Vox Amplug 2 Bass 4-stars Reviews

Great exercise device, but nothing more than that

This device is obviously built as an exercise equipment, so you have to keep that in mind at all times. Drum beats themselves is a proof of that. No gigable amplifier comes with that feature. And it is a very good touch. Foldable plug is a very good idea and makes it much handier.

Built quality is on the cheaper side and there is a noise but nothing I can't live with as far as I'm concerned.

Nothing spectacular and I wasn't expecting something spectacular anyways. I bought it as an exercise equipment and it gets the job done for me.

Great practise tool

First the good: It has a decent bass sound for armchair (or anywhere else) practise. It also doesn't distort anywhere near as badly as other cheaper "bass" headphone amps. The 9 different drum rhythms, each with adustable tempo and volume are really useful to get your timing tight. The jack plug can be rotated to fit your own bass more comfortably. Battery life is reasonable - I reckon you get about 4 hours out of it. And finally - a dumb one, I know - it looks really cute with the VOX amp styling. The bad: Contruction feels lightweight and flimsy - some reviewers online complained that the jack was easy to snap off (so I have just been careful). Battery life is OK, but why couldn't VOX just make the unit rechargeable like other headphone amps, e.g Valeton? Replacing batteries is an inconvenient, expensive and environmentally unsound practise. That said, I use it all the time and would recommend it - to the extent that I bought a second one for my son in South Africa.

Below-average sound, but very useful little gear

The Amplug doesn't sound nice per sé, but I strongly believe it's not its job to do so. The strength of the Amplug is in its portability and the ability to connect an audio source while practicing with it. I think overall it's a great investment for anyone who wants to practice on headphones without the feeling of hooked up with a cable to an amp (and/or at late night).

Would buy one again in a heartbeat

This was a present for someone else, but I have one myself as well. An easy to use and very convenient little practice amp. A few drum patterns, an aux-in and headphones out and that's all you need to have a quiet practice anywhere you want. I always have one of these in my gig bag. The AmPlug is a bit flimsy, but well worth the price.

u got what u pay for

Worth every penny

This is a gem of a device! Some people claim it's very noisy, ours isn't anyways. Sounds surprisingly clean actually.

AUX thru - a very nice feature that.

I think these devices are an absolute must for anyone whether starting out or a long time player. Highly recommend

A bit noisy but handy for travelling

I think it's a good option when you don't have your normal size amp, but as mentioned in other reviews, some hum can be heard, especially when gain is higher than 7 aprox. Apart from that, this tiny amp is an interesting option for travelers.

its perfect for what its made for

It sounds pretty good. Its easy to use. Its compact and pretty light. It is made of plastic but if you don't care about that then its perfect.

Very good sound

The amp is very easy to use and gives great sound. The possibility to plug a phone in to play along with a song is awesome too. I remember sticking earbuds in my ears and wearing headphones over them to play along with a song.

But, it's not a replacement for an amp simply because it runs on batteries, if it were rechargeable it would be perfect as an amp imo. There are also two modes (red light) that I think sound a bit weak, but that could just be my bass. The green light mode works really well. The knobs for adjusting tone and volume are not labelled very clearly so you will accidentally turn off the volume while wanting to change the tone.

Handy

This is great for silent practice. I study bass in college, and unfortunetly I can't have my amp on at 2am while studying, so this has been the perfect product for me.

Absolutely fine solution for home practice

All complaints aside, this does exactly what I need it to and I use it 100% of the time whenever I play at home. The negatives below are more nitpicks than dealbreakers.

So on the positive side, there's a surprisingly broad range of beats to choose from and the basic sound that comes through from the high gain setting is more than adequate. It's super handy for playing along with audio tracks through the aux cable, and the battery life is quite good.

On the other hand, the thing is constructed from quite cheap-feeling plastic and none of it feels particularly sturdy. You need to be quite careful when plugging in and using it, which the instructions themselves mention, due to the possibility of snapping something. I also find the medium and low gain setting to be pointless, as even at full volume these are barely audible through my headphones.

That said, I am still totally happy with the purchase and will continue to use this thing very regularly, so if you're looking for a super compact home practice solution on a budget look no further.

Its more than expected and best way to practise

Amazing little toy

I got this so I can play wherever I want at home without disturbing the others, or when on vacation if I want to ...

Nice little toy, works like a charm. The sound is not perfect but is far from bad.

This is a must have to practise bass at your sofá. You can play it without been disturbed or disturbe anybody.

Inconvenients: 1- if you plug an external audio to play along you can be struggling with some web of cables. 2- If you have a bass with a plug in at the body contour you must have extra care or have an extension.

it's killing for its price, but there are some 'buts'

Pros:

1) it's very small, so it's easy to pit it up anywhere u want. U have your own amp everywhere!!!

2) it sounds really good

3) drum presets are beautiful too

4) Three types of gain - really really good

Cons:

1) When tone on the amPlug is 100%, there is a noise, like on FM radio

P.S. I'm in love of it. i use it everyday at home and enjoy

It's great for practicing when travelling or outside.

The metronome and drum tracks are good, but it's not possible to set a specific bpm and the tempo dial is very sensitive.

The ergonomics are a bit off on certain instruments, leading a very weak spot - the plug itself - to be at the fulcrum of a lever where it meets the guitar body. I've snapped mine more than once.

These are nitpicks though, and it's a great bit of kit for the money.

Very nice

It is a very useful tool. It can be helpful if you want to practice without disturbing anyone, especially before the performances. Obviously, the sound isn't the same as if you were using an amplifier. But it has a good sound. Good quality for the price. I recommend it.

Very useful despite awful sound

This thing sounds pretty awful and feel cheap and plasticky but is extremely useful in a small flat. And you're pleasantly surprised by how good you sound when using a proper amp :P

I love being able to play music through it. Also the beats make finger exercises much more fun. What I'm missing is a basic metronome though.

Good value

It feels flimsy and plasticky, but it's also very light, so it probably won't break if you drop it, except maybe if you throw it on some tiles or something.

As you turn up the treble, the hiss gets pretty strong, but nothing I can't live with. The built-in drumbeats, with adjustable speed, are nice for practicing.

The sound quality overall is perfectly fine for practicing, although I haven't found it to be very good for slapping - you won't get the same percussive pop as you would through a proper amp.

Overall, a really nifty little thing!

not bad but there is room for improvement

Amplug 2 is a perfect gear for practice on your bass guitar and I would give five stars if not the following:

- weak but hearable hum especially if you have your iPhone connected to aux

- drums - I am lacking few other patterns and just a simple metronome.