metalgarth
Inspired
How about an FAS version of the Roland Jazz Chorus idealized to Cliff's impeccable ear and specifications?
#1. Volume level is so low it is hard to balance against other amp types in the same presetWhat do you feel is missing from the current jazz120?
The MV defaults to 5. Set it to 10. The amp has no Master Volume so it should really default to 10. It's been discussed a few times in the past. That solves #1.#1. Volume level is so low it is hard to balance against other amp types in the same preset
#2. In comparison to the same amp type in a Boss unit, it just does not sound as good (I admit that is subjective)
#3. Hard to dial in a "crystal clean" sound, and to me, that is the whole point of the Roland Jazz Chorus amp.
#4. Needs parameters specific to the fact that it is solid state
Doesn't solve 2, 3, or 4 though.The MV defaults to 5. Set it to 10. The amp has no Master Volume so it should really default to 10. It's been discussed a few times in the past. That solves #1.
Seems confusing that you're requesting a new model based on not being able to make the existing model sound like something you've never played but a different amp. I don't know how similar they are...I've played through the Jazz Chorus 77 many times, but not a 120.
But the JC 120 is also an amp we've all heard countless times on recordings. I'm going on my ears here.Seems confusing that you're requesting a new model based on not being able to make the existing model sound like something you've never played but a different amp. I don't know how similar they are...
True... But with limited knowledge on how it was mic'd, mixed, EQ'd, post processed, mastered, etcBut the JC 120 is also an amp we've all heard countless times on recordings. I'm going on my ears here.
sure, but that doesn't mean the way the Axe model works isn't the way the real one does.But the JC 120 is also an amp we've all heard countless times on recordings. I'm going on my ears here.
Been there, done that HUNDREDS of times. It never sounds right to me or starts clipping. That's why I starting using the version in my Boss unit for recording. There's far less tweaking to get a good crystal clean tone.sure, but that doesn't mean the way the Axe model works isn't the way the real one does.
increase the Level parameter in the amp block to get the level you need to match other amp blocks. it can go up to +20dB.
The MV defaults to 5. Set it to 10. The amp has no Master Volume so it should really default to 10. It's been discussed a few times in the past. That solves #1.
Been there, done that HUNDREDS of times. It never sounds right to me or starts clipping. That's why I starting using the version in my Boss unit for recording. There's far less tweaking to get a good crystal clean tone.
True... But it's not consistent with all the other non-MV amps and it does address the "it's not loud enough" complaintIt's based on a transistor amp. While Master can be set to 10 instead of 5, it's no different than adjusting Level.
What is your input drive setting?Been there, done that HUNDREDS of times. It never sounds right to me or starts clipping. That's why I starting using the version in my Boss unit for recording. There's far less tweaking to get a good crystal clean tone.
I kept it pretty low, 4 or 5, and like I said. I've put many, many hours into tweaking and never truly found what I was looking for. This is a wish list and Cliff has said: "If I had my way there would be only FAS models but too many people demand reproductions of existing amps.", so I figure it doesn't hurt to bring up the idea of an FAS Jazz. If he doesn't want to do it, great, I'll use the Boss version for recordings it sounds great with minimal tweaks. If he does do it. I'll publicly thank him on the forum.What is your input drive setting?
Which is the whole point of an FAS Jazz 120. A customized take on the existing amp, that nails the crystal clean sound at the beginning of Metallica's "One" or Queensryche's clean tones on the early discs. Or 10,000 other songs you've heard on the radio using a JC-120 for bright, clean sounds.Hmm, not to split hairs, but 4 or 5 is half-way and not what I’d consider pretty low. I think if you set it like that on the real amp, it will not be clean.
Sure I totally support the idea of a FAS custom model. But the amp works how it works. I’ll try to make a super clean tone when I get home and see what the settings end up being.Which is the whole point of an FAS Jazz 120. A customized take on the existing amp, that nails the crystal clean sound at the beginning of Metallica's "One" or Queensryche's clean tones on the early discs. Or 10,000 other songs you've heard on the radio using a JC-120 for bright, clean sounds.
There's already an FAS version of a 5150 and the Modern is an idealized version of a Dual Rec. Why not an idealized version of the Jazz Chorus?