think it can be used in a makeshift way for distortion guitar? want it for both instruments but don't really want to buy 2 different ones
bit of saturation yes, but not enough distortion for guitar, even if you use the hottest amp simulation (it has 3 different gain models).
How many inputs can you Connect to the vox headphone amp?
I want to connect my guitar and smartphone so I can rehearse whilst listening to a track.
Exactly. You can connect 2 - the bass (or guitar) and then an external device such as phone.
will it also work for a regular guitar?
Yes it would! Nice clean sound for funky or acoustic stuff.
Can it work like an amplifier?
like a pre-amp of sorts, yes.
What bass guitar model is that? Anyone can tell me please? It's so beautiful!
This is a Fender Jazz Bass. A 1970ies or so reissue, Crafted in Japan series, from the 90ies (so a re-issue if you will).
I was just wondering. Is it possible to feed music and the bass through the headphones?
Yes you can! It has an aux input!
Hi, I'd like to ask anybody what the point of this is if you can still hear the instrument itself even if you're not wearing the headphones? People can still hear the instrument
not really. unless you are bashing the strings so loud. in that case you don't need this anyways. At any rate, get good over the ear headphones / closed back, and you'll get a deep bass sound, without outside distractions.
@@massivebeatzz I actually just remembered that a bass produces no sound when not plugged in and I completely forgot I have an acoustic bass lol, but thanks for the reply. I'll definitely be on the look out for a new bass 🙏
Do you use the 250 or 80 ohms headphones and if you use the 250 was it loud enough?
Yeap, the 250 Ohm, and is loud enough!
can the plug make fuzz or distorsion
Could I plug this straight into my computer to record without an audio interface?
kind of. It has a headphone output - which you could route to the computer's plugin port. But in order to listen to it without latency, I would recommend a splitter cable. One goes to headphones, the other to your computer. It's a bit of a workaround, but VOX generates great tone for what it is.
is this good for metal?
to get a heavily distorted tone out of it? You'd have to feed it a pretty hot signal, and even with that I am not sure how much distortion it'll give you. But if you want a clean, bright sound played with a pick - this unit won't disappoint (as dark fat sounds).
thx
Neh, the volume of the bass is really soft, so Metal? Neh...
What headphones would work the best on this device?
Short answer: a close back , comfortable 80Ohm (or less) over the ear headphone. Long answer: I was surprised that it drives my 250Ohm Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro, something phones struggle a bit with. The bass is still clear with plenty of volume, and the headphone isolates well. In general I'd say get a closed back headphone that is light, and has a cable that is not too heavy, and try to get something in the 80Ohm range. Beyerdynamic makes their Headphones with lower impedance options so that they can work with mobile devices, and many Audio Technica etc work great.
Can the headphone jack run directly onto a portable speaker?
Yest it can!
can i use this for a guitar? i need a plug for an electric guitar which has rythm patterns, but i can't find any
I have used it. You'll get a clean rhythm guitar sound out of it. Pretty dry because no reverb, but nice and tight.
ah cool, thanks man
with drum beats package inside???
well, you have 3 grooves in there, and you can adjust the tempo. Metronome also. It's just meant to help you out. But with AUX in, you can connect a phone or other device.
This might be a stupid question, but can I plug it into my amp ? It's a little practice amp, so I only have two inputs : the instrument one and a "mix", I guess I can use the latter, but I ask to be sure.
I agree...this is not a hi-z output meant to go to an amp! the mix input would be a better impedance match!