Headphone amps - Boss Katana:Go vs Fender Mustang Micro vs Vox Amplug vs NUX Mighty | Better Music
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- čas přidán 16. 03. 2024
- With the release of the new Boss Katana:Go, we decided it was about time to compare the best headphone amp options out there! While only small, they pack a punch and will suit a lot of people. What's your favourite?
Times;
1:11 Katana:Go
7:17 Katana:Go Bass
8:32 Fender Mustang Micro
10:18 NUX Mighty
13.58 Vox Amplug
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Music friends, unfortunately that's not a fair comparison. With the Boss you play around in the app and show what's possible, with the Mighty Plug Pro you don't have access to these options, which are probably also available. You don't even show that the MightyPlug lets you load your own IRs, that it has a drum unit, and so much more. Unfortunately, that's not a real comparison. It's a real shame, because that's exactly what would be interesting. From real equipment to real sound comparison.
This! Totally unfair review of NUX
This is evidenly a promo video, guys just were paid. Shame on them.
I've got the NuX - it has an app that is fairly easy to use and you can load custom IRs into the app as well.
Each setting saved to the unit can be edited and modified via the app.
On top of that, I am using it as an interface to my PC (dry signal) and it works fine with certain plugins - like Bias FX2 and Amped Roots.
I have got to get around to trying it with guitar > pedalboard > NuX > PC
This is exactly what I was keen to see. I have been debating if the new Katana Go offered enough to make it worth switching from what I have. Thanks.
The NUX Mighty Plug Pro is my new rig. For practice, recording and live. Using the 3rd party "Mightier Amp" app opens up the ability to use Bluetooth midi foot controllers. I pair both an IK Blueboard and an M-vave Chocolate using an old Zoom G2 multi as the bridge. Expression pedals are added here. All can be done wirelessly. I use a Lekato 2.4 ghs wireless IEM setup to get the signal from the MMP to whatever I need to get it to, a pair of powered wedges or a stereo power amp feeding a couple of 2x12s, the effects loop ins on combos etc. Sounds better than Amplitube and Bias apps and is easy peazy.
Hopefully the Boss will have the same foot controlability.
Only thing missing is a wah effect that I can control with an exp pedal.
The Drum Machine feature on the Nux will be a deciding factor for many and a deal breaker with the Boss Katana Go for many as the GO does Not have a Drum Machine feature for some bizarre reason
I guess if you want to play with toys, you go for the fancy, all-singing, all-dancing products - and have your fun. If you want to make music - the Vox products are very hard to beat! I've had the Amplug2 Clean model for about a year - and I've used it everywhere - including gigs; it's wonderful for rounding out the sound of my Crafter acoustic... but I saw a video on the AMplug 3 the other day - and loving the sound of Orange amps - I ordered the Boutique model and should be getting it next week! Yes - they have limitations - but I'd rather be playing music than pratting around with a plethora of settings and always needing to 'tweak' the sound.
I personally like the Boss but it is worth noting that the NU-X also has usb-c , same battery life , tuner , Bass mode , drums , bluetooth , customisable backing tracks available
from the free mighty amp app and is $40-$50 Aus` cheaper.
As you say , the great thing about the Boss is that if you are already in the Boss ecosystem as such you already know how to drive it. 🙂👍
We are certainly spoilt for choice.
Yup and nux also allows for or loading.
Ir
can you use usb c headphones on the boss? or does it have to be 1/4 inch cable
I absolutely LOVE my Mustang Micro. Haven't gotten a chance to try the new Katana Go yet. Great comparison video.
NUX offers a lot(drum machine, mic input, IR loading) but not sure which one has better tone. Yet, until NUX has sorted out that squeaking noise that many users experience and NUX being silent on it, I would definitely go with Katana.
You forgot another selling point for the Boss Katana Go, it has a Bass mode 💪🏻😎
The NUX also has a Bass mode, and acoustic simulation. What Katana has is compatibility with a wireless expression pedal and wah effects, so you replace yet another set of hardware with that
It'd be good if you took some time to see what the features of all products are. You're skipping over so much functionality from the NUX that it's a pity. It also has a Bass mode, and so many other things that people have already mentioned in other comments. It'd be good if you showed the apps of all of these (better to use Mightier Amp for NUX than the first-party option) and show all the menus and options so people can see what everything's got. Ideally compare similar IRs and amp settings as well.
Where the Nux beats the Boss Katana Go is the Drum Machine feature. Boss omitting a Drum Machine feature was an asinine decision. I've got the Katana Go and it's excellent,but the Drum Machine feature is sorely missed for those just looking for some late night practice and jamming
Just bluetooth drum/backing tracks in from your phone and play along with those. They sound a whole lot better than the drum machine sounds in the Nux any ways.
@@christiancollins4708 I figured out a work around using a Audio to TRS adapter cable which I can plug into a Donner Drum Machine Looper and DigiTech Trio+ which has drums. There's always going into a DAW like GarageBand and using drums there although it's a little more effort. The key is being able to set your own timing and choosing different styles and genres of drum beats. You're not getting that from some Drum Groove CZcams videos. It's an option, but not a very good one. I've found myself mostly jamming to my Apple Music Library on the Katana Go
I jam with streaming music, tracks, my own stored mp3s or maybe best of all, the 'Session' feature within the App. The ability to set markers within a song and have the app auto switch to different patches as you play along is pretty sweet.
@@outermarker5801 Yeah I've mostly been jamming to and learning songs in my iTunes library with the Go. I just snagged a Mint Beat Buddy Drum Machine on Reverb so now I've got whatever I want for the Katana Go. For late night jamming I go into the Beat Buddy from the Katana Go with an audio to TRS cable and then use the Headphone input on the Beat Buddy. Problem solved 👍
Seems you haven't really taken the time to familiarize yourself with the workings of all the products, which defeats the purpose of the video. It also negates value of you as people to seek valuable information from.
Glad I read the comments. Saved me 20 minutes. Funny thing is, you'd think this would be something all the other reviewer and influencers would be all over. While it has some nice features, the Go is just another Katana. Acts like a Katana. Sounds like a Katana. Big deal. Not to mention, you couldn't get your hands on one if you wanted it. I'll stick with MP-3
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Il Boss Katana Go è sostanzialmente più performante però per suonare la chitarra classica amplificata o la chitarra acustica in cuffia preferisco il Fender Micro Mustang perché ha la tipologia di amplificatore Direct che simula l'entrata diretta nel mixer eccellente per strumenti acustici Ovviamente li ho entrambi sia il Fender che il Boss