Yamaha THR10 10-watt Stereo Desktop Modeling Amp Review by Sweetwater
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Mitch Gallagher presents the Yamaha THR10 desktop modeling amplifier, with the help of Sweetwater guitarist Don Carr. After a walkthrough of the controls, Don demonstrates the different amp model and effects settings. Then Mitch will record multiple takes using different amplifier models, using the THR10 as an audio interface over USB. After the video, click the link below to learn more about the Yamaha THR10. Thanks for watching!
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Sweetwater's Guitars and Gear, Vol. 133
This is not just a review ... they simply just taught us how to use it.
In fairness, with this format I don't need someone to tell me if I'll like it or not. I think we can decide that for ourselves after watching so it may as well have been a review.
And yes I know your comment is old but I feel like I had to throw that in there for anyone reading it now lol
Yea, I have owned this little amp for a couple of years and totally forgot about the additional digital settings via USB! I need to try and set that up!
@@slashtrio Same here. I've never plugged it into a computer, but I'm fine with the tone I have. It would be interesting though.
@@gilessteve I actually got the online editor several months ago and it’s great! Seriously, you need to get it. I have made several patches that I love. You can chose different cabinets and various reverbs and delays. 👍🏼🎸
@@slashtrio Thanks for the info. I'll get it at some point and then wish I had done so years ago. lol
Mitch is the most no-BS person in the gear sales business. Cutting right to it. I appreciate that.
I bought one of these just after they were introduced because on paper it sounded like what I had fantasized about having for yrs. A small, but big sounding, all in one amp with a decent reverb, distortion, and maybe a few other usable effects. I anxiously unpacked this unit from its box---set it up in less than 10 minutes and plugged in my Les Paul, did a 'Townsend' D chord and in an instant I knew I had what I had always wanted. These little things are amazing!! The sound quality coming from those little speakers is remarkable. And the volume level you can get that amazing studio quality sound at is all the more amazing. It's great for me as I can take this from room to room with ease. I can take it into my den and play late at night and not disturb anyone. It comes with software to tweak things if you're inclined--I've never bothered. I truly recommend you give this line of amps a try.
An amp I could live with even though I'm a tube amp freak for years.
Plus head phones and aux
Buy this amp people. Literally have been obsessed with playing with mine for years now. Absolutely no chance you'll have buyer's remorse. Trust me. Have fun!!!!
Does it have tons of effects? Also how much?
I sold mine after two hours 🤓
@@MrBossei how come?
@@Mxteozx I thought it sounded tinny and with a rather harsh overdrive. A very compressed tone. Sold it more or less immediately because I thought my Blackstar Fly 3 had a nicer breakup and feel. Maybe my expectations were too high. But - a while ago I bought another used THR and after some fiddling with the software I think it´s nice. Without the software I think the effects is way too dominant and I don´t like a compressed signal so I turned off the compressor. Now I like it - especially with single coils. So - finally - even I like THR ;-)
If you like the Fly 3 for your playing , great !
But the THR also has actual cleans and low gain options.
Had it for a year and a half. Love it. I even used it in a gig trough booster -> input -> headphones output -> pedalboard (tuner, delay, reverb) -> DI box -> venue's PA. Sounded great! The only problem was I couldn't switch channels, so it had to be all distorted sound (no problem for me). If it had a channel switch (without sound interruption while changing) it'd be the ultimate amp. Also, you can really improve the sound using the parameters via USB. (compressor, precise delay and reverb tweaking, cabinet and mic selection...). I cannot put in words how great this amp is.
E I... that can be use with cab... and how it connection
Great demo ,thanks for showing both the acoustic capabilities and the software side of the THR . I really appreciate the time and thought put into making this .
