Blackstar Amplug 2 Fly Headphone Amp Review

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  • Опубліковано 12 лис 2024

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  • @Dehring95
    @Dehring95 4 роки тому +6

    So thankful for your review! I bought the Blacksmith amPlug 2 Fly about a week ago and have been using it since. But only until watching your vid have I discovered all of it's capabilities. What an awesome product and overall review.

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

    • @onurag7176
      @onurag7176 4 роки тому

      How does it sound?

    • @BassOnABass
      @BassOnABass 4 роки тому

      @@onurag7176 Got one today. Really good especially for the price. Sounds so similar to my ID core 10 blackstar. The clean channel has a really nice crunch when driven and the crunch channel goes to a pretty heavy OD. The Distortion channel isn't really my thing as it's a bit fizzy for my taste but I find most distortion is. In built FX are good 3 settings on each with the 3rd being a bit too much FX for me. Can't fault it for a easy portable practice headphone amp.

  • @steffenbjoern
    @steffenbjoern 2 роки тому +4

    Your video recensions and presentations are really good!
    In this case, I not only see a rebranded Vox amPlug 2 series model, but I also have the strong feeling to hear my Vox amPlug2 AC30...

    • @HarshvardhanKanthode
      @HarshvardhanKanthode 2 роки тому

      Hey, I'm deciding between this and the AC30 amplug2, which do you think would be better sounding?
      This one doesn't have enough gain to play Metal but I feel can play Lead better than AC30, AC30 sounds more apt for a Strat/Tele Tone right?

  • @RadhaVijayanMFA
    @RadhaVijayanMFA 2 роки тому +2

    Mother’s Grace
    Excellent Demo!!! Much appreciated!!! Kudos👍

  • @AyaEgbuho
    @AyaEgbuho 4 роки тому +20

    I really really feel like I need to get a guitar so I can get all this gear!

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +4

      It's not too late to start 😀

    • @AyaEgbuho
      @AyaEgbuho 4 роки тому +1

      @@GrowWithGuitar You are so right!

    • @dukethotness
      @dukethotness 3 роки тому +5

      It will probably be one of the best decisions of your life

    • @cradlecap123
      @cradlecap123 3 роки тому +4

      Aya. It is essential. You must also buy a huge amp to get feedback and annoy the neighbours. You must buy lots of pedals as well.

    • @AyaEgbuho
      @AyaEgbuho 3 роки тому +1

      @@cradlecap123 Yaaassss!!!

  • @walltheo
    @walltheo 2 роки тому +3

    Hello. thanks for the review. I have a question about this item. How can I record from the Blackstar amPlug into garage band? How were you able to record the sounds of the Black Star amPlug 2fly onto the computer?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  2 роки тому

      You would need an audio interface and a headphone out to 1/4" cable. I have the cable I used linked in the description. Here is the connection
      Guitar-Amplug-audio interface-computer. The audio interface usually connects to your computer via USB.

  • @MohanSingh-ul2vw
    @MohanSingh-ul2vw 3 роки тому +4

    Can i connect this amp plug in my laptop and use my laptop as speaker for good sound??

  • @gosman949
    @gosman949 3 роки тому +1

    There is now a new kid on the block. The Fender Mustang Micro!

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому +2

      Yes. I did a review of it here: ua-cam.com/video/PW9Tr2fNfj4/v-deo.html
      Pretty awesome.

  • @RossStevens-d8b
    @RossStevens-d8b 5 місяців тому

    Dude! You really helped me. You doing a demo on all 3 fx for the chorus , delay and reverb presets helped me to differentiate more clearly. Thanks. Quick question. I imagine when it starts the effects...chorus is first and then delay and so on. However, when u get the one beep, then two and finally 3 for one effect...i press again and get 1 beep. Is that just automatically going to the next effect or starting over again in the same field? Cheers man.

  • @eljoe8882
    @eljoe8882 3 роки тому +4

    Good review! Quick question: how is it for metal (stuff like metallica, megadeth, iron maiden, etc.)?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому +3

      You are probably better off going with the Vox amplug 2 metal: ua-cam.com/video/2V_KBkTwamY/v-deo.html
      or
      If you have a little more, you can go with the Fender Mustang Micro: ua-cam.com/video/PW9Tr2fNfj4/v-deo.html

  • @andyxstitch
    @andyxstitch 3 місяці тому

    Can you combine the distortion and chorus or other effects?

