5 Cool Ways to Use the Yamaha THR30W
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- From its vast array of fantastic tones, to its minimalist design, the Yamaha THR30W is quite possibly the best practice amp on the planet. I’ve had the pleasure of owning the THR10ii for about a year, and then I upgraded to the THR30W and I love using the amp! I’ve played the amp on some gigs, used it as a Bluetooth speaker on a pontoon boat and have used it for countless hours practicing. The THR is my go-to amp and I’m glad that it exists! In this video I show you five cool ways to use this fantastic piece of gear. Use the chapters below to find the part of the video that is most applicable to you.
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00:00 Intro
00:43 Basic Info about the Yamaha THR30W
04:10 #1 Use the THR30W as a Practice Amp
06:38 Take the THR30W Outside! Outdoor Wireless Jam!
11:06 #2 Use the THR30W for your GIGS!
13:37 #3 Use the THR30W as your Bluetooth Speaker!
15:01 #4 Use the THR30W as your Audio Interface (Record with your THR!)
21:51 #5 Play Bass, Drums, Violin and Keyboards through your THR30W!
23:37 Outro: Thanks for Watching!
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After i bought my THR30II it's been the only bit of kit I've needed. I recently sold my Helix because it was taking up too much room and not getting used! The THR is really that good. Probably the best amp ive ever owned. If i broke it today I'd go out and get another one tomorrow.
Yes! The THR is definitely my desert island amp. If I had to get rid of all my gear, this would be the one thing I would keep. I've got some new THR videos coming soon...I'll be running a variety of pedals into the THR so you guys can hear how versatile it really is.
I just watched a 25 minute video to retroactively justify a $500 purchase I made 2 years ago, and I loved every second of it.
Side note: the THR30IIW is my absolute favorite piece of kit. I own 5 portable amps but the THR is the only one I actually use. I gig with it multiple times per week
@@jordanthomasgray I’m a beginner and only have the Roland Micro cube GX and it’s got great clean tones but I want a 3/band EQ and I’m thinking the THR10ii would be sufficient for my skill. Space is a big part of my decision as well or I’d probably get the Boss Katana MKII. Also, I don’t use or own a PC anymore so having a mobile app is a necessity
@@greg6162 If you don't plan to gig with it, the THR10ii is a great choice. The THR30ii is not *that* much bigger if you're worried about space. It still fits in a large carry-on bag. I tour with my THR30iiw and it's loud enough to fill a room of up to 100 people (depending on the room), and for any larger room it has lineouts on the back to feed to the house audio. I'd suggest getting one of the W models (wireless) as they have internal batteries for playing outside or at venues with no power available, and having a wireless option (Line6 G10TII) means I pick up and play the guitar more for practice, and can walk around stage no problem.
@@greg6162 *G10TII wireless adapter
is this amp good for pop punk tones?
Believe it or not, I bought the THR30ii for my floor harp and it sounds amazing! I can get a nice clean tone where is sounds just like my harp, but amplified - it's hard to find a amp that covers the range of a harp well and shockingly, this one delivers. It was impossible to get any advice online, since almost nobody does this so I researched for months before I finally pulled the trigger and I'm so glad I did. Because not only can I amplify my harp for it to sound like it naturally does, but I can add all of these amazing effects and it sounds so sick!
From the moment I bought mine, I'm having such a joy playing guitar again, specially when diving into these kind of tones. This unit really shines in bringing all the sound and timber characteristics we all appreciate in guitar tones, a few tweeks and its ready to rock! Your channel truly inspired me in getting one of these, I can now rock anywhere, whenever I want, without the huge pain in plugging my pc, interface, plug-in so I can rock for a bit. .. It really brought me into that "practice for fun" phase again, which I truly missed. Thank You Drew 🙏
Hugo, thanks for all the kind words. I agree, this amp encourages you to play more guitar, and in different places, I love it! I'm glad my channel has been able to help you! Cheers from Tennessee!
