Roland updates Cube bass amp series with three XL models
(Dave Molter | Posted 2011-01-15)
Roland was among the first companies to come up with small bass amps loadedwith power and features, and the company has updated its popular Cube XL series with three new models.
Equipped with cutting-edge features, construction, and sound quality that far exceeds others in their price class, the CUBE-XL Bass Amplifiers offer bassists of all levels the very best in portable and affordable amplification.
The three models in the CUBE-XL Bass Amplifier series—the CUBE-20XL BASS, CUBE-60XL BASS, and CUBE-120XL BASS —range in power from 20 to 120 watts, so there’s an amp to meet the needs of everyone from bedroom jammers to gigging professionals. Features include a high-performance DSP engine for superb tone, multiple COSM® amp models (including the new Super Low amp on the CUBE-120XL BASS and CUBE-60XL BASS), updated effects (including the new Drive and Poly Octave), onboard phrase looping (CUBE-120XL BASS and CUBE-60XL BASS), and Power Squeezer (CUBE-60XL BASS and CUBE-20XL BASS) and SOLO functions.
Built with premium, durable components, the CUBE-XL BASS amplifiers are ready for the long haul. Notable construction features include high-grade plywood cabinets, full-length corner guards, and metal grilles for the ultimate speaker protection. Additionally, the amps are equipped with custom-designed speakers (including two-way coaxial speakers on the CUBE-120XL BASS and CUBE-60XL BASS) and custom flared ports (CUBE-120XL BASS and CUBE-60XL BASS) for a tight, punchy sound and superior deep bass performance.
CUBE-XL Bass Amplifier Series Comparison Chart
| CUBE-120XL BASS | CUBE-60XL BASS | CUBE-20XL BASS |
MSRP | $749 | $569 | $299 |
Power Output | 120W | 60W | 20W |
Speaker | 12" Coaxial | 10" Coaxial | 8" |
COSM Amps | 8 types, including Super Low | 8 types, including Super Low | 6 types |
Effects | 7 types | 7 types | 7 types |
SOLO Function | Included (Memory) | Included (Memory) | Included (Boost) |
Looper | 80 seconds | 80 seconds | ― |
Power Squeezer | ― | Included | Included |
Tuner | Included | Included | Included |
AUX IN | Included | Included | Included |
The CUBE-XL BASS amplifiers are scheduled to ship in January 2011. For more information, visit www.RolandConnect.com.
From a press release.