  • @Ghost_Triple6
    @Ghost_Triple6 3 роки тому +4

    I like the way this amp sounds but I also like the Vox Metal, maybe I’ll get both it’s just hard to choose 🤷‍♂️

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому +1

      I usually recommend people to just get one, especially for beginners, but I know some people get multiple.

  • @housebaelishgaming
    @housebaelishgaming 3 роки тому +3

    Fantastic in depth review your going to make it far on UA-cam and your handsome too not super relevant but a necessary observation I believe

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I am going to make even better videos moving forward. 😊

  • @jacobbockover1628
    @jacobbockover1628 3 роки тому +4

    This looks just like the Vox amplugs. I was rather unhappy with those and gave them away. Is this maybe the same maker just with sound tweeks and the blackstar logo?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому +1

      They have some functions that are arranged differently, but I think they are the same in terms of build (maybe produced by the same manufacturer). If you didn't like the vox models, you probably won't like this one. The closest comparison to the blackstar would be the vox classic rock.

  • @제갈맨홀
    @제갈맨홀 Рік тому

    Hi! thanks for the video but I would like to ask you something. I bought the exact same Blackstar Amplug, but it seems like I cannot hear anything when I plugged in my headphone to the amplug. I turned on the plug and set up the channels but it seems I can't see any difference from with or without the amplug. Do I need special headphone for it or can I just use my normal headphone? Thanks a lot!

  • @Blasten
    @Blasten 3 роки тому +4

    Good stuff joe!

  • @briannguyen7513
    @briannguyen7513 2 місяці тому

    Can I connect from aux to a guitar amp?

  • @harshsoni7372
    @harshsoni7372 4 роки тому +4

    Very helpful. Thank you.

  • @silverlira
    @silverlira Рік тому

    Is it totally the same as vox? What that ugreen cable from the right?

  • @yd9938
    @yd9938 3 роки тому +1

    Wiche is your favoriete?? The Blackstar Amplug 2 fly or the vox Amplug 2 clean??

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      Both are good options, but personally I would choose the Vox Amplug 2 clean. It has a nice clean tone, can do some gain on the red channel, and I prefer how the tone wheel functions. I could never get used to the ISF tone wheel control on the blackstar, which doesn't function how you would think a regular tone control would.

    • @yd9938
      @yd9938 3 роки тому +1

      thanks for your comment now weey i which i want to get keep it up with youtube 👊👍💪

    • @yd9938
      @yd9938 3 роки тому +1

      you can also use the plug with a semi-acoustic guitar?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      Yes. It should work with an electric-acoustic guitar. You could even plug it into a bass, but I don't know if it would sound the best. It should at least sound decent if you keep it on the clean setting and just use the effects. Not sure how it would sound with added gain.

    • @yd9938
      @yd9938 3 роки тому +1

      Oke thx for helping me

  • @lumonade3431
    @lumonade3431 4 роки тому +2

    How do you connect phone to play tracks? (What wire do you need)

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому

      You would need a 3.5mm cable to connect your phone to the aux input of the headphone amp.

    • @lumonade3431
      @lumonade3431 4 роки тому +2

      Thanks 😊

  • @bebber_
    @bebber_ 2 роки тому +2

    I've been looking a couple headphone amps and I've narrowed it down to this or the vox classic rock. Tbh I'm leaning toward the vox more but when i read reviews it says the build is weak and it breaks after some months. Can you or someone else scrolling through the comments help me decide?

    • @whalium889
      @whalium889 2 роки тому

      This one seems like it has more variety.

  • @luisarmstrong8751
    @luisarmstrong8751 Рік тому

    Great review man!

  • @amsalespush
    @amsalespush 2 роки тому

    Very informative, useful demo. Thanks.

  • @Findingbambi
    @Findingbambi Рік тому

    is it normal to hear a buzzing sound in the background even when im not touching the strings?

  • @stephandelaney4097
    @stephandelaney4097 3 роки тому +1

    Prefer this or the Vox version ?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому +1

      Personally, I would choose the Vox clean model or, if I want overdrive too, the Classic Rock model.

  • @manolovai
    @manolovai 2 роки тому +1

    Very good review!!

  • @prowlerzinho
    @prowlerzinho 3 роки тому +1

    Is this Blackstar Amplug 2 Fly compatible with Vox Cabinet?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      Yes it should work. I believe all you are doing is connecting the headphone out into the Vox mini cab.

