I'm pretty sure Jerry Cantrell prefers tube maps, anyways. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I propose that guitarists who are using a traditional preamp with a SS amp are not getting much dirt from their power stages - but we'd have to analyze it in a lab environment to know if that's true. The 120 is unique in having 'presence' controls on each channel. stream 11 0 obj That's actually a matter of preference, the kind that makes e.g. /Subtype /Link The Velocity 300 provides 150 watts/channel when used in stereo applications or 300 watts mono bridged into a 8 ohm load! 40 0 obj Frustrating at a gig. Velocity speakers are Rocktron's exclusive design. Watch. Additionally, things like Lab Series bass amps are giving a good run for the money for the classic SVT tube amps, despite actually having lower power ratings and being solid-state that was supposed to distort nastily. >> /Type /Annot You just have to be careful with the volume controls. endobj endobj >> A modeler (even an analog modeler like my PSA-1) provides ALL the dirt and EQ for the guitar voice, and works well with a totally clean and neutral amp. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Rocktron Velocity 120 user reviews. /Type /Annot /Subtype /Link /Type /Annot Please check the fields highlighted in red. Do that with a solid-state amp, and you'll hear nasty distortion and reduce the volume. peavey rockmaster ultra gain channel + rocktron velocity 120 w/ carvin 12" british speaker on home made cab & ibanez rg570 2001 made in japan You may also want to look into used PA power amps. /Border [0 0 0] /Subtype /Link © 1995-2019 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. V%�2\��mn]�E�>�S�=wX��dޖ]��Y� endobj Velocity 100 LTD When power is a concern for your rig, consider Rocktron’s rack mount guitar power amplifier, the Velocity® 100 LTD, an updated version of one of the most popular rack mount guitar amps the company has produced. The Velocity 300 is the latest and greatest in our line of Velocity power amps. �t� �4��UT%7 H�t�ϐUD�H >��-\�T���T�n=[F'Ղ�h�I�������[�m�pRqk�p՗=! /Border [0 0 0] QUICK SPECS: For the discriminating guitarist who demands a power amp featuring an all tube design, we proudly introduce the Velocity® Valve. /Dest [15 0 R /FitB] Palm-muted crunch chords were extremely solid and powerful. endobj We have no technical specifications for this productbut your help will be much welcomed, Other names: /Border [0 0 0] This control determines the level of definition for Channel 1.   You cannot paste images directly. << You can find Crown, QSC, Crest and Peavey power amps used for cheap. 17 0 obj Most items on Reverb are being shipped within 48 hours. But therein, I thought, was the problem. /WhitePoint [0.9505 1 1.089] The SS amps that we were discussing, my Rocktron Velocity 120 specifically does distort a little gracefully at first, then rapidly runs out of reserve power and distorts quite harshly. Plenty loud enough and fairly transparent. May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. /Keywords () Rocktron; Rocktron Velocity 120 Rack Guitar Power Amp. /Rect [76 422 589 435 ] The use of ear protection is essential in situations when prolonged exposure to such high sound pressure levels occurs. /Type /Annot × /Border [0 0 0] FWIW, OLD SS Acoustic Engineering amps are loud as sin. /Gamma [1.8 1.8 1.8] Velocity 120; Rocktron Velocity 120 Manuals Manuals and User Guides for ROCKTRON Velocity 120. Traditional preamps in rack rigs are going to provide some distortion, and the EQ for the guitar voice, and the rest of the dirt comes from a tube power amp. Sign up now to get email alerts for smokin' deals, new & hot gear, plus exclusive offers. I use it with a PSA-1 preamp and an EQ. /Border [0 0 0] Paste as plain text instead, × Do that with a solid-state amp, and you'll hear nasty distortion and reduce the volume. /Type /Annot Powered by Invision Community. Download the Musician’s Friend App and receive personalized notifications, explore product reviews and gain access to your favorite brands and gear, anytime and anywhere. I might consider it just as well as any other option if I was gigging frequently and had a need for such rig. It's the attitude to dismiss one technology completely just based on personal preference that gets me. You might want to argue about that face-to-face with many professional musicians using typical rack preamps to solid-state power amps. Download Rocktron discontinued product manuals.   Pasted as rich text. Some people like it, some people don't and there is no right or wrong. /Dest [20 0 R /FitB] Very quick test of my Pod HD Desktop in a live situation with a Rocktron Velocity 100 poweramp and a Harley Benton 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion Vintage30 speakers. << Pod, Engl E530, Triaxis, the Velocity just sounded alright in comparison to the Marshall which used was only, i am going to be running it with a line 6 pod hd300. /Border [0 0 0] /Dest [24 0 R /FitB] The SS amps that we were discussing, my Rocktron Velocity 120 specifically does distort a little gracefully at first, then rapidly runs out of reserve power and distorts quite harshly. /Dest [13 0 R /FitB] << Ideal would be 4 ohms cab/speakers to take about 2x70 watts or whatever the manual states with speakers like the V30 or sensitive ones like the wizard from eminence (102 db/watt/m). 25 0 obj Velocity 100 amplifier pdf manual download. /Subtype /Link most bassists choose between 100W and 1000W rigs and all the guys setting up a PA to totally abandon tube amps.   Your link has been automatically embedded. 