I just bought a THR30ii and your videos on the THR series are what really got me GASing for one. Great content.
Watching this video and streaming the audio through my new Yamaha THR30-II! Wooot!
Thanhs for this helpful demonstration of the THR's capabilities. Ive had my THR10c for nearly 10 years. It also takes pedals well.
No problem, thanks for watching 🙏
GODSEND of a video. Just getting into the whole audio and guitar world more specifically. Luckily I have budget to splurge and I've been needing a detailed video for all its use cases (often beyond my beginner knowledge). Thanks for the detailed rundown mate!
No problem, it's a great little amp and it's worked well for me for several years. Welcome to the guitar club sir!
Thanks a lot for your thoughts!!
I appreciate that, thanks for watching 🤘
Great video! I’ve been wanting to get back into playing guitar. It’s been over 20 years. I need a guitar, been looking at so many! Charnel, Ibanez, Wolfgang etc. and this amp. I’ve seen videos of people getting amazing tone from this I.e. Cameron, but this video gives me way more info re: what I can do with it. I def want to record into my computer and also want to find backing tracks to play over. I’d love it if you would make a step by step vid on how to do that with this amp! Thanks so much! Just subscribed! Going to get the amp today, before I get the guitar.
Before going back to Mesa Boogie Valves amp, I was plugging my THR III 30 W into a Yamaha active speaker, it was looking like a guitar head lying on a cabinet, and the sound was huge ! I think it's a 6th way to use it, in a band situation.
I think the AirStep is a MUST for this amp, as it lifts that cool amp to the next level (and makes your Use case #2 possible). A great tool for just 99USD or EUR (AirStep YT). Cheers, and thanks for that video!
Thanks for checking out the video, and u agree, the Airstep is a great tool!
Neat and informative video, thanks! I'm wondering about your experience do far with the drums plugged into the thr, has it worked ok? Any recommendations on settings or things to look out for?
With USB you can only use the THR inputs. You can use 2 interfaces, with some trickery, but it isn't super stable on windows. The line outs were necessary for me, to play along with a mic, through my interface. I wish the amp itself had a mic in, but this works.
I agree, this is a great piece of kit. It's easy and immediate to use and sounds really good. It sits nicely in our living room, crowded with wife and kids, It's also being used as a bluetooth speaker as well as the speaker for my turntable via the aux in, love it. I do miss a looper function (there are work arounds, but too complex for an otherwise easy to use amp if you ask me) and I'm tempted to add the airstep YT. (Is there any reason I should consider the airstep lite instead of the airstep YT?). But the most important feature: it makes me play every day.
im also wondering the same, hard to find the difference between the YT and lite?? anyone???@DrewCreal
Hi great review !
I use this amp for my elecric violin and i am very happy !
On the other hand i am a bit disapointed about the sound quality and sound options when using it just as a bluetooth streaming device ... the sound options like equilizing in the app are very limited ! I really hope Yamaha will extend these thru an app up date soon ? Do you expect that will be happening ? What is your opinion ? Thanks ! 🎻
I'm glad you are enjoying the amp sounds with your violin, that's awesome. I don't know when they will release a firmware update that expands the bluetooth EQ for the THR, but that's a great idea. For most practice applications or streaming applications, it sounds fine to me, but more control of the EQ would be nice. Thanks for your comment.
Really liking this amp but I have no idea how to get started with Cubase. Its downloaded but not very intuitive to use. I'm a total beginner but I could not get the THR to work as a monitor on my Surface. Maybe have to go into the computer settings like you did. Also can't run UA-cam while Cubase is open for some reason so I have to close out to troubleshoot. I've been connecting with the USB, maybe I should try using the bluetooth? Anyway, not the primary reason I bought it but I wish that it was easier to plug and play into the DAW. Have all the drivers downloaded.