  • @LZen.
    @LZen. 3 роки тому +4

    Hi, first of all thanks for making this video, very useful! I bought the amplug but there's one thing I don't get.. how do you change between effects 1/2/3? I feel like I always get one type of chorus/delay/reverb without the variations

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому +5

      You have to hold the fx button and press the power button to switch to a different variation of the effect you are on.

    • @LZen.
      @LZen. 3 роки тому +2

      @@GrowWithGuitar ohh that's it! Thank you so much 🤙🏼

    • @amrindersingh5952
      @amrindersingh5952 Рік тому

      Am getting a twangy sound . Am using ibannez grg121. The guitar has no buzz . Anyway to reset the effects ?

  • @justinpurba
    @justinpurba 3 роки тому +1

    Nicely reviewed. Keep it up. :)

  • @RAZWAZOWSKI
    @RAZWAZOWSKI 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you so so much for the review! That’s very helpful. And I really like how the clean channel sounds. Having tried both amplugs, which one do you like better?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +4

      The blackstar amplug is definitely more flexible than the vox amplugs, but personally, I would want something that I can just plug in and play. The blackstar is good for people that want the options, but if you just want something you won't be fiddling with that has good tones, the vox amplugs are the way to go.
      If you like the blackstar for flexibility and value, I would also check out the valeton rushhead max. I recently came upon it and it seems to have the most versatility of any headphone amp I have seen. Plus, it can be charged via usb, which I definitely like. Will be doing a review of that as well haha.

    • @RAZWAZOWSKI
      @RAZWAZOWSKI 4 роки тому +2

      Thanks for your reply! You helped me with a month and a half dilemma. I’m mainly looking to get a versatile headphone amp and maybe an irig HD2 , so I could experiment with different sounds and settings, I also found some really cool free apps like Tonebridge that one could use it with. But my devices are almost obsolete and I’ll be slightly exceeding my budget. I just googled the Venton one and it seems like exactly what I wanted. So I’ll be looking forward to seeing its review too :D. I’m not even a beginner yet, and kinda felt overwhelmed by the amount of things that I absolutely have no clue about. So I really appreciate your help and the clarity of your videos. Really high quality content. I’m glad I discovered your channel. :)

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +3

      If you are looking into the irig HD2, you probably don't need the blackstar. The irig is a pretty portable audio interface as it is and the free software that you can use with it will have more than enough tones to experiment with. I would only get headphone amps if you want that extra portability to practice away from your other devices.

    • @RAZWAZOWSKI
      @RAZWAZOWSKI 4 роки тому +1

      I forgot to ask, can one possibly connect the amplug to a phone and play through pedal apps?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +1

      I don't know about that. I think you would be able to connect it to the irig hd2 and connect that to the phone, but I don't know if you can connect it directly to the phone.

  • @coyote_in_the_city
    @coyote_in_the_city 4 роки тому +2

    it's so hard to find out information about the charging. is it like the vox with batteries? I wonder why they don't equip the new ones with usb charging slots. thank you!

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +1

      Yes. It is exactly like the vox ones, except for a few of the button settings. It is also powered by batteries.

    • @coyote_in_the_city
      @coyote_in_the_city 4 роки тому +1

      @@GrowWithGuitar ah cool thank you! I looked into the Kong Ear-Worm. do you know this one? it's usb chargeable and only 18,50 €. But don't know about the sound.

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +1

      First time hearing about it . I don't think they have that in the US. I looked it up on Amazon and all I got were dog toys haha. Forgot to mention this earlier, but there is one I did a review on that is usb powered called the Valeton Rushead Max. It is around $39.99 USD. Here is the review I did on that: ua-cam.com/video/lO9yqNoirAk/v-deo.html

    • @coyote_in_the_city
      @coyote_in_the_city 4 роки тому +1

      @@GrowWithGuitar haha oh no. if you are interested, here is a youtube video about I found. It's in german though. ua-cam.com/video/7xRgP5E74nA/v-deo.html
      oh great thanks for the valetone review link!

  • @AcasaInNatura
    @AcasaInNatura 3 роки тому

    Is the output mono ?? Thanks!

  • @matthewcarver7858
    @matthewcarver7858 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the review, really helpful! I just ordered one of these, was a toss up between the Blackstar and the Vox Amplug 2 Blues as they both have the tones I'm looking for. A guy at the place I bought it from reckons these are pretty much the same product - having reviewed them both, do you see any differences between these models? (Blackstar vs Vox Blues - would make a nice comparison video to tease out any variations).

