Boss Dual Cube LX

The Boss Dual Cube LX is a really good amp for the money. It's really been slashed down significantly since its initial RRP (was over £220 back in the day) as its crazy how much tech you get in for the current price - various amp sounds, effects, looper and footswitch versatility.

Does a great "JC" clean sound that is synonymous with most modern Boss/Roland amps ; High Gain sounds are also good without sounding shrill. Edge of breakup tones are not great, but you'll definitely be covered by a few of the amp models on offer.

Effects are simple but sound great ; Chorus and Reverbs had me covered for all my needs. On board Looper is decent if very limited ; worked fine for what it is!

I have used the Boss Dual Cube LX mainly to teach with as it's lightweight, loud and robust. I have also rehearsed with one by using the Line Out into a PA system to great effect!

Stereo inputs make it great for stereo effects (duhh) as well as modellers ; run it via the "Stereo In" mode or go through the Line In with a 3.5mm trs cable for your FRFRsh means (its not that flat though).

It doesn't take 3rd party footswitches well as I could never get the looper working properly unless you use an offiical Boss footswitch (FS7, etc). You'll also need to shell out more for the bluetooth module for streaming audio and deep diving on effects editing (but not essential).

In essense, a great option for those that want an affordable practice amp with more versatility than other amps at the same price point.

I have the Boss Katana mini and Its a big upgrade in terms of the sound. Its louder but I think the katana is more smoothier in terms of sound when connected to the multi-effects. I just tried it for a few hours so maybe some noodling I can spot the tone that I wanted to hear. I think Its worthit compared to others which is more expensive. This has more features to offer for the price you paid. I find that the RC clean is better sound compared to stereo mode when using my guitar multi effetcs.

Overall, the build quality is okay and the sound itself is more than what i paid for. I love it.

After using a Roland Micro Cube for years, the Boss Dual Cube LX gives me a very similar, great experience in a more modern format. The built-in effects are inspiring, I mostly use the delay, chorus, and octaver, which sound very good. The amp models are solid, and the amp is loud enough even for small performances. It also sounds surprisingly nice with an acoustic guitar.

It works well with headphones for practice, and in my opinion it is better in this regard than the Micro Cube.

Notes / minor issues:

The included power supply is not grounded, which caused hum with single-coil pickups. Using a Harley Benton GroundBox mostly solved the issue. The amp is silent when powered by batteries.
With the Boss FS-6 footswitch, the looper timing was not very accurate for me. The same pedal works perfectly with my Roland AC-33 amp.

The Boss app works via USB even on macOS Catalina, including the driver.

Overall, it gives me a similar feeling to the Micro Cube but in a more modern design. The price-to-value ratio is very good. Of course, there are probably better-sounding amps at higher prices, so it’s always worth trying several if you have the chance.