Amp/Cab Emulation

New Pedals: IK Multimedia X-Time Multi-Mode Stereo Delay

IK Multimedia, a multifaceted builder of tools for musicians, unveiled four new, multi-mode pedals powered by the algorithms of their popular audio plugin Amplitube. This post will take a closer look at the delay pedal in this line, called X-Time. This is a multi-mode, do-it-all kind of delay reminiscent of…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: IK Multimedia X-Time Multi-Mode Stereo Delay

New Pedals: IK Multimedia X-Space Multi-Mode Stereo Reverb

At Summer NAMM 2021, Italian powerhouse IK Multimedia unveiled four new, multi-mode pedals powered by the algorithms of their popular audio plugin Amplitube. We are now tackling them one at a time, starting with the stereo reverb, called X-Space. This is a multi-mode reverb do-it-all kind of device reminiscent of…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: IK Multimedia X-Space Multi-Mode Stereo Reverb

New Pedal Sneak Peek: Westminster Augsburg Deluxe Amp Sim

Another new pedal we spotted at our Summer NAMM 2021 booth is the Westminster Effects Augsburg. Built on the same concept as the company's recent Geneva Amp Sim, the Augsburg is a versions of the same concept with different character, since its tone is inspired by the Fender Deluxe Reverb…Click on the title for more

New Pedal Sneak Peek: Westminster Augsburg Deluxe Amp Sim

Atomic Ampli-Firebox Mark II Amp & Cab Simulator

With the Ampli-Firebox, the New Jersey-based folks at Atomic and Studio Devil were the first ones to release a high-end amp and cab modeler in stompbox format - followed suit by a series of bigger names in the pedal world. The new Mark II improves on the original device, which…Click on the title for more

Atomic Ampli-Firebox Mark II Amp & Cab Simulator

Strymon Iridium Amp & IR Cab

One may say that black is the color favored by rockers. Although the Flint gets close to it with a very dark gray, a truly black pedal was missing from the collection of Strymon devices until today, the day the Californian company unveiled its first Amp and Cab emulation stompbox,…Click on the title for more

Strymon Iridium Amp & IR Cab

2021 UPDATE: Best Amp Modeling Pedals & Cab Simulators

Once upon a time, most electric guitarists (i.e. those with a limited budget) had to pick an amplifier and a cabinet that would pretty much define their tone - until they got tired of it, and bought new gear. Settling on one amp/cab combo wasn't easy, and generated a fair…Click on the title for more

2021 UPDATE: Best Amp Modeling Pedals & Cab Simulators

Walrus Audio ACS1 Amp & Cab simulator

Walrus Audio is on fire this January 2021, being (so far) the only pedal company announcing two relevant pedal releases. After the Mako R1 Reverb, the Oklahoma City-based builder just unveiled the Walrus Audio ACS1, another member of the Mako family. This pedal packs in a compact enclosure an incredible…Click on the title for more

Walrus Audio ACS1 Amp & Cab simulator

New Pedals: Quilter Superblock US and UK Pedal-Seized Amp

Since guitarists started to clue into the fact that it's not strictly necessary to carry a heavy, real amp from gig to gig, the power-amp-in-a-stompbox format has experienced a boom; the Quilter Superblock series, consisting at this stage in the US and a UK versions, is the latest arrival in this…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Quilter Superblock US and UK Pedal-Seized Amp

DSM and Humboldt Simplifier Analog Amp/Cab Simulator

Launched at NAMM 2020 at our very Stompbox Booth, the DSM and Humboldt Simplifier is a fully analog amp and cab emulator that features a true analog preamp that recreates in fine detail the most popular clean channel preamps, a power amp sim and dual independent Cab sims with spread…Click on the title for more

DSM and Humboldt Simplifier Analog Amp/Cab Simulator

Milkman The Amp 100 – 100w Pedal Power Amp

Milkman Sound, an amp company run by a San Francisco-based steel guitar player, has been building a solid reputation for their sturdy quality pedals, notwithstanding the fact that they don't exactly follow the established trend of ever-shrinking footprints - yes his babies are quite large, their components have room to…Click on the title for more

Milkman The Amp 100 – 100w Pedal Power Amp

Tsakalis MultiCab MK3 Amp and Cab Emulation

The niche of pedals emulating amp and cabs has been getting rather hot in 2020, with several new players coming out with very interesting products. Athens (Greece)'s Tsakalis Audioworks, a company that's been turning more and more ears as of late, is not new at this game, since their brand…Click on the title for more

Tsakalis MultiCab MK3 Amp and Cab Emulation

New Pedals: Darkglass ADAM Distortion (on Guitar)

Our most loyal readers are aware that we don't cover bass pedals in this blog, but some videos are emerging of the Darkglass Electronic ADAM used on guitar, and it sounds very interesting! If you want to have your mind blown, though, you need to check out this pedal's innovative…Click on the title for more

New Pedals: Darkglass ADAM Distortion (on Guitar)