At first I thought "why are you reviewing equipment released nearly 4 years ago" but this is a really informative video, nicely done.
i have one of These and it is addicting...the sounds are amazing (specially if you run it through bigger Speakers) and all the Options are usable and make sense....you guys just forgot to mention that it can also be battery powered, and that the "Flat" Setting will work for anything pre-amped...like a e-piano, Keyboard, e-drums, microfones etc etc etc...so it works as an Interface for basically anything...
Do you just connect the headphone output to extra speakers??
@@robbocop33r12 yes...just use any regular 3,5mm headphone jack and you can out it to any sort of hi-fi system. But just so we are clear, you cant out it into a non pre-amped speaker, like a guitar amp cab..
I've seen other demos of this amp, but never heard one with such thick, heavy tone. Really nice! I'm going to buy this amp within the next week or so.
Did you buy one? I think it's discontinued now. I have one and can't praise it enough.
@@gilessteve no, I wound up going with the bogner mini extacy. Did not disappoint either.
@@gilessteve I am about to buy this one!
@@JoonKimDMD You won't regret it!
@@gilessteve got it!!! Going home to test it out!
This amp actually looks really cool
IMHO, The best practice amp on the market. Yamaha is currently working on their next model which I hope will include more user memory channels and an effects loop.
+D Bo I don't believe there is anything out as of yet online. I received an email a few months back to take part in a survey to make comment and offer any suggestions for a new model. I have not heard anything since.
+inveigle I love my THR5 (the original - the little brother of the 10)
+Samu Rai That is also a good option. This statement is just my humble opinion.
that Brit high gain is JVM level insanity, that distortion SCREAMS, and smooth as hell
This little amp is incredible! I have owned and currently own a few small amps and this one is superb. The combination of convenience, portability and sound is unbeatable. FYI it makes a great music speaker with the Extended Stereo feature turned OFF. It can sound distorted and unatural at high volumes with Extended Stereo turned on.
Review after review and never once saw or explained the knobs. Just some guy jamming. Finally. Thank you. A real review. I actually know what this thing is...finally.I was on the fence until I saw you record with it. You made the sale.
This video has convinced me to purchase one.
A job well done by both you guys! I thought I wanted one so much I could taste it, and now I can even smell it!
I bought one of these mint second hand having looked at a few reviews etc and reading that Yamaha designed these in conjunction with guitarists and their audio (hi-fi) engineers. I'm more than happy/satisfied and what great flexible sounds can be obtained.. Thank you for this video that has quickly shown me how much more I can achieve with this unit.(I'd better study the manual too!!!!!)
Fantastic explanation Mitch - thank you both for taking the time and posting - really helped me in choosing this device !
Thanks for not using a £2000 guitar to demo with like a lot of people do! Just so happens I have a THR10 and love it! :)
@Sam Gowman No. Its not a head unit. its a practise amp.
@Sam Gowman No problem. Its a very good practise amp for what it is. though I would avoid buying it new just to save a bit of money.
I take mine to guitar lessons, it sounds amazing and is portable. It goes to my buddies to jam, can listen to MP3 through my phone or I pad. Brilliant machine.
I just bought one of these not really expecting much but they are stunning.One thing that absolutely floored me was something i never use much,reverb.
The 'hall' reverb on this thing just stunned me to the spot!How in the hell do they do that?,the sound literally spun right around my head,i actually looked around,it just sounds like your in a massive stadium,just how???
Didn't think i'd ever get excited about reverb lol.
Yamaha's YPG-235 keyboard has amazing sound clarity through it's internal speakers and it can simulate countless instruments and sound effects. It's a great keyboard. It seems to me that Yamaha has managed to apply that technology into a guitar amp. If that's the case, I'm sold!
In the software editor, you can put a Studio compressor in front of the amp, you can slam the clean amp with 20 db of gain and change the cabinet to 4x12, it absolutely screams! Plus the amps clean and crunch are pre gain tone stacks, so the bass and treble actually let you filter your distortion breakup. This is my favorite amp ever!
