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    Boss Tube Amp Expander

    Reactive Load & Speaker Simulator

    Widely touted as Boss's response to UA's popular OX, the Tube Amp Expander actually offers a contrasting approach. Will one of them be a clear winner?

    Reviews Sep 2019
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    Two Notes Torpedo CAB M

    Guitar Amp & Cabinet Simulator

    Two Notes' latest device offers serious power-amp and cabinet modelling in a convenient stompbox format.

    Reviews Jun 2019
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    Headrush Gigboard

    Amp Simulator & Effects Processor

    The Gigboard crams the processing power of Headrush's flagship Pedalboard into a compact and easy to use format.

    Reviews Feb 2019
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    DigiTech CabDryVR

    IR-based Amp/Cabinet Simulator

    We’re used to seeing convolution technology in plug-ins, but recent years have seen this increasingly appearing in hardware form. DigiTech’s take on this is a compact stompbox-format dual-channel cabinet emulator.

    Reviews Dec 2017
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    Radial ToneBone JDX Direct Drive

    Guitar Amp Simulator & DI Box

    Designed to allow the guitarist to produce familiar amped tones without the need for an actual amplifier, Radial’s ToneBone JDX Direct Drive emulates the tonal coloration of a guitar amplifier/speaker combination.

    Reviews Jun 2017
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    Mesa Cab Clone

    Guitar Cabinet Simulator

    Can the Cab Clone offer something new, or is it just another ‘me-too’ cabinet simulator?

    Reviews Mar 2016
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    Hughes & Kettner Red Box 5

    DI Box & Cabinet Simulator

    While the latest version of Hughes & Kettner's Red Box guitar amp DI adds some new tone-shaping options, the basic equation behind the Red Box remains unchanged.

    Reviews Nov 2013
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    Tech 21 Roto Choir effects pedal.

    Tech 21 Roto Choir

    Leslie Cabinet Simulator Pedal

    The uniquely complex, spacious swirl of a real, mechanical Leslie rotary-speaker cabinet sound in a pedal!

    Reviews Aug 2013
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    Amp Simulator Software

    Spotlight

    With so many software amp simulators to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s our selection of current options, with links to the SOS review where available.

    Reviews Apr 2013
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    Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

    Guitar Amp & Speaker Simulator

    Does an all-analogue, 1989 design still have a place in the world of convolution and modelling-based guitar recording products? Get ready to be surprised by the reissued SansAmp Classic.

    Reviews Sep 2012
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    Scuffham S-Gear

    Amp Simulator For Mac OS & Windows

    With so many virtual guitar amps already on the market, can newcomers Scuffham Amps bring something fresh to the party?

    Reviews Aug 2012
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    R3FX Cabinet Simulator

    Guitar Effect Pedal

    R3FX are a one‑man guitar‑effects outfit based in the US, and they offer a range of pedal mods by mail order, as well as a ...

    Reviews Jun 2012
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    Neo Instruments Ventilator

    Rotary Speaker Simulator

    There have been plenty of Leslie emulators over the years, but is the Ventilator the one that finally nails ‘that’ sound?

    Reviews Dec 2011
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    Two Notes Torpedo VB101

    Dummy Load & Speaker/Microphone Simulator

    When it comes to convincing simulation of guitar amps, cabinets, speakers and microphones, a few hardware manufacturers seem to be pushing the boundaries. Will the Torpedo blast the competition out of the water?

    Reviews Jun 2010
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    Native Instruments Guitar Rig 2

    Guitar Amp Simulator [PC/Mac]

    With version 2 of Guitar Rig, Native Instruments are taking amp modelling into the realms of modular synthesis.

    Reviews Feb 2006
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    Sequis Motherload

    Dummy Load & Speaker Simulator

    Using a combination of dummy load and speaker simulator lets you record your favourite valve guitar amp at full tilt without disturbing your neighbours. The trouble is, none of the designs so far have managed to sound close enough to a real speaker. Could this be the one that finally nails it?

    Reviews Jul 2005
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    Zoom 503

    Guitar & Bass Amp Simulator

    Can you get a wall of sound from something the size of a brick? John Walden plugs in his guitar, inserts his earplugs and finds out.

    Reviews Oct 1998
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    BBE DI-10 DI Box With Speaker Simulator

    DI boxes are essential pieces of studio kit, but they don't all do the same job. For DI'ing an electric guitar or bass that...

    Reviews Sep 1998
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    Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere

    Leslie Speaker Simulator

    The quest for the perfect Leslie speaker simulator continues. Nick Magnus welcomes an all-analogue member to the rotary club...

    Reviews Nov 1997
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    Digitech RPM1

    Valve Rotary Speaker Simulator

    There have been Leslie simulators before, but none to exploit the sympathetic warmth of valves.

    Reviews Feb 1996
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    Tech 21 Sansamp PSA1

    Guitar Amp Simulator

    Paul White plays axe hooligan for a day with the Sansamp PSA1.

    Reviews Jul 1995

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