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +3

      Hey Matthew. Glad it was helpful. I assume all these Amplug 2 headphone amps are probably made from the same 1 or 2 manufacturers. But I would say the main distinction for the blackstar is that the presets on the 3 channels are very different (clean, crunch, lead) whereas the Vox models are slight variations of their target tone. I would say the blackstar is more similar to the Vox classic rock model. To my ears, the blues model's tone has a little more mid range warmth to it.

    • @matthewcarver7858
      @matthewcarver7858 4 роки тому +2

      @@GrowWithGuitar So, I’ve been playing around with this for a couple of days. It is very versatile, using the three distinct channels combined with the gain control. The reverb is not half bad on settings 2 and 3, and you can forgive it not being quite as authentic a sound as a real spring reverb. The chorus and delay aren’t much use to me as they can’t be combined with reverb (so far as I can tell), making the sound too dry through headphones. But they are fun to mess around with. I think my main problem is a lack of proper tone control, or presence. On my t-style guitar, the single coil bridge pickup sound is rather unusable through headphones, way way too much treble! My neck humbucker works much better, and I think this is where the lack of mid range really hurts this little amp. I’m not sure what that middle ISF dial is doing, but I think it would be much more effective if it gave a wider dynamic sweep, like a standard tone control. As I bought this mainly to use with a HH guitar, I think it’s going to be OK, but I think I may have been better going for one of the Vox iterations with, as you say, more focus on one target sound.

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +2

      It does suck that you can't combine the effects, but I will be reviewing the Valeton Rushead Max headphone amp in the coming weeks, which is able to do that. Although you don't have controls over the effects like you would in pedals, it is definitely more versatile in comparison to other headphone amps.
      Also, you are right, the ISF tone works a bit different than a regular tone control, like the Vox headphone amps have, and I think it can differ based on the guitar and pickups. I also was using humbuckers. Maybe I will buy a single coil guitar again sometime in the future. I miss my old strat 🙁

  • @bw8691
    @bw8691 3 роки тому +1

    Will it work on Classical nylon electric guitar ???🎧🇨🇦🤔

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому +1

      I haven't tried it, but if it has a place to connect it, it should work.

  • @chrisj1319
    @chrisj1319 3 роки тому +1

    Can you use a speaker instead of headphones?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      Yes. As long as it can connect to the headphone output.

  • @llednop
    @llednop 3 роки тому +1

    I will be trying this amp should the USPS deliver it someday soon. Now, what do you think of the Blackstar Fly 3 portable amp? The battery-powered one? Have you tried it?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      I haven't tried it personally, but from the videos I have seen, I wouldn't recommend it. Personally, I don't think any of the mini amps are worth it and I am not planning on reviewing them. I would rather save up for a decent budget amp instead. The reason I recommend headphone amps is because it is budget friendly, portable, and can get people to play right away without having to think about other gear like cables.

    • @llednop
      @llednop 3 роки тому +1

      @@GrowWithGuitar I see. I've read a lot of positive comments and some positive reviews tho.

  • @lorwinramos
    @lorwinramos 3 роки тому +1

    Bro what is the aux plug for? What do i connect it to?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      You can use the aux plug to connect your phone (if it has a headphone jack) to play along with a song or backing track.

  • @hbjj4785
    @hbjj4785 3 роки тому +1

    Do you know where i could find this cable extension please?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      The link to the 1/4" mono extension cable is in the description.

  • @morsa2905
    @morsa2905 7 місяців тому

    Great review...,!!

  • @funkyalfonso
    @funkyalfonso 4 роки тому +2

    Can this be plugged in to a laptop for drum effects etc?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +3

      If you want to use the headphone amp to play along with a drum track, you can connect the headphone out of the laptop into the aux in of the headphone amp. You could do the same with your phone or anything else. Here is the cable you would need for that: amzn.to/3kKzxEA (affiliate)

    • @funkyalfonso
      @funkyalfonso 4 роки тому +1

      @@GrowWithGuitar Thanks. Greetings from Vancouver Island.

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +2

      I'm so bad with geography. Had to look it up. Haha. Thanks for watching.

  • @jamesward2141
    @jamesward2141 3 роки тому +1

    What do you find the battery life to be like on this?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      I haven't used it until the battery died, but they are said to last up to 17 hours.