Sir it can be use cab...? How to connect the cable
I have the Classic & have used it for recording. Sweet sounding for the money. Love to sit our back with a guitar & just play clean what ever that stereo space sound it gets.
greatvanzinni p.s. What model is the Yamaha acoustic?
I would agree that there is not another practice amp that has the TONE and flexibility of this amp. I use mine more than any other amp. Let's all implore Yamaha to keep the same design, and make it 20 or 50 watts!!
The boss katana does
And nowadays , there's also a THR 30 .
An excellent tutorial on an equally excellent amp. I have the classic model and the stereo sound on Hall effect is gorgeous. In a small, solidly built footprint, Yamaha has packed a computer recording interface, tone customizing software, basic effects, basic amp models, and brilliant tone.
Thank you guys! A really good demo!
I really love the THR 10. Best bedroom amp ever. Just one wish for a (soon) new version: I hope Yamaha will add Bluetooth for the AUX in - this is the only thing I miss on the current one.
Cool little amp to have on a book shelf. If nobody knew it was people would think you have a portable heater sitting on your book case. ha ha
Or a really cool “lifestyle” stereo system. I’m serious thinking of getting one just for that purpose. 😛
I’m guilty of superficial things like that.
Still a viable option vs the new Bluetooth versions. Breathed new life into this little gem by plugging in a Boss VE8 into the AUX input. My acoustic guitar and mic are processed by the Boss so it bypasses the THRs preamp and effects section. The THRs hi-fi power amp and speakers deliver clear, useable tone to use live in small spaces and settings. Actually considering busking with this little guy in this setup. Sounds amazing!
Thank you for this very interesting video and recording demonstration - just what I wanted to know - excellent.
Sounds exciting ! Can't wait for my THRx ! Had to place a reservation last month as all sold out in Singapore !
Great video I’ve just bought a thr10 is absolutely brilliant it’s more than a amp it does everything you need to become a great guitar player 👍
Love your concise description 👍😎
Quite possibly the best gear review I have ever seen. Ta.
I love mine. It's so, so much better than the Line 6 I used to own. I had been concerned about the small speakers, but it sounds full.
wow.... this seems like the perfect amp for practice! Love it. Thanks a lot for the video 😊
This Yamaha amp sadly is discontinued. It is the best amplifier anyone can use for apartments/ home solo blues practice. The sound quality is unbeatable, plus it looks aesthetic af. Can even play spotify lmao. Indeed the best amp for this genre and price range.
Perhaps the THR II 10 can be a replacement? Somehow I suspect it may contain even more features etc?
as the other commenter said they now have a THR10ii which is a little improved!
More technically advanced , but better is subjective.
This is a very good review. Thanks.
Don speaks! Finally!
Great job mitch very informative well done.
This is absolutely the best review of this amp that I have seen. Fantastic job! Can you demonstrate the other Yamaha THR10C and THR10X. I am trying to decide which one to get. A lot of stores don't have all these amps. They only carry one kind. I play classic rock, not death metal. I play stuff like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Beatles, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rolling Stones, Greenday, Van Halen, and Stevie Ray Vaughn..Any suggestions which one I should get? Thank you.
Go for the regular one. You aren't playing metal or 30's music, and if you can't pick, you can't go wrong with the regular thr10
Great review, looking into getting a Yamaha amp at some point. After this review, my mind is made up. The best way to describe this little thing is 'a mini power house'.
Great review. Dude also kind of has the same playing style and sound as me.
Thanks..nicely presented.
great demo guys
great vid Mitch
Way Awesome!! I love the THR10!!
Great job, grateful appreciation.
Nice sounds, I've been using Positive Grid's Desktop Bias for my sounds.
Fantastic review.
Absolutely awesome and thank you for sharing your video ❤❤👍👍
Very informative, especially the editing and recording features, thank you for using mics (not USB out). So when you have selected all the settings on the top panel, all these can be saved to any of the 5 user programs on the top panel? Likewise, any patch or customised settings via USB/PC can be saved on any of the 5 user programs on the top panel?
