Vox Brian May amPlug - Review & Preset Tryout - How To Use Guide For Guitar Players & Guitarists
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- Vox Brian May amPlug - Review & Preset Tryout - How To Use Guide For Guitar Players & Guitarists
The Vox amPlug is an easy to use device with headphone connection. It’s has built in Treble booster as well as stereo delay for Brighton Rock and stereo chorus as well as phaser for Keep Yourself Alive
Ideal device for getting those classic Queen guitar sounds
Online user manual pdf voxamps.com/wp-content/upload...
Video by James Rundle
The Vox Brian May amPlug is known for its exceptional features. One of its best features is its authentic replication of the iconic Brian May tone. This amPlug captures the essence of Queen's legendary guitarist, allowing you to channel his sound effortlessly.
Another standout feature is its compact and portable design. The amPlug is small enough to fit in your pocket, making it perfect for on-the-go practice sessions or jamming anywhere you like. You can easily plug it into your guitar and headphones, eliminating the need for bulky amplifiers.
Furthermore, the Vox Brian May amPlug offers a variety of built-in effects. It includes chorus, delay, and reverb effects that allow you to experiment with different sounds and create a unique tone. These effects are easily adjustable, giving you full control over your sound.
Additionally, the amPlug features an auxiliary input, allowing you to connect your music player or smartphone and play along with your favorite tracks. This feature enhances your practice sessions and lets you simulate playing with a band.
Overall, the Vox Brian May amPlug is packed with impressive features, including authentic tone replication, portability, versatile effects, and auxiliary input. Whether you're a Brian May fan or simply looking for a reliable and convenient practice tool, the amPlug is a fantastic choice.
You can purchase the Vox Brian May amPlug from authorized retailers or online stores. For more information and to explore additional specifications, please visit the official Vox website or check out reputable music equipment websites.
Yes, the Vox Brian May amPlug has several unique features that contribute to its standout performance and ease of use.
Firstly, it is designed to replicate the sound of Brian May's iconic guitar tone. It has a built-in analog circuit that accurately reproduces his signature sound, allowing users to achieve that classic Queen guitar sound.
Secondly, it has three different modes: "Gain," "Tone," and "Volume." These modes allow users to customize their sound and find the perfect balance for their playing style.
Thirdly, it has an aux input, which allows you to connect your music player or smartphone and play along with your favorite songs. This makes practice sessions more enjoyable and helps with learning new songs.
Lastly, it is extremely portable and easy to use. It plugs directly into your guitar without any additional cables, and its compact design allows you to take it anywhere you go. It also has a headphone output, making it perfect for late-night or silent practice sessions.
Overall, the Vox Brian May amPlug offers a unique combination of accuracy, convenience, and versatility, making it an excellent choice for fans of Brian May or anyone looking for a high-quality practice tool.
Of course! The different modes on the Vox Brian May amPlug are designed to enhance the user's experience and provide more control over their sound.
1. Gain: The Gain mode controls the amount of distortion or overdrive in your tone. By adjusting the Gain knob, you can increase or decrease the level of saturation in your sound. Turning it up will give you a more aggressive, distorted tone, while turning it down will produce a cleaner sound.
2. Tone: The Tone mode allows you to shape the overall tonal characteristics of your sound. By adjusting the Tone knob, you can control the brightness or darkness of your tone. Turning it clockwise will make your sound brighter, emphasizing the high frequencies, while turning it counterclockwise will make your sound darker, emphasizing the low frequencies.
3. Volume: The Volume mode simply controls the overall output level of the amPlug. It allows you to adjust the volume to match your desired level, whether you're practicing quietly or playing at a higher volume.
By utilizing these different modes, you can customize your sound to your preference and achieve a wide range of tones. Whether you want a clean, clear sound or a heavily distorted, crunchy tone, the Gain, Tone, and Volume modes on the Vox Brian May amPlug give you the flexibility to do so. - Hudba
How To Plug Brian May Vox amPlug into a Guitar Practice Amp
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Great timing as I just ordered one of these a few days ago. I find your videos so helpful. Thank you for taking the time to make them.
That’s so cool! What a great idea, Brian rules! Great video 👍
Good tool. And great review. Was waiting for this review. Cheers james.
Thanks Jim, that was a great review. Cheers.
Great little device I’ll try get my hands on one thanks James
They seem to sell out quick. I struggled to get mine
Glad I discovered your channel while loading batteries into my new Brian May amPlug and wondering how to read the very tiny print on the paper manuals. Although I bought mine just to practice with my favorite guitar sounds in my tiny apartment your advice went beyond that and showed how easy it is to plug it into amplifiers, recording gear and club PA systems to jam with. Thanks and “be seeing you” 😎🎸
Love it
Sounds great, especially the Brighton Rock delay.
Pretty cool, my friend! Congratulations for your review!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great Video!!! Thanks! I picked up a stereo 3.5 to two 1/4 plugs. Using the headphone out I connected it to my Spark mini and Spark 40, using a 1/4 inch 2 way connector from my guitar to the amPlug, I found it easier to fiddle around with effects. Despite My Red Special is in the shop for a setup and cleaning, it all sounded amazing through the various guitars I was using. I'm definitely going to rewatch this until I feel comfortable with the device.
Thanks again for the great video!
Glad you liked it 😊
Nice review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Pretty good little practice tool
You just convinced me that I need this James. I think you nailed Brighton Rock, I loved it. It took me right back to the first time I heard it. Please do a video on the segments of this solo, what is going on, why it works in harmony with tab. Thank you.