Coming in hard with the 8 string flex
You know how I do
Thanks for this video! Another question about the bag, how’s the padding? I have Line 6 covers for my Pod Go and Powercab 112 Plus and they’re well padded. Not saying I beat my gear up, but it’s comforting to know that if stuff moves around in the car, the gear is well protected.
It's not super well padded, but the THR is pretty durable on its own. Moving around in the car it should be fine. I would just advise against dropping it.
Hey Drew…..I see you have two THR amps. Do you know if a single Line 6 G10 transmitter can control two amps at once? Same with Bluetooth. Would it be possible to stream backing tracks to two amps at the same time. I like to busk and would love to have twice the volume. Thanks for your advice!!
Hey man! I’ve been using this amp for some months and it sounds pretty darn good, I was wondering if you recommend it with an frfr and the controller for live use and something like a polytune! Would it keep up with a rock band?
The Line 6 Power Cabs are great but they're kind of expensive. I would look into EV ZLX or ZXT lines. Grab yourself a 12" or 15" and you'd be plenty loud. They cost around $450 USD. Headrush also makes an FRFR that looks pretty good, though I haven't played it yet. For a controller I would go with the XSonic Airstep, rugged design and easy user interface. Good luck!
Or look for used! I have 3 power cab plus units and I got each for a little under $400.
Hey man really enjoying your videos. What bag are you using? I'm looking for something to carry my thr30 in. Thanks!
Try this bag! amzn.to/3uVLDkV
I actually bought this one through your link, but sadly it wasn't big enough for the thr30ll. Guess I'll have to get the thr10 now 😂
Do you think is a good option as a FRFR appartment "cabinet" ??? With the flat setting, of course.
Will this "Hold-up" with a 4 string Bass for Low-volume jam with an Acoustic guitarist or just jamming-along with tracks? It seems versatile to have a low volume practice amp to play: electric, acoustic or bass. Nice info. Enjoyed your video. oNe LovE from NYC
Thanks for checking out the video. Yes, I think the THR30W works great for lower volume applications. What's cool about the 30W version is you can plug into a PA system using the 1/4" outs on the back.
Hi man! I just got a thr30iiw and i love it! I have a question for you?? How can i ''install'' downloaded presets for the internet in the thr? With the remote app?
Thanks
Save your preset of choice by downloading it and saving it on the hard drive of your computer. Connect your THR to your computer via USB. Inside the THR Remote app, choose "load preset." Choose the preset you saved on your computer and it will load into an empty spot on your THR 1,2,3,4 or 5. Hope that helps!
in gig , you can use an powered AMP, line 6 powercab 112 plus.
That's a great idea!
Hi, thanks for a great informative video, I bought a thr10c around 10 or 11 years ago and sadly it was very very noisy, mostly hiss and interference, how clear do you find this version
I've found this amp to be really quiet, I think you'd enjoy it!
Thank you for all your Infos!
Just one more question: Do the internal speakers still work when cables are plugged into the Output-Jacks, or do the speakers automatically switch off? Thank you!
The speakers stay on, and you can use it as a personal monitor.
@@DrewCreal That's great! Thank you!
Hi will i have a good enough volume for a live coffee shop gig with my nylon classical electric guitar. Ciao
Yep, I think this amp will be great for a coffee house gig and will create an awesome sound for your nylon string guitar.
I just got this today.. but when i plug in the sound is not going out? Anyone can help?
Can you use the amp to feed a cabinet?
Im using Ableton live and Focusrite gen2 audio interface. I'm wondering that if i use Yamaha THRII instead of the Focusrite gen 2. How to deal with the latency while recording or arranging on Ableton Live.
Same question bro
Hey! How do I record keyboard with it?
Do you think this will work? Thr30ii line out > power amplifier (pedal baby) > guitar cabinet?
That should work! Try it out 🤘
Hi Drew, your video is very useful and informative. I want to know, can this amp be played at the same time while it's charging?