Yes, you can save your settings into the five user programs on the top panel. I have used painter's tape to write on, so I know what's what. I suppose a sound constructed via USB can be saved like that, but be careful not to erase it accidentally, which is too easy to do (I have...).
I'm buying one now!
this seems like a great recording tool. am I wrong?
This little box is amazing, and the thing is, these guys did not get the best sounds out of it for this demo (those tones were kind of muddy to my ears). When you really dig in to the editor, you can really tweak your tones...I cannot recommend this thing enough
I would love to hear any info on the next gen THR that Yamaha is working on.
Nice amp & I love Don Carr!
You just want to get your hands on Don's hair ;-)
I'VE GOT ONE !!
I LOVE IT !
PERFECT HOME BUDDY !!!
Really good job，professional !
Is it true there's a new model coming? I need effects loop and optional foot switchable channels
Michael Lopez Absolutely.
Higher wattage and redesigned cosmetics would be nice as well.
Brandon Johnson
I’ve seen a 30 watt demo
thx for the demo, but even better would it be if talking about the 2 mics in front of the amp. what model and price ? i suspect there are not cheap ones...
Nice Demo :)
it had been great if you had foot control for the thr 10 and a way to connect to a PA.
I thought I heard the master volume behaves like a real master: dime the master and you get a model of "cranked power tube" type compression?? And then you control the output with guitar volume?? Is this valid??
Frank D yes, very valid. On all the amps. As you turn up the master it does the same thing a real amp does. STARTS TO MELT DOWN. it's amazing to play, and fun because you can play an amp on melt down at library volume.
Hey man! You did use the input "THR Guitar DI 1" for the dry signal like your input bus "A3". Why not using the "THR Guitar DI 1+2" like your input bus A3-4? Don't get me wrong, I'm just on my way to figure out the difference :D
I have YAMAHA THR10, what I need to record my audio witch software and witch materials, please help me it's emergency 😓
I picked up a lightly used THR10C love it but didn't get computer software with it. Is that available on its own ?
I have one of these and I love it, but I am too dumb to learn the audio interface.
You can get excellent tones just from the knobs on the amp .
Awesome.
But can I use It with a floorboard and control the preset by feet??? Sorry for my english...
excellent review thank you sir thinking about getting one LOL
sir, i just want to ask. i recently bought a high gain guitar amplifier but when i plug my marshall major headphones. there is very little sound comming out from it and was not very clear. i checked the impedance of the headphones it is 32 ohm. does this mean i need a higher impedance headphone? please give me an expert advice.
I am guilty of ignoring this amp because of it's looks.
I think it’s a great design
I actually think it’s one of the coolest looking amps out there lol
I seem to be in the minority in not liking this amp at all. I would go as far as saying that I hate it. Very digital sounding, I couldn't get a good tone out of it. Brit hi gain setting sounds awful just really fizzy. I have the thr10 sat next to my Microcube RX and the microcube destroys the thr10 in my opinion.
Why demo that today ? It's a model from 2013 or 2014 max....
Sylvain Alain It still rules.
Mandobird1 yep, but there nothing new added to this video.
I am going to buy me a used Fender Special HSS strat. Is this AMp the right thing for me? I want to play kind of everything. from AC/DC to Clapton/Dire straits. Does this work?
Thank You for answering beforehand!
Ginkoman2 no
Ginkoman2 yes it will
I want this
Me too...
I have this am and the clean version is a lot quieter than the others and even when I turn it all the way up it’s not too loud. Is my amp faulty or are others like this
all amps are like this because the signal isnt distorted at all. theres also no true gain involved in a clean tone.
@@OrvilleRickenbacker also am i able to plug my bass into the amp or no?
@@Heidimusicuk didnt you say you already have it?
itsyaboisnake yeh I do but I just wondered if you needed a different amp for bass I didn’t want to damage it or anything x
@@Heidimusicuk do you see the amp model by acoustic that says bass......
