Academy Of Tone #168: AMPX Release Update

BluGuitar's new flagship, the AMPX, has been in the making for quite a while. We showcased a study of this brand new concept that combines all analog amplifiers and pedals, with additional digital effects and speaker simulations all in one box at NAMM in 2020. As it's fully digitally controlled, AMPX can be updated and is fully programmable. Since that study, we have gone through several development stages and prototypes. At the beginning of this year, we announced our launch for 25 July. The project is going strong, but at this time, we must admit that the project remains ongoing, and we are not able to deliver the final product as planned. We embarked on an incredible journey of development and prototyping, refining the AMPX to perfection. Now, we can't wait to share the latest results of our relentless efforts with you. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your AMP1 MERCURY EDITION and IRIDIUM EDITION with 3 YEARS WARRANTY and FREE SHIPPING (within EU): https://bluguitar.com/en/products/ __________________________________________ #AcademyOfTone #BluGuitar #AMP1 https://bluguitar.com/ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:46 - Thomas plays his own song "Flash" 00:07:35 - Let's get the bad news out of the way first 00:11:34 - Step by step 00:14:33 - Thomas is the first betatester 00:15:43 - Let's talk about "now" 00:16:27 - The buttons are more then preset switches 00:18:38 - The User Interface 00:22:15 - The UI - The delay 00:27:21 - The UI - The catch-up from the knobs 00:29:30 - The UI - The Reverbs 00:38:51 - Blugprints and the "My Ampx site" 00:51:46 - Room with a view Reverb 00:54:51 - The insecurities 00:57:16 - The different modules of AmpX and why it's so special 01:02:37 - QA: Will firmware updates change my settings? 01:05:27 - QA: How does the heatsink work in AmpX? 01:06:53 - QA: How will the Amp designing process work? 01:12:11 - QA: What about the Experssion pedal and X-wings showed at Namm? 01:14:42 - There is nothing like Amp1 on the market today 01:16:10 - Thomas found the X-wings 01:16:44 - So what do you get with AmpX 01:17:56 - QA: How will the Wah switching work? 01:18:48 - QA: What can be controlled by the expression pedal? 01:20:21 - QA: Can pedal order be changed around? 01:25:08 - QA: Will there be an GUI editor? 01:26:01 - QA: What is a realistic release date for AmpX? 01:27:36 - QA: Is the delay analog or digital? 01:29:10 - QA: Why no bucket brigade chip in AmpX? 01:30:22 - QA: How do the footswitches work on AmpX? 01:31:12 - QA: Will there be a Tremolo effect in AmpX? 01:32:08 - QA: Can you preset the same channel on different buttons? 01:33:06 - QA: Will i be able to exchange presets with other users? 01:33:33 - QA: Will i be able to re-use the Blugprints on another AmpX I own? 01:34:01 - Everyone wants a Bad Boy 01:34:41 - QA: Will i have to re-buy the Blugprints on another AmpX? 01:35:24 - QA: How will the USB-stick be formatted? 01:35:41 - QA: What is the maximum amount of FX on the unit? 01:36:49 - QA: Will i be able to change the input sensitivity and impedance? 01:40:04 - QA: So what is the big difference for you between the Amp1 and AmpX? 01:41:24 - QA: Any looper in AmpX? 01:41:32 - QA: Will the Remote1 work with AmpX or will be there a newer one? 01:42:23 - QA: Will the Wah have a switch? 01:42:39 - QA: Will there be a high-gain amp in AmpX? 01:43:17 - QA: Will i be able to use a contineous controller with preset changes on AmpX? 01:45:49 - QA: Is there a Blubox or IR loader in the AmpX? 01:48:38 - QA: How many channels out will the USB give? 01:49:21 - QA: How many units will be available for the US in the near future? 01:49:43 - QA: Will there be any analog fuzz in AmpX? 01:51:23 - QA: Will i be able to use Amp1 in Stereo? 01:51:42 - QA: Will it take another year to release AmpX? 01:52:02 - QA: Any way to operate analog fx in series or parallel? 01:52:59 - QA: Is there an advantage of buying through Sweetwater in the US? 01:55:29 - QA: Can you show us how to save an effect to a button on AmpX? 01:57:28 - QA: Will there be an insert loop for analog fx? 01:59:48 - QA: Will there be a depth/presence control for Amps in AmpX? 02:00:20 - QA: I use a DS1 into my Amp1 Iridium to make it fatter, will it work the same on AmpX? 02:01:13 - QA: Will my standard speakers sound good on AmpX? 02:03:36 - QA: Will i be ablet to stack drives in AmpX? 02:04:20 - QA: Will you be shipping off-world? 02:04:58 - QA: Will there be a store where i can order in Skandinavia? 02:05:32 - Random delay with 4 heads demonstration 02:08:22 - General chat reading and responding 02:09:14 - A little of a Jimi Hendrix Jam and demonstration 02:11:13 - Celebrate good times...common 02:12:06 - Live Bad Boy and SD1 preparation and loading 02:15:03 - Bad Boy and SD1 demonstration with Les Paul 02:16:32 - Thank you and see you next episode 02:17:48 - Outro