Yes it can! You can keep it plugged in or use the battery which lasts about 3 hours.
@@DrewCreal Amazing! This amp is versatile, it can be a practice amp with many sound options, live amp with line out, bluetooth speaker, tuner, audio interface, monitor, wireless, and can also be used for bass, keyboard, and electric drums.
Hi just found out your video, hope you're still following this comment section. In your opinion has it a good audio quality as a music streaming device via Bluetooth? I need a new amp and I'm thinking to sell my marshall stanmore to replace both my old amp and my Bluetooth speaker with the thr. Do you think it's a good idea? Nice video and thanks in advance!
Hey Pier, thanks for watching and commenting. If you're happy with the tone of your Marshall and your BT speaker sound, you may want to just keep it. But, if you're looking for a more compact solution due to space, the THR is the way to go. I've been really happy with my tone and the audio quality that comes from the THR. Let me know if you have any other questions.
@@DrewCreal Thanks a lot for your reply and for sharing your experience! I love the tone of my marshall but I need a new amp and I'm kinda short of money.
Also, i should add that having a bluetooth speaker and a bluetooth amp sounds redundant and not too convenient to me.
I'm sure the woodland critters found this very soothing 😂
Lol I sure hope they did!
You can use this amp for small, solo gigs for sure!!
I have the Marshall MG50gfx and thinking about this one here.
What will I miss about this one that my Marshall can do better?
Nothing. Not going to lie to you bud, the MG series is one of the worst reviewed solid state amps out there. Everything about this other than cabinet size and speaker size is better. But you can probably line them out to studio monitors and your problem is solved. Or use an interface like him.
You absolutely don’t need to though because it sounds MUCH bigger than it looks
@@applesauceblues6952 Thank you very much for your answer✌️ Now I am really thinking to switch😂
Is this dry signal rec option is available on THr10x?
Only through the USB port, I find it really useful to have the 1/4" outs on the back.
what is the pedal board you are using for your outside demo??
Hey Brometheus, I'm using an Airstep Lite to control the THR. Cheers and thanks for watching.
I know this is an older post but I wanted to know, if you know. Does using the line outputs defeat the speakers? Or if I were to use this to run directly to a PA, is there a way to have no sound from the speakers but still send a signal to the PA?
Sorry for the slow reply Brandon. Using the line outputs does not defeat the speakers. You can still get sound out of the amp when you're running 1/4'' cables out of the back. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the reply. I guess I’m wanting to know is can I silence the speakers while still sending the outs to the PA? I am trying to keep the stage silent
@@brandonflanagan3318 I want to know the same thing! I was thinking about using for worship in church directly to the PA but can’t have the sound coming out from the speakers.
@@im58woody exactly the same reason for me!!
@@brandonflanagan3318 I am using a Headrush MX5 multi effects pedal right now for the past few months. I am really growing to like it more and more. I am mainly using it for my Martin 000-15 but occasionally drag an electric guitar in for certain songs. I am the only guitar player! It’s taken me a while to dial in a really good acoustic tone but I think I am going to keep the MX5. And I can save different rigs and name them for each song in the set list.
The amp sounds great - just wondering what you’re going to do when the battery dies in a couple years. I would be sold if the battery is replaceable.
I'm just curious, why do you assume the battery will die? It's a litium ion batter, similar to what's in a cell phone, there's a fairly long life span.
@@DrewCreal Not necessarily die, but degrade in performance. A smart phone battery battery holds less charge after 2 years, and after 3, it get’s pretty bad.
I think you have to replace it, search for available replacement or just leave it wired.
@@iamrishio well I've never had the problem of things dying. I had a note 5 that literally lasted 6 years and was still running fine when I upgraded. Hopefully in 6 years I have another amp.