2 0 obj >> By /Rect [76 496 589 510 ] >> /Dest [18 0 R /FitB] In the case of a modeler, a SS power amp can work well, but that SS amp will sound terrible with a more typical rack preamp. /Dest [20 0 R /FitB] /Subtype /Link Correct - people say "tube watts are louder" which is crazy - watts are watts. This control determines the output level for Channel 1. Musical Instrument Amplifier ROCKTRON Velocity 120 User Manual. endobj /Border [0 0 0] I started using MOSFET amps in 1976 because they had a warmer tone when they reproduced transient peaks in my bass rig. /Creator (Adobe PageMaker 6.0) >> >> There's always a second opinion, especially if generalisations like "SS amps distort nastily" and "you can't pair SS power amps to typical preamps" get thrown around. $55.00 7 0 obj << /Rect [76 579 589 596 ] The … Roland Amps are brutally loud too. This switch powers up the Velocity 120. /Type /Annot /Type /Annot /Rect [76 510 589 526 ] Reverb Protection has you covered. Use it to drive a pair of 10s or 12s and it's a great setup. Rocktron Velocity Series VG05 Battery Powered Guitar amp with foot switch. I'm not sure I'd believe any 'rig story' attributed to Billy Gibbons, either. << Oh, brother - so I should have equivocated more, been even wordier in an already drifting thread. Other patents pending. In the case of a modeler, a SS power amp can work well, but that SS amp will sound terrible with a more typical rack preamp. The Carvin left because I found the Rocktron … endobj ® 120 is powered and When lit, this LED indicates that the Velocity ® ready for operation. Rocktron is a manufacturer of electronic signal processing equipment for guitar and bass including the legendary HUSH noise reduction, guitar preamps, rack effects, MIDI controllers, amplifiers, stomp box pedal effects, wah & expression pedals, floor effe. If you're on a budget and want to amplify your Pod-like setup, it does a good job. You can post now and register later. These are very helpful in keeping your tone the same at various volume levels. Having a SS amp with a BIG heavy power supply helps, since it will reproduce those bug thumping transient sounds from palm-muted chugging rhythm, pick scratches and stuff without hearing SS distortion. /Subtype /Link Make Offer - Rocktron Velocity Series VG05 Battery Powered Guitar amp with foot switch. And again it's a matter of individual taste what people want to stick in there. He likely prefers and owns many maps but the rig I'm referring to was a Bogner Fish pre + Tubeworks MosValve thing he used back in the Alice In Chains days. endobj /Dest [10 0 R /FitB] >> >> endobj /Filter /LZWDecode Rocktron Velocity 100: User Guide. /Author (Dave) So something was wrong with whatever units that overheated. /Rect [76 614 589 631 ] >> Message this Seller if you have any questions. Notice Rocktron Velocity120 (anglais) Discover other products! /Subtype /Link /Dest [20 0 R /FitB] Thanks for looking and feel free to ask any questions! << There are many solid-state amps that benefit from being cranked to power amp distortion and don't sound bad at all when doing so. /Subtype /Link This website or its third-party tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. �Dq � 800-388-4447 Rocktron Velocity 100 LTD Rack Guitar Power Amp. Rocktron Velocity V-15 Full Power Black Practice Combo Amp Brand new boxed. The Marshall just buried the Velocity like it was a dead bitch in a shallow grave! We provide a safe community for finding the gear you want. 800-388-4447 /Type /Annot /Subtype /Link 22 0 obj I am selling as I do not record anymore! /Dest [8 0 R /FitB] [/CalRGB >> /Producer (Acrobat Distiller 2.1 PE for Windows) ... Rocktron Velocity 120 manuals and other files. I had the 300w Power amp for a few weeks until I returned it to Thomann. >> It's a good equivalent to a 2x12 combo amp. << I've had a Velocity 120 for about 3 years now and not had one issue with it and I have gigged it at LEAST a dozen times. >> /Type /Annot For some reason my V120 freaks out and temporarily 'dies' if you run a bass guitar through it, even at low volumes. Clear editor. ] any one have any experience with one of these? 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All items used in a home studio, most of them owned from new by me or (older items) my father. << Please note - If we sell out of any daily Stupid Deal before 4:00 pm PT/7:00 pm ET, we post a new Stupid Deal deal. Failure to use caution and/or ear protection when using this amplifier may result in permanent hearing impairment or hearing loss. I was not saying anything to deny that, just that it's a matter of personal preference and there are plenty of high profile artists who, on their personal part, apparently seem to have much better luck with SS power amps. endobj In fact, they can have a pretty nice and warm tone when coupled to the classic 8x10" Ampeg cab. MOSVALVE) if you just dial it to do so. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Most items on Reverb are being shipped within 48 … velocity 120, velocity120. endobj We have 1 ROCKTRON Velocity 120 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual . %PDF-1.1 ^ Especially when paired with some bigass efficient cabs. $360.06. Those preferences might have changed since then when new gadgets have appeared and came to his possession but note that same thing can happen to you too. I have the V300, works good for preamps and modelers. 1 0 obj I've just had MUCH better luck with Tube power amps over SS power amps. /Border [0 0 0] <<   Your previous content has been restored. /Subtype /Link The Crown PB-1 that I discussed second also distorts VERY nastily, but has so much reserve power in it's supply that you rarely hear it occur.