Can you play the software on iPod
I tired this amp at the store. The clean channel is real real nice. Most of the effects are useless garbage. And the crunch just isnt there. But a very awesome clean channel.
How loud is this amp?
Amazing vid!
I have a few questions though:
I was wondering if you can use the presets you made with the software, even though you are not connected to the computer. For example the compressor.
Also I was wondering if you recorded that without a mic?
You can store 5 presets on the amp but if you get the thr app on your phone you can store many more. You need as OTG usb cable to phone to do that though. Would be nice if it was Bluetooth.
@@jadonx May be Bluetooth in the THR II ? You need a smartphone, though, and I have chosen to live with just a button phone. My choice, of course.
@@Krabadaque yes smartphones were made for us dumb people..😆
where is the 30W combo version of this? :-D
Agreed. I'd be interested if it had 2 channels, higher wattage, effects loop, redesigned cosmetics, etc. Having said that this model is to limited and should be expanded to make it more flexible and useable.
Don needs a new shirt and a hair cut :D
Thanks for a great vid
Is there a reason why it appears that you had to mic this amplifier? Isn't it loud enough on its own?
At 10watts I wouldn't have very high expectations for it. I'd say its good for at home playing and possibly playing a solo gig at a small coffee shop. Having said that, I wouldn't be likely to buy it because it's so limiting.
Mr. XYZ
It’s probably because they are making a demo to be viewed and heard on UA-cam and maybe the camera they used didn’t have a good enough audio mic.
No footswitch?!?
No, this amp only has one channel which would be a deal breaker for me. I'd like to see them release higher wattage models w channel switching and redesigned cosmetics.
why does the YamahaTH10 say you can get 4 to 6 hours on batteries when it only does about 2 .is there anyway round this. I use it for busking. apart from that it is great .
just spent 50£ on recharge bats . problem solved.
I have a New 10X I would like to trade for a 10C
I wonder what the trenbolone effect sounds like ...
Can it be edited on Android too ?
Alan Ross-unfortunately, no. The editor is for Mac or Windows only.
Thanks! Don Carr
Alan Ross I believe there's a thr editor in the Google play store.
Yes. There's the THR Librarian app which allows you to edit amp/add patches on-the-fly with a USB cable connected to an OTG adapter. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appsforamps.thr&hl=en
too bad its quite expensive and im poor...so instead follow my dreams i bought 3 times cheaper roland cube and i regret.
So I could use one of these at band practice and be heard over drums?
pnoplyr14 no
That's when this was done 2014? its good but if its 10w it should be reflected
does anyone else get a buzz or vibration with increased volume? Does mine have an issue?
This link might help you out. pickroar.com/1203/yamaha-thr10-squealing-noise-fix/
Is it compatible with Linux, being it compatible with Mac?
Older product. Marketing strategy to clear inventory before new version comes in?
Little baby speakers?
Yes, perfect for Home use! You want louder, Headphones it out to a Home Stereo , PA or Active Speakers! Duh Bruh!
this sucks i am sick of this every damn review of this amp i have seen is talking through half of it then when they demo the models the guitar player gets to the modern setting and they play some lead blues/rock stuff there is no palm mutes or heavy riffing they never give a real good demo of the modern setting could some one who knows how to play metal please put out a demo of the modern setting i know they make a high gain version but it dont have the rectifier/mark model i do not know which it is because they never spend no time playing that setting its always blues/rock lead lines which is cool but do the amp model justice play some metal riffs either the sounds sucks or they just cant do it the rest of it sounds good even the when the guy on another put it next to a dual rec all he did was the same stuff no palm muting or heavy riffing just blues/rock lead would some one who plays metal and has this amp please put out a demo of the modern setting and actually play some thing modern on it i do not know why they did not put the modern mode on the high gain version it has got every thing but that
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