Vox Amplug 3 Modern Bass
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
With the amPlug, VOX established itself as a reference for "plug and play" headphone practice: you plug the device directly into the instrument, put on headphones, and immediately get an amp-like feel. The amPlug 3 marks the third generation of the series, with a clear ambition: to maintain the simplicity that made the concept successful while elevating perceived quality (more refined casing) and sound quality (revised analog circuit, now stereo effects).
Within this family, the Modern Bass is the version most oriented towards a "contemporary sound" for bassists: a readable clean for precise attacks and a sharper saturated channel for riffs, modern rock, metal, or more experimental textures.
Who This Amp Is For
The VOX amPlug 3 Modern Bass is aimed at any bassist who wants to play with headphones with an inspiring sound, without turning on a combo or relying on an audio interface. It suits both beginners (immediate handling, patterns to work on timing) and experienced musicians looking for a discreet tool for warm-ups, learning songs, or working on tempo.
It is particularly relevant for apartments, travel, backstage, touring, or quick sessions at home. Style-wise, the Modern Bass excels whenever you seek definition in clean sound (pop, funk, fusion, rock) and a more biting attack in distortion (modern rock, metal, electro, alternative).
Technical specifications
| Number of channels | 2 | Color | Black |
| Rackable | No | Power supply | 2x AAA batteries |
| Category | headphone preamp | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Vox amPlug 3 Modern Bass suitable for an active or passive bass?
The device plugs directly into the bass's jack output and offers two channels: CH1 modern clean and CH2 high-gain distortion. No distinction of compatibility between active and passive basses is specified in the provided specifications.
What sounds and effects are available on this bass headphone amplifier?
Channel CH1 delivers a defined clean sound, while CH2 provides a more aggressive saturation. Three stereo effects are integrated: Chorus, Delay, and Reverb, with adjustable modulation and ambience parameters.
Can backing tracks be played with the amPlug 3 Modern Bass?
A 3.5 mm TRRS AUX mini-jack input with CTIA standard allows playing backing tracks. Nine rhythmic patterns are also integrated, including Rock1, Metal1, Funk1, Fusion, and a metronome, with a tempo adjustable from 40 to 240 BPM.
What is the battery life with AAA batteries?
With two alkaline AAA batteries, the battery life reaches 10 hours when effects or rhythm are activated, and 16 hours when they are deactivated.
What headphone and recording connectivity is provided?
The headphone output uses a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack. The 3.5 mm TRRS AUX input can facilitate recording to a smartphone or computer with a compatible cable or adapter. The unit measures 87 x 33 x 39 mm and weighs 40 g without batteries.