@@DrewCreal it will degrade eventually as all lithium batteries do. You’ll definitely get a few years depending on your use, but eventually it will degrade and I can see being able to use AA/AAA batteries would be a better option but that wouldn’t affect my decision for this amp because it’s more of a bedroom practice amp first and portability is just a bonus IMO. Yamaha makes quality products all around and I’m probably going to get the THR10ii to replace my 3w-Roland Micro Cube GX as a practice amp. Just because this has a 3/band EQ is huge for me. I don’t have or use a PC anymore and the fact this has iOS app is just the icing on the cake for me. Do I have the same modeling options on the THR10ii as the THR30ii? I’m assuming the 30 just has the bigger speakers and rechargeable battery but essentially is the same amp in a smaller unit?
I wish people would actually use it through a PA or something. But no one has a video with that
I've used mine through a PA system before and it sounds nearly just as good as playing through the internal speakers in a room. I've done about 4 concerts with these Yamaha amps and they sound great 👍
Speakers halve their output to 7 1/2 watts when playing from battery--not 15w x 2 unless plugged in. Why does one switch bluetooth channels? I'm a newbie.
You're correct about that. You can switch channels on the amp with a bluetooth device called the Airstep.
Thanks for this! As a new owner of a Yamaha THR30II, it’s cool to see all the things we can do with it.
Question about the Yamaha carrying case for the THR30II, what can you fit in the pocket? Can both the Airstep and the charging cable fit? Anything else?
I'm able to fit the Airstep, charging cable and Line 6 G10T wireless transmitter...but it's a tight squeeze!!!
@@DrewCreal this is exactly what I was hoping to fit in! Nothing else online really shares what you can fit in the pocket (everything is geared towards the older bag with a larger pocket) so this gives me more comfort in springing for the bag.
Thanks again!
Hey guys, as an alternative to the Yamaha bag, try a tool bag from Lowe’s or Home Depot. Cheaper and very useful, with room for some accessories in the 17-18 inch size bags. Cheers.
@@erik4683 thanks for sharing this! Any suggested tool bag? Got a link you can share by chance? I like the look of the Yamaha bag, but also not overly thrilled with what seems to be a lack of padding, so I’m open to alternatives. Thanks so much!
@@dolfan058 Hopefully the link works. Note that the bag is not padded, but it is pretty rugged, and it has worked well for many on many family road trips...Good luck!
Which Alesis drum set is that?
I'm using the Alesis Forge
Hi Drew, am I allowed to carry the thr30 onboard a plane?
Hey there, as far as I know, you can definitely bring your amp on the plane. Just check the guidelines for carry ons and luggage with your airline ahead of time.
@@DrewCreal thanks man. All I see is that it’s needs to be less than 100watthour. The thr is 30 watts, nt sure if it’s watthour tho.
No. Has lithium battery
How I use it as a bluetooth speaker ?
Hold down the bluetooth button for 3 seconds until a green light starts blinking in the tuner area. Once the light is blinking go to settings in your phone or device and navigate to your bluetooth connection. Choose "THR" and you should be connected. There will be a specific number after THR for your specific amp. Enjoy!
Can you plug a Drum Machine or a Looper pedal into the Aux ?
You probably would want to plug the looper pedal through the main input, so you can look your guitar parts. You can definitely plug a drum machine in the Aux, great idea.
@@DrewCreal Appreciate your input brother. I just ordered the Black THR30II - it-arrives in August. oNe LoVe from NYC
Why would you not show how to connect it as Bluetooth. I am doing the obvious and it’s not playing…
Connecting your phone to a bluetooth speaker is pretty straightforward, so I didn't think it needed to be included here. Try updating the firmware.
Beware of Jason! He works for Positive Grid!
Whatever you do . . . Don't buy Positive Grid's "BOOMY" Spark 40 or any of their unreliable products. AND HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I have a Yamaha to replace my PG Spark Brick!!!! You have been duly warned!!!
Agreed. I bought a Spark mini to leave in my truck at work and it sounded awful compared to the THR. Sent it back immediately.