Guitar Effect Pedal Amplifier Simulation for Electric Guitar - All - analog Guitar Amp Speaker Simulator Pedal (Black)

It will always be fun bringing out your amp for a Jam. But reality is that to do so isn't always the most advantageous and is sometimes limiting. At the end of the day, being able to play more is what is most important and to find a versatile platform that allows you to do that on the fly becomes most valuable.What was this customer looking for?To better gauge if this product is for you, here's a little about what I was needing and searching for. I have tried several amp modeler options in the past...all of which I have been content with. But the biggest issue I had was portability/excessive cables. Returning to the drawing board, I wanted to attempt a one-stop pedal board that is also self contained. In the past, I've had to keep the amp mod, pedals, and other accessories separate due to size. Naturally, it is less convenient to have to carry multiple pieces versus one module. And also, this increases cable mess on stage. I was seeking to minimize that. Furthermore, I was also looking for a more simple and quicker way of manipulating the amp in realtime. Finally, it is hard to pair smaller footprint with an FX loop feature. I'm one of the few that prefers to keep mod/delay/rev effects out of the compressor while running distortion-types in the front.My positive impressions:1) Small footprint - I was able to implement this directly on my pedalboard. In fact, enough space was left that I was able to also affix my wireless guitar receiver to it as well. The pedal board is 19" in width for reference.2) Functional FX Loop - I have a preference for keeping distortion type pedals in front of the amp while running the mod/delay/rev amps after compression. So this was a plus...especially for a unit this size. You didn't usually find fx loops for units even bigger.3) Tactile Amp controls - There are a lot of good amp sims/modelers out there, but an issue I had with some of the more digital ones (screens and so forth) is that adjusting them on the fly and as needed can be more difficult in the middle of a show. At times that meant shuffling quickly through menus to find the settings I need. What I like about this Sim Box is the fact that EVERYTHING HAS A PHYSICAL KNOB OR SWITCH. No knob is "multi-function". So no need to be tripped up by accidentally hitting the wrong setting. However, just note that the trade off is that you won't have the 10s upon 100s of amp/cab/etc types that other more complexed units have. But what they have are solid simulators that work well in most situations.4) High customizability - Though the variety of amps/cabs/ etc is limited, the amount of customizability is exceptional and easy to do. There are three main categories to setup your amp: you can choose the preamp, the power amp, and the cabinet. Each category has independent knobs to further manipulate each of the three components. Furthermore, the sim box has the ability to provide stereo functionality to create the double amp effect. You can also set up microphone placement via the knobs. Finally it has a neat "spreader" effect if you utilize the stereo sound to make your guitar sound even bigger.5) Inputs - Besides guitar related things, you can plug in headphones and there is an aux in to connect it to a phone or some kind of music device.6) Outputs - I was also impressed by the output options. It provides both quarter inch and xls options (I love using xls). On top of that, they have outputs for mono or stereo effect.THE ONLY ISSUE:For me, the only issue I have with the unit is that the headphone jack doesn't output as cleanly as I would have liked. It works and is usable, but does seem over compressed and clippy at times. HOWEVER, when I run the unit into a DAW (during recording sessions) or directly to a PA on stage, I can then listen from the soundboard or out in the audience and it comes out much more naturally. The sound is amazing and to my liking and easy to craft. I have gotten compliments on it, even.In ConclusionI really like this unit. It's provided more than I had even wanted. AND my pedalboard has only two loose cables (the power plugs). My setup has become a lot neater. It is so much simpler also to pull out and work on projects thus saving on setup and allowing for more playing. I like it.

The Sim Box is an awesome take on the DSM & Humboldt Simplifier, first edition. It provides three sections: amp, power amp and stereo cab sims, all analog. There's a stereo effects loop, which is awesome because I'm using a Zoom MS-50g for detune, two stereo delays, analog delay and plate reverb (it was the simple answer to a much bigger, more complex pedalboard). There are balanced and unbalanced outputs to run stereo to amp (front or fx return) or PA/board/interface and there's a headphone out for quiet practice. The output also features a little switch that'll create a wider stereo spread for the two cabs.The amp sim section has options for Vox, Fender and Marshall amps with an EQ section of bass, middle and treble (all dynamic and responsive for dialing in your sound), rounded out with gain and level. You can use the level like a master volume and drive that gain if you feel the need. The power amp section has knobs for presence and resonance, also very responsive and powerful tone shapers, and there are options for 6L6, EL34 and Kt88 tube sims. Finally, the stereo cab section has dual switches for 1x12, 2x12 and 4x12 cabs and mic position via knob.I'm using the Sim Box as a "pedal platform," running it just at/below the edge of breakup and my gain options are the One Control Baltic Blue fuzz (great for Santana and beyond), Proco Lil Rat (hr/hm tone), J. Rockett Blue Note Tour Series (light overdrive; clean when backing off volume knob) and the J. Rockett Blue Note Pro Series ("hot" mode for fusion lead tone). The Sim Box helps these pedals shine and do their thing and the stereo effects loop places all my modulation and time-based effects in the right place for very sweet, professional tones.So far, the Sim Box is all pros with no cons for my needs. It's a real gem, an analog amp to complete my portable "fly rig," no latency and low noise (the Zoom is the only pedal that introduces noise, but the ZNR resolves that). Next up: the DMC Micro PRO by Disaster Area Designs to change patches on the Zoom and I'm ready to rumble.

It has good tone and an effects loop, it takes pedals well and the price was right