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Favorite practice tool w/ aux in and headphone jacks?

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Yamarc said:
I've looked into the Solid State Logic SSL 2+, a Rolls 351, or maybe a mixer. Any other options I should consider?
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If you don’t need portability, a computer audio interface works great. No need for Bluetooth, 1/8” cables, etc. I use a MOTU M2, the SSL is another good choice. I probably wouldn’t buy one just for practicing, but since I bought it for recording, why not use it for practice, too.

I have software that does high speed rips from YouTube audio as mp3s and load them into transcription software. I can record the output of Spotify to a file but that’s in real time and an extra step compared to ripping from YT.
 
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I use this.
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Yamarc said:
Hi all - I've tried some of the older headphone amps of yesteryear (Cafe Walter, Raven Labs, Phil Jones Big Head, Darkglass element, etc), but I'm looking for any suggestions for newer practice tools.
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I use a Boss Bass Micro Cube, Boss GT-1B, or Boss Waza Bass Headphones.

None require AC power, and the GT-1B and headphone amp can be programmed via Tone Studio. The headphone amp is 100% wireless, all controls can be accessed via phone or tablet, as well as play along audio. They have the ability for multiple simultaneous Bluetooth connections.

I'll also toss out an endorsement for Eneloop AA batteries for the devices above that use batteries. They're great! The AA size can even slip into cheap adaptors to power C and D cell devices.
 
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Moogmelt said:
Do these work on bass?
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I have this one. Separate inputs for your bass and a 1/4" aux input which Im using with an adaptor here. Controls are individual volumes for each input to mix them and an overall volume for both. Only thing is you have to feed it a signal that's already processed with whatever amp or cab sim you want, all it does is convert the signal for use with headphones. Its on their Reverb store somewhere and I think they custom make each one as they are ordered, I got lucky with the graphic of Jupiter's red spot on this one. Solved all my home practice problems for $100 something bucks
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Yamarc said:
Hi all - I've tried some of the older headphone amps of yesteryear (Cafe Walter, Raven Labs, Phil Jones Big Head, Darkglass element, etc), but I'm looking for any suggestions for newer practice tools.

I generally run from my pedal board (ending with a Noble pre) into a Bergantino IP112 stack, but I'm looking for a high quality tool that I can use to blend in Spotify songs (via aux in) and play along with the music. A headphone output would be nice for silent practice, but I'd really like something that doesn't only send the aux in signal through the headphone output. I also want something that won't denigrate my signal / tone too much. Bluetooth capability for the aux in would be nice, but not necessary.

I've looked into the Solid State Logic SSL 2+, a Rolls 351, or maybe a mixer. Any other options I should consider?

Thanks!
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So the question was my favorite?
I have several, but favorite is my Yamaha THR30 ii
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  • Bluetooth to stream from phone/iPad
  • Aux in jack
  • Headphone jack
  • USB out (used as recording interface)
  • Line out L/R
  • Wireless guitar (G10t2)
  • Separate volume controls for instrument and aux audio (perfect levels)
  • Tons of modeling for bass and guitar
  • IOS app for modeling
  • 5 user preset buttons to save/recall
  • Built in tuner
  • Rechargeable Battery
  • Built in speakers sound fantastic
  • Supports wireless headphones too
  • When I want to practice with patches from my board, I plug it into the input
Not cheap, but very effective/pro solution. I often have to learn cover songs quickly, so here are the tools/process I use with the Yamaha. iPad Pro with Moises to separate tracks (from M4A/MP3) and Capo Pro to isolate, transpose, learn and Spotify to stream to Yamaha and practice/play along.

You’ve got a lot of great options, good luck.
 
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Yamarc said:
Hi all - I've tried some of the older headphone amps of yesteryear (Cafe Walter, Raven Labs, Phil Jones Big Head, Darkglass element, etc), but I'm looking for any suggestions for newer practice tools.

I generally run from my pedal board (ending with a Noble pre) into a Bergantino IP112 stack, but I'm looking for a high quality tool that I can use to blend in Spotify songs (via aux in) and play along with the music. A headphone output would be nice for silent practice, but I'd really like something that doesn't only send the aux in signal through the headphone output. I also want something that won't denigrate my signal / tone too much. Bluetooth capability for the aux in would be nice, but not necessary.

I've looked into the Solid State Logic SSL 2+, a Rolls 351, or maybe a mixer. Any other options I should consider?

Thanks!
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I use a Digitech BP3500 (discontinued) for silent practice. Good models and effects. Pretty much, this would eliminate the need for a pedal board however, you could bypass the effects or zero them out.
 
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Many options and very good suggestions so far……….

I personally use my IPad with ITunes plugged into auxiliary in my Subway D350 head amp and headphones for silent practice and not only it works fine but the sound is pretty dawn good.

Don't know if this would do the job for you though.




 
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