Modelling Combos

Yamaha THR5 V2

(6) Guitar Modelling Combo / HN122568

Description of product

Yamaha's THR5 and THR10 compact guitar modeling combos are among the most popular home machines for their great sound and flexibility. These are 10-watt combos that bring the sound and feel of big tube amps/combos into your living room, even at normal room volume.

Thanks to the collaboration of developers from the company's guitar and audio/hi-fi sections, the machines are capable of capturing even subtle sonic nuances (Virtual Circuity Modeling technology), going far beyond conventional digital simulations. The special design of the two three-inch speakers allows the audio tracks (played via Aux In or USB interface) to be reproduced in stereo hi-fi sound while working with the guitar signal so that both sounds sound together in perfect harmony.

The THR5 V2 offers five simulated guitar sounds (Clean, Crunch, Lead, Brit Hi, Modern) ranging from the clean tones of jazz/funk to the crunch of country/blues, the gain of classic rock/hard rock to the hi-gain of metal. Gain, Master and Tone potentiometers are used to shape the sound. The two effect section controls offer the necessary sonic spice in the form of integrated chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, delay and reverb effects, which can be expanded with the THR Editor app to include a handy compressor and noise gate. The THR Editor is available for download on Yamaha's website and can be used to make in-depth adjustments to individual simulation and effect parameters.

Thanks to the USB interface (and included USB connector), you can record directly to your PC/laptop and edit tracks in Cubase AI, which is also included. The combo also offers a built-in chromatic tuner, tap tempo function (delay effect control) or a handy headphone output. The practicality of the combo is underscored by the ability to power it with the included adapter and batteries, so you'll always have your favorite instrument at hand. The icing on the cake is the backlighting of the combo simulating the glow of the tubes of tube instruments.

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