The J-Station’s interface is extremely user friendly, featuring both a dedicated amp modeling section and a dedicated effects section. Users select one of 18 different guitar amp, bass amp, or acoustic simulator models, use the gain and tone knobs (as found on an amp) to shape it to their taste, and then add a multitude of effects such as Compression, Modulation or Pitch Shifting, Delay, and Reverb to top off their sound. The J-Station includes three dedicated knobs for fine tuning effect parameters, giving a generous amount of preset flexibility. Equipped with 30 factory effect presets, the J-Station also features 30 user locations for storing custom configurations.

Full MIDI implementation is available, as is a S/PDIF output that permits going direct to digital without eating up analog inputs on any digital-ready recording device. The MIDI In jack can also substitute as a J8 foot controller input, providing remote real time control over preset selection and effects bypass. Furthermore, the J8’s expression treadle can be used to control volume, wah and a variety of modeling and effect parameters. The J-Station is additionally compatible with the company’s J3 three-button footswitch. (J8 and J3 are not included.)

Editing patched is simple using Johnson J-Edit software (PC or MAC) a powerful computer editing interface for the J-Station. Using J-Edit gives you instant access to all of the J-Station’s parameters. Getting the perfect sound is just a point and click away. J-Edit sofware is not included however it is easily downloaded at http://www.johnson-amp.com/downloads.htm . You can also download the user manuel here http://www.johnson-amp.com/downloads.htm .

Featuring a sleek desktop design, the J-Station also comes packaged with Windows computer based editing/librarian software, which provides access to more parameters than available from the control surface.

This unit has really good effects. It has a few small cosmetic nicks but it sounds great and is in good condition and has only been used at home.

It comes with the power adapter.