  • @shashankregmi853
    @shashankregmi853 4 роки тому +3

    I'm a beginner, should I get this instead of a normal amp? Great video btw.

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +5

      Hey bruh. This could be a good alternative to a normal amp when starting out, especially if you don't want to spend $100-300 on a normal amp in the beginning. If you get this, you also wouldn't need to buy a guitar cable to start.

    • @levanblevins5401
      @levanblevins5401 3 роки тому +4

      When you and a friend want to practice you can just use PC speakers with wopher with external power for a same sounds from headphones

    • @abcrx32j
      @abcrx32j 3 роки тому +4

      Cheap amps will normally sound bad, so saving for a decent amp is advised. If you have a limited budget, focus it on the guitar and get this kind of product so you can practice while you save for a better amp and yes, like mentioned in other reply, you can connect an Aux cable to the headphone output and connect the other end to a speaker

  • @landonrodriguez-wright526
    @landonrodriguez-wright526 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing video

  • @Bl4ckHater
    @Bl4ckHater 4 роки тому +1

    can you play it without headphone?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +1

      No. There are no built in speakers. It requires some sort of headphones or you can connect it to some speakers.

  • @liveyourdreamind636
    @liveyourdreamind636 4 роки тому +1

    Vox or blackstar amplug?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому

      The main difference is that the blackstar's 3 channels are clean, crunch, and lead. If that sounds like something you would want, then the blackstar. If you want something that has good tones that you just plug in and play, then getting the vox isn't bad either and on some of the models you can get both clean and crunch tones, you just have to fiddle with the controls a bit more.

    • @liveyourdreamind636
      @liveyourdreamind636 4 роки тому

      @@GrowWithGuitar thank u mate

    • @liveyourdreamind636
      @liveyourdreamind636 4 роки тому

      @Rixxer yes ikr

    • @liveyourdreamind636
      @liveyourdreamind636 4 роки тому

      @Rixxer njir indo

  • @llednop
    @llednop 4 роки тому +1

    I'm sold

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому

      😀

    • @llednop
      @llednop 4 роки тому +1

      ​@@GrowWithGuitar I had seen this one on Sweetwater. What cable(s) do I need then?

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +1

      You don't need any cables. You just plug this in to your guitar and plug in your headphones and you are good to go. It is the simplest setup you can start with, other than just using your guitar.

    • @llednop
      @llednop 4 роки тому +1

      @@GrowWithGuitar Sounds great. Guess it'll be a good choice for a beginner...

  • @GrowWithGuitar
    @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +2

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  • @demigodkitten6666
    @demigodkitten6666 3 роки тому +1

    Mine suddenly stopped working 🥺

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      Have you tried switching out the batteries? If you have, hopefully you are still in the refund period.

    • @demigodkitten6666
      @demigodkitten6666 3 роки тому +1

      @@GrowWithGuitar as it turns out; I had my earphones plugged into the aux jack 😂
      Thank you, I would've disregarded the batteries eventually. Your foresight is admirable

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      Haha. That happened to me before too lol. Glad you figured it out.

  • @kevinmorrice
    @kevinmorrice 3 роки тому +4

    personally, i feel like vox has a better amplug

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  3 роки тому

      Yes. I prefer the vox ones, especially because of the tone knob difference. You either love or hate the ISF tone knob.

  • @redcomn
    @redcomn 4 роки тому +2

    So waza air vs amplug when 🤣

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому

      Haha. Not sure if I will cover it, but not anytime soon. From the looks of it though, the waza is a totally different product from the amplug and the price difference is big too (around $300). I see it as buying an experience, rather than the best for practicing. Probably makes more sense for someone already looking for headphones.

  • @Neshek023
    @Neshek023 6 місяців тому

    You forgot completely the fact that it has 3 reverbs, 3 delays, and 3 chorus/flangers. You are payed by VoX?

  • @Rup3shh
    @Rup3shh 18 днів тому

    Idk how but the jack loosened

  • @dagony7383
    @dagony7383 3 роки тому +2

    Nux mighty plug 2 blows away this and the vox amplugs.second is the valeton rushead max

  • @PhilTheKnuckle
    @PhilTheKnuckle 4 роки тому +3

    That guitar sounds out of tune

    • @GrowWithGuitar
      @GrowWithGuitar  4 роки тому +1

      Exactly like real life haha. My bad. You are right. Don't remember why, but I didn't tune the guitar before recording this one. It is much more noticeable for the gain settings. Will make sure to tune next time.