I did a how to write your own Brighton Rock solo using all the segments
@@Rocklicks72 Thanks James I had missed that one. I will give that a go.
Will this work if you plug it through a Irig into a amp?
Thank you so much just as i needed it. if you can pls do some presets for some songs pls
Thanks. It’s all about pickup selectors to get the different range of sounds as opposed to having a ton of presets
Omg dude I’m dying right now.
I thought mine was broken, I’ve been looking for videos that went over issues with this plug.
I didn’t know the fx knob could be pushed down. 😂
Thanks for the helpful video
Glad it’s helped. Worth noting when batteries are low it starts acting up
In short, I've been playing on and off for years and never got really any good. I've had a couple of decent amps in my time, along with my BMG Red Special, but I'm downsizing as I don't really play anymore but like to dabble now and again.
I had the AmpPlug arrive today and liking it so far. Your video here has been the most concise in regards features and how to activate them, far more than any official overview or guide has done! So thanks for that.
Any chance you could state what you like to use in Gain/Tone/Volume numbers? I'm struggling to make a decent balance without all the hiss in the background.
Glad the video helped 😊
You do get hiss especially if pickups are out of phase.
I’d have three dials set at 12 o’clock and then work from there, increasing and decreasing as required
Hi what do these vox amp plugs sound like without a red special guitar? Can you still achieve the brian may tone? Brian may tone meaning bohemian rhapsody solo?
Now I see you have one
The video does show that 😂
hello good video as usual. For the Bohemian Rhapsody solo, what effect should I use?
Treble Booster and a little bit of phaser
I might have sent that into the auxiliary input on my portable guitar amplifier the same way you sent it into your stereo system. You definitely brought out the best in it, James. Were you playing your homemade replica of Brian‘s guitar?
It’s not home made replica. It’s my converted BMG
👌
Good idea running it through amp via aux input
Thank you, James. I did that for 5 years when I had my first Roland Cube Street amp and needed to run 3 lines (guitar, microphone, synthesizer) into 2 channels. That changed when I upgraded to another Roland model, the Cube Street EX and then had an additional line consisting of stereo 1/4-inch inputs.
Great bit of kit. Seems to be sold out everywhere at the moment though.
Yea I struggled to get mine
Best thing after Brian May Digitech pedal
The digitech attracts a high price now
🌸
how can you record it with your laptop?
Hiya James. Left a comment a couple of days back on another vid of your's... Was idly pondering the other day... I'd bet the BMG RS would do a fabulous job of the 'Whiskey In The Jar' tone that Eric Bell got... what dya reckon? Sorry, I can't try it, meself, as I haven't got one... yet.
I didn’t see that comment.
Funnily enough I thought similar when I used the reverb type setting on the amPlug
@@Rocklicks72 LOL. My apologies. Just dropped by this morning and first thing I see is your Whiskey In The Jar video from 3 years ago. My other comment was the one about the Geordie guitarists in a review video for the BMG Special. Currently resisting the temptation to get a green one...
can use two effects together ?
seems some people suggest so, but no instructions how to do it.
Thanks
User manual voxamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/amPlug_BrianMay_OM_E1.pdf
@@Rocklicks72 thanks a lot for your swift response. The manual is not very clear, and it does not refer to combining effects. However, in other sites, (in which i inquired already but no answer yet) it is clearly mentioned that you can combine two effects... I will revert if i get any relevant info.
Great demo James. I cant get Brighton rock in stereo...any hints?
More likely a problem with your headphones to be honest
@@Rocklicks72 thank you James
Good advice about the female to female lead extender, I finally found the stereo BR patch. Works a treat. Thanks m8
Check out Brian May Vox amPlug user manual queen-corner.blogspot.com/2023/07/brian-may-vox-amplug-manual-and-user.html
maybe you have a idea, but is there a way to reset the delay to the original settings after you messed up the timing setting haha.
I think I mention that you keep power button held down and it flashes and everything goes back to factory settings 😊
how can you connect it to your amp instead of your head phones
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I've just bought one. The sounds on the green setting are good. However, the red side with the treble boost is what it is mostly intended for and my example is unusable. Way too sharp and loads of high whistle interference and hiss. Turning the gain and treble down to 5 helps but still not good. I'm using it with a BMG RS. Also, beware that the volume is not safety limited so if you turn it up too much you will damage your hearing. I might have a duffer, I'll contact Korg/Vox. 😢
Mine started acting weird and I thought it was broke. But it just needed a set of fresh batteries. The unit does seem to eat batteries pretty quickly
@@Rocklicks72 Thanks. I'll try some other than those supplied. HNY 🖖
Changed the batteries and still bad 🙁
Can it connect to bluetooth headphones?
It’s not a Bluetooth device
where can I get one?
Have a look online. They’re out of stock most places but looked like there will be new batch soon
I want one and I don’t even play.
Lol, the amPlug with speaker makes a nice ornament
Yeah lad, I got one. They feel really cheap and flimsy. Sound greet though!
Canny bit of practice kit
Preset 3 came with the words.. its so eeeeeaaasy..
Not sure what that means. Maybe I’m being dim
Preset 3 - Lap of the gods? It's so easy....but I can't do it
@@ianbuxton525 😊
@@ianbuxton525I was being dim lol
I'll actually tell the truth here.
Its plastic. Its nasty. Its awkward to use, difficult to get a decent tone out of (used Strat & PRS). It randomly switches itself off. It sounds awful with my Sennheisers but better with cheap gamer headset ?
Its a toy that does the "We Will Rock You" drumbeat for the child in you.
After an hour its irritating and in the bin.
I’m getting the distinct feeling you don’t like the amPlug device 🤔