CUBE-80GX

Guitar Amplifier

CUBE-80GX
Discontinued

Versatile Stage/Studio Amp with iOS Connectivity

Building on the top-level tone and rock-solid reliability that’s made the CUBE name famous, the all-new CUBE-GX series turns up the heat with even more versatile operation and connectivity for Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The flagship CUBE-80GX packs a punch with 80 big watts of power and a custom-designed 12-inch speaker, delivering first-class performance in a compact amp that’s ready for the stage. 11 COSM amp types and three independent channels—including a fully programmable SOLO channel—put a huge range of tones at your command, with remote control of channel switching, effects, and more via the optional GA-FC Foot Controller. i-CUBE LINK takes practice and mobile recording to a new level, providing a simple onboard audio interface for working with music apps on your favorite iOS devices.

This product is now discontinued. View the latest CUBE Amplifier models.

Gig-Ready Dynamo

Equipped with 80 watts of power and a custom-designed 12-inch speaker, the CUBE-80GX is a pro-level combo amp for stage and studio, with rich and dynamic sound, integrated effects, and plenty of volume. For recording sessions or more sound coverage in larger venues, use the convenient LINE OUT and/or RECORDING OUT jacks to send mix-ready, studio-quality tones with COSM speaker modeling directly to the mixing board. The RECORDING OUT jack doubles as a PHONES jack and mutes the onboard speaker, perfect for silent practice at home or backstage. Built with legendary CUBE construction standards for rock-solid reliability, the CUBE-80GX is compact, easy to transport, and prepared to withstand the rigors of the road.

COSM Amps and Three Independent Channels

The CUBE-80GX features a wide range of COSM amp types and three independent channels for maximum tonal versatility. The JC CLEAN channel provides the renowned clean tone of Roland’s famous JC-120, while the LEAD channel offers ten different amp choices, from blackface clean to Brit overdrive to the original EXTREME amp for massive, high-gain metal riffs. A third SOLO channel is completely programmable, allowing you to store all settings from either the JC CLEAN or LEAD channel, along with EQ and effects.

Top-Quality Effects and More

With three independent, easy-to-use effects sections, the CUBE-80GX puts a full arsenal of top guitar processing under your control. The EFX section offers five different stompbox-type effects, while the dedicated DELAY section has two different delay types and a TAP button for quickly setting delay times. REVERB is included as well, with your choice of vintage spring emulation or a studio-style plate. The CUBE-80GX also features a chromatic/manual tuner, built right into the amp!

Powerful Performance Control

The optional GA-FC Foot Controller is the perfect partner for the CUBE-80GX, with six footswitches for selecting amp channels and turning effect sections on/off. It’s also equipped with two expression pedal jacks for foot control of input and master volumes. Setup time is lightning fast—the GA-FC requires no AC power adapter, and connects easily via its included stereo 1/4-inch cable. Remote channel switching on the CUBE-80GX is also possible with optional BOSS FS-5U or FS-6 footswitches.

i-CUBE LINK: Built-In Interface for iOS Devices

Onboard the CUBE-80GX is Roland’s innovative i-CUBE LINK interface, which lets you integrate with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using a real guitar amp with great tone. Unlike typical bulky and inconvenient iOS guitar interfaces, i-CUBE LINK connects to your device’s audio jack quickly and simply with the included cable, providing two-way communication with your favorite music apps. With i-CUBE LINK, you can play along with music tracks and send studio-quality COSM guitar tones with effects straight into the recording app of your choice. The versatile i-CUBE LINK jack can also be used as a simple stereo input, enabling you to plug in nearly any music player or audio device and play it through the CUBE-80GX.

CUBE JAM App: Powerful, Fun, and Free!

Available for free from the App Store, the Roland CUBE JAM app turns your iOS device into a fun command center for jamming, recording, and learning. Play back commercial songs and minus-one tracks through the CUBE-80GX via i-CUBE LINK and riff along for hours with the amp’s great COSM tones. CUBE JAM also records audio through the i-CUBE LINK connection, letting you capture your jams with a single touch. After recording, you can adjust the volume of your guitar and backing music independently in the app, then export your mix to a 16-bit, 44.1 kHz WAV file. CUBE JAM also includes powerful tools for music practice, including independent speed and pitch adjustment of audio playback, Center Cancel to remove solos and create your own jam tracks, and more.

Rated Power Output
80 W
Nominal Input Level (1 kHz)
INPUT: -10 dBu
i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN: -10 dBu
Input Impedance
INPUT: 1 M ohm
Speaker
30 cm (12 inches) x 1
Controls
POWER switch
JC CLEAN button
LEAD button
SOLO (MEMORY) button
TUNER button
TAP button
BASS knob
MIDDLE knob
TREBLE knob
PRESENCE knob
EFX knob (CHORUS, FLANGER, PHASER, TREMOLO, HEAVY OCTAVE)
DELAY knob (WARM, CLEAR)
REVERB knob (SPRING, PLATE)
MASTER knob
[JC CLEAN Channel]
BRIGHT switch
VOLUME knob
[LEAD Channel]
TYPE switch (ACOUSTIC SIM, BLACK PANEL, DLX COMBO, BRIT COMBO, TWEED, CLASSIC STACK, METAL STACK, R-FIRE STACK, EXTREME, DYNA AMP)
GAIN knob
VOLUME knob
Indicators
JC CLEAN
LEAD
SOLO (MEMORY)
EFX
DELAY
REVERB
TUNER
TAP
Connectors
INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
i-CUBE LINK/AUX IN jack: 4-pole miniature phone type
RECORDING OUT/PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
LINE OUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
FOOT SW (TIP: JC CLEAN/LEAD, RING: SOLO) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
FOOT SW (GA-FC) jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
AC IN jack
Power Consumption
75 W
Accessories
Owner's manual
Power cord
Mini cable (4-pole miniature phone type)
GA-FC sticker
Options (sold separately)
Footswitch (BOSS FS-5U, BOSS FS-6, BOSS FS-7)
GA Foot Controller (GA-FC)
Size and Weight
Width
441 mm
17-3/8 inches
Depth
247 mm
9-3/4 inches
Height
433 mm
17-1/16 inches
Weight
14.2 kg
31 lbs. 5 oz.
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

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